Well, I know many of you might have already read the first part of the series. And if you haven’t, it’s completely okay; you can still jump right in! In Part 1, I explained what free AI floor plan generators are and tested five popular tools like Planner 5D, Coohom,Continue Reading
Well, I know that a lot of architects may feel slightly defensive the moment AI floor plan generators enter the conversation. And honestly, I understand why too! You know, the concern is valid. Like, every client comes with different requirements, constraints, and what not! So, no AI template or permutationsContinue Reading
Did you know that China had a little “gold mine” growing quietly in its forests for centuries? But most of the world didn’t really notice it until the early 1900s! And no, I’m not talking about an actual mine or treasure site here. I am talking about a plant; especiallyContinue Reading
Written by Ar. Ruchika Deshpande | Updated March 2026. You know how in India we never really buy a plant “just like that”? Like, there’s always a reason behind it. There’s Tulsi for purity, money plant for prosperity, snake plant for air filtration, etc. And some people even keep aContinue Reading
Written by Ar. Ruchika Deshpande | Updated January 2026. So once upon a time, I was a lazy gardener. I literally didn’t fertilize my plants; I forgot to water them and what not. Eventually, I stopped keeping plants altogether. Then, Covid hit and I really longed for a green buddyContinue Reading
Written by Ar. Ruchika Deshpande | Updated January 2026. Balcony tiles indeed sound like a small decision! But the moment you actually start choosing them, everything begins to feel off, especially when you’re trying to nail a modern balcony tiles design. Like, some tiles look stunning in pictures but turnContinue Reading
Written by Ar. Ruchika Deshpande | Updated October 2025. You know, choosing balcony tiles is honestly way harder than it sounds. We all want something pretty, but not too pretty. Then, we want easy maintenance. But, not at the cost of a dull look in just 2 months! And whenContinue Reading
Written by Ar. Ruchika Deshpande | Updated October 2025. If you’ve ever scrolled through balcony garden ideas on Pinterest and felt a little FOMO, you’re not alone. Most apartment balconies in India are the same. They are small, sun-baked, or completely ignored! In fact, I’ve seen so many beautiful balconiesContinue Reading
Imagine it’s just a week left for Diwali. Suddenly your dining table is buried under sweet boxes, dry fruits, and shiny hampers. Well, it feels festive at first, I know. But give it a week, and half of it gets re-gifted. Some goes stale, while the rest in trash. AndContinue Reading
Architectural world records! Trust me, I’ve eventually lost count of how many times I’ve stumbled on that title. But then as soon as I open the database, it’s literally the same thing over and over. Like come on, there’s hardly any architect that doesn’t know that Burj Khalifa is theContinue Reading
Well, don’t get the title wrong! I literally mean that Importa’s hidden & concealed doors in UAE might just stir a new revolution! And why, you ask? Well, let’s take you through a story! You know, I am an architect myself! But I’ll be very honest with you – WhenContinue Reading
Ever been to a residential apartment sample flat? Well, we had the chance to visit one last month, and couldn’t help but exclaim at how ‘safe’ the design was! Beige palette, the same old mirror tricks, the same old boxy console table. It just felt as if everything looked theContinue Reading
Have you ever come across a place that resembles a ship? Ah, yes! Even I have been to ship-themed cafés & restaurants. But a real palace that looks like one? Now that’s something else! That’s what you’ll find at Jahaz Mahal Mandu, an old 15th century beauty right in theContinue Reading
You know, being based in India, I’ve always been drawn to colorful Asian design — the kind that layers textures, patterns, and vibrant hues together. So yes, minimalist modern architecture never really spoke to me… until I finally visited the Villa Savoye in France during my blogging trip last year.Continue Reading
Do you know that captive or ferrying elephants have a shorter lifespan than those in the wild? Well yes, and that too by over 30+ years! Shocking, isn’t it? See, elephants are social creatures; they just can’t survive without a herd, without vegetation and yes, water! In fact, elephants needContinue Reading