Written by the Shawn Watcher| Edited by the Archwhispers Editorial Team | Updated February 2026. As-built drawings are basically the detailed records that reflect the actual, real-world conditions of a building after construction or modification. So, most renovation projects might become risky, expensive & unpredictable if these drawings go missingContinue 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 the Intinusa Persada Team | Edited by the Archwhispers Editorial Team | Updated January 2026. You know 2020 was worse for me; not because I got Covid. But because I worked as a project consultant at a local design firm. I was no psychologist; but every now andContinue Reading
Written by Eros (Guest Contributor) | Edited by the Archwhispers Editorial Team | Updated January 2026. Modern renovation projects, as we all know, start with a lot of confidence. You have drawings, a rough budget, and even a timeline at times! But once work begins on site, things slowly startContinue 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 Shruti Soni | Updated January 2026. Plant pests and fungus aren’t rare in India. Like, we have unseasonal rains, heavy moisture, high temperature and pretty much everything to make a good pest breeding ground. So yes, using pesticides is a must. But then obviously you can’t go withContinue Reading
Written by Vipin Jain | Updated November 2025 | Edited by: The Archwhispers Team Last month, I was at an offline materials’ exhibition, speaking to a group of architects and interior designers about solid surfaces. And within minutes, I had a bag of mixed reactions. Some mentioned they turned yellow,Continue 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
You know, I’ve always been a fan of Pinterest-worthy homes. The rich colors, the decals, the floret walls, ah! Everything about them has caught my attention since infinity! But then, yes, I always had a tough time recreating them in real life. Like, the traditional mill work, plaster and structuralContinue 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, I already know I’m a lazy gardener. Between juggling my 9–5 job, kid duties, and house chores, plant care somehow always slips through the cracks. And guess what? My veggie patch made sure I paid for it—yields went down, flowers turned pale, and slowly everything began to wither. That’sContinue Reading
You know, I had got a design kick last week. Like, I just went and picked my latte and sat down to figure my 2-bhk apartment design. I had already picked my colors (soft gray with a pop of teal). I wanted modern house plans and was feeling pretty confident…untilContinue Reading
“Navajeevanam by Ar. Shashi isn’t just a house; it’s a pretty well-articulated partner who listens, pauses, calms and grounds us down further.” You know what? Getting feedback like this from clients always hits different. It tells us we’re onto something good! Something fresh, thoughtful, and well-designed. And that’s exactly whatContinue Reading
