20x20: Twenty Architects x Twenty Iconic Homes of India
Gauri Kelkar
Take a tour through a select collection of homes across the length and breadth of India built by architects both new and experienced, conjured in diverse geographies. Hillside holiday homes, modern apartments in large metros, beachy villas opening out to views of the rolling surf – this book takes a look at well-designed homes crafted by architects working in India. Get the opportunity to look at everything from work-in-progress photos to sketches, blueprints and the final architecture of the home as it all comes together in the pages of the book. Twenty architects, their iconic projects and how they are slowly redefining cityscapes and landscapes in the country.
Gauri Kelkar’s foray into architectural and design writing began with the launch of the Indian edition of Architectural Digest. A slowly germinating interest in the subject, learning on the job as a frequent contributor to the magazine and getting to write about incredible houses while meeting the creative minds behind the projects has been a significant part of her freelance writing career. This further allowed her to explore other interesting online design-related platforms as well, including Beautiful Homes. Meeting established architects and gaining an insight into their design process, and getting to know newer practitioners and exploring their aesthetic have both been a rewarding journey, one which has enriched her own knowledge and understanding of a vast, ever-evolving discipline.