Fisherman's Cove, Chennai, built on the ramparts of an old Dutch fort, is now riding on a fresh new wave. Yet it remains the charming beach resort that's almost one with the Bay of Bengal. Modern European and Scandinavian architecture marks the stylish cottages and villas. Relax in leisure where the past engages the future to make a stylish present.

Built on top of the hill overlooking the wide stretch of beach, Nilaya spreads its arms towards the panoramic view below.

It is an earthy structure built from stone excavated from the hill behind and uses a renewable timber (coconut rafters) for its roofing. Incorporated into the building are old artefacts like temple columns and grinding stones. Old methods of construction are also recalled like brick arches, vaults and domes.

Pousada Tauma which in Portuguese means “The resting place”, is a 13 room theme resort built around a central pool. The site, originally is an odd shaped coconut grove of approximately 7,750 sq.m. bounded by a dense village on all sides.

Coconut Creeks is a 20 room resort built around the central pool surrounded by 10 residential pavillions and the support pavillion complex which houses changing rooms, games, reception, bar, restaurant and services.

The site is originally a dense coconut grove in which a number of irrigation creeks flowed. It is bounded on all sides by a lightly populated village and is around 250 m. from the beach.

Unity with nature and divinity within ourselves is what the Spa endeavors to evoke. Kerala, the home of Ayurveda was where we looked for this spirituality. We found it in temples, in the verdant landscape, in materials and of course the people themselves, who by their art have remained true to Ayurveda through centuries.

A luxurious safari lodge, Baghvan is located at the edge of Pench National Park, situated next to a stream and surrounded by forest. The lodge is approximately 90 minutes' drive from Nagpur Airport. The lodge consists of 12 contemporary-style bungalows with large courtyards, private shaded sit-outs, an outdoor shower and a romantic rooftop sleep-out on a private machan, or jungle platform.

This is a low cost beach side restaurant of the Taj, using natural materials in a bold form and also playing around with night lighting. The roof is a series of connected dormers made of bamboo and thatch that floats above on wooden poles over a bar, service counter and lounge.

Jungles lodges for the Taj as small scale 10 – 12 room resorts creating a jungle wood machan in one and a mud house with courtyard in another. Both these adopt the spirit of the local methods of building and materials used. Though basic in construction, they provide all the comforts needed for a high end resort.

Flameback Lodges Built in a rich traditional style, the private villas, suites and cottages offer modern comforts in the secluded beautiful grounds. Elegantly furnished with dark wood furniture and cool white interiors, each has an indulgent bathroom, a mini kitchen and a wide deck with breathtaking views over the lake. The villas and suites have attached living rooms and jacuzzis.

Sharanam Green is a 35 room project which sits on a narrow, deep plot with 3 large mango trees. These trees, and the mango leaf became the physical and conceptual anchors for the design. The mango leaf motif pervades most elements in the project from door knobs to fixed windows. The architectural language is of solid forms counter pointed by lighter mild steel elements that sweep across them. Mild steel parapets perforated with a scatter of mango leaves snake across the poolside facade and create an informal intricacy of shadows that is both dramatic and engaging.