Isprava Blogs

  – Co-authorded by Esha Pandya Choksi and Aashni Pandya Kumar (for Studio Flamingo) Paying homage to the rich Goan-Portuguese architectural tradition, Isprava’s Fairview Estate in Goa finds itself in the midst of beautifully landscaped gardens leading to uninterrupted views of untamed farmlands. Complete with 4 ensuite bedrooms, this charming structure opens up into balconies, verandahs, sprawling lawns, and a swimming pool merging into lush greens. The design language we chose for the interiors of this holiday home strives to create a rendezvous between the old Goan-Portugese architectural details and contemporary India under a discreetly luxurious guise. The home comes …

The art of self-adornment seems almost second nature as we go through the motions of getting ready every day. Each moment of reflection triggering a complicated series of analytical thinking; who we will physically or virtually meet, our mood of the moment, the desire to feel closer to a loved one or the requirement for mineral strength.  Till recently, anthropologists believed the evolution of thinking and resulting human behaviour, which led to the development of culture and communities occurred ~45,000 years ago. In 2004 however, a discovery in the Blombos cave in South Africa by archaeologist Christopher Henshilwood transformed that …

Shireen Mistree, Sustainability Portfolio of The Tata Trusts   While design, quality, innovation, uniqueness are all important to The Isprava Experience, our topmost priority has always been to be environmentally-friendly in our practices and sustainable in our offerings. Initiatives like repurposing, reusing, salvaging, harvesting, refurbishing – allow us to make sustainability an everyday reality, one home at a time. Green wall at Gleneagle Estate, The Nilgiris Today we chat with Shireen Mistree, a graduate from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) – University of London, with a specialisation in Economics and International Development. She is part of the …

  An Isprava home is an heirloom and Glenwood Estate epitomizes that. A home built in the 1800s, has now been refurbished by Isprava and is almost ready for you to move-in! Our signature Coonoor aesthetics with Glenwood Estate’s old world charm complemented with a breath-taking view of the city lights… it doesn’t get any better! Work in progress Work in progress The family that resided at Glenwood Estate has shared their set of memories with us. Below are a few experiences and anecdotes from their time here: The home was previously owned by an Anglo Indian Dr. Belheart and …

  With an increased gravitation towards ​sustainability​ in design practices, wabi-sabi incorporates these natural materials to glorify simplicity, much like Isprava’s philosophy of localization, reutilisation and refurbishment through their spatial experiences. Isprava speaks of crafting these spaces with hand-picked objects with an old world charm, drawing parallels between contextual development, environmental sensitivity and the ethos of Atelier Ashiesh Shah. Whilst we aim to celebrate the longevity of craftsmanship through a contemporary context, Isprava brings forth heritage, recognising a narrative through the spaces they create – the calm in chaos, the imperfection in perfection and the nostalgia through historical recollection. It …

  Work from home has become the new normal. Therefore, it’s essential to set up your workspace strategically. Isprava gives you all the tips, tricks and trends of the moment to make sure you ace the transformation of your workspace into something more chic yet comfortable. Whether it is a complete overhaul or just a few quick upgrades, the ultimate goal is to create something that will make you happy, comfortable and as productive as you were in office. The importance of space  The best way to begin with this endeavour is to look for a spacious corner. A cramped …