GROUND WORK.

- connecting people, places and purpose.

Translating CMF of architectural raw material into cohesive design elements for the built environments.

A selection of live, implemented projects across sectors.

raw material decision → conceptualisation → sampling →  process table → design translation → application

Transport Projects

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkatta

    • Year | Location :

      2025 | Kolkata

    • Sector | Area | Product :

      • Infrastructure | Commercial

      • 7500 m²

      • Terrazzo flooring

    • Company | Client | Contractor :

      © Pidilite Industries |

      Airport Authority of India

      Chinmoyye Const.

  • Develop the CMF direction and design translation for terrazzo across Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata.

    Translate the terminal’s cultural intent into a floor language by coordinating colour balance, aggregate mix, and finish.

  • A floor identity was established that supports the terminal’s broader cultural character.

    The terrazzo and it satin finish works as a calm public base: legible for movement, consistent and robust for continuous footfall.

    • Context Research

    • CMF development

    • Sampling, Mock-up

    • Design Translation on-site

    • Multiple stakeholder alignment

    • Adobe Illustrator | Adobe Photoshop | AI

  • In an active airport environment, design success depends on translation discipline and system created for repeatability.

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad

    • Year | Location :

      2024 | Ahmedabad

    • Sector | Area | Product :

      • Infrastructure Commercial Interior

      • 557 m²

      • Terrazzo flooring

    • Company | Architects | Client :

      © Pidilite Industries

      Hafeez Contractor

      Adani Airport

  • Develop the CMF direction and design translation for seamless terrazzo at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad.

    Define the aggregate mix, colour and finish keeping ease of maintenance.

  • The terrazzo supports continuous movement, is consistent under strong terminal lighting, and practical cleaning routines.

    • Context Research

    • CMF development

    • Sampling, Mock-up

    • Design Translation on-site

    • Multiple stakeholder alignment

    • Adobe Illustrator | Adobe Photoshop | AI

  • Large-scale public floors detailing of the surrounding are critical and can succeed with control and clarity on all aspects.

Anna International Airport, Chennai

    • Year | Location :

      2023 | Chennai

    • Sector | Area | Product :

      • Infrastructure | Commercial Interior

      • 3500 m²

      • Terrazzo flooring

    • Company | Client | Contractor :

      © Pidilite Industries

      Airport Authority of India & L&T

      Swathi Eng

  • Develop the CMF direction and design translation for seamless terrazzo at Anna International Airport, Ahmedabad. Define the 9 color, its aggregate mix and finishes per the concept, keeping ease of maintenance in focus.

  • The terrazzo supports continuous movement foot and wheel movement.

    The 9 high contrast color and aggregate mix is consistent under strong terminal lighting, and practical cleaning routines.

    • Context Research

    • CMF development

    • Sampling, Mock-up

    • Design Translation on-site

    • Multiple stakeholder alignment

    • Adobe Illustrator | Adobe Photoshop | AI

    • Creative direction - Photography - Videography

  • Early decisions on the visual language, mix consistency, make execution reliable across teams, timelines, and site conditions.

Rajkot International Airport

    • Year | Location :

      2023 | Rajkot

    • Sector | Area | Product :

      • Infrastructure | Commercial Interior

      • 2050 m²

      • Terrazzo flooring

    • Company | Architects | Client | Contractor :

      © Pidilite Industries

      The Creative Group

      Airport Authority of India

      Yashnand Eng

  • Define the CMF and design-translation for terrazzo across Rajkot International Airport.

    Set the colour palette, aggregate mix and finish.

  • The diminishing grid adds rhythm and direction with warm contrast palette, while the terrazzo surface stays robust and presentable under continuous footfall and cleaning.

    • Context Research

    • CMF development

    • Sampling, Mock-up

    • Design Translation on-site

    • Multiple stakeholder alignment

    • Adobe Illustrator | Adobe Photoshop | AI

  • At this scale, a strong graphic floor needs strict geometry and on-ground precision in translation.

Commercial Space

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Kala Loka, Bangalore

    • Year | Location :

      2025 | Bangalore Airport Terminal

    • Sector | Area | Product :

      • Commercial Hospitality Interior

      • 138 m²

      • Terrazzo flooring

    • Company | Architect | Client :

      © Pidilite Industries

      Gayathri & Namith Architects

      BAIL, GOV GI

  • Translating water-lily inspired concept into a buildable layout, colour strategy, and finish system for a government craft store, Kala Loka.

  • The seamless terrazzo floor becomes an immersive base for the store.

    • Context Research

    • CMF development as per the concept

    • Sample development & Mock-up

    • Design Translation on-site

    • Multiple stakeholder alignment

    • Adobe Illustrator | Adobe Photoshop | AI

  • In retail, the floor is always “on display”.

    Motif-based floors need precision. Decisions like top coat, divider strips, edge detailing, and junction alignment—make the difference.

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Experience Center, Delhi

    • Year | Location :

      2024 | Delhi

    • Sector | Area | Product :

      • Commercial Interior

      • 40 m²

      • Terrazzo flooring

    • Company | Interior :

      © Pidilite Industries

      Lemon Design Pvt Ltd

  • Design and develop a flooring for showcase for a high-touch retail environment at Pidilite’s Experience Center in Delhi.

  • The floor created a clean, premium base that supports product storytelling.

    Its seamless color gradation is unique, improves visual continuity, handles heavy footfall, and makes the store look sharp with simple upkeep.

    • Trend & Context Research

    • Design & CMF development

    • Sample development & Mock-up

    • Design Translation on-site

    • Multiple stakeholder alignment

    • Adobe Illustrator | Adobe Photoshop | AI

    • Creative direction - for Photography - Videography

  • The concept only reads well when design translation is carefully implemented. 

Geo

Nishtara Banquet, Kolkata

    • Year | Location :

      2023 | Kolkata

    • Sector | Area | Product :

      • Commercial | High-end Interior

      • 1200 m²

      •Terrazzo flooring

    • Company | Architects & Client :

      © Pidilite Industries

      Primarc

  • Develop the CMF direction and design translation for a heavy footfall banquet space. Align colour, aggregate mix, and finish with the architecture and the scale of the space.

  • The terrazzo reads premium at large scale, supports heavy event footfall, and remains practical to maintain between functions.

    • Context Research

    • CMF development

    • Sampling, Mock-up

    • Design Translation on-site

    • Multiple stakeholder alignment

    • Adobe Illustrator | Adobe Photoshop | AI

  • When the ceiling language is mirrored on the floor, alignment becomes everything.

    Tight design translation, the lines and junctions are critical for precise application.

Corporate Spaces

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The Game & Social Lounge

    • Year | Location :

      2022 | Khandala

    • Sector | Area | Product :

      • Corporate Hospitality Interior

      • 120 m²

      • Terraseal Epoxy

    • Client | Architect :

      © Pidilite Industries

      Kapadia Associates Design LLP

  • Develop a durable, slip-stable floor for a recreation lounge—designed for TT/pool play and relaxed seating.

  • Designed and delivered a seamless flooring for play and pause in a corporate resort.

    • Trends & Context Research

    • Concept, Design & CMF development

    • Sampling &Mock-up

    • Design Translation on-site

    • Adobe Illustrator | Adobe Photoshop

    • Creative direction - for Photography - Videography

  • It was challenging to introduce a sense of play in a calm corporate setting.

    It was important to design the pattern using the right product, palette, and scale for practical installation and performance.

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The Training Hall

    • Year | Location :

      2023 | Khandala

    • Sector | Area | Product :

      • Corporate Hospitality Interior

      • 225 m²

      • Terrazzo flooring

    • Client | Architect :

      © Pidilite Industries

      Kapadia Associates Design LLP

  • Design flooring for a large hall to host multi-company corporate sessions and guest trainings with flexible seating.

  • The terrazzo flooring with tessellating pattern gave the training hall a strong identity without feeling loud.

    It made the space feel more organised and easier to navigate, while remaining durable and easy to maintain.

    • Trends & Context Research

    • Concept, Design & CMF development

    • Sampling & Mock-up

    • Design Translation on-site

    • Adobe Illustrator | Adobe Photoshop | AI

  • Here the scale, contrast and orientation needed to be handled carefully.

    The design translation at mock-up helped refine the final outcome.

The Executive Lounge

    • Year | Location :

      2022 | Khandala

    • Sector | Area | Product :

      • Corporate Hospitality Interior

      • 120 m²

      • PU base flooring

    • Client | Architect :

      © Pidilite Industries

      Kapadia Associates Design LLP

  • Designing a flooring for an executive lounge with premium look.

  • A premium lounge experience was created using an economical yet robust PU based flooring system.

    • Trends & Context Research

    • Concept, Design & CMF development

    • Sampling & Mock-up

    • Design Translation on-site

    • Adobe Illustrator | Adobe Photoshop | AI

    • Creative direction - for Photography - Videography

  • With the right CMF decisions and change in application method, an industrial material can deliver a refined, hospitality-grade finish.

Thank you for spending time with this work.


I’m grateful to the masons, metalworkers, and on-site teams whose hard-work, craft and material intelligence bring these floors to life.