Insights
Journal
Considered guides for building well — the process, the decisions, and the practical realities of a home or farmhouse near Pune.
Arkari Atelier studio
For NRIs · 24 July 2026
Can NRIs Buy a Farmhouse in India? The Legal Way
The honest answer is nuanced: NRIs and OCIs can build a beautiful weekend home near Pune — but not on just any land. Here's how to do it on solid legal ground.
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How We Work
What “International Standards” Actually Means in a Home
It's an easy phrase to claim and a hard one to define. Here's what genuinely changes when a home is designed and documented to the standards expected on international projects.
23 July 2026 · 6 min →The Studio
Why We Take Only a Few Projects a Year
It would be easy to take on more. We choose not to — because the kind of homes we want to build are only possible with a level of attention you can't stretch across dozens of projects.
22 July 2026 · 5 min →
The Client Experience
Building Your Dream Home, Without the Headache
You've spent years making decisions under pressure. Your home shouldn't be another one. Here's how a calm, decision-light process gives you a remarkable house without the chaos.
20 July 2026 · 6 min →
How We Work
Why India Needs BIM — the Standard the Rest of the World Already Expects
Building Information Modelling is routine on international projects and still rare on Indian homes. For a bespoke build, that gap is exactly where the advantage lies.
14 July 2026 · 7 min →
Design Thinking
Building With the Land: Why Local Materials Matter
There's a name for designing with locally-sourced, region-appropriate materials — vernacular architecture. Done well, it's not nostalgia. It's the smartest way to build.
7 July 2026 · 6 min →
Farmhouses
Designing a Farmhouse That Can Quietly Run as an Airbnb
Not to turn it into a business — but to keep a second home alive, maintained, and cared for between your visits. Here's how to design for it from day one.
30 June 2026 · 6 min →
Approvals & Land
Farmhouse Building Permission Near Pune: NA, Gram Panchayat & PMRDA, Explained
For most farmhouse projects, approvals are harder than design. A plain-English guide to NA land, sanctioning authorities, and how to start on solid ground.
22 June 2026 · 7 min →By appointment
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