Gauchestud.io

22/01/2026

A quiet corner in Kolhapur.

Amai sits within an existing vernacular shell, shaped through restraint, contrast, and care for what already existed.
Now part of the city’s everyday rhythm.

Designed and built by us. More to follow.

06/01/2026

Q1 2026 is nearly spoken for.

We will be taking on a limited number of design & build projects for the first quarter of 2026 — allowing for focused involvement, detailed planning, and thoughtful ex*****on.

One final slot remains.

If you’re planning a residential project and value a considered, process-led approach, we’d love to hear from you.

03/01/2026

Decoding a Space · 01
This corner was designed around one anchor — the artwork.
A classical reproduction, framed with depth and proportion in mind, set against cool neutral wallpaper that stays intentionally quiet.
Grooves, finishes, and material transitions are subtle —
because when one element leads, everything else should support.
Temporary layers may change, but the foundation of the space remains steady. Good design doesn’t rely on excess. It relies on decisions.

This series will return — one space, once a month.

06/12/2025

Part 4 — Mood Boards
With the technical layers in place, we finally shift into mood and materiality—where a home slowly starts revealing its personality.
Before drawings become ex*****on, we spend time with tones, textures and silhouettes. Quiet palettes, warm woods, soft upholstery… these decisions anchor the rooms long before anything is built.
Mood boards help us understand what the space wants to feel like—not just what it should look like. Calm, grounded, collected: it starts here.
Nothing final yet, just direction.
A quiet introduction to what’s taking shape.

More soon…

01/12/2025

We approached the lighting for this apartment in layers — beginning with the overhead plan. (Frame 1)
A combination of recessed downlights and surface-mounted fixtures forms the base, giving the home an even, comfortable brightness without creating harsh shadows. (Frame 2)
To visually tie the two apartments together, a 30’ linear LED mounted on a custom frame runs through the central axis. It becomes a quiet guide, connecting spaces without demanding attention. (Frame 3)
Cove lighting becomes the quiet mediator between function and mood, washing the ceiling with a soft, diffused glow that makes the entire palette feel warmer.
(Frame 4)
Pendants, spots, and wall lights step in as the finishing touches — small but deliberate decisions that add texture, highlight details, and bring intimacy back into each room. (Frame 5)
And if layered lighting excites you even half as much as it does us… come say hi. ✨

25/11/2025

Part 2 : Finishes
If false ceilings set the foundation, the finishes complete the language of the home.
Stone, laminates, and a palette that stays quiet and grounded — chosen not to stand out, but to settle in.
The part that draws you in is the lime-based paint that envelopes the walls and ceilings — a surface that looks deceptively simple.
Behind it are hours of on-site trials, shifting strokes, altered mixes, and countless tests in changing light until the texture finally felt serene, seamless… and somehow inevitable.
It’s the kind of finish you notice only when you pause — and then you can’t unsee it.

22/11/2025

Part 1 — False Ceilings
As we shared in our last post, growing into design + build wasn’t just about scale — it was about taking responsibility for the details that truly shape a space.
And few details influence a room as quietly and powerfully as its ceiling.
Curves softened, edges perfected, beams concealed, proportions refined… long before a home looks beautiful, this is where it begins to feel right.
It’s careful, patient work — and it’s where our team’s craft comes alive on site.
If you’re dreaming of a home that feels balanced, intentional and calm, this is the foundation that makes it possible.

Building or renovating soon?
Let’s shape your space with intention.

01/08/2025

What started as a boutique architecture and interior design practice has slowly, purposefully grown into a full-fledged design + build studio.
We made this shift to gain better control over ex*****on timelines and, more importantly, to uphold the quality we promise on paper. It’s been a journey of learning, adapting, and building a team that believes in the same level of care and detail that our work stands for.
From managing drawings to managing sites — it’s taken years, some brave leaps, and a whole lot of heart. And we wouldn’t trade it for anything.
Here’s to creating more thoughtful spaces, end to end.
*****on

01/08/2025

29/07/2025

Swapped floor plans for baby plans for a bit… but I’m back to designing beautiful spaces again! Grateful for the pause, and even more excited for the process ahead.
Hi, I’m Gauri — founder of Gauchestudio, a Pune-based architecture and interior design studio. We specialise in bespoke, well-crafted spaces, thoughtfully designed and seamlessly executed.
Whether it’s a residential home or a commercial space, I’m excited to be back doing what I love — shaping environments that FEEL as good as they LOOK.
Let’s create something beautiful together 🤍

29/07/2025

Swapped floor plans for baby plans for a bit… but I’m back to designing beautiful spaces again.
Grateful for the pause, excited for the process.