2024 Winner
Category - Architecture - Residential Villa & Bungalow
Dhruv Dv & Pranvi Jain
THE MELANGE STUDIO
The Melange Studio is a New Delhi-based architecture and interior design firm founded in 2020 by principal designers Pranvi Jain and Dhruv DV. Renowned for its award-winning work, the studio specializes in crafting timeless residential and interior spaces that harmoniously blend traditional values with contemporary aesthetics. At the heart of their design philosophy lies a commitment to thoughtful spatial planning, emotional storytelling, and client-centric customization.
Driven by a deep respect for sustainability, craftsmanship, and cultural context, The Melange Studio consistently delivers homes that transcend trends—spaces that not only meet functional demands but also nurture personal connections and lasting legacies. Their portfolio reflects a unique ability to interpret each project through the lens of its inhabitants, resulting in designs that are as distinctive as they are enduring.
With a growing reputation for refined detail and design sensitivity, The Melange Studio continues to shape the future of Indian home design—one meaningful space at a time.
Area: 7500 sq ft
In the heart of Vrindavan’s serene expanse, Bageecha Farmhouse emerges as a poetic blend of rural simplicity and architectural precision. Designed by Dhruv Dv and Pranvi Jain of THE MELANGE STUDIO, this 2024-completed retreat sits along the prominent Prem Mandir road—central yet cocooned in the calm of agricultural land.
The elongated, south-facing site inspired a linear layout that draws in natural light and panoramic views while grounding the home in the rhythms of the landscape. The architectural language speaks through bold, geometric blocks, softened by an internal rhythm of light, volume, and material.
Rooted in Vastu Shastra principles and the age-old courtyard typology, the residence fuses timeless sensibilities with a modern spatial vocabulary. Rugged exteriors featuring exposed concrete and textured finishes lend a brutalist integrity, while the interiors reflect a quiet luxury aligned with the persona of its resident—an ex-army official who values restraint, clarity, and nature.
At the heart of the home lies a bio pond, a fluid threshold between the dining and living areas. This water element, along with thoughtfully designed gathering spaces, fosters a lifestyle of calm coexistence—where architecture, community, and ecology intertwine.
The farmhouse’s deliberate focus on sustainable materials, climatic orientation, and natural ventilation furthers its mission as a low-impact retreat. Each architectural gesture celebrates farm living, from the porous edges that dissolve into nature to the deliberate planning that honors the client’s love for animals and open-air moments.
THE MELANGE STUDIO, known for its contextual design ethos and refined materiality, delivers a compelling narrative with Bageecha Farmhouse—where architecture becomes a living, breathing companion to nature.
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