In Krabi, Thailand, Rayavadee offers pavilion-style dwellings and villas set against a backdrop of jungle-covered, scaling limestone cliffs and coconut groves. Designed to evoke a Southern Thai village vibe, the resort is a veritable paradise on earth.

Clive Gray of Bangkok-based Randolph Gray Design rejuvenates a Mughal-era fort in Jaipur, overseeing its dramatic transformation into a luxury hotel. Extensive research down to the micro levels ensures staying true to its historic identity.

Morphogenesis infuses new life into an all-day dining at the Soaltee Crowne Plaza in Kathmandu, Nepal, inspired by the architectural traditions of the region. New and unusual interpretations of traditional crafts and symbols are deftly incorporated into the distinctly contemporary design.

Ayan Sen Architects Urban Designers and Planners (ASAUDP) converted a country club into a budget resort—away from the hustle bustle of the city of Kolkata—integrating the elements of the Spanish colonial style architecture with nuances of a ‘bagaan bari’ (garden house).

Mumbai-based design studio The Busride creates a fun and informal space at Smoke House Deli, Bengaluru, engaging the visitor with hand-illustrated interiors that draws heavily on the Garden City for influence. The architects take an irreverent, fun look at ‘serious’ restaurant designing.

Passionate advocates of sustainable architecture, architects Nimish Patel and Parul Zaveri extend the indigenous construction techniques of the region to craft a modern-day resort. The Tree of Life Resort & Spa, Jaipur, harkens back to simpler times.