From the moment you arrive, the view sets the tone. A rhythm unfolds as you step inside the Design First atelier, where the city’s pulse meets an air of precision. Here, design is not displayed but experienced. Every wall, texture and reflection has been composed to make you pause, to look closer, to feel the balance between structure and soul. This is where ideas come alive, forming the foundation of luxury interior design experiences that invite you to engage with every detail.
Inside, the Design First space is both an atelier and a gallery. Light shifts across stone, glass and metal, revealing how material and proportion can transform emotion into form. Every inch speaks to our belief that a home is not built from plans alone but from understanding. Each corner holds intention, guiding you through an immersive design process that reveals what defines Design First, artistry, precision and confidence in how design should feel. The experience moves fluidly, encouraging reflection and appreciation for the craft that shapes every creation.
At the heart of Marine Drive, this space mirrors the rhythm of the sea outside its windows: calm, continuous and endlessly expressive. The tactile finishes and bespoke details reflect a commitment to high-end residential interiors that transcend trend and time. Whether it’s the meeting of brass and marble or the interplay between Italian sensibility and Indian craftsmanship, the result is harmony in material and movement. Each experience invites curiosity, blending the rigour of architecture with the warmth of home and the familiarity of memory. Every surface tells a story, layered with the nuance that comes from collaboration and care.
The Design First experience is built around the senses, the weight of a handle, the grain of wood, the play of light on a surface. It celebrates the moments that transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. As you move through the studio, you discover how collaboration between designers, artisans and architects transforms thought into tangible artistry. What you see here is more than an exhibition; it is a living reflection of how we approach every project with intention, depth and emotion. This is design that feels alive, honest, intuitive and deeply considered.
Every space within Marine Drive holds meaning. From the gallery-inspired layout to the curated installations, it is an invitation to rethink how design interacts with life. Each visit leaves you with a sense of discovery, an understanding that beauty lies not in grandeur but in proportion, patience and care. The Design First projects showcased here embody the fusion of creativity and craftsmanship that defines our practice, while each detail reinforces our belief that design should evolve with those who live within it.
In the end, the Marine Drive atelier stands as a testament to the Design First luxury experience, one that begins with curiosity and ends with connection. It is an experience where architecture meets art and where every visitor leaves with a renewed sense of what design can truly be: personal, timeless and deeply human.
Across every detail, the Design First projects reflect our dedication to integrity and craftsmanship. Whether it is an apartment overlooking the city or a coastal retreat that captures the rhythm of the sea, each space is united by the same philosophy: to create interiors that outlast trends and grow more meaningful with time. Every project celebrates individuality, drawing inspiration from both global thinking and local artistry to craft something truly original and lasting.
Our process is guided by depth and clarity. The Design First luxury experience does not rush toward completion but evolves through refinement. It values dialogue, discovery and craftsmanship as much as it values vision. We believe luxury is not defined by excess but by intention, by the details you notice, the textures you feel and the emotions a space evokes.
This is what makes our work distinct. It is not about difference for its own sake but about meaning, thoughtful and personal, just like the homes we create.
Defining ourselves by redefining luxury.
At Design First, every space begins with observation and ends with understanding. We listen, interpret and create with intent, allowing the home to evolve naturally from the person it belongs to. Craft is not an overlay; it is the architecture of how you live and this philosophy defines our luxury interior design experiences across every project we undertake. Each creation is a study in restraint, balance and individuality, the foundation of spaces that feel as effortless as they are exceptional.
Each space we shape is deeply personal. It grows from a simple idea into an environment that feels effortless, beautiful and enduring. Every concept starts as an exploration of balance and proportion, developing into an immersive design process that bridges imagination with precision. It is within this process that ideas find clarity and creativity finds direction. For us, interiors are not decoration; they are expressions of personality through material, light and form, where aesthetics and comfort coexist without compromise.
We approach every project with an understanding that homes must adapt to those who inhabit them. Our focus is on high-end residential interiors that combine aesthetic restraint with modern functionality. These spaces are meant to be lived in, not simply admired. Each surface, joinery and texture is refined to serve both purpose and feeling. The interplay of detail and proportion creates an atmosphere that is full of character, refined yet welcoming and modern. Every detail exists with intention, offering subtle layers of discovery with every glance.
The Design First experience is built on collaboration and trust. From the first consultation to the final handover, every stage is guided by shared vision and meticulous craft. Our designers, artisans and architects work together as a single creative force, ensuring harmony between concept and execution. The result is not just a finished home, but a cohesive expression of the person it is created for. This partnership with our clients shapes the spirit of each project and defines the care with which we create.
