State Commendation Award at the 18th Architect of the Year
Awards 2008 for Indian State Architecture Awards (ISAA)

Architects - Auroville, Pondicherry, India

Penthouse, Rue Labourdonnais, Pondicherry 2008

Architect: Sheril Castelino
Contractor: Sheril Castelino
Area: 350 sqm
Cost: Rs.9 lacs
Period: 1 month, May 2008

A project designed and executed in one month total, followed a Pondicherry colonial style as it is situated in the heritage part of town in a building of that style. Authentic antique furniture belonging to the region were sourced and used along with similar styled accessories and furnishings, to give it an indo-french look.