Project by
Shresht Kashyap, Kanhai Gandhi & Neemesh Shah
KNS Architects
KNS Architects, founded in 1997 by Kanhai Gandhi, Neemesh Shah, and Shresht Kashyap, is a globally recognised design practice shaping India’s architectural landscape. Known for innovative, sustainable work across luxury residences, hospitality, retail, and corporate spaces, the firm continues to expand worldwide, supported by multiple prestigious awards and long-standing client relationships.
Turquoise, a luxury furniture store, is envisioned as an exquisite retail environment crafted with meticulous attention to detail. Designed as a space where understated elegance meets thoughtful functionality, the store invites visitors into an ambience that feels both refined and immersive. The entire expanse is unified by a seamless floor finished in a single, homogeneous colour. This deliberate design gesture establishes a calm visual foundation—an adaptable canvas that allows multiple furniture settings to coexist without visual conflict. By keeping the base palette uninterrupted, every piece displayed naturally takes centre stage, allowing its form, materiality, and craftsmanship to be fully appreciated.
To define different zones within the store without compromising its openness, sheer curtains are introduced as soft spatial dividers. These translucent layers bring a sense of visual poetry to the environment, lending each zone its own personality while maintaining an overarching cohesiveness. Their gentle movement and lightness enhance the browsing experience, guiding visitors through a fluid visual narrative as they explore curated furniture ensembles. The result is a warm and dynamic setting that encourages interaction, discovery, and a deeper engagement with the products on display.
The store’s earthy colour scheme further anchors its inviting atmosphere. Ceilings and walls finished in warm, neutral tones create a rustic yet sophisticated charm. Strategically placed neutral panels offset the walls, drawing attention toward the furniture positioned in front of them. This thoughtful interplay of tones and textures ensures that the backdrop remains elegant yet unobtrusive, subtly highlighting each featured piece and reinforcing Turquoise’s commitment to refined presentation.
At the heart of the store lies a central open space dedicated to art display. This flexible zone showcases stackable and foldable art pieces, allowing effortless reconfiguration depending on the spatial needs of the moment. This feature not only introduces an artistic dimension to the furniture experience but also underscores the adaptability of the store’s design. By transforming easily to accommodate new curation ideas, the central showcase allows Turquoise to remain ever-evolving—an environment where design, art, and creativity continually reinterpret themselves.
