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21/09/2026

Originally conceived as a Art Deco structure, the building has been carefully rearticulated to respond to the architectural and cultural context of Varanasi. Arched openings, rhythmic fenestrations and a tactile material palette replace the earlier expression, allowing the façade to establish a stronger relationship with the visual continuum of the ghats.

Project: Avantika – IHCL SeleQtions
Location: Varanasi
Area: 30,000 sq.ft

[Designers Group, Architecture, Design, Hotel Design, Hospitality Design, Avantika, Varanasi, IHCL SeleQtions, Before After, WIP]

Beyond its architectural transformation, the project demonstrates how adaptive reuse can conserve embodied energy and minimise the environmental impact of new construction.

19/09/2026

From an abandoned mid-century hospital to a hospitality destination, Avantika – IHCL SeleQtions is a study in architectural reinvention.

Project: Avantika – IHCL SeleQtions
Location: Varanasi
Area: 30,000 sq.ft

[Designers Group, Architecture, Design, Hotel Design, Hospitality Design, Avantika, Varanasi, IHCL SeleQtions, Before After, WIP]

17/09/2026

Thank you FoodInSpace for featuring Avantika – IHCL SeleQtions!

[Designers Group, Architecture, Design, Featured, Hospitality Design, Avantika, Varanasi, IHCL SeleQtions]

16/09/2026

The corridor looks never ending and has a classic black and white patterned floor.
Materiality plays a crucial role in grounding the project in its cultural context. Predominantly and intentionally grounded in Indian architectural traditions, the palette draws from a vocabulary of black-and-white flooring, evoking a sense of timeless opulence reminiscent of traditional havelis.

Project: Avantika – IHCL SeleQtions
Location: Varanasi
Area: 30,000 sq.ft
Photography: Vivan Bhathena

14/09/2026

Holiday Inn featured in the print issue of IFJ PLUS

Thank you for the coverage!

09/09/2026

The vision was to create a hospitality destination that felt deeply rooted in the spirit of Varanasi. Beyond simply converting an existing structure, the aim was to craft a contemplative retreat that celebrates the city’s sacred geography, cultural memory, and enduring relationship with the river while embracing sustainable adaptive reuse.

Project: Avantika – IHCL SeleQtions
Location: Varanasi
Area: 30,000 sq.ft
Photography: Vivan Bhathena

05/09/2026

Designed as a series of interconnected volumes, the project transitions from the lobby and social spaces to the guest rooms, with every level offering a wider view of the Ganga.

Project: Avantika – IHCL SeleQtions
Location: Varanasi
Area: 30,000 sq.ft
Photography: Vivan Bhathena

03/09/2026

Marble finishes and vintage accents bring the hotel's heritage into every bathroom.

Project: Avantika – IHCL SeleQtions
Location: Varanasi
Area: 30,000 sq.ft
Photography:

01/09/2026

Thank you, GoodHomes Magazine, for featuring Avantika – IHCL SeleQtions.

Set along the ghats of Varanasi, Avantika is a thoughtful adaptive reuse project that transforms a historic riverside structure into a contemporary hospitality experience, while preserving its deep connection to the Ganga and the city’s cultural legacy.

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Mumbai
400016

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