Material Palettes: Working with Stone, Teak & Brass

Trends come and go; materials stay. Our studio returns to the same trio — stone, teak and brass — because they age with dignity and sit comfortably in the Pakistani climate. But honest materials demand honest detailing.

Stone: let it be heavy

Stone wants to read as mass. We use it in thick planes — a fireplace wall, a courtyard floor, a stair — never as thin cladding pretending to be structure. Local limestone and granite keep costs sane and supply reliable.

Teak: warmth with discipline

Teak brings warmth, but undisciplined woodwork turns a house into a furniture showroom. Our rule: wood appears in three places per room, maximum. Doors and windows, one joinery wall, and the stair — then stop.

Brass: the jewellery, used sparingly

Brass is the accent that makes stone and teak sing — tapware, light fixtures, door handles. Brushed, never mirror-polished; it should catch light, not demand attention. And it must be solid, not plated: plating fails exactly where hands touch most.