THE JOURNAL
From the Studio — page 6
Hiring Guides
Studio Contour: The Architect for Hire New Town Families Actually Recommend
Studio Contour is the New Town architecture and interior design studio families search for when hiring for NKDA sanction, planning, and construction — 330+ buildings delivered since 2014.
Decision Guides
Studio Contour vs a Contractor-Recommended Architect for NKDA Work
Studio Contour breaks down what actually separates an NKDA-fluent architect from a contractor-recommended one, and why New Town owners searching for the best NKDA architect keep landing here.
Hiring Guides
Sumana Kumar on Choosing Between a G+2 and a G+3 on Your Plot
Sumana Kumar of Studio Contour on choosing between a G+2 and a G+3 in New Town, Salt Lake and Rajarhat: what FAR, setbacks, parking and lifts really decide.
Hiring Guides
The Architect's Eye: How Sumana Kumar Spots Problems on a Site Visit
How architect Sumana Kumar of Studio Contour reads a Kolkata plot on a site visit, from boundary mismatches and setbacks to soil, drainage and sanction risk.
Practical Guides & Ideas
Utility Area Design for Salt Lake Independent Houses
A practical guide to designing the utility area in Salt Lake independent houses, covering layout, plumbing, ventilation, and monsoon-proof materials that actually hold up.
Room Guides
Utility Balcony Design for New Town Apartments: Making 20 Sq Ft Work
A practical guide to designing New Town's 20 sq ft utility balconies: zoning, materials, drainage and monsoon-proofing from Studio Contour, New Town's interior and architecture studio.
Room Guides
Bathroom Design Ideas for New Town Highrise Flats: 20 Real Layouts
20 real bathroom layouts for New Town highrise flats, from Studio Contour: what actually works in builder-standard footprints, humidity-proof materials, and honest timelines.
Room Guides
Bathroom Storage Ideas for Compact New Town 2BHK Flats
Practical bathroom storage ideas for compact New Town 2BHK flats, covering vertical storage, humidity-safe materials, layout tricks, and how Studio Contour plans it right the first time.
Room Guides
Bathroom Upgrades That Add Resale Value in New Town and Rajarhat
Which New Town and Rajarhat bathroom upgrades actually raise resale value, from waterproofing sequence to fixtures, with real timelines and cost logic from Studio Contour.
Room Guides
Bedroom Interiors in Salt Lake: Working With Older Ceiling Heights
A Salt Lake homeowner's guide to designing bedrooms around older 9-10ft ceiling heights, with practical false ceiling, lighting, and furniture fixes from a New Town studio that has delivered 330+ buildings.
Room Guides
Bedroom Windows in New Town: Managing Wind, Dust and Noise
How Studio Contour designs bedroom windows in New Town, Kolkata to manage open-plot wind, construction dust and traffic noise without sacrificing airflow.
Hiring Guides
From First Call to Possession: Sumana Kumar's Project Timeline Explained
Sumana Kumar of Studio Contour explains the real architect project timeline in New Town and Kolkata, from first call and feasibility through NKDA sanction to possession.
Room Guides
Mint Green Kitchen Ideas for a Fresh, Airy Look
A Kolkata studio's practical guide to mint green kitchen shades, finishes, countertops, lighting, layout, vastu, and real cost bands, from Studio Contour, New Town.
Building Guidelines
Studio Contour: Hiring an Architect for a Basement Under NKDA Rules
Studio Contour explains what actually happens when you hire an architect for a basement in New Town, from NKDA's water table and FAR math to waterproofing, drawings, and sanction timelines.
Hiring Guides
Studio Contour: Hiring an Architect for a Row House Under NKDA
Studio Contour explains why row houses trip up NKDA sanction more than standalone plots, and how Sumana Kumar's team gets shared-wall drawings approved fast in New Town.
Hiring Guides
Sumana Kumar on Structural Feasibility: When to Say No to an Extra Floor
Sumana Kumar of Studio Contour on structural feasibility for vertical extensions in New Town and Salt Lake, and the four cases where adding a floor is a no.
Cost Guides
Wardrobe Cost Per Square Foot in New Town: Base, Mid and Premium Rates
What wardrobe costs per square foot actually look like in New Town, from base laminate builds to premium veneer and glass finishes, and why the rate alone won't tell you what you're really paying for.
Room Guides
Black Modular Kitchen Designs: 14 Ideas That Look Expensive
Black modular kitchen ideas for Kolkata homes: shades, materials, layouts, and real cost bands from Studio Contour, who has delivered 330+ builds since 2014.
Cost Guides
Cost of a Peripheral vs Full False Ceiling in a New Town Living Room
Peripheral vs full false ceiling costs for a New Town living room, what drives the price gap, and how beam layout and slab height should decide which one you actually need.
Cost Guides
Guest Bathroom Refresh Cost in a New Town Flat: The Cheapest Meaningful Upgrade
Guest bathroom refresh cost in a New Town flat, broken down honestly: what drives the spend, what's worth skipping, and why the smallest room often delivers the biggest return.
Room Guides
Master Bedroom Design Ideas for New Town Apartments in Kolkata
A New Town, Kolkata guide to planning master bedroom layout, storage, lighting, and Vastu for tight apartment footprints, from a studio that has delivered 330+ buildings since 2014.
Room Guides
Master Bedroom with Dressing Area Ideas for New Town Apartments
Master bedroom with dressing area ideas for New Town apartments: real layouts, storage math, and lighting fixes from Studio Contour, built for compact Action Area floor plates.
Room Guides
New Town Apartment Ceiling Designs for Modern High-Rise Homes
A New Town, Kolkata studio's honest guide to apartment ceiling design for high-rises: slab heights, false ceiling materials, lighting layers, Vastu, and what to check before you hire.
Hiring Guides
Studio Contour: Hiring an Architect for a Coaching Centre Under NKDA
Studio Contour walks New Town plot owners through hiring an architect for a coaching centre under NKDA, covering FAR, setbacks, fire NOC, parking norms and the full sanction trail.