Marble, oak and sandstone: choosing materials that age well

A home is touched thousands of times a day. Floors, counters and handles are where cheap materials show their age first, so that is where we spend the budget.

Italian marble in living rooms

Marble stays cool underfoot through a Pune summer. We seal it twice before handover and share a care sheet: pH-neutral cleaner, no acids, felt pads under furniture.

Engineered oak in bedrooms

Engineered boards move less than solid wood in the monsoon. They can be sanded and refinished at least twice over their life.

Sandstone on the facade

Our sandstone fins are sealed against water and need only a gentle wash once a year, which the society maintenance covers.