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Sundari silks at Chennai by Benny Kuriakose

Sundari silks at Chennai by Benny Kuriakose

Sundari Silks is a textile shop that has a south Indian character. The shop is simple with high ceiling and lot of circulation space with an internal courtyard. Small sized green Athangudi tiles are used for the floors.Though done with traditional elements, it is done in a contemporary way to suit the versatile collection of the store.
Sundari silks at Chennai by Benny Kuriakose

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Sundari silks at Chennai by Benny Kuriakose

Sundari Silks is a textile shop that has a south Indian character. The shop is simple with high ceiling and lot of circulation space with an internal courtyard. Small sized green Athangudi tiles are used for the floors.Though done with traditional elements, it is done in a contemporary way to suit the versatile collection of the store.

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Project Name: Sundari Silks
Location: Chennai
Name of firm: Benny Kuriakose
Category: Large composite retail and offices Building
Project Status: Completed
Project Period: 14 months
Submission Type: Professional Submission

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