The Journal

Notes on Goa, design, and what to buy.

A place for the kind of thinking that does not fit into a project page — material choices, what to look for before signing anything, and the quiet judgement calls that separate a good build from a forgettable one. The first entries are on the way.

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materials & sourcing
Materials

Where Italian marble belongs in a Goan home — and where it has no business being

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buyer inspection
For Buyers

What to inspect in an apartment before you sign anything

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builder's finish
Quality

Reading a builder's finish: the five tells that matter

Knowing Goa, inside out.

If you are buying, building or restoring in Goa and want an experienced eye on it before you commit, this is where that conversation starts.