Ashiesh Shah is one of India's most famous architects and designers, known for his expertise in architecture and interior design. He began his career in New York City in the mid 2000’s after graduating from Parsons School of Design with a degree in Interiors and Architecture. The aesthetic is described as beauty that is imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete.

Ashiesh Shah's vast library of inspiration came to life when designing the Lalbaug apartment. Bold and distinctive colour detail breaks into people's line of sight again. His practice is rooted in the Japanese philosophy of Wabi-Sabi, which has influenced his vision of space and his choice of materials, resonates with his characteristic of being a taste maker in the architectural world. Lalbaug happens to embody the aesthetics of wabi-sabi.