An ancient heritage, the rustle of bright silks, the fragrance of filter coffee, larger-than-life movie heroes, religious chants of the pious – these are just some of the strong cues that awaken in your mind when one makes acquaintance with Madras, now known as Chennai. This is the city where Artlab Madras has made its home.

This capital city of Tamil Nadu, situated on the shores of the Bay of Bengal, is the fourth largest in India. Chennai is also among those rare gems where tradition blends in seamlessly with modernity, old-world charm with technology. While Chennai boasts of captivating ancient architecture, it is also home to hi-tech office structures that vie for their place in the skyline. Masala dosas and burgers, kanjeevarams and minis, ancient scriptures and hi-tech laptops - the contradictions are mind-boggling and never cease to amaze you. Yet that is what keeps this city unique and refreshing.