Geography of memory | Casa Tlalli in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh

The problem with travelling the world is that your heart gets left behind in fragments. A piece remains trapped under the sloped roof of a Mexican hacienda. Another lingers within the cool, shadowed arcades of an Andalusian villa. For a well-travelled family of five and their dog, Rio, the challenge wasn’t just about bringing those memories back to Meerut, it was about making them feel at home in Uttar Pradesh. That’s where and when we came in. At Casa Tlalli, a striking 5,400sq ft residence, we avoid the clich of the theme-park house. Instead, there’s a clever, quiet synthesis of Spanish flair, Mexican warmth and traditional Indian craftsmanship. It is a home that proves global design is at its best when it is deeply grounded in local roots.