Saheel Properties Wins Big at the Lokmat Landmark Awards 2026: How Innovation Is Changing the Way Pune Homes Are Designed
Saheel Properties has been honoured at the Lokmat Landmark Awards 2026 for Excellence in Innovation in Premium Real Estate Development. For homebuyers, the more important question is not simply what the award says, but what Saheel Properties has actually done differently to earn recognition for innovation.
The answer lies in a development philosophy that Saheel calls "Think New". Rather than treating innovation as a technology layer added to a home, the developer has applied it to space planning, flexibility, work-from-home needs, community spaces, amenities and everyday convenience.
Its official Innovation Suite lists concepts introduced across its developments, including convertible homes, co-working pods, guest suites, visitor parking, multi-celebration zones and a 500-metre rooftop skywalk.
Why Did Saheel Properties Win the Lokmat Landmark Award 2026?
The recognition for Excellence in Innovation in Premium Real Estate Development can be understood through the way Saheel has translated changing lifestyles into residential design.
The company's innovation journey is not limited to a single project. Its official portfolio highlights the ITrend Series as a platform for experimenting with smarter planning, technology-led features and adaptable living spaces. Saheel's current Innovation Suite documents a progression of concepts introduced over several years, from convertible homes in 2017 to co-working pods in 2019 and guest suites in 2022.
This approach is also reflected in Saheel's earlier recognitions. Its official accolades page lists Most Innovative Projects in Pune for the ITrend Series at the ET Awards in 2022, along with Project of the Year and Best Future-Ready Homes recognitions for ITrend Futura in 2023.
The 2026 award therefore fits into a broader innovation narrative rather than standing alone.
Innovation That Solves Everyday Homebuyer Problems
The strongest examples of Saheel's innovation are the ones that address practical problems faced by modern homeowners.
Convertible Homes: Space That Can Adapt
One of Saheel's earliest innovations was its convertible home concept, introduced in 2017. The idea is simple: instead of permanently assigning every room to one function, spaces can adapt to changing requirements.
A room can accommodate a work zone today and become part of a larger living or leisure area as family needs change.
The concept continues at iTrend City Life in Hinjawadi, where Saheel describes the residences as convertible homes designed around evolving lifestyles. The project also integrates retail spaces, bringing everyday essentials closer to residents.
For buyers, the benefit is greater flexibility without necessarily needing to move when their lifestyle changes.
Zero-Waste and Flexi-Me Homes
At Landmarc by Saheel in Hinjawadi, innovation takes another form.
The project offers what Saheel describes as zero-waste homes along with Flexi-Me spaces. The objective is to make the available floor area work harder, while allowing residents to adapt spaces according to their needs.
Landmarc also features a 1.5-acre elevated amenity floor, 16,000 sq. ft. of open spaces and smart-home automation for lighting, security and comfort.
For a homebuyer, this means innovation is visible not just in the appearance of the building, but in how space, technology and shared areas function together.
Co-Working Pods: Bringing Work Closer to Home
Hybrid and flexible working have changed what buyers expect from residential communities.
Saheel introduced dedicated co-working pods in each wing as part of its innovation journey in 2019. These spaces are intended to provide residents with a dedicated environment for work, study or meetings without requiring them to leave the community.
The idea is particularly relevant to Pune's western corridor, where residential demand is closely connected with employment hubs around Hinjawadi, Wakad and Baner.
Guest Suites and Visitor Parking
Some innovations are less dramatic but can have an immediate impact on daily life.
Saheel's Innovation Suite identifies guest suites in each wing, introduced in 2022, and dedicated visitor parking in each wing, introduced in 2023.
For residents, the benefit is straightforward: guests can have greater privacy while families avoid having visitors occupy their everyday living space. Wing-wise visitor parking can also reduce the inconvenience of finding parking for guests.
From Futura to Vesta: Innovation Keeps Evolving
Saheel's more recent projects show how this philosophy has expanded beyond flexible floor plans.
iTrend Futura, Baner NX
iTrend Futura is a 6-acre development with six high-rise towers. Its current project information highlights automation, energy-efficient features and climate-responsive planning.
The project has also been positioned around future-ready living, with features such as work-oriented spaces and lifestyle amenities designed for contemporary households. Saheel's published project material records its earlier recognition as Project of the Year and Best Future-Ready Homes in 2023.
Located in the Baner NX area, Futura demonstrates how Saheel connects product innovation with a western Pune location that brings residential development closer to major employment, education, healthcare and lifestyle destinations.
iTrend Vesta, Tathawade
At iTrend Vesta in Tathawade, the innovation story moves further into community design.
The project features a 500-metre connected rooftop loop, smart-home living, dedicated co-working zones, guest suites, multiple celebration zones and large-format 800 × 1600 mm tiles.
The rooftop loop, for example, is more than an aesthetic feature. It creates a dedicated space for walking, movement and leisure without requiring residents to leave the community.
The dedicated co-working zones similarly recognise that the home is increasingly expected to support both professional and personal life.
Luxton by Saheel, Wakad
In Wakad, Luxton by Saheel takes innovation into the premium and ultra-luxury segment.
Its current project features include a 4,000 sq. ft. grand entrance lobby, rooftop aqua theatre, guest sky suites, designer walk-in closets in every unit and multi-celebration zones.
The important distinction is that these features are designed around specific experiences. Guest sky suites provide additional accommodation without compromising household privacy. Celebration zones give residents dedicated spaces for gatherings, while the rooftop aqua theatre creates an entertainment environment within the community.
Why Western Pune Matters to This Innovation Story
Saheel's project portfolio has developed across several important western Pune locations, including Wakad, Hinjawadi, Tathawade, Ravet and Baner NX. Its current project portfolio includes developments such as Luxton by Saheel, Landmarc by Saheel, iTrend Futura, iTrend Vesta and iTrend City Life.
These locations are particularly relevant to the changing requirements of Pune's working population because they connect residential communities with employment hubs, educational institutions, healthcare, retail and transport infrastructure.
That context helps explain why features such as convertible layouts, co-working spaces, smart-home systems and integrated lifestyle amenities have become important elements of Saheel's product design.
What Does the Award Mean for Homebuyers?
For a buyer, the value of this recognition should not be reduced to the award itself.
The more useful takeaway is that Saheel's approach can be evaluated through specific design decisions and measurable features.
When comparing a home, buyers can ask:
- Does the layout make efficient use of available space?
- Can rooms adapt as family requirements change?
- Is there a practical space for working from home?
- Are guest facilities available without compromising privacy?
- Do amenities support everyday use rather than simply add to a brochure?
- Does the location reduce the friction of daily commuting and accessing essential services?
- Are smart-home and energy-efficient features being used meaningfully?
Saheel's portfolio provides concrete examples against which buyers can assess these questions.
Saheel's Innovation Journey Continues
Saheel Properties' current Innovation Suite shows that the company's "Think New" philosophy has evolved over time. Its listed innovations move from convertible homes in 2017 to co-working pods in 2019, guest suites in 2022, visitor parking in 2023, multi-celebration zones in 2024, and a 500-metre uninterrupted skywalk in 2025. The company also lists a 4,000 sq. ft. grand entrance lobby and rooftop aqua theatre among its 2026 innovations.
That progression is perhaps the clearest explanation of why innovation sits at the centre of Saheel's identity.
The Lokmat Landmark Award 2026 adds another recognition to that journey. More importantly for prospective buyers, the projects themselves offer a way to see what that philosophy means in practice: homes designed not only to look premium, but to function differently.
FAQs
1. Why did Saheel Properties win the Lokmat Landmark Award 2026?
Saheel Properties was recognised with the Excellence in Innovation in Premium Real Estate Development award, reflecting its focus on innovative residential concepts, flexible planning, technology-led features and lifestyle-oriented design.
2. What is Saheel Properties' "Think New" philosophy?
"Think New" is Saheel's innovation-led approach to residential development, focused on creating smarter, more flexible and future-ready living spaces.
3. What are some innovations introduced by Saheel Properties?
Saheel's Innovation Suite lists convertible homes, co-working pods, guest suites, dedicated visitor parking, multi-celebration zones and a 500-metre uninterrupted skywalk among its innovations.
4. Which Saheel projects demonstrate these innovations?
Examples include iTrend City Life in Hinjawadi for convertible homes, Landmarc by Saheel for zero-waste and Flexi-Me homes, iTrend Futura in Baner NX for future-ready design, iTrend Vesta in Tathawade for its rooftop loop and co-working zones, and Luxton by Saheel in Wakad for premium lifestyle innovations.
5. How can homebuyers evaluate whether a project is genuinely innovative?
Look beyond the number of amenities and examine whether the design solves practical problems such as space utilisation, changing family needs, work-from-home requirements, guest accommodation, convenience and everyday lifestyle needs.
6. Where does Saheel Properties have projects in Pune?
Saheel Properties' portfolio includes developments across western Pune locations, including Wakad, Hinjawadi, Tathawade, Baner NX and other established residential corridors.
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For homebuyers evaluating innovation, design and functionality in Pune's western residential corridor, explore Saheel Properties' current projects and see how the "Think New" philosophy translates into actual homes and communities.
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