In a groundbreaking move set to redefine India’s future of entertainment, leisure, mixed-use real estate destination development, FORREC, the global experience-design powerhouse, today announced a partnership with Realtor, visionary architect and award-winning design leader Neelabh Kapoor, Principal of Studio Neelabh. The alliance marks one of the most significant international collaborations in India’s fast-growing experience-economy in real estate sector.
As Consulting Regional Director for India, Kapoor will lead FORREC’s accelerated expansion across a market experiencing unprecedented demand for world-class iconic lifestyle residences & branded hospitality, live attractions & Amusement parks, entertainment venues & permanent environments. The partnership unites FORREC’s global expertise in immersive design with fast-growing real estate market insight, strong developer & brand network, proven design & build execution across India, the Middle East, and emerging markets. Work that extends far beyond traditional architecture, specializing in creating immersive and financially viable location-based entertainment (LBE) destinations. Global multidisciplinary approach integrates master planning, creative concept & design, and project management & build capabilities.
A Partnership Designed to Shape the Future of Indian Destinations
The collaboration creates a powerful platform capable of delivering transformative destinations across India. FORREC’s global mastery in designing world-renowned theme parks, live attractions, water parks, resorts, mixed-use developments, museums, zoos, experiential environments integrates seamlessly with Studio Neelabh’s architectural excellence, development capabilities, and real estate local market leadership.
The alliance will prioritize a diverse portfolio of high-impact assets, including:
- Theme parks and world-class entertainment destinations
- Branded experiential and immersive attractions
- Mixed-use lifestyle, retail, and integrated destination developments
- Luxury hospitality, resorts, and signature properties
- Large-scale landscape architecture and next-generation urban design
“India is entering a new era of experiential development and our partnership with Neelabh Kapoor strengthens our commitment to creating destinations that inspire, delight, and transform communities,” said a FORREC spokesperson. “Our shared vision is clear — to position India as a global hub for immersive, future-ready destinations that elevate how people live, play, and connect.”
Uniting Global Imagination with Local Leadership
Studio Neelabh brings extensive experience with exclusive mandate on capital deployment & monetization for Family investment offices, AIF, Funds inclined for Real Estate & Development across including Mumbai region specifically for Society redevelopment, Joint Ventures & land collaborations, greenfield projects, property management, and development advisory, as well as robust capability in commercial & branded hospitality, retail & highstreet, sports-mix-use, healthcare, entertainment parks, Filmcity & Thematic Destinations, commercial, and luxury residential sectors.
With longstanding partnerships that spans global architecture studios, interior design leaders, and major construction houses, including firms such as HKS Architects, AECOM, Populous, Ne’Ka + Partners, Differential Studio X Chap. Studio Neelabh has established a powerful foundation to scale FORREC’s experiential design excellence across the country.
“Collaborating with FORREC allows us to bring global imagination to India’s most ambitious developments. Together, we are building not just projects, but destinations that will define the next generation of Indian living and leisure,” said Neelabh Kapoor, Principal, Studio Neelabh.
Empowering India’s Experience Economy
India is entering a period of accelerated growth in entertainment-led development, tourism, and mixed-use placemaking. Consumers, investors, and government stakeholders are increasingly seeking destinations that blend emotional resonance, cultural depth, and global design standards.
The FORREC – Neelabh Kapoor alliance provides:
- End-to-end delivery capability from concept to execution
- Globally benchmarked design and technical innovation
- Deep understanding of Indian consumer behavior and development cycles
- Access to international creative talent and global brand relationships
- A scalable platform for long-term growth in India’s leisure and entertainment sectors
