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VEERAM SHAH - Finding Balance Between Art and Architecture

Conceptualised in the small Parsi town of Navsari in southern Gujarat and based in Ahmedabad, Design Ni Dukaan is a multidisciplinary design studio that focuses on the concept of design' in totality and without distinction.

THE NEW FACES OF Design: AARTI AGGARWAL & MALAVIKA SINGH GUPTA

The definition of Indian design is evolving. From being synonymous with craftsmanship and handicrafts to now having a distinct identity: an amalgamation of the richness of traditional craftsmanship and an experimental approach to materials and techniques. In this feature, we interact with two designers who have been instrumental in defining India's design identity and shaping its narrative. Through their designs, Aarti Aggarwal, Founder, Knock on Wood celebrates the versatility of wood; and Malavika Singh Gupta, Co-Founder, Gomaads transforms the ubiquitous concrete into objects of desire.

MATERIAL MELANGE

The house designed by Noorein Kapoor showcases an artistic and experimental approach to design.

CONTRASTING COMPOSITION

Situated on an abandoned industrial site, traces of the old sheds have been retained contrasting distinctly with the precise metal structure of the retail space.

A PARISIAN APARTMENT OF A YOUNG ART COLLECTOR

With minimal lines and nuances of gray, the Haussmann-style apartment renovated by Sophie Dries highlight the owner’s eclectic art collection while serving as a contemporary living space

THE BISTRO OF FLOWERS

An ancient workshop in Bolzano gets a new lease of life by noa*, as it’s transformed into a welcoming bistro poised between historical heritage and contemporary finesse

A SCULPTURESQUE BREWERY

In the microbrewery project, designer duo Aamir & Hameeda Sharma played with parametric design with wood finished rafters to make interesting sculptural elements invoking freedom and happiness during the changing time of social isolation.

ADRIEN MILLER: The Master Sculptor

Based in Seattle, artist Adrien Miller is a master in sculpting human forms that he puts alongside everyday life items, thereby providing a sense of comfort and peace to the user.

Adopting Eco-Friendly Techniques

Architectural firm All About Detailing experiments with new materials to create a unique environmentally-conscious habitat.

PROPAGATING THE USE OF WOOD' AS A SUSTAINABLE BUILDING MATERIAL

Pranesh Chhibber, Country Director, Canadian Wood elucidates why wood is the best choice when it comes to sustainable building materials.

TOWARDS A GREEN FUTURE

We bring to you an interesting line-up of spaces, concepts and products that are revolutionising the notion of sustainable design

VERNACULAR RETREAT

Ahmedabad The project designed by STUDIO 2+2 is a vacation house that resembles vernacular Indian homes.

THE ARCHITECTURE OF SUSTAINABILITY

Architect Rahul Kadri decodes the notion of sustainability in architecture and asserts on how our built environment should be resilient and self sufficient as we build for the future.

SUSTAINABILITY IN HOSPITALITY DESIGN

Ravi Sarangan, Director & Co-Founder of Edifice Consultants Pvt Ltd, writes about the role of building materials and design methods to achieve sustainability in the design of hotels

In Conversation with ASHWINI SULAKHE THORAT: The Visionary Behind the Noida International Airport

She designs airports for a living! Ashwini Sulakhe Thorat, Lead Architect of Yamuna International Airport Private Limited (YIAPL), is perhaps helming one of the biggest and most complicated projects in the country at the moment.

CREATING INTERACTIVE SPACES

The design intent of the Educliff Global School designed by Creative Designer Architects is centred around the locally built architecture by the village artisans and creating spaces that foster learning, well-being and productivity for the children.

CASUADING ARCHES

Designed by Studio Precht, this project in Tel Aviv is defined by arches and cascading terraces that responds to the broad display of the city's Bauhaus era and the haptic materiality of its old town.

ECO-CONSCIOUS DESIGN

RAAS Chhatrasagar designed by Studio Lotus is an award-winning project showcasing a camp-like design vocabulary that borrows from regional influences and reinterpretation of indigenous craft forms.

AN ECLECTIC SPACE FOR RECREATION

The Mocktail Restaurant in Bihar brings together a tactitle synergy of colours, textures and materials.

A GREEN ENERGY MANIFESTO

Global operating architecture and urbanism practice, MVRDV's 'Sun Rock' project in Taiwan is a built manifesto for Taipower's carbon-free future a

Designers Who Should Be On Your Radar This Year

Shining the spotlight on women who are giving a new identity to the Indian design story

In Conversation: Gautam Baid and Iram Sultan on concept-based furniture & home decor brand—Sunday Design

As we celebrate women in design a name that will always find mention among the leading creative minds of the country would be Iram Sultan. Combining her unique sense of design with a business idea germinating from the mind of interior industry veteran Gautam Baid, one emerges with a promising offering christened Sunday Design.

A TRANQUIL RETREAT FROM CITY-LIFE

Incorporating a biophilic approach, the Elevate Experience Centre and Show Apartment immerse the visitor in nature and serenity, while showcasing a contemporary living space

THE LEADING LADIES of Design

Whether designing luxurious residences or restoring heritage structures, these game changing ladies are bringing the much-needed diversity to design. From conservation architecture to public infrastructure, we shine the spotlight on four leading ladies of design — the women who are reinventing architecture and design as we know it. It’s about time the glass ceiling is shattered!

A ROYAL RESTORATION

Renovating the iconic bar at the Royal Calcutta Golf Club took architect Pooja Bihani back to its 200-year-old planning and open up the space to the stunning golf greens

A MODERN, TRADITIONAL EXPRESSION

The project designed by ‘The Works Interiors’ is an outstanding example for cohesively refurbishing furniture, upcycling pieces, reusing materials and respecting the environment in order to celebrate traditional Indian art and culture.

A MULTIFACETED CENTRE DEDICATED TO THE ARTS

An ensemble of three separate institutions, the Changsha Meixihu International Culture & Arts Centre designed by Zaha Hadid Architects plays host to a riveting art and culture scene

A BESPOKE RETAIL EXPERIENCE OF CONTRASTS

With two distinct spatial experiences, the Raro House of Fashion as a whole presents a cohesive retail space tying together two unique clothing brands

Human-Centric Lighting Design For A Forward Thinking Home

Project: Todd Residence, Gurugram ARCHITECTS: CITYSPACE' 82 ARCHITECTS, INTERIOR DESIGNER: HABITAT ARCHITECTS, LIGHTING DESIGNER: LIGHTBOOK The lighting concept by Lightbook for this massive high-end home in Gurugram showcases how innovative lighting can make for a multi-use environment in residences

EARTHY EDIFICE

Project: House of Courts (Lopez Design Studio), Gurugram, ARCHITECTS: DADA & PARTNERS IN COLLABORATION WITH ALCOI INDIA, The project designed by DADA & Partners in collaboration with ALCOI India is earthy in nature and uses a brick and concrete design vocabulary.