Our story starts from our University days at BLDE Bijapur. One fine day, Arun crossed Afnan and Afnan crossed Arun's path, and just like that, the rest is history. Both of us have always been extremely passionate about design and that is probably our only common ground...the rest is all north and south apart.
But jokes aside, maybe having such distinct perspectives and personalities that contrastingly complement each other is what has played out for us in the world of design.
AN INTROSPECTIVE
Doing up our own studio at a very early start didn't seem real, let alone possible. We pinch ourselves every morning working in this studio space that is inspired by the tropics and Geoffrey Bawa's designs. We have a big imagination but even we could not have imagined all this at such an early stage...so mostly, we're just grateful to be here.
Our path was not "a linear one" but rather a "series of meandering circles', where we kept pushing ourselves, trying new things, failing at some, excelling at others, until we found something we loved as much as design. Starting a practice in a tier-three city like Calicut and exploring a unique design language while convincing clients to accommodate our unique ideas was tough, but at the end of the day, we are passionate. Maybe this was what we were meant to do after all.
CREATING A CONSCIOUS LEGACY
Responsible design as we see dates back to the early 1900s, particularly influenced by movements like Arts and Crafts, which prioritised sustainability, ethical production and craftsmanship. Over the years, there has been a notable increase in the adoption of responsible design principles in the country, with a heightened focus on inclusivity, accessibility and of course, social responsibility.
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BUILDING SPATIAL DIALOGUES
In conversation with the powerhouse duo Lijo Jos and Reny Lijo, who dare to break away from accepted design norms and introduce new ideas, forging a path for themselves in the field of architecture
in Balance
Design has always been our first love. It is a vital part of our existence and the fundamental reason we get along
..AND THE LEGACY LIVES ON
Sanchit Arora trains his young eyes towards creating an architectural identity through fantastical concepts. We chart how the architect has propelled the trajectory of RENESA, the studio founded by his father Sanjay Arora, towards being touted as one of the leading avant-garde design firms in the country
UNCONVENTIONALLY MINIMAL
Shivani Ajmera and Disha Bhavsar, the dynamic co-founding duo of Quirk Studio, have forayed their way into the world of interior design with their quirky and unconventional ideas... inspiring many young designers to follow in their footsteps
AN EXPERIMENT IN THE MAKING
Birju Shah, Pooja Shah and Dhaara Shah converge to form Studio-in-Dtale, an Ahmedabad-based design atelier that crafts, creates and pushes the boundaries when it comes to AvantGarde design
THE NEW AGE PURIST
with everything veeram Shan does, ne aims to find equilibrium between luxury and earthiness. From architecture to fashion to product and landscape design, his prowess is impressive and innovative. We meet up with one of the future torchbearers of Indian design
TELLING IT LIKE IT IS
Behind the dramatic overtures and picture-perfect vignettes, there is an incredible amount of work that goes into the realisation of any design. In her most candid conversation yet, designer Iram Sultan lifts the veil on the glamour to reveal the details that make the big picture
TO BE YOUR OWN MUSE
Every project by MuseLAB frontrunners Huzefa Rangwala and Jasem Pirani is a deep dive into research and exploration. For this feature, they probe their past, with an unwavering eye on the future
THE STORY OF AN INDIAN LEGEND
Canna Patel, Founder and Chairperson, HCP Interior Design, is an institution in herself. Over the years, she has diligently worked to reshape the design narrative, be it with her public architectural designs, commercial outings, or residential projects. Canna is a beacon of inspiration. Here she tells us her story, how she started and down to this point in time when her firm has been appointed as the interior sub-consultants for the Central Vista Project, including the New Parliament Building.
THE GREEN ARCHITECT
What drew young Benny Kuriakose into the world of design?
