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Hasmukh Patel
One of India's finest modernist architects, he will be remembered for a significant body of work that permanently etched India's progressive landscape. As a special tribute, Ismet Khambatta writes why he stood out, as a professional as well as a human being
A Library From The Shire
Designed by Sameep Padora and Associates, the Maya Somaiya Library optimises the narrow strip of land on which it sits and provides natural insulation against the sun.
Rock Solid
There are many ways of looking at a project like this. My favourite is up close, with a slab by polished slab account of the grit and the glamour that went into creating the final cut. Here’s my impression of the magnum opus called, The Quarry Co:Lab
Homage To Heritage
PES-Architects’ Fuzhou Strait Culture and Art Centre alludes to the city’s significance as a hub for ceramics on the ancient Silk Route that connected China with the rest of the world.
Fluid Reflections
Design Miami and Fendi mark their 10th anniversary with an art project called The Shapes of Water
Sunny In The Tropes
Perched on a hilltop overlooking vast stretches of aquamarine waters, Anantara Layan Phuket is the perfect place to unwind and experience the region’s raw beauty.
Seletti Bird Lamp
Behind the scene, to the sketchpad of global designers: Discover the stimulus of inspired creations and the brands supporting them
By The Sea
Architect Meetu Akali of Studio Momo creates a haven in Goa, drawing inspiration from the textures and colours of the sea
Pastel Paradise
American designer Kelly Wearstler imagined this Hollywood home as a playful blend of soothing hues, quirky accents and carefully curated artworks
Hearth & Soul
An eloquent medley of the traditional and the modern, Pooja Singhals New Delhi home is an art lovers paradise
C P Kukreja
The Indian architect and town planner contributed significantly to the field of architecture with noteworthy projects that exemplify modernity and inventiveness while making a power packed statement. Here, Dikshu Kukreja talks fondly about his fathers modest beginnings and his impressive oeuvre
In Conversation With Formafantasma
The dynamic Italian duo and EDIDA Designers of the Year 2018 are leading the way to approach design with experimental material investigations that can transform any space, and their love for craft
Portsidecafe The Mashak Range
Go behind the scenes to the sketchpad of local brands and designers: Discover the stimulus and scribbles of their inspired creations
Steel The Show Outside The Box
What goes into planning and executing an architectural marvel? Mumbai based Opolis and Japanese firm Maki and Associates designed the steel and stone Bihar Museum to respond to the ecological and cultural context of the region
Gilded Grandeur
Architect Rahul Shankhwalker aesthetically decorates a South Mumbai apartment with myriad travel inspired pieces and rich metallic hues
Geoffrey Bawa July 23, 1919 - May 27, 2003
One of the most prominent Asian visionaries of the 20th century, the Aga Khan Award recipient is known for his experiments with local materials to create architecture that was an extension of the surrounding landscape. In his birth month, Channa Daswatte writes why his work continues to be relevant today.
Crafted For Comfort
Filled with natural light and carefully curated artworks, this spacious Bengaluru apartment devised by Shruti Jaipuria of MAIA Design scores high on contemporary aesthetics.
In Conversation With Sebastian Herkner
The award-winning German designer fuses technology with traditional materials in his sempiternal pursuit of timelessness
Designer Timeline Gian Paolo Venier
Elegance, minimalism, form and function are the basis of the Italian designer’s philosophy
Keeping It Rooted
International style icon Loulou Polak realised founder Sanjay Garg’s vision of functional minimalism at Raw Mango’s newest outpost in Delhi’s Lodhi Colony
Material Matters
Classic media such as timber and marble are the basis of interior designer Aakriti Saraf ’s spatial plan for this Bengaluru penthouse
Tracing The History Of Pierre Frey
ELLE DECOR salutes excellence and innovation: Each issue, we bring you the progressive path of a well-known label. Here we profile Pierre Frey, the 84-year-old French maison known for its timeless fabrics, plush upholstery and innovative wallpapers
Matteo Cibic
Behind the scenes, across the sketchpad of global designers: Discover the stimulus behind their inspired creations
Generation Now Aahana Miller
Get to know the Next Gen of Indian architecture and design with their New Age aesthetic sensibilities
Balancing Act
Comforting tones of azure complemented by cheery bursts of colour adorn this family home in Paris envisioned by French creative Marianne Evennou
Director's Cut
National award winning filmmaker Ravi Jadhav’s earthy hermitage, imagined by Amoeba Design is a melange of colours and charming curios
Built To Last
Architect Dean D’cruz’s expansive family home in Goa is a splendid blend of history and homeliness, enveloped in a cocoon of green
The Curator's Sanctum
This quaint abode in New Delhi is a treasure trove of exquisite artefacts, collected from travels to myriad locales
Art Of Living: Expert Talk & Inspiring Works
YOKO SHIMIZU This contemporary artist and biochemistry researcher creates installations, which are a beautiful alloy of art and science INNER SANCTUM Gallerist Shireen Gandhy gives us a glimpse of the artistic mind and design philosophy of the conceptual architect and artist Bijoy Jain INDIA INSPIRED Art philanthropist Shalini Passi explores the contemporary art scene in India IN, THROUGH THE GALLERY Sangeeta Raghavan of Art Musings art gallery unravels the evolution of art during the last 20 years KOCHI-MUZIRIS BIENNALE 2018 Sonal Shah brings a sneak peak of the largest contemporary art event in the country — a smorgasbord of cutting-edge practices by 94 artists from around the world.
A Riot Of Colour
Located in Brera, Milan’s iconic neighbourhood, interior designer Sophie Wannenes invites us into her one-of-a-kind art gallery — a true Wunderkammer with an eclectic vibe