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IN CONVERSATION WITH ULRIKE EBERHARDT

SUMISHA GILOTRA SPEAKS TO THE LEAD ARCHITECT ON THE PROJECT, ULRIKE EBERHARDT, ASSOCIATE, DAVID CHIPPERFIELD ARCHITECTS BERLIN, WHO SHARES INSIGHTS ON THE PROJECT AND HER DESIGN SENSIBILITIES. BESIDES THIS STUNNING MASTERPLAN, SHE HAS LED PROMINENT PROJECTS, INCLUDING THE NEW MUSEUM FOLKWANG IN ESSEN AND THE RENOVATION AND EXTENSION OF THE STADTHÖFE IN HAMBURG. IN THIS CONVERSATION, SHE THROWS LIGHT ON THE CHALLENGES SHE FACED ON DESIGNING SUCH A SPACE IN CHINA IN THE MIDST OF THE PANDEMIC.

Radisson Blu - A Blissful Mélange Of Style And Serenity

The Radisson Blu Resort At Visakhapatnam By Upalghosh Associates Serves A Blissful Mélange Of Style And Serenity.

NATURE'S KALEIDOSCOPE

In harmony with the island’s vibrant natural beauty, Finolhu Baa Atoll in Maldives, designed by Muza Lab, is a mesmerising melange of colours and symmetrical patterns

MERGING INTO NATURE

In harmony with the estate’s generous natural beauty, IndiHaus Design crafts a recreational haven along the outer fringes of a resort in Guwahati, Assam

THE STORY OF AN INDIAN LEGEND

Canna Patel, Founder and Chairperson, HCP Interior Design, is an institution. Over the years, she has worked overtime 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

ZAVAANA - “THE SILHOUETTE”

A cosy, alluring and lavish art gallery-like fashion boutique beautifully masterminded by Studio MuktiNidhi

DESIGN IN CONTEXT

Products where design blurs the lines between art and functionality

A REFINED NARRATIVE

This Raipur apartment, crafted by DIG Architects, evinces a contemporary appeal and is defined by a pronounced design language of curves

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 PLACE OF ZEN

Karan Desai creates a vegan luxury boutique salon for a therapeutic getaway

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

A VISUAL DELIGHT

The interiors of this Mysore home, crafted by TaP Design Inc, abound in earthy textures and evocative patterns

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

..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 RENESĀ, the studio founded by his father Sanjay Arora, towards being touted as one of the leading avant-garde design firms in the country

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 MODERN ODE TO HERITAGE

Paying heed to the historical context this wellness centre is in, Spaces and Design crafts a modern expanse with an open plan and classical design elements

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

EVOCATIVE FORMS

Neogenesis+Studio261 weaves an eloquent design narrative using concrete, fly ash bricks and metal, giving form to this structure in the urban fringes of Surat city

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

MAISON PARISIENNE

A nomadic art gallery that celebrates French contemporary creations

THE BIRD HOUSE

A contemporary restoration of a glamorous Hollywood villa by celebrity interior designers Robert and Cortney Novogratz

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

House With The Different Roofs

To ensure maximum availability of natural light and ventilation, RC Architects builds a home with four different roofs, each rendering a unique spatial experience

WINSOME WINDOWS

WINDOW SYSTEMS ARE ALL ABOUT BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN THE INDOOR AND OUTDOOR SPACES WHILE REGULATING ASPECTS LIKE LIGHT AND SOUND.

IN COVERSATION WITH MOEEN AFZALKHANI AND ZAHRA AZIZI

A practice rooted in artistic thinking, together with rational problem solving, Akaran (ɑːkarʌn) meaning boundless, never ending, non-peripheral, endless, infinite, originating from the Persian word “bikaran”, is an architectural practice with a rich narrative. For them, it is not a signature style that matters; it is rather the essence of the created space and the continuation of an intriguing spatial dialogue within an environmental, political, social and cultural context. They see architecture as an extension of life, of the everyday, the individual and a collective experience of space.

STRIKE RIGHT

THE RADIX OFFICE BY MINNIE BHATT DESIGN DOES NOT ONLY FUNCTION AS AN INTERACTIVE WORKSPACE BUT ALSO INGENIOUSLY INCORPORATES GREENS AND PLANTS INTO THE DESIGN BY MAKING THEM AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE DESIGN PROCESS.

VENICE IN LA

FINNE ARCHITECTS HAVE DESIGNED A CAPTIVATING GARDEN SANCTUARY IN THE HEART OF LOS ANGELES CHARACTERISTICALLY USING SIMPLICITY WITH SUSTAINABILITY AND CREATIVITY.

ABSTRACTING AHMEDABAD POLS

THIS BUNGALOW BY MANDVIWALA QUTUB & ASSOCIATES COALESCES A CONTEMPORARY AESTHETIC WITH THE LAYERED ANTIQUITY OF TRADITIONAL POL HOUSES OF AHMEDABAD.

AN OCEANIC EXPERIENCE

TAKING INSPIRATION FROM THE OCEAN, THE NEW LEXUS SHOWROOM IN MUMBAI BY ABM ARCHITECTS IS ENERGETIC AND OFFERS A SWISH EXPERIENCE TO ITS VISITORS.