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Fusion Music

Apparatus launched the first run of their Editions series, with the Interlude collection that fuses Indian embroidery techniques with modern shapes inspired by music

Basket Case

Spanish luxury leather brand Loewe’s basketry-inspired exhibition blended material, craftsmanship and art to create objects fit for a modern world

Off The Grid

Their work has them dividing their time between Tokyo and Mumbai, but for artist Vishwa Shroff and architect Katsushi Goto, this light-filled apartment in southMumbai is—and will always be—home

The Born Identity

Erika and Peter Born are global nomads with a taste for art, and a talent for rapidly turning houses into homes with warmth and personality. visits their Mumbai residence

The Portrait Of A Lady

At her New Delhi home, art patron Tarana Sawhney’s expansive collection of contemporary art takes centre stage

Space To Think

Designed by Pinakin Patel, the Kolkata Centre for Creativity is the newest entrant on the city’s art scene

The Art Issue

Creating, Collecting And Living With Masterpieces

A Sculptural Panorama

Soaring high in the heart of the city is World One Towers, home to the finest in luxury living. Sprawling across one of its floors is a swish residence crafted by Design Hex, which promises exquisite interiors and the finest living experience mirroring the characters of the residence

A Tall Man

Amidst the veritable architectural hall of fame that is the real estate of Alibag, this Nari Gandhi-designed red-brick house stands above its peers—much like the late architect himself.

What's Cooking, Alibag?

Far removed from the Gordon Ramsays of the world and their hellish kitchens, chef and restaurateur Moshe Shek’s culinary school in the sleepy village of Awas is a haven for gourmands, hopeful foodies, and chefs-in-the-making.

Natural Habitat

Mumbai-based landscape architect Kunal Maniar is behind some of Alibag’s most spectacular gardens, including this seemingly natural private oasis, which surrounds a landmark contemporary house.

Farm To Table

There’s more to do in Alibag than parties by the pool—as these six chefs from Mumbai found out, when they were invited to The Table Farm to get their hands dirty, their eyes opened, and their stomachs filled

The Road Ahead

The Lexus ‘LF-1 Limitless’, showcased at Design Miami, offers a glimpse of the future design language for the Japanese marque

Club Class

In the 22 years since he joined the Rockwell Group, Shawn Sullivan has been reshaping the idea of luxury in architecture all over the world

Real Rest

With Himêya, its latest brand, the Himatsingka Group introduces a range of home linen designed around sleep and rest

Encore!

Like a phoenix rising from the ashes of its former self, Mumbai’s Royal Opera House, with a little help from conservation architect Abha Narain Lambah, is spreading its wings once again.

Am in Art

Cutting-edge contemporary art from India and the subcontinent is juxtaposed with classic French furniture in the grand London apartment of Amin Jaffer, International Director of Asian Art at Christie’s.

art global shift

artist reena saini kallat talks to ’s leena desai about her installation woven chronicle at the museum of modern art (moma), new york, which makes a statement about the global refugee crisis

in character

from the stage to television to the silver screen, irrfan khan has established himself as an actor to be reckoned with. his latest role as a homeowner has him drop his mask.

Modern Antiques

British designer Timothy Oulton speaks to AD’s Leena Desai about his eponymous brand’s India launch and collaboration with Tarun Vadehra Interiors

Striking A Balance

A connoisseur of craftsmanship with an eye for modern aesthetics, designer Hemant Sagar’s remodelling of his father’s house was an exercise in simplification

A Place In the sun

In an idyllic Saint-Tropez setting, Giorgio Armani updates a classic Provençal house as a captivatingly carefree seaside retreat

An Elegant Spread

If you are on the lookout for the definitive solution in trend-setting kitchens, wardrobes and accessories, then your search ends at Plüsch

Young Turk

The world of furniture and product design finds its next promising star in Parth Sharma—and his brand, Bombay Bungalow.

Uncompromising Architecture

RCR Arquitectes’ low-profi le status is at odds with the spotlight they’ve been in since they won the 2017 Pritzker Architecture Prize in March. The attention might be unwelcome, but it is certainly not undeserving.

What's Your Handle?

Carlo Scarpa and his unrivalled ability to play with form and light find worthy representation in a collection of door handles—titled Mirage—conceptualized by Material Immaterial, a Mumbai-based design studio.

Herd Mentality

Whimsical and alluring, artist François-Xavier Lalanne’s 1960s sheep sculptures enjoy a popularity that endures even today.

Still Life

Designed by the late Geoffrey Bawa after a period of frenetic work on large-scale projects, Claughton House in Sri Lanka embodies a sense of calm—mirroring, perhaps, how its architect felt building it.

Clear Thinking

With the help of architect Toshiko Mori, a tech-savvy couple built a Hudson Valley compound that boldly reimagines glass-house living.

The Craftsmanship Issue - Ikkis So Good

A lot has changed since our first issue dedicated to craftsmanship. Karigars got organized, designers began investing in experimental R&D, and a whole wave of cool new brands based on mastering materials have emerged. You could call it the golden age of craftsmanship. And it’s not just India; this is a global revolution. From the finest papier mâché objects made in Srinagar, to the world’s greatest master of bonsai, we have scoured the globe for the best workshops, the rarest materials and the maverick artisans shaping the new conversation around craftsmanship. These are the riches of our time.