AD Architectural Digest India - May - June 2022

In this issue

The May-June issue of AD explores sustainability in a comprehensive manner with impactful features that shine the spotlight on environmentally-safe and ecologically-sound design.
Here's what to expect: A trip to the historic Mangalore brick factories and how the decrepit buildings are being re-used. A deep dive into the restoration of iconic buildings and how history and modernity co-exist. An in-depth feature on a coffee brand that's driving organic, bio-regenerative farming while helping to support local livelihoods.
Also in store - Exclusive insight into new, private residences designed by AD100 architects and the best of furniture, products and people that champion sustainability.

Crossword is Back

Alok Nanda writes about the refreshing return of the much-loved, classic bookstore of South Bombay, redesigned by Ajay Shah. What's not to love!

2 mins

A Tale of Two Châteaux

Pierre Yovanovitch's sleek wood accessories for Dior celebrate the rustic refinement of the South of France.

1 min

Next Stop: 47-A

Set in the quaint heritage village of Khotachiwadi, Mumbai's newest gallery celebrates the past, present, and future of Indian design.

2 mins

Salone is Back

As the world's favourite furniture fair returns after a two-year pause, AD catches up with Maria Porro, president of Salone, on what to expect this year.

3 mins

Tiger Tiger Burning Bright

Mozez Singh writes about Suján Sher Bagh, a safari camp in the magical Ranthambore National Park and a perfect setting for a tiger sighting.

2 mins

Open Heart

Designer Priyanka Shah's studio in Surat by AD100 firm Studio ii is built to be a loving embrace for old trees, new ideas, and slow, sustainable design.

3 mins

KUNAL MANIAR

The AD 100 architect's latest project is a massive terrace garden teeming with native indigenous plants, creating a microclimate of its own and a green sanctuary for the homeowners right in the middle of the city.

3 mins

ARAKU COFFEE

ARAKU COFFEE IS THE PRODUCT OF OVER TWO DECADES OF WORK BY THE NA NDI FOUNDATION. AND ITS FLAGSHIP CAFÉ BY SHONAN PURIE TREHAN MAKES SUSTAINABILITY LOOK SEXY.

3 mins

THE LEGACY OF MANGALORE TILES

THE LEGACY OF MANGALORE TILES

2 mins

ASHIESH SHAH

HIS FLAIR FOR FORM AND SYMMETRY IS UNDENIABLY A SIGNATURE OF HIS, SEEN HERE AGAIN IN THIS HOME-GROWN APARTMENT IN MUMBAI. ASHIESH SHAH'S FLAIR FOR FORM AND SYMMETRY IS UNDENIABLY A SIGNATURE OF HIS, SEEN HERE IN THIS APARTMENT IN A GLASS TOWER IN MUMBAI, CRAFTED ALMOST ENTIRELY WITH HOME-GROWN ART AND DESIGN.

3 mins

A Home For Chanting, Living, Being Alone And Together

On a compact parcel of land in Ahmedabad, studio sangath carves out a pristine choreography of spaces that create moments of both discovery and solitude.

3 mins

A SKYLIGHT RUNNING ALONG THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE BARN-STYLE HALL, LIME PLASTER WALLS MADE BY

HUMAN HANDS, A DRAMATIC GLASS BRIDGE CONNECTING TWO FRAGMENTED SPACES THIS WEEKEND НОМЕ IN THE ROLLING HILLS OF COONOOR BY SOUMITRO GHOSH OF AD100 FIRM MATHEW AND GHOSH ARCHITECTS IS DESIGNED TO AGE AS GRACEFULLY AS THE LANDSCAPE EMBRACING IT.

3 mins

ΜΑYO COLLEGE

AS THE ICONIC SCHOOL IN AJMER RESTORES ITS OLD BUILDINGS AND ADDS NEW ONES, IN A PROJECT LED BY ALUMNUS AND AD100 ARCHITECT ABHIMANYU DALAL, AD VISITS ITS SPRAWLING 200 ACRE CAMPUS WITH SPECTACULAR ARCHITECTURE IN THE INDO-SARACENIC STYLE AND A REMARKABLY UNIQUE CULTURE ANCHORED IN ΒΟΤΗ HISTORY AND MODERNITY.

6 mins

STYLE BOOK

FROM THE MARKET DESIGN NEWS, TRENDS AND MUST HAVES

4 mins

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