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A GREEN ENERGY MANIFESTO

Global operating architecture and urbanism practice, MVRDV's 'Sun Rock' project in Taiwan is a built manifesto for Taipower's carbon-free future a

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

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 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

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

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 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

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

Human-Centric Lighting Design For A Forward Thinking Home

Project: Todd Residence, Gurugram ARCHITECTS: CITYSPACE' 82 ARCHITECTS, INTERIOR DESIGNER: HABITAT ARCHITECTS, LIGHTING DESIGNER: LIGHTBOOK The lighting concept by Lightbook for this massive high-end home in Gurugram showcases how innovative lighting can make for a multi-use environment in residences

EARTHY EDIFICE

Project: House of Courts (Lopez Design Studio), Gurugram, ARCHITECTS: DADA & PARTNERS IN COLLABORATION WITH ALCOI INDIA, The project designed by DADA & Partners in collaboration with ALCOI India is earthy in nature and uses a brick and concrete design vocabulary.

MATERIAL MELANGE

Project: Bibelot, Mumbai , ARCHITECTS: OPEN ATELIER MUMBALIN COLLABORATION WITH ARTIST RUTUJA PADWAL , The project designed by Open Atelier Mumbai in collaboration with artist Rutuja Padwal is an aesthetic home with juxtaposing design styles that cohesively embraces the choices and lineage of each member for united living.

SUNDAY - GLOBAL DESIGN; MADE IN INDIA

Sunday Design, a venture by entrepreneur Gautam Baid, curated by renowned interior designer Iram Sultan, seeks to reinvent furniture and home decor shopping in India.

Vinita Chaitanya & Ashiesh Shah on ‘THE POWER OF COLLABORATION'

What is so enticing about collaborations? What is so intriguing about creative minds coming together to create new design typologies, or write a new design narrative? Well, we got together with two of India's biggest names in the industry, Ashiesh Shah and Vinita Chaitanya to engage in a freewheeling conversation about their design philosophies and ethos, collaborations and the future of design in India.

IN CONVERSATION WITH RESHIDEV RK

Introducing the artist behind our cover illustration

A TASTE OF VIETNAM

Project: Nho Saigon, Mumbai ARCHITECTS: MUSELAB IN COLLABORATION WITH JETSONS Integrating a mix of traditional and contemporary aesthetics in its interiors, this Vietnamese restaurant transports you to the bustling streets and markets of Saigon

A SACRED AURA IN A ROYAL HOUSE

Project: Pilibhit House, Haridwar, ARCHITECTS: DESIGNERS GROUP IN COLLABORATION WITH PRADEEP SACHDEVA DESIGN ASSOCIATES, Highlighting the four phases of life as per Hindu mythology, the Pilibhit House hotel in Haridwar is a perfect representation of the holy town in a contemporary design language

A LIVELY URBAN ENSEMBLE FOR ARTISTIC EXPRESSION

PROJECT: FARFETCH HQ / FUSE VALLEY, PORTUGAL; COLLABORATORS: BJARKE INGELS GROUP (BIG), At the upcoming new headquarters of Farfetch in Porto, architect firm BIG has tailored each building to its specific programs within the community village of Fuse Valley

INTUITIVE SPACE SOLUTIONS

Lutron is known for its innovative and intuitive solutions for your spaces. With the newly-launched Alisse, the American Lighting Controls brand sets a new benchmark.

INNOVATION IN SURFACE FINISHES

Nothing can match the warmth of the wood, the luxury it exudes. Well, that’s what we thought, until we discovered the Artewood Series from Everest.

DWELLINGS IN VERTICAL FARMS

The project is based on a modular building system, developed by Studio Precht, that investigates the connection of people with their food and creates a building that connects architecture with agriculture.

HARMONIZING LANDSCAPES WITH NATURAL STONE-FINISH PAVERS

An exclusive range of natural stone texture pavers from Disha impart unmatchable elegance while incorporating well with nature in outdoor spaces

ANUPAMA KUNDOO: REDEFINING THE PRINCIPLES OF ARCHITECTURE

Noted architect Anupama Kundoo sits down for a tête-à-tête about her work that has spanned three decades and many unconventional courses, her guiding philosophies and creative journey that has garnered much international recognition

INSPIRED BY BENGAL'S TERRACOTTA TEMPLES

The Gallery House, designed by Abin Design Studio, is a multipurpose community centre built for the locals as a humane gesture of giving back to the community without disrupting the privacy and security of inner functions

ORGANIC ORIENTATION

Bamboo Sports Hall designed by Chiangmai Life Architects (CLA) is an ecological construction with zero-carbon footprint.

STACKED, SUSTAINABLE MIXED-USE HUB

Shenzhen Terraces, a mixed-use hub, designed by MVRDV is characterised by a strong urban component with a series of terraced areas that aim to maximise public life and an abundance of green spaces.

TRANQUIL RESONANCE

The project is a Memorial Park and Museum Design proposal for an international competition, designed by TheeAe Ltd.

TOWARDS A GREEN FUTURE

Project: People’s Tower; Architects: Nudes The concept-design proposal for the observatory tower designed by NUDES focuses on the integration of ‘nature’, ‘technology’ and ‘community participation’.

RAHUL MEHROTRA: BLURRING BINARIES AND DESIGNING TRANSITIONS

Architect, urban planner, conservationist and educator, Rahul Mehrotra talks about his phenomenally diverse practice and the role of an architect in shaping this world.

THE BALANCING ACT OF CONSCIOUS DESIGN STRATEGIES

The aim of climate-responsive architecture is not only to design in accordance to the climate of a site, but also to make those designs environmentally-conscious