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CREATING DRAMA IN REAL LIFE AAMIR & HAMEEDA SHARMA

Hyderbad-based design duo Aamir and Hameeda Sharma of Aandh are known for their eclectic, dramatic and experiemental approach to design and architecture. With their unconventional approach to spaces, they have redefined the 'India Modern' design narrative and the notion of luxury.

ONᏟᎬ UPON A TIME IN SHILLONG

A CLASSIC ASSAM-TYPE HOUSE, LOVINGLY RESTORED ΤΟ ITS ORIGINAL EXPOSED TIMBER STRUCTURE AND MADE WARM WITH UNDYED WOOL BLANKETS, NAGA THROWS, AND JAPANESE NOREN-AN ODE TO THE AESTHETIC OF THE LAND.

MONIKA CORREA

THE PLEASURE OF WEAVING IS THE JOY OF SEEING FORM AND COLOUR GRADUALLY UNFOLD AND COME TO LIFE THROUGH THE MOVEMENT OF YOUR FINGERS - PARTLY THROUGH CHANCE, AND PARTLY THROUGH THE EXPRESSIVE QUALITIES INHERENT IN THE MATERIALS THEMSELVES. TO RECOGNIZE THAT WONDERFUL MOMENT- AND TO CATCH IT IN THE PLAY OF WARF AGAINST WEFT - IS THE ESSENCE OF THE ART - Monika Conca

Ladakh: PORTFOLIO ONE

For AD's textile special issue, collector and author Monisha Ahmed takes us to the Ladakh Arts and Media Organization (LAMO) in Leh and walks us through its history, its indigenous architecture, and her own private collection of Ladakhi textiles.

BODE

DESIGNERS EMILY ADAMS BODE AND AARON AUJLA'S WARM AND WHIMSICAL HOME IN NEW YORK'S CHINATOWN IS, IN THEIR OWN WORDS, "BIOGRAPHICAL", WITH ALMOST EVERYTHING HANDMADE AND SPEAKING TRULY OF THEIR ROOTS.

Come Home to Dior

With the reopening of its iconic 30 Avenue Montaigne store in Paris, Dior offers guests the chance to stay in the building's private suite; with interiors by Peter Marino.

THE MAGICAL WORLD OF TEXTILE ARTISTS

In search of Kala cotton, seduced by indigo dyes, or sewing away portraits to express oneself, AD spotlights three emerging, young textile artists who are united by the shared possibilities of thread.

A Lightness of Being

Light-as-air, color-blocked textiles become the headlining act of the latest collection from Hermès, unveiled at Salone del Mobile.

Shyam Ahuja: PORTFOLIO TWO

AD pays tribute to Shyam Ahuja-who passed away last year the man who introduced the world to India's distinct flat-woven dhurrie and its artisanal charm.

PRITI PRATAP SINGH

PRINCESS OF THE ERSTWHILE KINGDOM OF KUCHAMAN AND A TRUE CONNOISSEUR OF TEXTILES, SHE OPENS THE DOORS TO HER DELHI HOME, WHERE MEMORIES AND HISTORIES INTERTWINE, AND SHE LIVES SURROUNDED BY ROYAL HEIRLOOMS AS WELL AS NEW PIECES TASTEFULLY CRAFTED UNDER HER EXACTING EYE.

MONIKA AND CHARLES

INDIAN ARCHITECTURE AND TEXTILES SO WE MUCH ΤΟ THE CORREAS. FOR THEIR TALENT AND VISION, WE ARE RICHER. HERE, FOR AD'S TEXTILES SPECIAL ISSUE, WE HEAD TO GOA, TO THE HOME OF MONIKA CORREA, DESIGNED BY HER LATE HUSBAND, WHERE OUR COUNTRY'S FINEST TEXTILE ARTIST SPENDS HER TIME, BY THE SIDE OF THE MANDOVI RIVER, IN A HOUSE THAT HOLDS MEMORIES OF CREATIVELY PIVOTAL TIMES.

BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL

Sanjyt Syngh creates an interesting interplay of material, texture and pattern in this lifestyle store in New Delhi

REDEFINING THE OFFICE EXPERIENCE

Taking a new turn in workspace design, Earthitects creates an extraordinary office in Bangalore that perfectly aligns with their brand values of sustainability and environmental care

AN INSIGHTFUL APPROACH

Dextrus, a co-working space in Lower Parel, reveals thoughtfully conceptualised spaces, coupled with abundant natural light and greenery that imbue the interiors with a pleasant and refreshing ambience

IMPECCABLE AESTHETICS

This Mumbai office, designed by Khushalani Associates, embodies a neat, minimalistic visual expression

LOVING THE BLUES

Designed by Arriva Designs, the modern design of this Mumbai home embraces the nautical theme

TAPERÁ RESIDENCE

Created using the ancient indigenous Taperá style', Victor B. Ortiz designs an awe-striking home in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

IT'S NOT ALL BLACK AND WHITE

Jason Wadhwani of the eponymous design atelier is wildly known as the monochrome man, not because he lives and breathes just those shades but because all his projects have strong nuances of this muted colour scheme. The resulting vivid, precise, and elevated narratives have catapulted him as a master in a niche design world. We go beyond the obvious to present his deeply layered perspective

SPECTACLE

Transformative public interventions that alter perceptions and neighbourhoods

DE Spotlight Interview - IN CONVERSATION WITH JJ VALAYA

JJVALAYA, India's top fashion design icon recently unveiled his flagship store, The World of Valaya at JW Marriott, Aerocity, New Delhi.

LET'S TALK ART

ONE O EIGHT PROJECTS AND ART MAGNUM COME TOGETHER FOR THE EXHIBITION "EARTHY HUES".

REBUILDING COMMUNITY

The project is an in-situ initiative implemented by Community Design Agency (CDA), working in partnership with Ahmednagar Municipal Corporation (AMC) and local non-profit Snehalaya.

LARGER THAN LIFE

Reflective of the popular singer's indulgent personality, B Praak's home features a black and gold palette, animal prints, gloss and a whole lot of funk

FUTURISTIC THEATRE DESIGN

The project designed by OMA is a new cultural landmark creating new possibilities in performing arts.

A SUSTAINABLE INDUSTRIAL MODEL

The LEED Platinum-rated integrated production facility for Organic India in Lucknow encompasses the full production process of the wellness brand

A DIALOGUE IN ARCHITECTURE HAFEEZ CONTRACTOR IN CONVERSATION WITH AKSHAT BHATT

What happens when a visionary and an icon meets? What conspires when two architects from different generations, of diverse philosophies, come together? An exchange of ideas, visions, philosophies, the future of cities, the meaning of architecture and so much more.

THE SOCIAL NETWORK

Designed to stand out from its conventional neighbours, GRID is a youth-focused mall in Singapore that serves as a social and experiential destination for the digital-savvy generation

CONCRETISING INDIAN ARCHITECTURE'S IMAGINATION

The early 1970s were a very exciting time to begin one’s career as a young architect in India.

The Future Of Affordable, Eco-Friendly Housing

As climate change intensifies, the quest is on for innovative, ultra low cost, sustainable and site-responsive housing prototypes that can be replicated in high risk areas worldwide

Arcedo

HOW IS ARCEDO KIDS INNOVATING THE KIDS' FURNITURE INDUSTRY?