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BANYAN TREE VEYA, IN MEXICO'S VALLE DE GUADALUPE, IS A NEW WELLNESS RESORT THAT LOOKS TO THE LAND.

A two-hour drive south from San Diego, the Mexican wine region of Valle de Guadalupe-dotted with fertile vineyards and family farms-has remained mostly under the radar, even to food-obsessed Americans.

FOR AD'S GARDENS SPECIAL ISSUE, CHANNA DASWATTE PAYS TRIBUTE TO LUNUGANGA, THE ICONIC COUNTRY ESTATE OOF GEOFFREY BAWA AS IT COMPLETES 75 YEARS.

The ultimate Aman\" was how the hotel impresario Adrian Zecha once described Lunuganga in a private conversation over breakfast with Geoffrey Bawa on the southern terrace of the garden.

GURMEET SANGHA RAI

It has been 17 years since Gurmeet Sangha Rai started renovating and adding, in slow instalments, to the structure of her 125-year-old ancestral home in Nawanpind Sardaran, a village tucked deep in the heart of Gurdaspur, Punjab.

Mughal of Gardens Kashmir

Abba Narain Lambah traces the histories of Shalimar and Nishat, Verinag and Achabal, and the magical Pari Mahalexemplary as pleasure gardens but also for the clever landscaping and architecture behind their exquisite beauty.

NILANJAN BANDYOPADHYAY

Artist and poet Nilanjan Bandyopadhyay spent a lifetime absorbing the learnings of Rabindranath Tagore, who in turn shared a special bond with Japan.

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ARCHITECT A RAHUL MEHROTRA AND LANDSCAPE DESIGNER KUNAL MANIA R RIFF OFF EACH OTHER, ANTICIPATING HOW TREES MIGHT A GE OR A POOL MIGHT B CATCH DAPPLED LIGHT, ΤΟ CREATE ARCHITECTURE THAT A G CELEBRATES NATURE IN COUNTLESS WAYS.

DESIGNED IN 1988 BY RENOWNED LANDSCAPIST MADE WIJAYA, THE GROUNDS AT AMANDARI IN UBUD, BALI, FOREGO MANICURED LAWNS FOR AN ABUNDANT NATIVE PARADISE.

Coconut palms and banyan trees in sizzling jungle greens, cascades of bougainvillea and the scent of frangipani in the air—a tropical explosion of foliage that would have led Monet to abandon Giverny.

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

Bijoy Ramachandran writes a personal essay on the architectureas completely embraced by naturein one of BV Doshi's most evolved works.

Water Gardens of Sigiriya

Channa Daswatte writes about the historic, almost 2,000-year-old systems that barnessed the flow of water, transformed land and life, and today are part of the site of the elegant Water Garden hotel in Sri Lanka.

A FURNITURE-ARTWORK PAIRING COMES TOGETHER AS PAOLA LENTI'S CAMPANA BROTHERSDESIGNED BENCH IS REIMAGINED TO MATCH ARTIST HUGO YOSHIKAWA'S PLAYFUL STYLE.

Vegetation has been the central subject matter of many Hugo Yoshikawa artworks for the past few years.

FROM SCULPTURES TO JEWELLERY, ARTIST LYNDA BENGLIS'S DESIGNS FOR LOEWE FEATURED IN THE BANCA MARCH GARDEN IN MADRID EARLIER THIS YEAR.

This spring, when the gates of the private Banca March Garden in Madrid's Salamanca neighbourhood opened to the public, visitors could experience four monumental fountains, emerging from the ground and soaring towards the sky.

ARTS OF HINDOSTAN PIECES TOGETHER A SHORT HISTORY OF THE MUGHAL FLOWER-FROM ITS ORIGIN IN ATELIERS IN MEDIEVAL INDIA TO ITS UBIQUITY ACROSS TIME.

The Mughal emperor Jahangir was famously enraptured by the beauty of flowering plants that he saw on his visit to Kashmir in the spring of 1620.

IN THE LADAKHI HAMLET OF TURTUK, A KITCHEN GARDEN SUPPLIES FRESH PRODUCE TO THE BALTI KITCHEN OF BOUTIQUE HOTEL VIRSA.

To get to the most exquisite yet humble meal of your life, you'll have to take a six-hour drive from Leh and reach Turtuk, one of the only four Balti villages that fall on the Indian side of the border.

MAKAIBARI'S NEW EXPERIENTIAL STORE IN KOLKATA IS DESIGNED TO EVOKE A TEA PLANTER'S BUNGALOW.

Smell the tea, feel the carpets, enjoy the space”—such is the invitation from Rudra Chatterjee, chairman of Obeetee and managing director of Luxmi Tea Group, at the launch of fine tea brand Makaibari’s experiential store in October, at the Taj Bengal in Kolkata.

TRANSFORMING COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPES

Deepu Shyam Prakash, Founder of Aedium Design, discusses the future of commercial spaces in India, blending sustainability, technology, and user-centric design.

DESIGN DEBATE NEW IDEAS SET SAIL IN SCENIC GOA

Replete with Portuguese vibes and picturesque sites, the October Edition of the Design Debate held in Goa was an exceptionally intriguing one.

CITY LIGHTS

Timeless design shapes contemporary comfort in this Mumbai home designed by Open Atelier.

FENESTRATION FOR VILLAS

In contemporary villa architecture, the use of new-age materials in windows and fenestration is driven by the need for durability, sustainability, and sleek design.

STANDING TALL

High rises and tall structures are ruling urban landscapes even as they make the case for urban growth, sustainability, and enhancing economic and cultural vitality in cities.

BOLD AND ARTISTIC

Bengaluru’s Reservoire introduces a fresh narrative to the city’s social landscape, where art, nature, and architecture converge seamlessly.

CREATIVE REVOLUTION

This new office by LAAB Architecture breaks away from traditional back-to-work trends, setting bold new ones of its own!

VERNACULAR MODERN

Regent Phu Quoc is a luxurious sanctuary where tradition meets contemporary elegance, set amidst the island's lush natural beauty.

Luxury Homes Defined

Come explore the world of luxury homes as we take you on a journey of discovery with six renowned designers from across the country.

AN ECHO OF DESIGN AND AESTHETICS IN THE CAPITAL

Design Debate's 33rd edition made quite a splash in Delhi

GATHERING OF ARTISTS IN THE "CITY OF ART"

The 34th edition of Design Debate in the city of Vadodara was a grand success

LEGALLY YOURS

Minimalist luxury makes maximum impact in this lawyer’s office in Nashik designed

THE VERSATILITY OF VENEERS

Veneers are taking giant strides as they look beyond floors to be used in wall panels, cabinetry, furniture and even ceiling applications.

LET THERE BE LIGHT

Architects are increasingly opting for integrated lighting systems that offer versatility and precision and lighting companies are getting into the groove as they do this and more.

THE SUBTLE CHARM OF SHIBUI

This home, designed by The Auburn Studio, embodies the Japanese aesthetic of 'shibui.'

Digitally designed

Futuristic yet soaked in a local flavour, this thin shell pavilion in China sets the design benchmark very high.