CATEGORIES
IN CONVERSATION WITH CHANNA DASWATTE
From being a student under master architects to navigating his own practice, the Sri-Lankan architect explores multifaceted aspects of architecture and design
FROM OBSCURITY TO ENCHANTMENT
Reviving the past, The Entrance Café in Chennai by Faisal Manzur evokes a sense of belonging amidst a whiff of freshly brewed coffee
A COURTESY TO THE CITY
Boundless luxury has a new address in Anita Dongre’s new flagship store at Kala Ghoda designed by Shonan Purie Trehan and restored by Kirtida Unwalla
HOMECOMING
Just a stone’s throw from the Arc de Triomphe and in the heartof Paris, ELLE has opened its own boutique hotel, the fittingly named Maison ELLE that oozes charm and is imbued with the essence of French art de vivre
MOUNTAINS ARE CALLING
With infinite horizons and views of snow capped mountains peeping through pinewood trees, Amaya welcomes you to a haven in Kasauli that is ideated by Deepak Gupta and designed by Bijoy Jain
IN CONVERSATION WITH CHANNA DASWATTE
From being a student under master architects to navigating his own practice, the Sri-Lankan architect explores multifaceted aspects of architecture and design
SEASIDE ELIXIR
Everyday the balmy sea waves and golden sunrays serenade this South Mumbai den, where the design musings of Quirk Studio by Shivani Ajmera and Disha Bhavsar unmask the ageless aura of neutrals and the family’s collection of artworks
THE WINDOW SEAT
With traditional katte benches, cement oxide finishes and plenty of verdure, this cabin-like Bengaluru home, designed by Taliesyn is a nod to the homeowner’s childhood
SIBLING REVELRIES
Vishakha Dholakia who co-partners S.Alt Studio with Muninder Chowdhry designs a sprawling home for her sister that frames the seas and skies in a high rise apartment in Mumbai
A SYMPHONY OF SERENITY
Breathtaking views and understated luxury—73, Emerald Sky is a journey into the mind of the designer, Kumpal Vaid, Founder and Principal Designer of Purple Backyard and a tribute to the boundless imagination of the homeowners
Forest Living Utopia In The Making
Taking sustainable hospitality beyond paper straws and bamboo toothbrushes, Tipai Wildlife Luxuries in Yavatmal designed by EDIDA winner Ariane Thakore Ginwala and founder Keyur Joshi is an exemplar of sustainable development, social commitment and cultural collaboration
MATTERS OF THE ART
In this Mumbai apartment, designed by Ali Baldiwala, the owners' prized art collection sets the stage for their next chapter
CONNECTING COURTYARDS COURTING NATURE
Arpan Shah, Principal Architect at Modo Designs, along with interior design practice Studio In-Dtale redefine the idea of a home open to nature on the outskirts of Ahmedabad
LET THE LIGHT IN
Channelling The White House iconism, this Isprava mansion in Goa called Estate de Frangipani designed by Dhaval Shellugar and Farah Ahmed Mathias of Bengaluru-based FADD Studio is a symphony of nuanced elegance and contextual sophistication
BETTER, STRONGER, NEWER
Sustainability meets technology-Huliot Pipes' Leadership Eco Technology Summit takes a step forward to initiate conversations of ecological and thoughtful designs development
A SAGA OF RUGS
Comforting the world one fabric at a time and taking betterment of the planet and artisans along, Perennials embraces the Indian market with specialised luxury performance rugs
NO STONE UNTURNED
Nexion amalgamates Italian design and technology with the manufacturing prowess of India executed in their innovative surfaces
A CELEBRATION OF ART & DESIGN
Bringing to life the Japanese philosophy, GROHE Experiences organised IKIGAI'22 a beautitully curated sojourn in the city of Bishangarh, celebrating the reason for being through artistic indulgences
RIDE ON THE SLOW TIDE
Indulge in a cultural revival of cuisine, traditions and spirits—a newly opened restaurant in Goa designed by Palinda Kannangara gives voice to Anjuna’s disappearing legacy
RAISING THE ROOF
Bringing a refreshing context to India Modern, Sandeep Khosla and Amaresh Anand of Khosla Associates deploy design as a catalyst of change at the bespoke GreenPark hotel in Bengaluru
ORIGAMI ORACLE
Back to black but with a pop of colour—this office space in New Delhi designed by Iram Sultan unveils theatrics that will leave you spellbound
MORPHED TRADITIONS
Amalgamating technology and tradition, Zydus Corporate Park by Morphogenesis augments the architectural identity of Ahmedabad
IN CONVERSATION WITH RAMESH EDWANKAR
A design enthusiast, an architect, and a liegeman of discipline, hardwork and research himself. Meet the veteran behind a notable practice of nearly five decades and counting
Aikyam: Oneness The Story Of Ceramics
Visually enchanting and modishly abstract in expression, the visual narrative featured by ceramic artist Vinod Daroz manifests a journey of explorations at his exhibition in Hyderabad, titled Aikyam
Whats New: Trend Directions Maison & Objet 2022
Cutting edge concepts, audacious objects and extraordinary exhibits—the fair included the latest and quirkiest in design
From Reel To Real How Does Gen Now Live?
We catch up with nine movers and shakers of the digital world and take you right into their spaces. Read on to find out what is at the heart of all that they call home, where they live, work and play!
MOSAIC MARVEL
A deep midnight blue derived from Lord Srinathji sets the tone for a home in Mumbai, designed by Veeram Shah of Design ni dukaan where myriad preferences come together like a canvas of beautiful mosaic
IF POETRY TOOK SHAPE
Dominique recounts the experience of devising the interiors of nearly 10,000 sq ft castle, Château de Mille in Provence that dates to the 13th Century
THE GENIUS OF SIMPLICITY
At The Camellias by DLF in Gurugram is a 6,800 sq ft apartment by Kohelika Kohli that offers a nuanced take on simplicity, illustrated through an effortless play of craft, collectibles, myriad tones and textures
BRAND NEWS
Exciting new releases and the coolest finds in furniture, lighting and home appliances our curated selection of what you need to look out for this season