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SABA'S HOUSE
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SABA'S HOUSE

This house situated in Aravali range in Gurugram, India has been designed in keeping with design ethos of sustainability hence both the material and the color palette appears raw yet refined. Designed by Saba Kapoor for Delhi-NCR based studio

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April - June 2023
SWATANTRA RESIDENCE
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SWATANTRA RESIDENCE

The SWATANTRA RESIDENCE is an intricate play of design and function that found its inception in the client's passion to create a home for three generations of his family.

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April - June 2023
THE HOUSE OF TRANQUIL ROOMS
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THE HOUSE OF TRANQUIL ROOMS

Located in the rural village of Yavat, Maharashtra, India is The House of Tranquil Rooms' designed by CRAFT NARRATIVE for an agricultural family of two brothers.

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April - June 2023
APARTMENT 56
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APARTMENT 56

This 5200 sq.ft. apartment in South Mumbai designed by SAV ARCHITECTURE DESIGN focuses on horizontality and expansiveness. Inspired from land artists like Richard Serra and James Turner we have aimed to merge art, installation and interiors as a series of seamless living spaces.

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April - June 2023
DE DISCOVER
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DE DISCOVER

Let's take an alluring journey through design while in conversation with young architects & designers of INDIA.

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April - June 2023
LE MAISON DE PINGAKSH
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LE MAISON DE PINGAKSH

A Neoclassical approach with the allure of castles in a swanky Indian habitat in this residence in Gurugram, India.

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April - June 2023
THE BRICK ABODE
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THE BRICK ABODE

A 10min drive from Auroville International township, this weekend house offers a perfect getaway from the hustle of both Pondicherry and Auroville.

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April - June 2023
Up-Lift Your Dream Home
Architecture + Design

Up-Lift Your Dream Home

NIBAV Home Lifts are transforming the social and architectural landscape of the modern city, one elevator at a time!

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Anniversary Special 2023
Top 40 Emerging Practices, Architects, And Interior Designers
Architecture + Design

Top 40 Emerging Practices, Architects, And Interior Designers

As we celebrate 40 years in this industry, we thought it apt to identify architects, designers and practices who are changing the world we inhabit through design. From young designers who have created a niche for themselves in a short span of time, to architects and practitioners who have consistently contributed to the world of design, this list is our attempt to acknowledge and celebrate the people who are changing our lives through design.....

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Anniversary Special 2023
Rules Of Design
Architecture + Design

Rules Of Design

40 years of documenting countless structures worldwide, interviewing legendary architects and paying ode to the wonderful built environment they constructed! As we reminisced about our magazine's glorious past, our thoughts meandered towards architecture as a profession and what it meant for design practices to stay relevant in today's day and age. We asked prolific architects and designers to share a rule of design they swore by. Read on to find out how they honed their skills as they share valuable insights from their personal experiences and some really cool advice for young design firms.

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Anniversary Special 2023
SALONE DEL MOBILE 2023: THE HIGHLIGHTS
Architecture + Design

SALONE DEL MOBILE 2023: THE HIGHLIGHTS

For five days, the world of design converged into the city of Milan for the 61st edition of the Milan Design Week.

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Anniversary Special 2023
Design for Change
Architecture + Design

Design for Change

Can Design Change the World? We asked. We got a resounding yes as an answer. This issue, we asked, architects, designers and urban planners how they would use \"Design\" as a tool to change the world. From urban planning, public infrastructure, to architecture in response to disaster, we present some really interesting insights from the world of design.

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Anniversary Special 2023
WHITE ASH STUDIO
Architecture + Design

WHITE ASH STUDIO

Envisioned by Disha Arora, White Ash Studio is a boutique furniture brand inspired by a Scandinavian aesthetic.

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Anniversary Special 2023
A Trip Down the Memory Lane
Architecture + Design

A Trip Down the Memory Lane

Architecture+Design was the brainchild of legendary architect, urbanist, and educator CP Kukreja. In fact, the initial few editions of the magazine were churned out from his office. In a candid conversation with his son, architect Dikshu Kukreja reminisces about the journey of Architecture+Design—from its inception to now!

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Anniversary Special 2023
A HUB FOR CREATIVITY
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A HUB FOR CREATIVITY

Architect Devyani Jaiswal, Founder, DJ Associates designs a collaborative workspace that’s a perfect amalgamation of creativity and functionality.

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Anniversary Special 2023
From Chandigarh, With Love
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From Chandigarh, With Love

Modernist architect Aditya Prakash designed a group of chairs for his family home in the 1960s and '70s. Now Phantom Hands is releasing a collection of furniture based on Prakash's original creations.

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May - June 2023
Inspired by India
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Inspired by India

De Gournay's latest signature collection features wallcoverings and fabrics inspired by Mewar and Mughal miniature paintings.

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May - June 2023
A Love Knot
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A Love Knot

Behno shines a light on craftsmanship and fair social practices through their show-stopping bags.

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May - June 2023
A Louboutin Experience
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A Louboutin Experience

Vermelho Melides, named for the word red in Portuguese, is a bespoke hotel south of Lisbon, designed by Christian Louboutin, with hints of naturally-the colour red.

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May - June 2023
A Thousand Splendid Suns
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A Thousand Splendid Suns

A school in a village in Andhra Pradesh, designed by AD100 firm Collective Project, is a beautiful consequence of intent and sustainability.

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May - June 2023
The Beauty of Sisal
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The Beauty of Sisal

Neytt, a rug-maker from Alleppey-which also crafted the red carpet for the Met Gala-finds for its newest collection inspiration in Kerala's iconic boating festival.

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May - June 2023
Hermes at La Pelota - PORTFOLIO ONE
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Hermes at La Pelota - PORTFOLIO ONE

Harmony was a word that surfaced quite often in the conversation about this year's presentation of Hermès at its iconic location, La Pelota in Milan. As abstract as the idea of harmony is and as tricky to articulate, it is easily and instantly felt. It has a natural sincerity that cannot be contrived.

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May - June 2023
The Reign of Sabyasachi
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The Reign of Sabyasachi

The designer's newest store near Horniman Circle in Mumbai is his grandest yet.

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May - June 2023
WALLMAKERS
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WALLMAKERS

VINU DANIEL OF WALLMAKERS SOUGHT THE EARTH'S COUNSEL TO BUILD CHUZHI - A MALAYALAM WORD THAT TRANSLATES TO \"SPIRAL\". A HOUSE SUNK INTO A ROCKY BED AND COVERED BY A CANOPY OF TAMARIND TREES, IT IS A SINCERE STATEMENT OF SUSTAINABILITY AND STAYING TRUE TO THE ORIGIN OF THE SITE ON WHICH IT STANDS.

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May - June 2023
The Curator AMIN JAFFER
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The Curator AMIN JAFFER

From the Jai Vilas palace built in a Renaissance style by Maharaja Jayajirao Scindia of Gwalior to the palace of Kapurthala, commissioned by the Francophile Maharaja Jagatjit Singh, curator Amin Jaffer draws out historic instances of aesthetic dialogue between India’s royalty and France.

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May - June 2023
VINCENZO DE COTIIS
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VINCENZO DE COTIIS

THE GRAND OPULENCE CONTRASTED WITH AN INTRIGUING PATINA, VENETIAN THE ICONIC ITALIAN ARTIST-ARCHITECT BRINGS HIS SIGNATURE TO ΗΟ ΜΕ OF THE HISTORIC PALAZZO GIUSTINIAN LOLIN, HIS NEW HOME ON THE VIVCΕΝΖΟ BANKS OF VENICE’S GRAND CANAL. DE COTTIS

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May - June 2023
VILLA UMA
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VILLA UMA

SURROUNDED BY WILD GRASSES, BUILT IN LOCAL BLACK BASALT AND BURNT-ROSE PLASTER, DESIGNED BY AD100 FIRM CASE DESIGN, AND NAMED AFTER THE FAMILY'S MATRIARCH-THIS HOME IN ALIBAG IS A STUDY IN GRAND YET SLOW, SUSTAINABLE LIVING.

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May - June 2023
DEMURO DAS
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DEMURO DAS

TUCKED AWAY AMONG THE MAJESTIC TREES OF DELHI'S JOR BAGH, DESIGNED WITH THEIR SIGNATURE FLAIR FOR MATERIAL AND FORM, A SHARP NEW YORK AESTHETIC YET INDIAN IN ITS BONES, PLUS A DASH OF WIT AND CHARM - AD100 DUO PURU DAS AND BRIAN DEMURO'S HOME IS A PERFECT COCKTAIL OF THEIR PRACTICE AND THEIR LIVES TOGETHER.

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May - June 2023
Dior at Gateway: PORTFOLIO TWO
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Dior at Gateway: PORTFOLIO TWO

On the night of 30 March, Mumbai adorned herself in Dior. On one hand, the majestic Gateway of India was bathed in a warm yellow light, while across from it stood the magnificent Taj Mahal Palace, glittering. In between, leading the way to a grand celebration, was a runway lined with thousands of marigolds. A monumental toran -a traditional Indian door hanging used to decorate the main entrance of a home greeted everyone who entered. Nearly 46 feet long, in the shadow of the Gateway and complementing its outline, it was handcrafted by the master artisans and women of the Chanakya School of Craft in intricate embroidery and mirror. work. It was a dream made real by Maria Grazia Chiuri, the visionary creative director of Dior, and Karishma Swali, the artistic soul of Chanakya School of Craft-cross-cultural friends and collaborators for over three decades.

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May - June 2023
Drawn to Clay
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Drawn to Clay

From the geometry of Bauhaus to brutalist machine parts, New York-based designer Kai Zimmermann is inspired by the beauty in the unexpected.

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May - June 2023