The founder of Vincent Van Duysen Architects (VVDA) always knew he wanted to be an architect—a profession that, he believes, amalgamates several applied arts into itself. “I have always been interested in architecture that exhibited a rigour or purity but, as a result of the time I spent working with legends such as Aldo Cibic and Ettore Sottsass in Italy, there is always an element of playfulness and spirit in my work. The enduring quality of architecture is that it covers so many aspects of all applied arts I have been exposed to,” says Van Duysen.
Born in Lokeren, Belgium, in 1962, Van Duysen earned a degree from the Sint-Lucas School of Architecture, Ghent. He launched his career 30 years ago and now serves as the creative director of Molteni&C | Dada. The one belief he’s carried with him is to build contextually and holistically, regardless of the project.
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MEMORIES BRICK & MORTAR
Embracing the unknown and as an ode to her grandmother, Husna Rahaman of Fulcrum Studio weaves a colossal sanctuary for new memories in her home in Bengaluru
WE FOUND A GREENER SIDE
Have we outgrown the ornament? In a bucolic enclave in the bustling city, Nivasa designs a monochromatic home in New Delhi that flourishes with nature
FOOTPRINTS OF PAST AND FUTURE
ALVA Architects whispers a new life to an existing bungalow in Mumbai conjured as a single family home with warm interiors framed by a sweeping scale
SHADOW TRANSCRIPTS
What is architecture? In this Ahmedabad home, Khushnu Panthaki and Sonke Hoof of Studio SANGATH draft a dialogue on art, memory and the role of inhabitation
BRAND NEWS
Exciting new releases, store launches and the coolest finds in furniture, lighting and home appliances-our curated selection of what you need to look out for this season
GREEN FORTRESS
R+D Studio designs a defence bunker out of recycled waste in a remote Jammu and Kashmir outpost, shifting the perception of conscious construction
FINE DINING, FINER KITCHENS
Within Kuche7's new experience centre in Delhi lies novel kitchen solutions that can match your culinary experiments with gusto
ELLE DECOR BUZZ
Offering the finest product designs, craft finds and architectural musings that are revolutionising the Indian design scene-tune in for shopping ideas and inspiring creations. Plus, our specially curated edit of new releases
A NEW NOVELTY
Vita Moderna's experience centre designed by Open Atelier at the iconic Raghuvanshi Mills in Mumbai stands at the cusp of time, with a novel approach to luxury
COLOUR US INTRIGUED
A flush of colour, striking furniture and a distinctively contemporary mood define Baxter's La Casa sul Lago in Italy
