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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.

The Reign of Sabyasachi

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Touch Wood

AD100 firm Studio Organon's new hardwood furniture collection draws from memory to craft timeless pieces for the future.

A Heart Full of Bangladesh

An exhibition in Munich spotlights Marina Tabassum's journey in architecture.

A Man of the Mountains

Architect Rahul Bhushan's practice in the foothills of the Himalayas revives vernacular teatre to support the maile ecosystem

Up on the Highlands

AD travels to the heart of Scotland to visit an avant-garde distillery and its unique architecture that’s equal parts poetry and sculpture.

Return of a Favourite

At Salone del Mobile 2023, Italian furniture maker Poltrona Frau introduced are-edition of its historic Dezza armchair by legendary architect Gio Ponti.

Admiring Majnun

AD100 designer Pavitra Rajaram's latest collaboration with Jaipur Rugs takes a dip in history to find the perfect balance between purposeful design and ancient weaving traditions.

A Cultural Nexus

A space created to inspire a sense of connection and community, IF.BE has since become a sanctuary for talent.

Polished to Perfection

Humberto Campana gussies up two Louis Vuitton hits as art objects.

Look Who's at Nilufar

Vikram Goyal becomes the first Indian designer to debut at Nina Yashar’s famed gallery in Milan.

THE RUSTIC RENDEZVOUS APARTMENT

Ar. Ammeya Gogate & Ar. Gouri Deshpande of Studio G+A, Pune, had got all the needed brief from the client regarding The Rustic Rendezvous apartment in Pune

SWANUBHOOTI VATIKA

It was a task for landscape Ar. Kshitija Kolhatakar to create Swanubhooti Vatika for Chinmaya Mission, Chinmaya Vibhooti

THE RIGHT ARCH

Ar. Vishwakumar Badawe is a well-known figure in the field of architecture in Pune. He received the Excellence in the Field of Architecture award at the Family Interiors Awards for Architecture Design 2023 Season 4. Get a peek into his journey

THE BUNGALOW ON THE HILL

Ar. Ojas Kulkarni and Ar. Akanksha Mishra of Spaceunfold Ventures Pvt. Ltd. and the team at the firm had a clear briefing regarding the project 'The Bungalow on the Hill' in Bavdhan, Pune

AANGAN The Modern Courtyard House

The client's brief for Aangan - The Modern Courtyard House were clear

GURUKUL THE PRIMARY SCHOOL

Ar. Santosh Nandakumar Ramane & his team at Art N Space Studiohad to ensure that children get holistic education in a great environment while designing a primary school in Kolhapur named Gurukul

HELIOS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Ar. Aashna Agarwal & Ar. Rohan Agarwal of The Code Studio, Pune, the task of creating the Helios International School in Pune was unique

BREATHING FARMHOUSE

The Breathing Farmhouse in Manpadale was designed for owner Raghunath Kulkarni just the way he wanted. Ar. Santosh Nandakumar Ramane & his team at Art In Space Studio designed it

ARIHANT PUBLICATIONS Administrative Block

When Ritesh Jain approached Ar. B.B. Gupta & Ar. Asit B Gupta of STUDIO CLAY, Meerut, to create Arihant Publications (1) Ltd. - Administrative Block, he knew he had come to the right place

THE MUSEUM OF LIVING HISTORY

Creating a timeless piece of experience-centric design place like The Museum of Living History for a prominent group like Mahindra's was a feat

CAFÉ CHINO

When Ar. Vaibhavi Agrawal of RAY Design Studio, Pune got the project brief for CAFÉ CHINO, it was just one thing - Repurposed Shipping Containers - A Step Towards Eco-Architecture

Inspiring Workspaces

A creative individual's workspace tells all of their aesthetic sensibilities and work philosophy. In this specially curated feature, we offer you a peek inside the studios of five design firms that had our jaws dropping