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THE BIRD HOUSE

A contemporary restoration of a glamorous Hollywood villa by celebrity interior designers Robert and Cortney Novogratz

Designers Who Should Be On Your Radar This Year

Shining the spotlight on women who are giving a new identity to the Indian design story

House With The Different Roofs

To ensure maximum availability of natural light and ventilation, RC Architects builds a home with four different roofs, each rendering a unique spatial experience

WINSOME WINDOWS

WINDOW SYSTEMS ARE ALL ABOUT BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN THE INDOOR AND OUTDOOR SPACES WHILE REGULATING ASPECTS LIKE LIGHT AND SOUND.

IN COVERSATION WITH MOEEN AFZALKHANI AND ZAHRA AZIZI

A practice rooted in artistic thinking, together with rational problem solving, Akaran (ɑːkarʌn) meaning boundless, never ending, non-peripheral, endless, infinite, originating from the Persian word “bikaran”, is an architectural practice with a rich narrative. For them, it is not a signature style that matters; it is rather the essence of the created space and the continuation of an intriguing spatial dialogue within an environmental, political, social and cultural context. They see architecture as an extension of life, of the everyday, the individual and a collective experience of space.

STRIKE RIGHT

THE RADIX OFFICE BY MINNIE BHATT DESIGN DOES NOT ONLY FUNCTION AS AN INTERACTIVE WORKSPACE BUT ALSO INGENIOUSLY INCORPORATES GREENS AND PLANTS INTO THE DESIGN BY MAKING THEM AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE DESIGN PROCESS.

VENICE IN LA

FINNE ARCHITECTS HAVE DESIGNED A CAPTIVATING GARDEN SANCTUARY IN THE HEART OF LOS ANGELES CHARACTERISTICALLY USING SIMPLICITY WITH SUSTAINABILITY AND CREATIVITY.

ABSTRACTING AHMEDABAD POLS

THIS BUNGALOW BY MANDVIWALA QUTUB & ASSOCIATES COALESCES A CONTEMPORARY AESTHETIC WITH THE LAYERED ANTIQUITY OF TRADITIONAL POL HOUSES OF AHMEDABAD.

AN OCEANIC EXPERIENCE

TAKING INSPIRATION FROM THE OCEAN, THE NEW LEXUS SHOWROOM IN MUMBAI BY ABM ARCHITECTS IS ENERGETIC AND OFFERS A SWISH EXPERIENCE TO ITS VISITORS.

HIGH ON HVAC

HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) SYSTEMS ARE CHANGING TO ENCOMPASS ANTI VIRAL AND GREEN TECHNOLOGIES TO INCREASE THE COMFORT LEVEL OF INDOOR SPACES.

A COMPELLING ARCHITECTURAL NARRATIVE

THE BRICKS ON THE MOVE BUILDING BY ÁKARAN ARCHITECTS IN TEHRAN IS AN ODE TO MATERIALITY AND LEAVES ANY BYSTANDER AWESTRUCK FOR ITS UNIQUE STRUCTURE. WE TAKE A DEEP DIVE INTO WHAT MAKES THIS BUILDING SPECIAL IN A CONVERSATION WITH THE MASTERMINDS MOEEN AFZALKHANI AND ZAHRA AZIZI.

A COSY DWELLING FOR ONE

Natural light and greenery are fundamental elements in the design narrative of this Vietnam home crafted by Story Architecture

REVIVING THE PAST GLORY

Gracinha Viterbo revamps Portugal's Hotel Albatroz, reflecting its rich history and suffusing the interiors with a resplendent aura

A SMOOTH DESIGN NARRATIVE

Studio Motley carves out a distinct identity for this Bangalore residence, using teakwood, black stone, glass and concrete

in Balance

Design has always been our first love. It is a vital part of our existence and the reason we get along

SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS

French multidisciplinary firm AREP's prototype of an urban cooling device presents a sustainable, low-tech, and an inexpensive solution to cool down outdoor spaces

DESIGN IN CONTEXT

Products where design blurs the lines between art and functionality

BLENDING ART WITH CONTEMPORARY DESIGNS

This house in Hyderabad, crafted by Cutting Edge Design Studio, is a unique combination of traditional art and modern design style

EARTHY EDIFICE

Project: House of Courts (Lopez Design Studio), Gurugram, ARCHITECTS: DADA & PARTNERS IN COLLABORATION WITH ALCOI INDIA, The project designed by DADA & Partners in collaboration with ALCOI India is earthy in nature and uses a brick and concrete design vocabulary.

MATERIAL MELANGE

Project: Bibelot, Mumbai , ARCHITECTS: OPEN ATELIER MUMBALIN COLLABORATION WITH ARTIST RUTUJA PADWAL , The project designed by Open Atelier Mumbai in collaboration with artist Rutuja Padwal is an aesthetic home with juxtaposing design styles that cohesively embraces the choices and lineage of each member for united living.

SUNDAY - GLOBAL DESIGN; MADE IN INDIA

Sunday Design, a venture by entrepreneur Gautam Baid, curated by renowned interior designer Iram Sultan, seeks to reinvent furniture and home decor shopping in India.

Vinita Chaitanya & Ashiesh Shah on ‘THE POWER OF COLLABORATION'

What is so enticing about collaborations? What is so intriguing about creative minds coming together to create new design typologies, or write a new design narrative? Well, we got together with two of India's biggest names in the industry, Ashiesh Shah and Vinita Chaitanya to engage in a freewheeling conversation about their design philosophies and ethos, collaborations and the future of design in India.

IN CONVERSATION WITH RESHIDEV RK

Introducing the artist behind our cover illustration

A TASTE OF VIETNAM

Project: Nho Saigon, Mumbai ARCHITECTS: MUSELAB IN COLLABORATION WITH JETSONS Integrating a mix of traditional and contemporary aesthetics in its interiors, this Vietnamese restaurant transports you to the bustling streets and markets of Saigon

A SACRED AURA IN A ROYAL HOUSE

Project: Pilibhit House, Haridwar, ARCHITECTS: DESIGNERS GROUP IN COLLABORATION WITH PRADEEP SACHDEVA DESIGN ASSOCIATES, Highlighting the four phases of life as per Hindu mythology, the Pilibhit House hotel in Haridwar is a perfect representation of the holy town in a contemporary design language

A LIVELY URBAN ENSEMBLE FOR ARTISTIC EXPRESSION

PROJECT: FARFETCH HQ / FUSE VALLEY, PORTUGAL; COLLABORATORS: BJARKE INGELS GROUP (BIG), At the upcoming new headquarters of Farfetch in Porto, architect firm BIG has tailored each building to its specific programs within the community village of Fuse Valley

Human-Centric Lighting Design For A Forward Thinking Home

Project: Todd Residence, Gurugram ARCHITECTS: CITYSPACE' 82 ARCHITECTS, INTERIOR DESIGNER: HABITAT ARCHITECTS, LIGHTING DESIGNER: LIGHTBOOK The lighting concept by Lightbook for this massive high-end home in Gurugram showcases how innovative lighting can make for a multi-use environment in residences

THE ZEN WAY

ORGANIC, VERDANT AND OOZING WITH NATURAL BEAUTY FROM EVERY CORNER, VIBES AT THALASSERY, KERALA DESIGNED BY DE EARTH, IS AN EXAMPLE OF IMPECCABLE CRAFTSMANSHIP.

INFORMED BY TRADITION, INSPIRED BY CONTEMPORARY

WE COMPARE TWO STUNNING PROJECTS BY CUBISM ARCHITECTS AND INTERIORS THAT AMALGAMATE TRADITIONAL DESIGN ELEMENTS WITH A CONTEMPORARY LIFESTYLE TO CREATE TWO SIMILAR YET DIFFERENT HOMES IN COIMBATORE.

GET FLOORED

NEW AGE FLOORING SOLUTIONS ARE ALL ABOUT COMBINING UTILITY, AESTHETICS, AND SUSTAINABILITY TO OFFER SOLUTIONS ACROSS SPACES.