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Hasmukh Patel

One of India's finest modernist architects, he will be remembered for a significant body of work that permanently etched India's progressive landscape. As a special tribute, Ismet Khambatta writes why he stood out, as a professional as well as a human being

A Library From The Shire

Designed by Sameep Padora and Associates, the Maya Somaiya Library optimises the narrow strip of land on which it sits and provides natural insulation against the sun.

Rock Solid

There are many ways of looking at a project like this. My favourite is up close, with a slab by polished slab account of the grit and the glamour that went into creating the final cut. Here’s my impression of the magnum opus called, The Quarry Co:Lab

Homage To Heritage

PES-Architects’ Fuzhou Strait Culture and Art Centre alludes to the city’s significance as a hub for ceramics on the ancient Silk Route that connected China with the rest of the world.

Fluid Reflections

Design Miami and Fendi mark their 10th anniversary with an art project called The Shapes of Water

Sunny In The Tropes

Perched on a hilltop overlooking vast stretches of aquamarine waters, Anantara Layan Phuket is the perfect place to unwind and experience the region’s raw beauty.

Seletti Bird Lamp

Behind the scene, to the sketchpad of global designers: Discover the stimulus of inspired creations and the brands supporting them

By The Sea

Architect Meetu Akali of Studio Momo creates a haven in Goa, drawing inspiration from the textures and colours of the sea

Pastel Paradise

American designer Kelly Wearstler imagined this Hollywood home as a playful blend of soothing hues, quirky accents and carefully curated artworks

Hearth & Soul

An eloquent medley of the traditional and the modern, Pooja Singhals New Delhi home is an art lovers paradise

C P Kukreja

The Indian architect and town planner contributed significantly to the field of architecture with noteworthy projects that exemplify modernity and inventiveness while making a power packed statement. Here, Dikshu Kukreja talks fondly about his fathers modest beginnings and his impressive oeuvre

In Conversation With Formafantasma

The dynamic Italian duo and EDIDA Designers of the Year 2018 are leading the way to approach design with experimental material investigations that can transform any space, and their love for craft

Portsidecafe​​​​​​​ The Mashak Range

Go behind the scenes to the sketchpad of local brands and designers: Discover the stimulus and scribbles of their inspired creations

Steel The Show Outside The Box

What goes into planning and executing an architectural marvel? Mumbai based Opolis and Japanese firm Maki and Associates designed the steel and stone Bihar Museum to respond to the ecological and cultural context of the region 

Gilded Grandeur

Architect Rahul Shankhwalker aesthetically decorates a South Mumbai apartment with myriad travel inspired pieces and rich metallic hues 

Geoffrey Bawa July 23, 1919 - May 27, 2003

One of the most prominent Asian visionaries of the 20th century, the Aga Khan Award recipient is known for his experiments with local materials to create architecture that was an extension of the surrounding landscape. In his birth month, Channa Daswatte writes why his work continues to be relevant today.

Crafted For Comfort

Filled with natural light and carefully curated artworks, this spacious Bengaluru apartment devised by Shruti Jaipuria of MAIA Design scores high on contemporary aesthetics.

In Conversation With Sebastian Herkner

The award-winning German designer fuses technology with traditional materials in his sempiternal pursuit of timelessness

Designer Timeline Gian Paolo Venier

Elegance, minimalism, form and function are the basis of the Italian designer’s philosophy

Keeping It Rooted

International style icon Loulou Polak realised founder Sanjay Garg’s vision of functional minimalism at Raw Mango’s newest outpost in Delhi’s Lodhi Colony

Material Matters

Classic media such as timber and marble are the basis of interior designer Aakriti Saraf ’s spatial plan for this Bengaluru penthouse

Tracing The History Of Pierre Frey

ELLE DECOR salutes excellence and innovation: Each issue, we bring you the progressive path of a well-known label. Here we profile Pierre Frey, the 84-year-old French maison known for its timeless fabrics, plush upholstery and innovative wallpapers

Matteo Cibic

Behind the scenes, across the sketchpad of global designers: Discover the stimulus behind their inspired creations

Generation Now Aahana Miller

Get to know the Next Gen of Indian architecture and design with their New Age aesthetic sensibilities

Balancing Act

Comforting tones of azure complemented by cheery bursts of colour adorn this family home in Paris envisioned by French creative Marianne Evennou

Director's Cut

National award winning filmmaker Ravi Jadhav’s earthy hermitage, imagined by Amoeba Design is a melange of colours and charming curios

Built To Last

Architect Dean D’cruz’s expansive family home in Goa is a splendid blend of history and homeliness, enveloped in a cocoon of green

The Curator's Sanctum

This quaint abode in New Delhi is a treasure trove of exquisite artefacts, collected from travels to myriad locales

Art Of Living: Expert Talk & Inspiring Works

YOKO SHIMIZU This contemporary artist and biochemistry researcher creates installations, which are a beautiful alloy of art and science INNER SANCTUM Gallerist Shireen Gandhy gives us a glimpse of the artistic mind and design philosophy of the conceptual architect and artist Bijoy Jain INDIA INSPIRED Art philanthropist Shalini Passi explores the contemporary art scene in India IN, THROUGH THE GALLERY Sangeeta Raghavan of Art Musings art gallery unravels the evolution of art during the last 20 years KOCHI-MUZIRIS BIENNALE 2018 Sonal Shah brings a sneak peak of the largest contemporary art event in the country — a smorgasbord of cutting-edge practices by 94 artists from around the world.

A Riot Of Colour

Located in Brera, Milan’s iconic neighbourhood, interior designer Sophie Wannenes invites us into her one-of-a-kind art gallery — a true Wunderkammer with an eclectic vibe