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A TRANQUIL RETREAT FROM CITY-LIFE
Incorporating a biophilic approach, the Elevate Experience Centre and Show Apartment immerse the visitor in nature and serenity, while showcasing a contemporary living space
A VISUAL DELIGHT
The interiors of this Mysore home, crafted by TaP Design Inc, abound in earthy textures and evocative patterns
THE LEADING LADIES of Design
Whether designing luxurious residences or restoring heritage structures, these game changing ladies are bringing the much-needed diversity to design. From conservation architecture to public infrastructure, we shine the spotlight on four leading ladies of design — the women who are reinventing architecture and design as we know it. It’s about time the glass ceiling is shattered!
A ROYAL RESTORATION
Renovating the iconic bar at the Royal Calcutta Golf Club took architect Pooja Bihani back to its 200-year-old planning and open up the space to the stunning golf greens
..AND THE LEGACY LIVES ON
Sanchit Arora trains his young eyes towards creating an architectural identity through fantastical concepts. We chart how the architect has propelled the trajectory of RENESĀ, the studio founded by his father Sanjay Arora, towards being touted as one of the leading avant-garde design firms in the country
A MODERN, TRADITIONAL EXPRESSION
The project designed by ‘The Works Interiors’ is an outstanding example for cohesively refurbishing furniture, upcycling pieces, reusing materials and respecting the environment in order to celebrate traditional Indian art and culture.
A MODERN ODE TO HERITAGE
Paying heed to the historical context this wellness centre is in, Spaces and Design crafts a modern expanse with an open plan and classical design elements
A MULTIFACETED CENTRE DEDICATED TO THE ARTS
An ensemble of three separate institutions, the Changsha Meixihu International Culture & Arts Centre designed by Zaha Hadid Architects plays host to a riveting art and culture scene
EVOCATIVE FORMS
Neogenesis+Studio261 weaves an eloquent design narrative using concrete, fly ash bricks and metal, giving form to this structure in the urban fringes of Surat city
A BESPOKE RETAIL EXPERIENCE OF CONTRASTS
With two distinct spatial experiences, the Raro House of Fashion as a whole presents a cohesive retail space tying together two unique clothing brands
MAISON PARISIENNE
A nomadic art gallery that celebrates French contemporary creations
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.