Factory Finish

Architect Mia Buzzi used unusual textures and bespoke design when she converted a derelict industrial unit into a warm and welcoming home

Balancing Sustainability and Comfort: The Art of Upkeeping Sustainable Homes

Building a sustainable home is not just a trendy choice but a responsible and essential step towards a greener and more eco-conscious future. Here’s how to build a sustainable home.

AN ICONIC TUNNEL GETS A LIGHT MAKEOVER

Signify’s intervention with the 2nd Street Tunnel in Los Angeles is a study in architectural lighting solutions

DESIGNING HERSTORY: WOMEN SHAPING THE DESIGN WORLD - WITH APARNA KAUSHIK AND MITU MATHUR

Throughout history, women have made invaluable contributions to the world of architecture and interior design.

A SECRET LAIR

A resort nestled in the wilderness of Jim Corbett, ZANA draws inspiration from an English country house

URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE IN INDIA: CHALLENGES.IMPACT.SOLUTIONS- WITH SONALI RASTOGI AND GOONMEET SINGH CHAUHAN

India is at the cusp of rapid urbanisation. According to studies, by 2030, India’s urban population will reach 600 million people.

50 ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN AN INDIAN JOURNAL OF ARCHITECTURE TOP FIFTY

\"Architecture is the learned game, correct and magnificent, of forms assembled in the light.\" - Le Corbusier. These pearls of wisdom emphasise architecture as an intellectual pursuit that requires extensive learning and adherence to specific principles, while also allowing for creative magnificence. In celebration of our 41st anniversary, Architecture+Design is proud to present the top 50 architects in India who have navigated this labyrinth, emerging victorious with exceptional work that has redefined the nation's architectural landscape. Through a comprehensive evaluation of their recent projects, accolades, and industry impact, we have curated a collection of India's brightest architectural minds. These firms and individuals have been recognised for their unwavering commitment to excellence, garnering accolades that underscore their mastery of form, function, and aesthetics. Whether reimagining urban cityscapes or crafting sustainable sanctuaries amidst natural wonders, the architects featured in this list have left an indelible mark on the built environment. Join us as we celebrate their groundbreaking achievements and explore the culmination of their visionary brilliance.

PARTNERS IN DESIGN: STRIKING THE WORK-LIFE BALANCE- WITH PRIYANKA KHANNA AND RUDRAKSH CHARAN

In the buzzing world of design and construction, the duo of Priyanka Khanna and Rudraksh Charan emerges like a blockbuster script waiting to be told.

THE NEW FACE OF ARCHITECTURE: THE ADVENT OF TECHNOLOGY- WITH VIVEK GUPTA & MANISH GULATI

Technology has revolutionised the world of design and architecture.

ELEVATE YOUR HOME

Promising safety, technology and luxury; Elite Elevators is at the forefront of revolutionising the home elevator industry

..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 RENESA, the studio founded by his father Sanjay Arora, towards being touted as one of the leading avant-garde design firms in the country

in Balance

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

BUILDING SPATIAL DIALOGUES

In conversation with the powerhouse duo Lijo Jos and Reny Lijo, who dare to break away from accepted design norms and introduce new ideas, forging a path for themselves in the field of architecture

AN EXPERIMENT IN THE MAKING

Birju Shah, Pooja Shah and Dhaara Shah converge to form Studio-in-Dtale, an Ahmedabad-based design atelier that crafts, creates and pushes the boundaries when it comes to AvantGarde design

GROWING INTO HIS OWN

An artist in the broad sense of the word, Ali Baldiwala is a sum of many creative pursuits. From the complex design work he undertakes to the intricate collaborations he spearheads, the interiors designer is at the forefront of heralding a new lexicon in Indian design...one that's inclusive and potent.

THEN AND NOW

Mohammed Afnan and Arun Shekar Gowda take us through the journey that led them to embrace responsible design in their own unique way

THE PANDEMIC CITY

As our cities find their feet again, architect gives us a peek into the outside world, and how it can and should change to make our post-pandemic lives better

A shared passion

In their bid to champion traditional and lesser-known craft forms, Indian arts and artisanal villages, Amrita Guha and Joya Nandurdikar of Untitled Design have recalibrated the essence of 'India Modern' by bringing to the fore the charm of traditional techniques while making them intrinsic to aspirational and luxurious narratives

TO BE YOUR OWN MUSE

Every project by MuseLAB frontrunners Huzefa Rangwala and Jasem Pirani is a deep dive into research and exploration. For this feature, they probe their past, with an unwavering eye on the future

COUPLE of CONTRASTS

The artist, Anand Menon, and the thinker, Shobhan Kothari, are two very distinctive peas in a pod. Their work, their thoughts and most of all, their collaboration is complex, but it works. They tell us how

THE GREEN ARCHITECT

What drew young Benny Kuriakose into the world of design?

UNCONVENTIONALLY MINIMAL

Shivani Ajmera and Disha Bhavsar, the dynamic co-founding duo of Quirk Studio, have forayed their way into the world of interior design with their quirky and unconventional ideas... inspiring many young designers to follow in their footsteps

THE NEW AGE PURIST

with everything veeram Shan does, ne aims to find equilibrium between luxury and earthiness. From architecture to fashion to product and landscape design, his prowess is impressive and innovative. We meet up with one of the future torchbearers of Indian design

THE STORY OF AN INDIAN LEGEND

Canna Patel, Founder and Chairperson, HCP Interior Design, is an institution in herself. Over the years, she has diligently worked to reshape the design narrative, be it with her public architectural designs, commercial outings, or residential projects. Canna is a beacon of inspiration. Here she tells us her story, how she started and down to this point in time when her firm has been appointed as the interior sub-consultants for the Central Vista Project, including the New Parliament Building.

TELLING IT LIKE IT IS

Behind the dramatic overtures and picture-perfect vignettes, there is an incredible amount of work that goes into the realisation of any design. In her most candid conversation yet, designer Iram Sultan lifts the veil on the glamour to reveal the details that make the big picture

Condé Nast Traveller THE LAST WORD IN TRAVEL

In the shadow of the historic Vijayanagara empire, HAMPI ART LABS is a new arts programme brought to life by the JS W Foundation. Designed by A D 100 firm SP+a, it takes design inspiration from the ruins and landscape of Hampi, situated 35 kilometres away. An exhibition centre along with residences for artists, creative studios devoted to various art forms like printmaking and ceramics, a quiet yet communal space for artists to create and explore, Hampi Art Labs is a sanctuary as well as a pivotal step forward for the growing community of art in India. A patron with all her heart in it, Sangita Jindal, Foundation, summarizes her intent: chairperson, JS W had been to Hampi 31 years ago and fell in love with it then. Ever since I have wanted to do something here. And my other lifelong love is art. So I thought, why not bring the two together contribution This is my ongoing to the sea of artistic talent in our country.\"

The Historian

For this summer issue, we admire the quintessential \"cooling\" jali-one of India's great contributions to global architecture and look at a lesser known but magnificent piece from the extraordinary madrasa of Ghaziuddin Khan from the Mughal era.

MAY/JUNE DISCOVERIES

Reuse, repurpose, restore: Here is our dispatch from the world of design and architecture with a spotlight on sustainability. Danish brand Mater taps Patricia Urquiola to craft a line of sleek furniture from waste material. Bottega Veneta's Matthieu Blazy finds inspiration in a classic Le Corbusier design. Mumbai's 165-yearold Afghan Church gets restored to its original glory. Enjoy this summer issue.

WHEN WAS MODERNISM?

WITH A TITLE REFERENCING A BOOK BY HISTORIAN HOME IN GEETA KAPUR, THIS MODERNIST AHMEDABAD, BUILT IN THE 1 9 7 0 S AND RESTORED RECENTLY BY AD 1 0 0 ARCHITECT KUNAL SHAH IS A REMINDER OF A CLASSIC DOMESTIC ARCHITECTURE THAT AN ENTIRE IN A GENERATION OF INDIANS GREW UP MODERNISM THAT IS TIMELESS, THAT WE ADAPTED TO SUIT OUR CULTURE, CLIMATE, MATERIALS AND OUR DOMESTIC RITUALS. THIS IS FOUZDAR, A GRANDFATHER'S HOME.

50 YEARS OF MAHENDRA DOSHI

As a child I remember accompanying my parents on their collecting trips. Going to museums, art galleries and furniture warehouses is what we did on Sunday mornings in the 1980s in Bombay. There were no malls and my parents felt guilty leaving us home. We were welcomed into these treasure troves of art and design with equal élan by their humble owners, who were always there on the shop floor. Holiday or not. And that is how one spring morning, I met the doyen of period furniture, Mahendra Doshi. We would spend hours with him in his dusty cavern-like basement, nestled against the Arabian Sea with a view of the entire Queen's Necklace. I remember seeing stars in my father's eyes. He did that when he saw things he liked. My parents may or may not have picked up a piece, but I always took back a story. For amidst those dusty alleys of piled up \"junk\" and heaps of old furniture lay stories of history, homes and heritage. Stories we were regaled with by the gentle giant. He was simply Mahendra bhai to my parents and Mahendra uncle to me.