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BALI IN BENGALURU

Studio Skapa Architects devises a sophisticated design for a cafe in Bengaluru that integrates with the surrounding nature

A SUBLIME STANCE

This spacious house in Gujarat, conceptualised by Dipen Gada & Associates, does away with frills and ostentation in favour of an aesthetic dictated by clean lines and tasteful restraint

A CONTEXTUAL NARRATIVE

Natural elements effortlessly weave their way into this Ratnagiri house designed by Hrishikesh More Architects

NATURE'S HUG

Thoughtfully designed by Manoj Patel Design Studio, this home in Gujarat integrates functionality with unique spatial experiences

CLASSICALLY CONTEMPORARY

A confluence of neo-classical and modern elements form the crux of this fuss-free family home by TaP Design Inc.

The future is VERNACULAR!

Responsible and responsive, architects Pashmin Shah and Satyajeet Patwardhan are at the forefront of taking things slow and championing the modern vernacular design approach that is steeped in science, culture and so much more. In this exclusive, they discuss the larger picture with us

ON A SWEETER NOTE...

Here's a look at Sugarcrete, a newly developed low-carbon construction material that has shown potential for various architectural applications, including insulation panels, lightweight blocks, load-bearing blockwork, structural floor and roof slabs

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

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

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.

THE GREEN ARCHITECT

What drew young Benny Kuriakose into the world of design?

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

INGENIOUSLY DESIGNED

Bureau Archpoint designs an open-plan spa hotel in Tver Region, Russia

A STYLISH GETAWAY

With 'comfortable comfortable and luxury' as the theme, Janavi Javeri designs a stylish, aesthetically-charged vacation home in Lonavala

A COASTAL RETREAT

This Malibu house designed by Victor B Ortiz is a beautiful mix of sculpture, nature, smart interior design and innovative architecture

WHEN NATURE IS THE FOCUS

VPA Architects prioritises tranquillity and welcomes nature into The Foliage House in Ahmedabad

PRACTICE BEYOND BORDERS: The story of SSD Paris

Uninterrupted and at his candid best, visionary designer, Saket Sethi, shares his thoughts on the evolution of his design journey, the things that inspire him and what the future has in store for him

A THOUGHTFUL VENTURE

Pioneering innovations and experimental creations in the design world that are rooted in conscious and mindful ways of living

INSIDE OUTSIDE

The Design Cube fashions this office in Ludhiana with thoughtful space planning, a focus on functionality and a strategic use of the property's natural geography

BLENDED WITH FINESSE

The Wedged Haus, by DIG Architects, exemplifies a precise balance achieved through dynamic material choices

A TRYST WITH NATURE

Studio 126 Arquitetura designs this experiential space in Brazil to intimately engage with its surroundings, exploring the interaction of the built with what's natural and everything in between

STARK SILHOUETTES

This villa in Tulum, Mexico, envisioned by Espacio 18 Arquitectura, celebrates its verdant surroundings while rendering a sensorial experience for its inhabitants

RESEARCH-DRIVEN DESIGN

Martin Huberman uncovers compelling narratives through his installations

OF A DELICATE NATURE

A focus on Aditi Ahuj's tryst with Origami unfolding the possibilities of folding

HUSHED DRAMA

Loak Designs creates a plush summer home in Cairo, Egypt, that exhibits smooth contrasts between rough natural textures, stark modern lines and copious amounts of natural light in ‘The Palm House’, as it is called

AHEAD OF THE CURVE

For this Mumbai apartment, Studio GaGa curates a design language by looking to the grace, posture and quiet elegance of traditional Indian sculptures and dancers

ARTISTICALLY DEFINED

Insitu designs the interiors of this flagship store in Mumbai to afford customers an immersive experiential quality

A SOFTER SIDE TO STEEL

While the architecture of this iconic office was conceptualised by Morphogenesis, ABM was asked to augment the aesthetics of the exteriors and design the interior office spaces

A WINTRY WONDER

Located along the picturesque valleys of Nasik, this consciously revived two-acre estate by Studio 415 offers respite from sultry summers