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ATELIERS DE FRANCE

More than 15 million spectators are expected to descend on Paris for the Olympic and Paralympic Games this summer, and they won't be there to see only the sporting events.

ON THE EARTH

On a bright, breezy afternoon at La Pelota in the heart of Milan-where Hermès holds its annual presentation every springBenoit Pierre Emery, the creative director of tableware, laid out a tray with pieces from the dinner service Tressages Équestres.

LAL KOTHI

TEXTILE LOVERS PETER AND CECILE D'ASCOLI TRANSFORM THEIR DELHI FARMHOUSE INTO A KALEIDOSCOPIC FEAT OF COLOUR AND PATTERN.

DESIGNED BY KUMAR LA NOCE FOR ALTREFORME, BINDOO IS A COLLECTION OF WHIMSICAL MIRRORS THAT TAKE INSPIRATION FROM THE HUMBLE DOT.

Inspired by the Sanskrit word for \"dot\", Bindoo, a trifecta of geometric mirrors by Indo-Italian design practice Kumar La Noce for Italian high-end aluminium furniture company Altreforme-unveiled at Milan Design Week 2024-is an object lesson in infinity.

SINGING IN BRASS

FROM ORNATE IMAGES OF INDIAN MYTHOLOGY TO CHINOISERIE TO ABSTRACT ORGANIC FORMS, THE ENIGMATIC CRAFT OF BRASS REPOUSSÉ COMES TO LIFE AT VIKRAM GOYAL'S ATELIER IN NOIDA.

MASTER WEAVER SHAMJI VANKAR TAKES A SLICE OF HIS CULTURE TO XTANT, A HERITAGE TEXTILE FESTIVAL HELD IN MALLORCA THIS SUMMER.

Art is made by a single individual for the enjoyment of another.

CLASSIC BEIRUT HERITAGE AND GLAMOUR

A COLLECTOR AND ANTIQUE S DEALER, THE LATE HOME, BEIT CHABEB I N BEIRUT, IS A COMING JOE TOHMES GREATEST PASSION PROJECT, HIS TOGETHER OF THE RUSTIC AND THE REFINED.

IT TAKES A VILLAGE

IN A TRADITIONAL, OPEN-TO-SKY COURTYARD HOME IN ANEGUNDI, NEAR HAMPI, HERITAGE CONSERVATIONIST, PAINTER AND FOUNDER OF THE KISHKINDA TRUST, SHAMA PAWAR LIVES AND REVITALIZES CRAFT TRADITIONS BORN FROM THE LAND'S RICH PAST.

THE HIDDEN GEM OF SUSTAINABLE BUILDING: WHY ZINC IS THE KEY TO A GREENER FUTURE

Sustainability has become a critical consideration in the construction industry, influencing the choice of materials used in building projects.

EMBRACING THE MONDAY BLUES

A breathtaking fusion of nature and modern architecture, this office redefines the concept of workplaces, transforming it into a serene haven where productivity blossoms amidst lush greenery and thoughtful design elements

TOWARDS A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

This experience centre designed for Polycab respects its context and serves as a template for sustainable building methodology

TOWARDS A BRIGHT FUTURE

K-Lite’s smart city poles are an ideal solution for city planners to address challenges of digital connectivity, environmental sustainability and energy efficiency

RAHUL BHUSHAN: A CRUSADER OF VERNACULAR ARCHITECTURE

Architect Rahul Bhushan is on a mission to revive vernacular architecture. In this interview, he discusses his growth trajectory, his passion for local architecture and running an architectural practice in the mountains

STANDING TALL AND STOIC

Designed by Lijo Reny Architects, this Kerala mansion redefines modern living, offering a sanctuary that is both deeply rooted in its regional context and bold innovations

SUSTAINABLE MASTER PLANNING AND WAYS TO PRIORITISE WATER

Architect Sanjay Bharadwaj highlights the need to re-evaluate planning and building technologies that planners and designers use to ensure a sustainable masterplan for urban India

IQBAL SINGH CHAHAL: URBAN MASTERMIND

In an exclusive conversation, the former BMC Commissioner and esteemed bureaucrat discusses setting new benchmarks in urban development-transforming Mumbai into a model metropolis with mega initiatives— such as the Coastal Road Project, Mumbai Beautification Project, upcoming Central Park by RWITC, and ongoing \"Third Mumbai\" each one a bold stroke in gifting the city its new skyline and future

KUNAL MANIAR: The Plant Whisperer

In a candid chat, the landscape architect elaborates on his journey through design, his thoughts on sustainability and his experiments with product designing

ON CLOUD NINE

Shijiazhuang's urban fabric is poised for a metamorphosis as MAD Architects' latest tour de force optimally intertwines architecture, nature, and an active way of life Text by: Kashish Kaushal

CAN URBAN DEVELOPMENT BE ACHIEVED WITHOUT THE ENVIRONMENT? COMPROMISING

Architect Ravi Sarangan advocates the philosophy of building less for more, emphasis on the importance of vernacular architecture and mixed-use developments

A CENTRE OF HOPE

This vocational training institute in Aurangabad takes its responsibility towards its context and the locals seriously, thus emerging as a beacon of social sustainability

DESIGN IN CONTEXT

Handpicked products that blur the lines between art and functionality

THE BLURRING REALMS

Conceived by LIJO.RENY.architects, the architecture of The Stoic Wall Residence-located in Kerala - shapes up in response to the region's tropical climate and the site's challenging physical conditions

A UNIQUE BLEND

Faisal Manzur facelifts this Chennai home with elements that seem simple but are crafted with utmost attention to detail

BRICK TALES

Charged Voids fosters an intimate brick-walled sanctuary for a multi-generational family in Chandigarh

A ROBUST PRESENCE

Hiral Jobalia Studio helms the design of this 14,000sqft Firozabad residence that is accompanied by generous landscaped areas measuring nearly twice the size of the building footprint

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

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