Human-Centric Lighting Design For A Forward Thinking Home

Project: Todd Residence, Gurugram ARCHITECTS: CITYSPACE' 82 ARCHITECTS, INTERIOR DESIGNER: HABITAT ARCHITECTS, LIGHTING DESIGNER: LIGHTBOOK The lighting concept by Lightbook for this massive high-end home in Gurugram showcases how innovative lighting can make for a multi-use environment in residences

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.

MATERIAL MELANGE

Project: Bibelot, Mumbai , ARCHITECTS: OPEN ATELIER MUMBALIN COLLABORATION WITH ARTIST RUTUJA PADWAL , The project designed by Open Atelier Mumbai in collaboration with artist Rutuja Padwal is an aesthetic home with juxtaposing design styles that cohesively embraces the choices and lineage of each member for united living.

SUNDAY - GLOBAL DESIGN; MADE IN INDIA

Sunday Design, a venture by entrepreneur Gautam Baid, curated by renowned interior designer Iram Sultan, seeks to reinvent furniture and home decor shopping in India.

Vinita Chaitanya & Ashiesh Shah on ‘THE POWER OF COLLABORATION'

What is so enticing about collaborations? What is so intriguing about creative minds coming together to create new design typologies, or write a new design narrative? Well, we got together with two of India's biggest names in the industry, Ashiesh Shah and Vinita Chaitanya to engage in a freewheeling conversation about their design philosophies and ethos, collaborations and the future of design in India.

IN CONVERSATION WITH RESHIDEV RK

Introducing the artist behind our cover illustration

A TASTE OF VIETNAM

Project: Nho Saigon, Mumbai ARCHITECTS: MUSELAB IN COLLABORATION WITH JETSONS Integrating a mix of traditional and contemporary aesthetics in its interiors, this Vietnamese restaurant transports you to the bustling streets and markets of Saigon

A SACRED AURA IN A ROYAL HOUSE

Project: Pilibhit House, Haridwar, ARCHITECTS: DESIGNERS GROUP IN COLLABORATION WITH PRADEEP SACHDEVA DESIGN ASSOCIATES, Highlighting the four phases of life as per Hindu mythology, the Pilibhit House hotel in Haridwar is a perfect representation of the holy town in a contemporary design language

A LIVELY URBAN ENSEMBLE FOR ARTISTIC EXPRESSION

PROJECT: FARFETCH HQ / FUSE VALLEY, PORTUGAL; COLLABORATORS: BJARKE INGELS GROUP (BIG), At the upcoming new headquarters of Farfetch in Porto, architect firm BIG has tailored each building to its specific programs within the community village of Fuse Valley

INTUITIVE SPACE SOLUTIONS

Lutron is known for its innovative and intuitive solutions for your spaces. With the newly-launched Alisse, the American Lighting Controls brand sets a new benchmark.

INNOVATION IN SURFACE FINISHES

Nothing can match the warmth of the wood, the luxury it exudes. Well, that’s what we thought, until we discovered the Artewood Series from Everest.

DWELLINGS IN VERTICAL FARMS

The project is based on a modular building system, developed by Studio Precht, that investigates the connection of people with their food and creates a building that connects architecture with agriculture.

HARMONIZING LANDSCAPES WITH NATURAL STONE-FINISH PAVERS

An exclusive range of natural stone texture pavers from Disha impart unmatchable elegance while incorporating well with nature in outdoor spaces

ANUPAMA KUNDOO: REDEFINING THE PRINCIPLES OF ARCHITECTURE

Noted architect Anupama Kundoo sits down for a tête-à-tête about her work that has spanned three decades and many unconventional courses, her guiding philosophies and creative journey that has garnered much international recognition

INSPIRED BY BENGAL'S TERRACOTTA TEMPLES

The Gallery House, designed by Abin Design Studio, is a multipurpose community centre built for the locals as a humane gesture of giving back to the community without disrupting the privacy and security of inner functions

ORGANIC ORIENTATION

Bamboo Sports Hall designed by Chiangmai Life Architects (CLA) is an ecological construction with zero-carbon footprint.

STACKED, SUSTAINABLE MIXED-USE HUB

Shenzhen Terraces, a mixed-use hub, designed by MVRDV is characterised by a strong urban component with a series of terraced areas that aim to maximise public life and an abundance of green spaces.

TRANQUIL RESONANCE

The project is a Memorial Park and Museum Design proposal for an international competition, designed by TheeAe Ltd.

TOWARDS A GREEN FUTURE

Project: People’s Tower; Architects: Nudes The concept-design proposal for the observatory tower designed by NUDES focuses on the integration of ‘nature’, ‘technology’ and ‘community participation’.

RAHUL MEHROTRA: BLURRING BINARIES AND DESIGNING TRANSITIONS

Architect, urban planner, conservationist and educator, Rahul Mehrotra talks about his phenomenally diverse practice and the role of an architect in shaping this world.

THE BALANCING ACT OF CONSCIOUS DESIGN STRATEGIES

The aim of climate-responsive architecture is not only to design in accordance to the climate of a site, but also to make those designs environmentally-conscious

TRENDING NOW

New launches, designs we love, and everything in between

In Conversation with DR JÜRGEN MORHARD

Dr Jürgen Morhard, Consul General, Federal Republic of Germany, Mumbai talks about the synergy between German and Indian design sensibilities.

TOWARDS A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

Can innovative materials and new construction techniques curb pollution? The answer is a resounding yes!

ARCHITECTURE IN CONVERSATION WITH NATURE

Travelling through Switzerland gives Sourabh Gupta of Studio Archohm an insight into the simplicity and balance of Swisstecture

ECO-FRIENDLY EDIFICE

Project: House Under Shadows, Karnal, Haryana; Architects: Zero Energy Design Lab The project designed by Zero Energy Design Lab is an integrated double-family residence that exhibits a nature-inspired, near-net-zero design that reformulates the idea of ‘India-Modern’ and enables sustainable living.

AN EXPERIMENTAL SYMPHONY IN BAMBOO

Project: Guha, Jakarta; Architects: RAW Architecture, Jakarta The Guha project in Jakarta developed by RAW Architecture draws on the application of bamboo and inclusion of conventional spaces within a residence

A WALK IN AN URBAN FOREST

Project: Malabar Hill Forest Trail, Mumbai; Architects: IMK Architects, Mumbai The Malabar Hill Forest Trail creates an elevated wooden walkway for people to experience the 12-acre Malabar Hill Forest, one of the last remaining natural ecosystems in Mumbai

A World-Class Hospital With Hotel-Like Looks

Project: Waldkliniken Eisenberg, Germany, Architects: Matteo Thun & Partners, Italy The largest orthopedic facility in Germany, the Waldkliniken Eisenberg has a design language scripted by Italian architect Matteo Thun that combines the aesthetics of hospitality with the requirements of healthcare

Fluidity in Design

Project: House by the Bailucchi, Genoa, Italy Architects: llabb, Genoa, Italy Designed by the young studio llabb, this apartment for a young couple reflects the dynamics of contemporary art intertwined with everyday life