Rules Of Design

40 years of documenting countless structures worldwide, interviewing legendary architects and paying ode to the wonderful built environment they constructed! As we reminisced about our magazine's glorious past, our thoughts meandered towards architecture as a profession and what it meant for design practices to stay relevant in today's day and age. We asked prolific architects and designers to share a rule of design they swore by. Read on to find out how they honed their skills as they share valuable insights from their personal experiences and some really cool advice for young design firms.

SALONE DEL MOBILE 2023: THE HIGHLIGHTS

For five days, the world of design converged into the city of Milan for the 61st edition of the Milan Design Week.

Design for Change

Can Design Change the World? We asked. We got a resounding yes as an answer. This issue, we asked, architects, designers and urban planners how they would use \"Design\" as a tool to change the world. From urban planning, public infrastructure, to architecture in response to disaster, we present some really interesting insights from the world of design.

WHITE ASH STUDIO

Envisioned by Disha Arora, White Ash Studio is a boutique furniture brand inspired by a Scandinavian aesthetic.

A Trip Down the Memory Lane

Architecture+Design was the brainchild of legendary architect, urbanist, and educator CP Kukreja. In fact, the initial few editions of the magazine were churned out from his office. In a candid conversation with his son, architect Dikshu Kukreja reminisces about the journey of Architecture+Design—from its inception to now!

A HUB FOR CREATIVITY

Architect Devyani Jaiswal, Founder, DJ Associates designs a collaborative workspace that’s a perfect amalgamation of creativity and functionality.

From Chandigarh, With Love

Modernist architect Aditya Prakash designed a group of chairs for his family home in the 1960s and '70s. Now Phantom Hands is releasing a collection of furniture based on Prakash's original creations.

Inspired by India

De Gournay's latest signature collection features wallcoverings and fabrics inspired by Mewar and Mughal miniature paintings.

A Love Knot

Behno shines a light on craftsmanship and fair social practices through their show-stopping bags.

A Louboutin Experience

Vermelho Melides, named for the word red in Portuguese, is a bespoke hotel south of Lisbon, designed by Christian Louboutin, with hints of naturally-the colour red.

A Thousand Splendid Suns

A school in a village in Andhra Pradesh, designed by AD100 firm Collective Project, is a beautiful consequence of intent and sustainability.

The Beauty of Sisal

Neytt, a rug-maker from Alleppey-which also crafted the red carpet for the Met Gala-finds for its newest collection inspiration in Kerala's iconic boating festival.

Hermes at La Pelota - PORTFOLIO ONE

Harmony was a word that surfaced quite often in the conversation about this year's presentation of Hermès at its iconic location, La Pelota in Milan. As abstract as the idea of harmony is and as tricky to articulate, it is easily and instantly felt. It has a natural sincerity that cannot be contrived.

The Reign of Sabyasachi

The designer's newest store near Horniman Circle in Mumbai is his grandest yet.

WALLMAKERS

VINU DANIEL OF WALLMAKERS SOUGHT THE EARTH'S COUNSEL TO BUILD CHUZHI - A MALAYALAM WORD THAT TRANSLATES TO \"SPIRAL\". A HOUSE SUNK INTO A ROCKY BED AND COVERED BY A CANOPY OF TAMARIND TREES, IT IS A SINCERE STATEMENT OF SUSTAINABILITY AND STAYING TRUE TO THE ORIGIN OF THE SITE ON WHICH IT STANDS.

The Curator AMIN JAFFER

From the Jai Vilas palace built in a Renaissance style by Maharaja Jayajirao Scindia of Gwalior to the palace of Kapurthala, commissioned by the Francophile Maharaja Jagatjit Singh, curator Amin Jaffer draws out historic instances of aesthetic dialogue between India’s royalty and France.

VINCENZO DE COTIIS

THE GRAND OPULENCE CONTRASTED WITH AN INTRIGUING PATINA, VENETIAN THE ICONIC ITALIAN ARTIST-ARCHITECT BRINGS HIS SIGNATURE TO ΗΟ ΜΕ OF THE HISTORIC PALAZZO GIUSTINIAN LOLIN, HIS NEW HOME ON THE VIVCΕΝΖΟ BANKS OF VENICE’S GRAND CANAL. DE COTTIS

VILLA UMA

SURROUNDED BY WILD GRASSES, BUILT IN LOCAL BLACK BASALT AND BURNT-ROSE PLASTER, DESIGNED BY AD100 FIRM CASE DESIGN, AND NAMED AFTER THE FAMILY'S MATRIARCH-THIS HOME IN ALIBAG IS A STUDY IN GRAND YET SLOW, SUSTAINABLE LIVING.

DEMURO DAS

TUCKED AWAY AMONG THE MAJESTIC TREES OF DELHI'S JOR BAGH, DESIGNED WITH THEIR SIGNATURE FLAIR FOR MATERIAL AND FORM, A SHARP NEW YORK AESTHETIC YET INDIAN IN ITS BONES, PLUS A DASH OF WIT AND CHARM - AD100 DUO PURU DAS AND BRIAN DEMURO'S HOME IS A PERFECT COCKTAIL OF THEIR PRACTICE AND THEIR LIVES TOGETHER.

Dior at Gateway: PORTFOLIO TWO

On the night of 30 March, Mumbai adorned herself in Dior. On one hand, the majestic Gateway of India was bathed in a warm yellow light, while across from it stood the magnificent Taj Mahal Palace, glittering. In between, leading the way to a grand celebration, was a runway lined with thousands of marigolds. A monumental toran -a traditional Indian door hanging used to decorate the main entrance of a home greeted everyone who entered. Nearly 46 feet long, in the shadow of the Gateway and complementing its outline, it was handcrafted by the master artisans and women of the Chanakya School of Craft in intricate embroidery and mirror. work. It was a dream made real by Maria Grazia Chiuri, the visionary creative director of Dior, and Karishma Swali, the artistic soul of Chanakya School of Craft-cross-cultural friends and collaborators for over three decades.

Drawn to Clay

From the geometry of Bauhaus to brutalist machine parts, New York-based designer Kai Zimmermann is inspired by the beauty in the unexpected.

Touch Wood

AD100 firm Studio Organon's new hardwood furniture collection draws from memory to craft timeless pieces for the future.

A Heart Full of Bangladesh

An exhibition in Munich spotlights Marina Tabassum's journey in architecture.

A Man of the Mountains

Architect Rahul Bhushan's practice in the foothills of the Himalayas revives vernacular teatre to support the maile ecosystem

Up on the Highlands

AD travels to the heart of Scotland to visit an avant-garde distillery and its unique architecture that’s equal parts poetry and sculpture.

Return of a Favourite

At Salone del Mobile 2023, Italian furniture maker Poltrona Frau introduced are-edition of its historic Dezza armchair by legendary architect Gio Ponti.

Admiring Majnun

AD100 designer Pavitra Rajaram's latest collaboration with Jaipur Rugs takes a dip in history to find the perfect balance between purposeful design and ancient weaving traditions.

A Cultural Nexus

A space created to inspire a sense of connection and community, IF.BE has since become a sanctuary for talent.

Polished to Perfection

Humberto Campana gussies up two Louis Vuitton hits as art objects.

Look Who's at Nilufar

Vikram Goyal becomes the first Indian designer to debut at Nina Yashar’s famed gallery in Milan.