Architecture + Design Magazine - January 2025

In this issue

Our cover feature celebrates a remarkable milestone – 25 years of innovative design excellence by Archana and Rupesh Baid of And Design Co. As they mark this significant anniversary, the power couple is poised for an exciting new chapter: welcoming their daughter, Sia Baid, to the practice. We delve into their inspiring journey, exploring the secrets behind their enduring success and the fresh perspectives that Sia brings to the table. And as usual, we showcase some of India’s most outstanding spaces, carefully curated from across the nation. Additionally, our ‘Design Lexicon’ section offers predictions from our team, highlighting the trends poised to redefine the design landscape in 2025. Yet another feature is the insightful conversation with Architect Rahul Kadri, who offers a nuanced perspective on the architect’s pivotal role in shaping urban landscapes and planning sustainable cities.

THE ART OF STONE

World of Stones brings walls, floors, and outdoor spaces to life with stone creations that inspire.

1 min

RAHUL KADRI: ARCHITECT OF IMPACT

From leading IMK Architects to chairing initiatives like the Mumbai Architects Collective, Rahul Kadri unpacks the urgent need for policy reform, pedestrian-first cities, and a bold reimagining of the Maharashtra Town Planning Act, offering a visionary roadmap for sustainable, people-centric urban design

7 mins

ORVI'S ARTISTIC REVOLUTION

By empowering traditional artisans with modern tools and vision, Orvi is transforming centuries-old techniques into contemporary masterpieces

1 min

FROM Sketches ΤΟ SKY HOUSES

Few design studios can boast such longevity, and fewer still can claim to have consistently redefined how people live within their spaces. AND Design Co., founded in 2000 by Archana and Rupesh Baid, is one such rare entity. Joined last year by their daughter Sia Baid, the boutique firm has evolved into a family-led powerhouse of creativity, innovation, and thoughtful craftsmanship

10+ mins

JAIPUR'S NEWEST JEWEL

Designed by Shantanu Garg, 1932 Trevi opens its doors with an unforgettable evening hosted by Falguni Shane Peacock in collaboration with Lifestyle Asia and Travel+Leisure India

2 mins

DESIGN LEXICON

What if you could sum up the future of design in just one word? That's exactly what Team A+D set out to do! In a spirited brainstorming session, we explored the inspirations, aspirations, and ideas that excite us for 2025. Each of us picked a word that reflects the trends, philosophies, and changes we hope to see in the design world. From bold innovations to meaningful transformations, these words create a playful yet profound lexicon a guide to the possibilities that await in the year ahead. So, what's your design word for 2025?

4 mins

THE MODERN BLUE

This light-filled family home in Jodhpur, designed by 42MM Architecture, balances modernism with cultural fidelity

3 mins

DELHI HEIGHTS

This Delhi home by Design Deconstruct reflects the city's 'more is never quite enough' perspective

2 mins

WHISPERS AGAINST URBAN NOISE

Where modern design meets Goan tranquility, a tropical villa designed by Natasha Chawla and Parzan Daruwalla reimagines architecture as a sanctuary of slowness, challenging the urban hustle one thoughtful space at a time

3 mins

WHERE MODERNITY MEETS ANTIQUITY

In Mumbai's iconic World Towers, Eshita Marwah, in collaboration with Rutvan Sheth, transforms a 4,000-square-foot residence by fusing centuries-old antiques with cutting-edge design. This extraordinary home features the world's highest music studio, all while offering sweeping 270-degree views of the Arabian Sea

3 mins

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A+D, is in its 40th year of publication and is the only national monthly of architecture for architects, designers, students of architecture, construction industry, building promoters and planners. Based on a very contemporary format, it portrays the modern trends in building technology, research and development in the process of design, project profiles, conservation and environmental issues, product and material information, etc. Focused at an entirely new segment of readers, A+D makes good business sense for those who are looking at promoting their products to an industry, which could add to their institutional sales substantially.

A+D, is also instrumental in constituting the only national awards "A+D & Spectrum Foundation Architecture Awards" which has generated tremendous response from the leading architects and professional bodies of the country.