AD Architectural Digest India
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ARCHITECT A RAHUL MEHROTRA AND LANDSCAPE DESIGNER KUNAL MANIA R RIFF OFF EACH OTHER, ANTICIPATING HOW TREES MIGHT A GE OR A POOL MIGHT B CATCH DAPPLED LIGHT, ΤΟ CREATE ARCHITECTURE THAT A G CELEBRATES NATURE IN COUNTLESS WAYS.
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November - December 2024
AD Architectural Digest India
DESIGNED IN 1988 BY RENOWNED LANDSCAPIST MADE WIJAYA, THE GROUNDS AT AMANDARI IN UBUD, BALI, FOREGO MANICURED LAWNS FOR AN ABUNDANT NATIVE PARADISE.
Coconut palms and banyan trees in sizzling jungle greens, cascades of bougainvillea and the scent of frangipani in the air—a tropical explosion of foliage that would have led Monet to abandon Giverny.
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November - December 2024
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Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
Bijoy Ramachandran writes a personal essay on the architectureas completely embraced by naturein one of BV Doshi's most evolved works.
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November - December 2024
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Water Gardens of Sigiriya
Channa Daswatte writes about the historic, almost 2,000-year-old systems that barnessed the flow of water, transformed land and life, and today are part of the site of the elegant Water Garden hotel in Sri Lanka.
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November - December 2024
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A FURNITURE-ARTWORK PAIRING COMES TOGETHER AS PAOLA LENTI'S CAMPANA BROTHERSDESIGNED BENCH IS REIMAGINED TO MATCH ARTIST HUGO YOSHIKAWA'S PLAYFUL STYLE.
Vegetation has been the central subject matter of many Hugo Yoshikawa artworks for the past few years.
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November - December 2024
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FROM SCULPTURES TO JEWELLERY, ARTIST LYNDA BENGLIS'S DESIGNS FOR LOEWE FEATURED IN THE BANCA MARCH GARDEN IN MADRID EARLIER THIS YEAR.
This spring, when the gates of the private Banca March Garden in Madrid's Salamanca neighbourhood opened to the public, visitors could experience four monumental fountains, emerging from the ground and soaring towards the sky.
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November - December 2024
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ARTS OF HINDOSTAN PIECES TOGETHER A SHORT HISTORY OF THE MUGHAL FLOWER-FROM ITS ORIGIN IN ATELIERS IN MEDIEVAL INDIA TO ITS UBIQUITY ACROSS TIME.
The Mughal emperor Jahangir was famously enraptured by the beauty of flowering plants that he saw on his visit to Kashmir in the spring of 1620.
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November - December 2024
AD Architectural Digest India
IN THE LADAKHI HAMLET OF TURTUK, A KITCHEN GARDEN SUPPLIES FRESH PRODUCE TO THE BALTI KITCHEN OF BOUTIQUE HOTEL VIRSA.
To get to the most exquisite yet humble meal of your life, you'll have to take a six-hour drive from Leh and reach Turtuk, one of the only four Balti villages that fall on the Indian side of the border.
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November - December 2024
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MAKAIBARI'S NEW EXPERIENTIAL STORE IN KOLKATA IS DESIGNED TO EVOKE A TEA PLANTER'S BUNGALOW.
Smell the tea, feel the carpets, enjoy the space”—such is the invitation from Rudra Chatterjee, chairman of Obeetee and managing director of Luxmi Tea Group, at the launch of fine tea brand Makaibari’s experiential store in October, at the Taj Bengal in Kolkata.
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November - December 2024
Architect and Interiors India
TRANSFORMING COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPES
Deepu Shyam Prakash, Founder of Aedium Design, discusses the future of commercial spaces in India, blending sustainability, technology, and user-centric design.
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November 2024
Architect and Interiors India
DESIGN DEBATE NEW IDEAS SET SAIL IN SCENIC GOA
Replete with Portuguese vibes and picturesque sites, the October Edition of the Design Debate held in Goa was an exceptionally intriguing one.
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November 2024
Architect and Interiors India
CITY LIGHTS
Timeless design shapes contemporary comfort in this Mumbai home designed by Open Atelier.
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November 2024
Architect and Interiors India
FENESTRATION FOR VILLAS
In contemporary villa architecture, the use of new-age materials in windows and fenestration is driven by the need for durability, sustainability, and sleek design.
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November 2024
Architect and Interiors India
STANDING TALL
High rises and tall structures are ruling urban landscapes even as they make the case for urban growth, sustainability, and enhancing economic and cultural vitality in cities.
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November 2024
Architect and Interiors India
BOLD AND ARTISTIC
Bengaluru’s Reservoire introduces a fresh narrative to the city’s social landscape, where art, nature, and architecture converge seamlessly.
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November 2024
Architect and Interiors India
CREATIVE REVOLUTION
This new office by LAAB Architecture breaks away from traditional back-to-work trends, setting bold new ones of its own!
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October 2024
Architect and Interiors India
VERNACULAR MODERN
Regent Phu Quoc is a luxurious sanctuary where tradition meets contemporary elegance, set amidst the island's lush natural beauty.
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October 2024
Architect and Interiors India
Luxury Homes Defined
Come explore the world of luxury homes as we take you on a journey of discovery with six renowned designers from across the country.
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October 2024
Architect and Interiors India
AN ECHO OF DESIGN AND AESTHETICS IN THE CAPITAL
Design Debate's 33rd edition made quite a splash in Delhi
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October 2024
Architect and Interiors India
GATHERING OF ARTISTS IN THE "CITY OF ART"
The 34th edition of Design Debate in the city of Vadodara was a grand success
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October 2024
Architect and Interiors India
LEGALLY YOURS
Minimalist luxury makes maximum impact in this lawyer’s office in Nashik designed
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October 2024
Architect and Interiors India
THE VERSATILITY OF VENEERS
Veneers are taking giant strides as they look beyond floors to be used in wall panels, cabinetry, furniture and even ceiling applications.
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October 2024
Architect and Interiors India
LET THERE BE LIGHT
Architects are increasingly opting for integrated lighting systems that offer versatility and precision and lighting companies are getting into the groove as they do this and more.
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October 2024
Architect and Interiors India
THE SUBTLE CHARM OF SHIBUI
This home, designed by The Auburn Studio, embodies the Japanese aesthetic of 'shibui.'
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September 2024
Architect and Interiors India
Digitally designed
Futuristic yet soaked in a local flavour, this thin shell pavilion in China sets the design benchmark very high.
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September 2024
Architect and Interiors India
BREAKING BOUNDARIES
Monkey Wrench's office design goes beyond traditional walls, embodying a spirit of endless possibilities and collaborative energy.
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September 2024
Architect and Interiors India
CREATING WAVES IN SPORTS ARCHITECTURE
Through MOFA Studios, Manish Gulati is creating sports infrastructures that are both iconic and sustainable, setting the stage for India's athletic future.
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September 2024
Architect and Interiors India
A HARMONIOUS BLEND
DF Architects lend the 2Box House a mindful design that fosters interaction yet offers privacy while keeping one close to the roots.
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September 2024
Architect and Interiors India
REIMAGINING READING
In the time and age when everyone is turning to digital, Studio Hinge breathes new life into the library at the Cricket Club of India in Mumbai.
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September 2024
Architect and Interiors India
THE RIGHT 'FIT'
Bathroom fittings elevate the bath experience and new-age innovative launches are making all the right noises in the space.
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