Design Essentia Magazine - July - August 2025

En este número

Beautiful homes are not simply built; they are crafted with intention, layered with light, proportion, and memory. In this issue of DE INDIA, we celebrate the art of beautifully designed spaces and the subtle alchemy that turns a house into a home. We highlight exceptional works by leading creatives, while also widening our lens to the international stage.
I had a wonderful interaction with João Armentano, a Brazilian architect designing wonders in São Paulo. João shares his design story with DE India. He talks about his two recent charming homes he designed in São Paulo. As for what’s trending on global design playgrounds – from Singapore to Helsinki to Eindhoven, the upcoming design calendar between August and October 2025 promises ideas, inspirations, and innovations that continue to expand the global conversation around design.
As an architect, I still hold close the memory of the first homes I designed a decade ago. Those formative projects that taught me about patience, detail, and above all, empathy. I sometimes miss the intensity of that creative grind, but curating DE INDIA offers a new joy: witnessing how young Indian designers are boldly reimagining the built environment. Their projects don’t just impress, they evoke desire. They make you pause and think.
As you move through this edition, I hope you find yourself inspired, not only by the beauty of these projects but by the spirit they embody. Design at its best is not just about aesthetics; it’s about creating spaces that nurture, connect, and endure. May these stories encourage you to look at your own surroundings with fresh eyes and remind you that the most meaningful design is always the one that feels like home.
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– Anirudh Datta (Editor-in-Chief at Design Essentia Magazine)