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Imperfectly Perfect
Product designer Ranjini Nair’s Ta.Da features unusual tableware which appreciates the beauty in the ordinary and the humour in the routine. The designs here seek harmony in chaos and form in the shapeless, and celebrate imperfections.
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April 2018
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In Fine Form
The two-year-old homegrown furniture brand Baro takes inspiration from the simplicity of Mid-century Modernism, turning reclaimed teak into classic yet contemporary pieces that speak of great attention to detail and old fashioned handcrafted labour.
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April 2017
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A Royal View
Studio 5 India astutely turn a sprawling 4-BHK apartment in Pune into a luxurious home that balances drama and refined elegance and has been crafted to take maximum advantage of the stunning view of the lush surroundings.
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April 2017
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Elements Of Opulence
Breaking away from the cliches associated with contemporary luxury living, a 5BHK apartment in Mumbai sees the beautiful union of neoclassical and modern design influences — courtesy ABM Architects.
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February 2019
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Riding On Change
The land of beaches and churches, Goa, is home to the very first motorcycling destination property in India. Say hello to The Royal Enfield Garage Cafe crafted by the supremely talented Studio Lotus.
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February 2019
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Practical Art
Product designer Aashka Shah, of young and emerging design company Artis, takes ordinary materials and turns them into one-of-a-kind furniture and wall installations.
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February 2019
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Boutique Luxury
Architecture and design are not static — fashion evolves, technologies advance, and challenges propel. In line with this thought is L’Opulence, a young brand that showcases luxurious pieces of furniture that are classic yet distinctive.
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February 2018
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A Sensitive Composition
Taking cues from the site and with a respectful nod to the existing architecture, architect Hiloni Sutharia Chudgar of HSC Designs creates a responsive, responsible and user-centric entertainment space out of a dilapidated outhouse in Ahmedabad.
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February 2018
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The Open House
The Long House designed by Sunil Patil & Associates in Pune is a fine example of how effective and beautiful simplicity and openness is…
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February 2018
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Poetry In Design
Poetry In Design
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February 2018
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Subtle Style
Interior designers Pratik Siddhpura and Devang Patel’s clear vision and honest design ethos helps transform a bungalow from a builder-grade shell to a contemporary and spacious dream home for a family in Ankleshwar, Gujarat.
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October 2016
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By The Book
Interior designer Minnie Bhatt creates a fairytale like refuge in the form of Fable in Mumbai, an all-day cafe whose ambience evokes Enid Blyton charm and celebrates the joy of reading.
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October 2016
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On A Different Beat
Visiting the StoneLife Super Studio in Hyderabad is like walking into a different world — a tropical haven replete with lush greenery, a water body, and the soft chirping of birds — which also happens to be a showroom filled with the finest curation of natural stones, marbles and Balinese artefacts and sculptures. Slow claps to architect Aamir Sharma and landscapist Naveen Panuganti, the creators of this paradiso.
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March 2019
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Choreography Of Space
Coimbatore-based WARP create A House of Small Talks — a home that establishes a dialogue with its adjacency as well as internally on a micro scale, through an exercise of stacking and skewing volumetric functionalities.
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March 2019
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Secrets Of The Sea
Designed by the experimental team of architects from Zero Studio, Kadalas, a cafe in Kozhikode encapsulates all the beauteous elements and sublimity of the sea within its four almost-transparent walls.
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March 2019
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Pride Of Place
MS Design Studio marry classic and contemporary design with rich textures and intricate detail creating a home in Vadodara that wholeheartedly embraces luxury and opulence but is immensely tasteful nonetheless.
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March 2019
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A Showcase Of Design
Streamlining an awkward space into a smoothly-functioning office for his firm DPA Design Studio, Ahmedabad-based interior designer Dhaval Patel plays with materials and textures to create varied aesthetic experiences as markers of his design capabilities.
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June 2019
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Brew Appeal
Whether you love a good brew, lively ambience or great company, there are plenty of reasons to experience Kolkata’s newest haunt — Refinery 091 — designed by Nexus Design Integrated. From large volumes to an energetic designscape and interesting decor details, it’s a perfect immersive experience for happy hours and precious weekends.
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June 2019
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Knowing The Rope
Leveraging the myriad material properties of jute, The Grid Architects create a wonderful light and shadow-filled space — The Rope Terrace Cafe — in Gandhinagar that is high on both energy and earth-consciousness.
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June 2019
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Monochrome Majesty
A grey colour palette takes centre stage in an elegant 4-BHK apartment in Surat, designed by P&D Associates, which speaks of serenity and understated luxury.
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June 2019
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An Eclectic Ensemble
Chic, comfortable, characterful… Sona Reddy Studio juxtaposes the modern and the traditional to spin nuanced narratives in this Hyderabad home.
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June 2019
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Creative Axis
The recently inaugurated Kolkata Centre for Creativity (KCC) has become the hub for art and culture in Kolkata.
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June 2019
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Revival For The Hautest
While creating couture label Varun Bahl’s flagship store in south Mumbai’s Kala Ghoda, MuseLab rejuvenates a shoe-box-like space by liberating its architectural bones and infusing it with an aesthetic flavour that dovetails period elements and contemporary forms.
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April 2019
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A Positive Influence
Mindful of the clients’ request to eschew glossiness, IDA Architects & Interior Designers’ Mitesh Champaneria and space visualization and product development agency Kuryaat’s Jaba Champaneria create a rustic, artistic and full-of-warmth home in Surat.
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April 2019
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Living Large
The rule is (seemingly) simple for Beyond Designs’ Sachin and Neha Gupta: fuse the charm of classical design with a fresh, modern touch and you have a house that is perfect for the present generation. And that's just what you'll find in their recent project for a young New Delhi couple.
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April 2019
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Back In The Limelight
With the New Delhi office of film production company Whitebalance Studio, Studio Bipolar illustrates just how a worn out structure can be intelligently reinvigorated in keeping with the needs of contemporary workspaces.
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April 2019
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Something Old, Something Blue
Belying its strict budget, this warm and liveable architect Nishita Kamdardesigned apartment in suburban Mumbai is a beautiful balance of narrative elements, spatial value and sensorial experiences.
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May 2019
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Of Lineal Expressions
Through the simplest interventions, architects Anand Deshmukh and Chetan Lahoti of Mind Manifestation Design LLP, design a 3BHK home in Pune that is a perfect balance of usability and aesthetics.
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May 2019
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Everyday Warmth
Architect Dishaa Saigal Khurana converts a small apartment at Lalbaug in Mumbai into a warm, elegant space with a homely disposition.
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May 2019
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Inclined To Impress
Taking one material brick as a starting point, A+T Associates spin out a contemporary living environment that resonates with Indianness in Vadodara.
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