Architecture
Architecture + Design
Not Your Average Grand Dame THE LANESBOROUGH, LONDON
With rococo-inspired interiors and a curatorial eye for classical painting, The Lanesborough bridges aristocratic grandeur with contemporary cultural cachet
1 min |
April 2025
Architecture + Design
CRAFTING JAIPUR'S NEW CULTURAL IDENTITY
The founder of IDEAS, a multidisciplinary architecture firm based in Jaipur, talks timeless design, civic consciousness, and how the city is evolving into a global thought capital. From Sawai Man Mahal and The Sawai Madhopur Lodge - A Taj Property to the Constitution Club of Rajasthan, his work bridges culture and contemporary living with quiet power
3 min |
April 2025
Architecture + Design
ASCULPTED STILLNESS IN THE SWISS ALPS
In the pristine landscape of St. Moritz, Badrutt’s Palace quietly expands its legacy. The new Serlas Wing blends centuries through architecture that listens—to history, to setting, to silence
2 min |
April 2025
Architecture + Design
AJUNGLE DREAM, SUSPENDED IN TIME
In the dense rainforests of Bali's Keliki Valley, Capella Ubud balances theatricality with restraint—an ultra-luxury tented camp where design yields to the wild, and storytelling is woven into the very fabric of the forest
2 min |
April 2025
Architecture + Design
ILLUMINATING LANDSCAPES: K-LITE'S HIGH-QUALITY ARCHITECTURAL LUMINAIRES
Established in 1977, K-lite is renowned for its extensive range of high-quality architectural luminaires and poles that cater to diverse applications and design preferences.
1 min |
April 2025
Architecture + Design
Castle Meets Contemporary Chic' THE DOLDER GRAND, ZURICH
Perched above Zurich, The Dolder Grand combines fairytale architecture with a museum-worthy art collection.
1 min |
April 2025
Architecture + Design
BUILDING FROM THE EARTH
In a bold break from Rajasthan's conventional luxury, Ahmedabad-based Scarlett Designs, helmed by architect Kush Shah, is revolutionising architectural norms—blending modern design with nature to deliver the refreshingly contemporary Ananta Spa & Resort, Ajabgarh
4 min |
April 2025
Architecture + Design
A Parisian Playground of Surrealist Whimsy LE ROYAL MONCEAU, RAFFLES PARIS
Philippe Starck reimagines a classic Parisian hotel as a surrealist canvas, where art isn't just admired-it's lived
1 min |
April 2025
Architecture + Design
Design Without Limits: THE ARCHOHM STORY
A deep dive into the studio that’s reshaping India’s built environment with spontaneity, diplomacy, and a people-first’ spirit. Sourabh Gupta, Mridu Sahai Patnaik, and Kunal Savarkar reflect on a legacy that refuses categorisation and tackles everything—from urban planning and cultural institutions, to transportation hubs and private residences with equal enthusiasm—and what's next!
10+ min |
April 2025
Architecture + Design
BARE & BEAUTIFUL
In Ajabgarh’s rugged Aravalli terrain, Ananta Spa & Resort—developed by the Jaipur-based Goyal family—takes a deliberate departure from traditional Rajasthani palace-style hospitality.
8 min |
April 2025
Architecture + Design
AN ARCHITECTURAL MARVEL BRIDGING ISLANDS
A one-kilometre bridge connecting two island worlds, thatched-roof villas rising on stilts, and airy, light-filled spaces-The Residence Maldives redefines minimal intervention for maximum immersion in nature
2 min |
April 2025
Architecture + Design
PERFECTING THE LANGUAGE OF SPACES
Architect Amey Dahanukar, Principal Architect, ARA Designs shares his perspective on the nuances of designing hospitality projects
6 min |
April 2025
Architecture + Design
A Boutique Canvas of Collectible Cool THE KIN, MUMBAI
This intimate design hotel reimagines hospitality as a curatorial experience, where every object is for sale—and every space is a mood board
1 min |
April 2025
Architecture + Design
GAURAV AGGARWAL, CHAIRMAN - STONEX GROUP ROCK STAR OF ART
Beyond the boardroom, the Chairman of StoneX Group reveals a deep, personal love for marble—a passion that's elevating Indian craftsmanship onto the global stage
8 min |
April 2025
Architecture + Design
A SACRED FOREST, PERFECTLY STILL
Aman Kyoto nestles into a secret woodland at the base of Kyoto's sacred Hidari Daimonji mountain, where architecture dissolves into nature and the essence of wabi-sabi takes physical form
2 min |
April 2025
Architecture + Design
AN EVENING OF DESIGN, INNOVATION, AND COLLABORATION
Essentia Home makes a grand launch in Delhi with an exclusive design event, unveiling its latest flagship store and India's largest Rimadesio showcase
2 min |
April 2025
Architecture + Design
TERRABLEND BY DISHA: WHERE TEXTURE MEETS TIMELESS ELEGANCE
On the world of outdoor design, where functionality must dance with beauty, Terrablend by Disha Ecoloc Pavers is a true standout.
1 min |
April 2025
Architecture + Design
CLASSIC CONNECTIONS
Welcome to a masterpiece of Indian design, where tradition meets contemporary craftsmanship
2 min |
April 2025
Architecture + Design
SHALINI CHANDRASHEKAR & G.S MAHABOOB BASHA
Our mood board creation process has evolved with digital tools. It has become much easier and quicker to iterate, giving us more options to explore and refine our concepts.
3 min |
February 2025
Architecture + Design
SOFT EDGES, SHARP DESIGN
Nestled in the heart of Mumbai, Sunlit Sanctuary by Janak Rajpal, Creative Director of Etica Design, is a sublime residence where sunlight takes center stage, shaping a serene and sophisticated narrative
3 min |
February 2025
Architecture + Design
SHARMILA KUMBHAT: A CHANGEMAKER REDEFINING INDIA'S LIGHTING INDUSTRY AND EMPOWERING FUTURE LEADERS
Kumbhat's entrepreneurial spirit ignited early.
2 min |
February 2025
Architecture + Design
MONISH SIRIPURAPU: SHAPING A MOVEMENT
With the award-winning CoolAnt system and transformative projects like the Pangolin Pavilion, Monish Siripurapu has carved a niche where design, technology, and nature converge. Over cups of coffee and bursts of laughter, Monish takes us on a journey into his world—a world where design is both functional and poetic, a reflection of his commitment to innovation with heart
5 min |
February 2025
Architecture + Design
A TREE OF POSSIBILITIES
With a strong emphasis on sustainable craftsmanship and innovation, Orange Tree is carving a new path in the world of furniture design
4 min |
February 2025
Architecture + Design
SMITHA ZACHARIAH
As an interior designer with a love for colour and intricate details, my mood board process has evolved significantly with digital tools. Platforms and softwares let me organize palettes, patterns, and textures seamlessly, offering endless possibilities to refine compositions and visualize ideas efficiently.
2 min |
February 2025
Architecture + Design
A MODERN TALE OF TOGETHERNESS
Through continuous veneer panelling and thoughtful spatial planning, A&K Design Studio orchestrates a sophisticated haven for three generations that unfolds like a well-crafted story
3 min |
February 2025
Architecture + Design
AMIT AURORA & RAHUL BANSAL
Digital tools have streamlined the process of creating mood boards, offering efficiency, precision, and a wealth of inspiration at our fingertips.
2 min |
February 2025
Architecture + Design
A BEACON OF EXCELLENCE
BITSOM, Kalyan, stands as a shining example of institutional architecture
3 min |
February 2025
Architecture + Design
100 YEARS OF FRENCH HERITAGE & ARISTOCRATIC DESIGN
From its iconic gilded cage elevator and government-protected artworks to a hidden chocolate and cheese-making atelier in the basement, Le Bristol Paris celebrates a century of hosting icons like the Chaplins and Rothschilds. Blending classic Rococo with contemporary elegance, the hotel continues to embody the timeless French art de vivre
3 min |
February 2025
Architecture + Design
FORTRESS OF SERENITY
The Ananta Resort & Spa, Ajabgarh takes you on a enchanting journey through nature, culture and history
2 min |
February 2025
Architecture + Design
PATHWAYS TO PERFECTION
Flagstone is a textured stone-like paver that makes for a beautiful chequered designs across a variety of outdoor locations, most suited for walkways in resorts, clubs, garden areas, and for sit-outs in natural landscapes.
1 min |