EXUDING GRANDEUR

The project designed by the firm 'Spaces and Design' exudes grandeur of the expansive spaces offered by the colonial structure and adapts to function as a modern workspace.

ABIN CHAUDHURI: EXPLORING THE POWER OF HOLISTIC INCLUSION IN ARCHITECTURE

Noted architect Abin Chaudhuri of Abin Design Studio (ADS) talks about his experimental approach to architecture, the true meaning of sustainability and how design should consider the collective experience of the community at large...

THE ART OF REFINED ELEGANCE

Amrita Gupta, Director, Manglam Builders is known for her unique approach to design. With her new venture Manglam Maplewoods, she showcases an evolved understanding of design and her commitment to sustainability.

A Star-Studded Home

Fit for a superstar of her stature, the abode of Madhuri Dixit Nene and her husband encompasses glamour and elegance in equal measure

SPACES, STORIES, AND SERENDIPITY

A trip to Switzerland is incomplete without a visit to its incredible museums. Here, we take you to some of the most intriguing spaces that stand testimony to art, design, and history.

A HOME FOR DESIGNERS BY DESIGNERS

Celebrating ideologies and aesthetics, this serene home of a designer duo play with tones and textures while incorporating elements of their passions and interests

A COLOURFUL MAKEOVER

Designed to look unique from other similar apartments around, this Mumbai home demonstrates how a small space can make a big statement.

THE TERRACOTTA HOUSE

The project designed by Studio Archohm is a contemporary Indian household for a joint family spread across three generations, seamlessly creating visually interconnected spaces.

RUSTIC RESONANCE

The project designed by Link BNK blends modern elements like gold, steel, glass, veneer, rough stone and Italian marble to exude a rustic look to the house.

ARTISTIC ABODE

The house designed by Shabnam Gupta of The Orange Lane exudes luxury with an infusion of colours, artwork, and Indian craftsmanship.

THE BEAUTY OF BOHEMIAN ASYNCHRONY

This residence in Mumbai is a mélange of luxurious and bohemian aesthetics woven together to evoke the notion of what a 'home' should feel like

AXOR: FROM PERSONALITIES FOR PERSONALITIES

What if the rooms surrounding us weren't just our home, but also a source of inspiration? AXOR translates this thought into their AXOR Inspirations series with collaborations with some of the most celebrated names in design.

CREATING DRAMA IN REAL LIFE AAMIR & HAMEEDA SHARMA

Hyderbad-based design duo Aamir and Hameeda Sharma of Aandh are known for their eclectic, dramatic and experiemental approach to design and architecture. With their unconventional approach to spaces, they have redefined the 'India Modern' design narrative and the notion of luxury.

REBUILDING COMMUNITY

The project is an in-situ initiative implemented by Community Design Agency (CDA), working in partnership with Ahmednagar Municipal Corporation (AMC) and local non-profit Snehalaya.

LARGER THAN LIFE

Reflective of the popular singer's indulgent personality, B Praak's home features a black and gold palette, animal prints, gloss and a whole lot of funk

FUTURISTIC THEATRE DESIGN

The project designed by OMA is a new cultural landmark creating new possibilities in performing arts.

A SUSTAINABLE INDUSTRIAL MODEL

The LEED Platinum-rated integrated production facility for Organic India in Lucknow encompasses the full production process of the wellness brand

A DIALOGUE IN ARCHITECTURE HAFEEZ CONTRACTOR IN CONVERSATION WITH AKSHAT BHATT

What happens when a visionary and an icon meets? What conspires when two architects from different generations, of diverse philosophies, come together? An exchange of ideas, visions, philosophies, the future of cities, the meaning of architecture and so much more.

The Future Of Affordable, Eco-Friendly Housing

As climate change intensifies, the quest is on for innovative, ultra low cost, sustainable and site-responsive housing prototypes that can be replicated in high risk areas worldwide

THE SOCIAL NETWORK

Designed to stand out from its conventional neighbours, GRID is a youth-focused mall in Singapore that serves as a social and experiential destination for the digital-savvy generation

CONCRETISING INDIAN ARCHITECTURE'S IMAGINATION

The early 1970s were a very exciting time to begin one’s career as a young architect in India.

A Modern Blend Of Vintage Aesthetics

Designed by Aparna Kaushik, the new office of their firm borrows the identity of their firm to create a space with carefully curated collection of art with a tinge of vintage aesthetics.

LINDSEY ADELMAN - Evolving the craft of lighting

New York based Lindsey Adelman has long been obsessed with illumination in all its forms. Her work treads the porous border between sculpture and design - taking inspiration from such diverse sources as Eva Hesse’s Rope sculptures, the pattern, colours, and bodily ornamentation of The Maasaiand the films of David Lynch.

VEERAM SHAH - Finding Balance Between Art and Architecture

Conceptualised in the small Parsi town of Navsari in southern Gujarat and based in Ahmedabad, Design Ni Dukaan is a multidisciplinary design studio that focuses on the concept of design' in totality and without distinction.

THE NEW FACES OF Design: AARTI AGGARWAL & MALAVIKA SINGH GUPTA

The definition of Indian design is evolving. From being synonymous with craftsmanship and handicrafts to now having a distinct identity: an amalgamation of the richness of traditional craftsmanship and an experimental approach to materials and techniques. In this feature, we interact with two designers who have been instrumental in defining India's design identity and shaping its narrative. Through their designs, Aarti Aggarwal, Founder, Knock on Wood celebrates the versatility of wood; and Malavika Singh Gupta, Co-Founder, Gomaads transforms the ubiquitous concrete into objects of desire.

MATERIAL MELANGE

The house designed by Noorein Kapoor showcases an artistic and experimental approach to design.

CONTRASTING COMPOSITION

Situated on an abandoned industrial site, traces of the old sheds have been retained contrasting distinctly with the precise metal structure of the retail space.

A PARISIAN APARTMENT OF A YOUNG ART COLLECTOR

With minimal lines and nuances of gray, the Haussmann-style apartment renovated by Sophie Dries highlight the owner’s eclectic art collection while serving as a contemporary living space

THE BISTRO OF FLOWERS

An ancient workshop in Bolzano gets a new lease of life by noa*, as it’s transformed into a welcoming bistro poised between historical heritage and contemporary finesse

A SCULPTURESQUE BREWERY

In the microbrewery project, designer duo Aamir & Hameeda Sharma played with parametric design with wood finished rafters to make interesting sculptural elements invoking freedom and happiness during the changing time of social isolation.