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Modern Revival
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Modern Revival

David Chipperfield Architects reinvents an iconic address in Central London, providing a glimpse into the future of luxury retail

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February - March 2019
Eye Contact
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Eye Contact

Jenny Kendler’s Birds Watching, a sculpture with 100 eyes, compels you with its unwavering gaze to take a hard look at the terrible consequences of climate change

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February - March 2019
Christian Lacroix
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Christian Lacroix

Behind the scene, on the sketchpad of global designers: Discover the stimulus behind their inspired creations

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February - March 2019
Tracing The History Of FlexForm
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Tracing The History Of FlexForm

ELLE DECOR salutes excellence and innovation: Each issue, we bring you the progressive path of a well-known make. Here we profile FLEXFORM, the 60 year old Italian furniture goliath that dominates the global market with its high-quality, planet friendly designer products handcrafted with an astute eye for detail

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April - May 2017
Balancing Act
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Balancing Act

Versatile textures and natural light combine with soft tones, lending warmth to the interiors of this home designed by Kohelika Kohli of K2India

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April - May 2017
Sable Sanctum
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Sable Sanctum

Envisioned by Asim Merchant of Red Blue & Yellow, Deanne Panday’s ebony tower is a harmony of materials that define modern luxury

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April - May 2017
In Conversation With Neri & Hu
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In Conversation With Neri & Hu

Slowly and steadily, the stellar Shanghai based duo and EDIDA Designers of the Year 2017, are leaving their own unique mark on the design industry with creations that are modern yet rooted in tradition.

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June/July 2017
In Conversation With Ron Arad
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In Conversation With Ron Arad

Always pushing design boundaries, the Israeli born, London based designer wants to constantly challenge the way we look at the world through his architecture and products

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February - March 2018
Comfortably Green
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Comfortably Green

Designer Anjali Mody’s spacious apartment in Mumbai is a representation of her eccentric personality and love for forest landscapes

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February - March 2018
In Conversation With Simon Velez
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In Conversation With Simon Velez

The esteemed Colombian architect and speaker at India Design ID 2018 is pushing boundaries with his innovative bamboo projects

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April - May 2018
Hasmukh Patel
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Hasmukh Patel

One of India's finest modernist architects, he will be remembered for a significant body of work that permanently etched India's progressive landscape. As a special tribute, Ismet Khambatta writes why he stood out, as a professional as well as a human being

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April - May 2018
A Library From The Shire
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A Library From The Shire

Designed by Sameep Padora and Associates, the Maya Somaiya Library optimises the narrow strip of land on which it sits and provides natural insulation against the sun.

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December 2018 - January 2019
Rock Solid
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Rock Solid

There are many ways of looking at a project like this. My favourite is up close, with a slab by polished slab account of the grit and the glamour that went into creating the final cut. Here’s my impression of the magnum opus called, The Quarry Co:Lab

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December 2018 - January 2019
Homage To Heritage
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Homage To Heritage

PES-Architects’ Fuzhou Strait Culture and Art Centre alludes to the city’s significance as a hub for ceramics on the ancient Silk Route that connected China with the rest of the world.

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December 2018 - January 2019
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Fluid Reflections

Design Miami and Fendi mark their 10th anniversary with an art project called The Shapes of Water

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December 2018 - January 2019
Sunny In The Tropes
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Sunny In The Tropes

Perched on a hilltop overlooking vast stretches of aquamarine waters, Anantara Layan Phuket is the perfect place to unwind and experience the region’s raw beauty.

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August-September 2018
Seletti Bird Lamp
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Seletti Bird Lamp

Behind the scene, to the sketchpad of global designers: Discover the stimulus of inspired creations and the brands supporting them

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October - November 2018
By The Sea
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By The Sea

Architect Meetu Akali of Studio Momo creates a haven in Goa, drawing inspiration from the textures and colours of the sea

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October - November 2018
Pastel Paradise
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Pastel Paradise

American designer Kelly Wearstler imagined this Hollywood home as a playful blend of soothing hues, quirky accents and carefully curated artworks

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October - November 2018
Hearth & Soul
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Hearth & Soul

An eloquent medley of the traditional and the modern, Pooja Singhals New Delhi home is an art lovers paradise

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October - November 2018
C P Kukreja
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C P Kukreja

The Indian architect and town planner contributed significantly to the field of architecture with noteworthy projects that exemplify modernity and inventiveness while making a power packed statement. Here, Dikshu Kukreja talks fondly about his fathers modest beginnings and his impressive oeuvre

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October - November 2018
In Conversation With Formafantasma
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In Conversation With Formafantasma

The dynamic Italian duo and EDIDA Designers of the Year 2018 are leading the way to approach design with experimental material investigations that can transform any space, and their love for craft

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June-July 2018
Portsidecafe​​​​​​​ The Mashak Range
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Portsidecafe​​​​​​​ The Mashak Range

Go behind the scenes to the sketchpad of local brands and designers: Discover the stimulus and scribbles of their inspired creations

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June-July 2018
Steel The Show Outside The Box
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Steel The Show Outside The Box

What goes into planning and executing an architectural marvel? Mumbai based Opolis and Japanese firm Maki and Associates designed the steel and stone Bihar Museum to respond to the ecological and cultural context of the region 

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June-July 2018
Gilded Grandeur
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Gilded Grandeur

Architect Rahul Shankhwalker aesthetically decorates a South Mumbai apartment with myriad travel inspired pieces and rich metallic hues 

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June-July 2018
Geoffrey Bawa July 23, 1919 - May 27, 2003
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Geoffrey Bawa July 23, 1919 - May 27, 2003

One of the most prominent Asian visionaries of the 20th century, the Aga Khan Award recipient is known for his experiments with local materials to create architecture that was an extension of the surrounding landscape. In his birth month, Channa Daswatte writes why his work continues to be relevant today.

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June-July 2018
Crafted For Comfort
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Crafted For Comfort

Filled with natural light and carefully curated artworks, this spacious Bengaluru apartment devised by Shruti Jaipuria of MAIA Design scores high on contemporary aesthetics.

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June-July 2018
In Conversation With Sebastian Herkner
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In Conversation With Sebastian Herkner

The award-winning German designer fuses technology with traditional materials in his sempiternal pursuit of timelessness

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June - July 2019
Designer Timeline Gian Paolo Venier
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Designer Timeline Gian Paolo Venier

Elegance, minimalism, form and function are the basis of the Italian designer’s philosophy

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June - July 2019
Keeping It Rooted
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Keeping It Rooted

International style icon Loulou Polak realised founder Sanjay Garg’s vision of functional minimalism at Raw Mango’s newest outpost in Delhi’s Lodhi Colony

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June - July 2019