Ultramarine by WOLF at BARO is a detailed creative manifestation of an impending global crisis
Nestled in the labyrinthian Sun Mills Compound in Mumbai, BARO‘s turquoise blue facade is a welcome anomaly. Renowned for the superior quality aesthetics and ergonomics of their furnishings, the store has also remained a proponent of art and craftsmanship. Their latest show with WOLF Jaipur see’s the store completely transformed into an artistic set, where […]
The Louvre commemorates 500 years since the passing of Leonardo da Vinci with a historic retrospective
The Musée du Louvre is curating a major retrospective honouring the infinitely curious artist—one who came to be a universal symbol of genius and knowledge and who’s most widely acclaimed work, the Mona Lisa, continues to enchant viewers with her nearly surrealist smile more than 500 years since its inception—Leonardo da Vinci. The quincentenary of […]
Kanan Modi Associates’ Stack House in Hyderabad is an exemplary take on Modernist architecture
Embedded in the upscale suburban locality of Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad rests a dwelling that looks like an interesting play of levels almost stacked up like toy blocks. Sprawling over a 6000sqft area, the home, designed by Kanan Modi of Kanan Modi Associates for a family of four, is adorned with sumptuous interiors, contemporary rooms and […]
The Moving Louvered House by a+t Associates
Situated in an old housing society in Vadodara, the Moving Louvered House by a+t Associates is a bold statement in contemporary architecture that ensures privacy without compromising on open spaces. Exposed concrete and metal are the primary materials that have been used to achieve this design, which is defined by a beautiful play of natural […]
Mercedes Vision Simplex: mechanical beauty of a bygone era meets digital intelligence of the future
With the Mercedes Vision Simplex, Mercedes-Benz not only pays homage to what could be termed the birth of the brand—the unveiling of Emil Jellinek’s visionary Mercedes 35 PS at Race Week in Nice (1901)—but also symbolises a transition into the new era of digital luxury. With the same pioneering spirit that saw the advent of […]
Akara Art Gallery’s 5th exhibition from their ten year anniversary series honours the pioneer of contemporary Indian sculpture—Prodosh Dasgupta
Located on the first floor of Churchill Chambers, a 95 year old heritage building located in the bylanes behind the Taj Mahal Hotel and Gateway of India promenade, Akara Art Gallery has been host to some of the city’s most captivating exhibitions for the past ten years. Initiated by Puneet Shah the gallery focuses on […]
The Elemental Sky House—A seamless composition of juxtaposing materials by Baldiwala Associates
Baldiwala Associates‘ latest project in Mumbai is resplendent with art, geometric patterns and a plethora of textures. While one would assume an amalgamation of those three elements would result in a space best described by the word ‘kitsch’, The Elemental Sky House is just the opposite. It is a seamless composition of juxtaposing materials to […]
संतति , Mahatma Gandhi Then. Now. Next—A tribute to the Father of the Nation by the industry’s finest at NGMA Mumbai
Conceptualised and co-curated by Ms. Lavina Baldota along with National Gallery of Modern Art, ‘एक संतति , Mahatma Gandhi Then. Now. Next’ is a tribute to the Father of the Nation on his 150th birth anniversary. Artists from varying disciplines have joined forces to portray their impressions of Gandhi—the man who’s principles have become more […]
Intimate—Experience niche, design-led brands in a meticulously curated space at PortsideCafé
Exploring the word ‘Intimate’, several niche, design-led brands are coming together to present their unique offerings in a meticulously curated space. The distinctive showcase will take place at PortsideCafé from 4th to 6th October. The brainchild of Bobby Aggarwal, Intimate aims to set itself apart from the now overcrowded space of pop up’s and exhibitions […]
The House that Holds a Tree by Visarg Design Studio
Located in one of New Delhi’s populous colonies, The House That Holds a Tree by Deepanjali Chawla’s Visarg Design Studio was inspired by the lofty Alstonia tree that loomed over the site. “Looking up at it, the primary instinct was to create a design that would hold, and in turn be held, by this wonderful […]
Rooshad Shroff’s remarkable repertoire of Hermès windows
Arguably the world’s most prestigious French high fashion luxury brand, Hermès has been a pioneer of the ‘timeless’ aesthetic since its inception in 1837. The philosophy that their creations ‘live with you, but also live a life of their own’ is one that most would assume to be almost impossible to represent visually. That was […]
Lamborghini Sián: A hybrid super sports car for a new era
Earlier this month, at the 2019 International Motor Show in Frankfurt, Lamborghini unveiled the highly anticipated Sián; a hybrid super sports car that will set the tone for the luxury automobile brand’s electrification strategy. By adopting Lamborghini‘s 785 horsepower V12 engine, complementing it with a 48 volt e-motor that delivers an additional 34 horsepower and drawing […]
