FADD Studio’s Villa Alenteho is a confluence of vintage charm and crisp geometry
Perhaps the highlight of Isprava‘s phenomenal repertoire of luxury villas, Alenteho by FADD Studio is a perfect amalgamation of vintage charm and crisp geometry. Reminiscent of the British colonial era, the rafter ceiling and metal grillwork feature a rich green that is expertly juxtaposed with the muted, salmon pink pastel that adorns this distinct Goan […]
Goldkammer Frankfurt: A New State-of-the-Art Museum
In the underground tunnels and chambers of Frankfurt’s spectacular new Goldkammer (Chamber of Gold), more than 500 exhibits span a cultural and historical framework of more than 6,000 years. From its origins to its symbolic significance in various cultures and its use as a means of exchange and payment—visitors are invited to discover many ways […]
Morphogenesis harnesses the quintessence of the institution in their design for The British Council, New Delhi
With an interior retrofit project for the illustrious British Council building, Morphogenesis honours the site’s past, while supporting the present and innovating for the future. Their new design features a revamp of the old structure to create a flexible, multi-tasking setting that intertwines technology, culture, education and work. Introduced at a time when books were sporadic […]
The Butler & the Bayleaf by Shabnam Gupta’s The Orange Lane
Harnessing the nostalgia of a bygone era, The Butler & the Bayleaf in Juhu aims to recreate the feeling of listening to our grandparents’ enthralling bedtime stories. Shabnam Gupta‘s The Orange Lane made use of vintage knick-knacks, a blue and white colour palette, wood furnishings and more to recreate the speakeasy-like ambience of Mumbai’s evolutionary […]
Meister Varma Architects’ renovation of Identiti Advertising’s office results in an invigorating model for life in a dense urban environment
Cochin-based Meister Varma Architects were approached by an advertising and branding agency—Identiti—with a compact, 270 sq m site to be transformed into a spacious live-and-work unit. With a compelling red-ochre facade, the typical, built to rent, cramped space that lacked both daylight and character was reworked to create an invigorating model for life in a dense […]
‘Light up your Space’—A unique BKC residence by Studio Osmosis
Sameer and Shilpa Balvally’s Studio Osmosis took on a rather unique challenge in designing this 3600 sq ft four-bedroom apartment in Bandra Kurla Complex. True to their philosophy of client collaboration and intricate aesthetic detail, the Studio ensured that the home (found after an arduous search by the client for a space where cardinal directions […]
The Goyal Residence by Within
True to their philosophy of designing and building truly unique interior spaces that echo unforgettable experiences, Sonal and Bobbi Tuli’s Within has fashioned a 13,200 sq ft luxury home in Panchkula that exudes aesthetic eclecticism and modern luxury. With a brief that simply featured the famous quote—’I prefer living in colour’—by the influential David Hockney, the […]
Martand Khosla’s “1:2500 (One is to Twenty-Five Hundred)” exhibition at Nature Morte
For his second solo show at Nature Morte, Martand Khosla delves into the dark underbelly of urban India, the place where pavement dwellers wash dishes in the shadows of luxury high-rises, when the city floods during times of drought. His title refers to the scale of survey maps used to record populations, constructions and geographies, […]
4 reasons why you must visit Freedom Tree’s new experiential centre in Bengaluru
Blooming amidst the charming garden city of India is Freedom Tree’s new experiential centre. Bold upholstered chairs, cool frames and shelves with an eclectic mix of curios welcome you at the entrance of the brand’s new 2500 sq ft space in Bengaluru. Nestled in the heart of Indiranagar, the expansive store is a refurbished family […]
Bent Chair’s flagship store in the capital is an unconventional visual treat
Helmed by father-daughter duo Natasha and Neeraj Jain, Bent Chair is best known for their eccentric designs and bold style, apart from being a one-stop-shop for furniture and decor accessories, with in-house manufacturing and online customisation facilities. Now, one of the ever-expanding brand’s latest retail outlets is also its first flagship store. Boasting a 01 […]
Not A Box—A kids experience centre by 1405 Design Studio
It all began with a book—Not A Box by Antoinette Portis—which became the underlying story of this incredible kids experience centre by 1405 Design Studio. Their aim was to create an ever transforming space for kids and adults alike to play, create, observe, dream, explore, interact with one another. Ironically, the space assigned to them was […]
Design Hex’s Locco Eatery & Bar is bold, vibrant and genuinely eccentric
Read what Shimona Bhansali, Chief Designer and Founder of Design Hex, has to say about designing the lively restaurant below. Locco is located in the Navi Mumbai, which is a fairly new and young city; on the ground floor of a ‘not so lively’ mall which is located on a ‘very lively’ street popular for […]
