What is the future of Indian architecture?
Two decades ago, if one was driving through India, one could easily recognize a city while approaching it by its architectural character. The predominant use of blue lime plaster in all the houses characterized Jodhpur city in Rajasthan, India. A hundred kilometers away hues of pink would make Jaipur city clearly discernible upon approaching it. In another direction from Jodhpur, whilst […]
How to transform the Pythagoras theorem into your living room
Bring Pythagoras back to your home, without the math textbooks. ‘Pythagoras’ Study’, a new range of furniture by Iqrup + Ritz, juxtaposes the Greek mathematician’s rigid theorem with inspiration from the fluid style of British sculptor Henry Moore. This cross-pollination of geometric and flexible surprisingly creates a subtle bohemian vibe, with structured shelves and eclectic […]
Entries for The PARK ELLE DECOR Student Contest are now open
The perfectly crafted doors of the design industry are being opened with The PARK ELLE DECOR Student Contest. And if you’re a final year design student, step inside! In association with The Park Hotels, the contest brings creativity to the forefront, across the varied fields of architecture, interior design, product design and textiles. Along with […]
Asian Paints ColourNext trends of 2017
For the past 14 years ColourNext, Asian Paints’ annual colour and decor trends’ forecast, has provided direction to the design industry in India. Taking into consideration the year-round scientific study carried out by a panel of experts, the brand unveils an understanding of the current consumer mood in the country. At the launch of ColourNext […]
21 Designer booths that wowed at India Design ID 2017
The recently concluded India Design ID 2017 – the country’s definitive design week – converged the best minds and brands in the fraternity under one roof. Like every year, a venerable lineup of labels and designers presented novel products on display at the various pavilions at NSIC grounds, New Delhi. We cherry picked an ensemble […]
Experimenting with Asian Paints Colour of the Year 2017 Intense Ocean
Asian Paints announced Intense Ocean as the Colour of the Year 2017 at the recently concluded fifth edition of India Design ID. Intense Ocean, with its green blue pigments and grey undertones, embodies depth alongside warmth; cool with calm; it’s cosily enveloping, yet not overwhelming. This hue has perfect qualities to uplift any humble setting […]
India Design ID 2017: And the Asian Paints Colour of Year is…
Every year Asian Paints, under the leadership of President – Sales, Marketing and Technology Amit Syngle, conducts intensive market reach and study for the country’s only colour prediction system. On February 16, Asian Paints officially announced their much awaited Colour of The Year – Intense Ocean – at the Trends pavilion at Indian Design ID […]
India Design ID 2017: Things to do, see and experience at India’s most definitive design week
In its 5th edition, the country’s biggest decor celebration India Design ID 2017 will present a curated experience for every arbiter of design and architecture. Fuelled by a collective quest to make design accessible to everyone, the event is spread over four verticals – ID Exhibit, ID Symposium, ID Satellite and ID Talks. For the […]
In conversation with Annkur Khosla
Annkur Khosla’s mature journey as an architect has been nothing short of inspiring, having already cemented a repertoire of architectural building, bungalow and interior projects in India and abroad. The vanguard of her eponymous firm, she has also ventured in designing for hospitality and wellness spaces. We caught up with this maverick recently who clues […]
In conversation with Shefali Balwani
Shefali Balwani studied at the renowned School of Architecture C.E.P.T in Ahmedabad to get equipped with the right skill set for the design world. This Mumbai based creative currently helms architecture and design studio Architecture BRIO along with Robert Verrijt. In the business for several years now, she talks about what keeps his brain cells […]
Purple Turtles’ Wabi Sabi line of lights will cement your love for the unconventional
For both kids and grown-ups, lights remain the most exciting part of decoration. And Purple Turtles’ Wabi Sabi Collection of illuminators proves decorative lights can have an enormous impact in any space. Representing a Japanese world view that accepts simplicity, imperfection and transience, the lamps display the austerity of exposed cement without the burden of weight and permanence. Website […]
Tarun Tahiliani’s first ever rugs endeavour is for Obeetee
In a home that is replete with stylish fabrics, smart furniture and intriguing curios, why should rugs be design-starved? This is why Obeetee decided to create something that would leave you tongue tied – a range of carpets made in collaboration with couturier Tarun Tahiliani titled Proud to be Indian. Let’s face it – when […]
