Saranya Subramanian, Author at indiadesignid.com

Reliving Indian Summers with 3 Palm Trees: MuseLAB Turns a Cosy Cottage into a Sun-drenched Holiday Home

Epitomising simple living and a nostalgic longing for our childhood summers, this Gujarat-based farmhouse, 3 Palm Trees, is everyone’s dream getaway

Between Delhi and Gurugram Lies The Heirloom House, a Regal Retreat by The Vrindavan Project

The grand holiday home, which lies at the cusp of tradition and modernity, occupies the liminal space of a permanently impermanent residence

Five Innovative Firms, Local Materials and Biophilic Elements: on Sustainable Architecture in India

ID Honours 2025 Sustainable Design winners, these five firms exemplify how to balance architectural excellence with eco-conscious practices

Inspiring Examples of Humanitarian Architecture in Asia

Humanitarian architecture in Asia has democratised private, public and institutional spaces, altering lives for the better

Idyllic Holiday Homes Designed by India’s Leading Architects

Winners of the ID Honours 2024 Holiday Home Awards, these projects are sanctuaries of comfort and serenity — ideal for a new year’s getaway

At Heirloom Naga, Women Weavers are Keepers of Legacy

How the Nagaland-based brand uses an ancient, matrilineal skill of loin loom weaving to curate soft furnishings and home decor collections

Life Imitates Art in this Sprawling Mumbai Duplex, Designed by The Orange Lane

Glamorous, maximalist, vibrant and unabashedly alive, this 7500 sq ft home could only have been designed by an artist herself

Discover Conscious Designs & Curious Unknowns with APHORISM by Advanced Nature at ID Mumbai 2024

Curated by Jesh Krishnamurthy, this year’s ID Special Project weaves narratives of artistic bewilderment, sustainable practices and conscious designs

Mustansir Dalvi on Mumbai’s “Domestic Vernacular” Architectural Language

The poet & architect sheds light on materiality, community, practicality, and what we can learn from Mumbai’s “native town” architectural legacy

Geometric Patterns Juxtaposed with Fluid Elements and Indoor Greenery Define this Luxurious Farmhouse in Nepal

42mm Architecture’s Verdant Villa is a modern oasis of luxury and comfort, rooted in marble, concrete, wood, and glass

Crafting Connections by Atelier Ternier Will Feature Independent Design Practices from Europe

The exhibition is slated to be held from August 30-September 29, at Surplus in Ghent

India Design ID is Coming to Mumbai

India’s most definitive design week is making its way to Maximum City!

Must-Visit Heritage Properties: Experience Conservation Architecture At Its Best

10 heritage Indian properties that have become a playground for architects and designers

Villa Swagatam Invites Indian Creators to Artistic Residencies in France

Apply by June 2nd to be a part of this Indo-French cultural exchange program

ID Symposium Panel: Shabnam Gupta, Sandeep Khosla and Verendra Wakhloo in conversation with Preeti Singh

Role of the Vernacular in the Indian Contemporary Design Language

Saw This, Made This: BOMBAY SAPPHIRE Creative Lab’s Artistic Global Campaign

BOMBAY SAPPHIRE honours World Creativity Day by seeking inspiration in culture, heritage, and creative art forms

ID Symposium Talk: Arjun Malik

Recovery and Catalysis: In Search of Equilibrium

ID Symposium Talk: Kate Malone

An Addiction to Clay

ID Symposium Talk: Amanda Talbot

Tilly (Amanda’s Heart-Centred AI)

ID Symposium Talk: Ambrish Arora

Be the Change You Want To See

ID Symposium Talk: Joe Doucet

Creative Opportunities Sustainability Provides to Problem Solving

ID Symposium Panel: Amit Syngle, Sandeep Bogadhi, Rikki Kher, Parag Tandel, and Avinash Kumar in conversation with Manju Sara Rajan

Forecasting Colours & Materials for India

ID Symposium Panel: Salil Sadanandan, Deepika Jindal in conversation with Kohelika Kohli

Building Brands and Legacies

ID Symposium Panel: Raghu Rai, HH YKC Wadiyar and Nikhil Mehra in conversation with Dikshu Kukreja

Deciphering Design

ID Symposium Talk: Nuru Karim on Architectural Catalysts: Shaping a Green Future through Innovation and Sustainability

Indian architect Nuru Karim presented an enriching talk at ID Symposium 2024 on how innovation and sustainable architecture can help catalyse us towards a promising, greener future. “Architecture can be that bridge where infrastructure meets development, where public art can be seen as infrastructure,” says Nuru Karim. In his fascinating talk, Karim talks about how […]

ID Collectible Talk: Maria Porro, Gunjan Gupta, Mortimer Chatterjee & Samuel Barclay

Join designer Shalini Misra in a compelling discussion with Maria Porro, President of Salone del Mobile, renowned designer Gunjan Gupta, architect Samuel Barclay, and esteemed gallerist Mortimer Chatterjee. Discover their valuable insights on the significance of cultural heritage, innovation, and sustainability in modern design. This insightful conversation took place at the ID Collectible Talk, presented […]

ID Symposium Talk: Phillippe Fouche on Transcending Form: How an Approach to Light, Space, and Life is Shaping SAOTA’s Designs Internationally

“Looking and seeing are two very different things,” said Phillippe Fouche as he kickstarted his talk at ID Symposium. The director of Stefan Antoni Olmesdahl Truen Architects (SAOTA), Fouche is known for his responsive design approach that seeks unique solutions aligned with client needs and contextual integration. With stunning images to go with his talk, […]

ID Symposium Talk: Madhav Raman on Building in the Time of Climate Change

Madhav Raman, an architect, urbanist, and co-founder of Anagram Architects, presented a compelling and poignant lecture on conscious architecture at the ID Symposium. Using visual examples from his own practice as well as global examples, Raman offered valuable insights into adapting buildings to their urban surroundings to construct ethically responsible structures amidst the challenges of […]