Situated in Karuizawa, a mountain resort town in Japan’s Nagano Prefecture, famed for its scenery, Shishi-Iwa House is a collection of three two-storeyed villas overlooking Mount Asama. The retreat is crafted in a curvilinear form with an undulating roof and carefully curated interiors designed and selected by Pritzker Prize winner Shigeru Ban. “I was interested […]
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Designer and creative director of his eponymous practice as well as art director for European lifestyle brands Airnova and mary&, Gian Paolo Venier wears many hats. “It is the constant search for foreign atmospheres which forms the pulse of my work.” The singular thought of adding subtle changes to the everyday pushes him to create […]
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Interestingly, the brief that came to Soenke Hoof wasn’t to build the house but to bring home a completely new avatar for the basement. The space needed to harness elements of the earth and capture the reflections of the moving sky on still and rippling water. Soenke believes in breathing life into spaces and his […]
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EDIDA Designer of the Year winner (2009), Vikram Goyal likes to create spaces that are glamorous and comfortable, sculpting vignettes that are modern and international with an Indian touch. His sculptural pieces hold the power to amaze. Educating himself in the finer nuances of oriental and occidental styles and shaping a unique design perspective, the […]
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Shanghai based Wutopia Lab’s latest design for a bookstore in Xi’an, one of the most ancient cities of China, holds the promise of unleashing an unparalleled space. Founder and architect, YU Ting, says, “My architectural practice reiterates our everyday life through immense imagination and dramatic artistic expressions. Transforming reality into ‘magic reality’ and creating an […]
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Resting on mysticism and ancient lores, being the raison d’ etre for flamboyant and exotic notes, the doyens of design essay their thoughts over their favourite motifsDavid Abraham & Rakesh Thakore“Travelling back to the 18th Century, chintz has been a popular motif describing the Indian art to people across the globe. It was originally woodblock […]
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Raw Mango’s Sanjay Garg began his journey in 2008. A statement pause when it comes to beautiful designs, the designer blurs the lines between fashion and actual design to create addresses that beckon you into an unparalleled universe. Inspired by the motifs of India and to commemorate his 10-year journey, Sanjay gives us an exclusive […]
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A sprawling space opening to a stunning view of the Tapti river. Mumbai based designer Rajiv Saini, inspired by the hues of blue from the gentle river and lush green banks, created a sanctuary away from the hustle-bustle of the city. Resting on a cosmopolitan design sensibility, Saini says, “The 4,500 sq ft apartment celebrates […]
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Tucked away in a suburb of Mumbai lies an eclectic studio, a wonderful reflection of the principal architects of PS Design. Priyanka and Piyush Mehra’s design philosophy: ‘Life is in the details’ comes through clearly in this space. Priyanka points to the entrance, saying that it “is brought to life around the concept of wabi […]
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The cacophony of the Maximum City melts away as we are ushered into this gorgeous home designed by Mumbai based Essajees Atelier. Fluid lines, muted pastels, metallic details, mirrored walls and vintage accents effortlessly blend to create a classic contemporary canvas that seems to embody modern Indian living. Sham explains, “This space is located in […]
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The modern Indian home, as I see it, is not steeped in age-old traditions neither has it embraced the clean stark lines of the West. It is impacted and inspired by changing trends. This evolving cocoon, in fact, celebrates the blurring of lines. The language is sustainable, eco-conscious and modern – all in the same […]
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