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The distinct worlds of Antar Agni and Toramally find a shared stage in Kolkata
An art gallery? A museum? This is actually a retail store. A futuristic, almost mystical reflection of India’s heritage, Soulstory’s bold new venture in Kolkata exhibits a repository of world-class Italian furniture. Second in line after the Mumbai store, founders Narendra Bachhawat and Mukesh Toshniwal brought in Abin Chaudhuri, principal at Abin Design Studio to […]
In a momentous celebration of its storied legacy, atelier Zoya, from the House of Tata, marked the grand opening of its twelfth boutique—and its first in East India. Zoya’s leadership in India’s luxury jewellery market stands as a testament to its distinguished design language that seamlessly blends inspiration from India’s rich craft stories with contemporary […]
In Kolkata, beauty is held in the simple things: in the cool tile on bare feet in the summer, the sharp bite of phuchka on a humid afternoon or the way the city sighs into the river at dusk. It is an improvisation of life that defies order. And a home in its southern neighbourhood […]
From using blackboards to ebooks, from learning in open grounds to concrete buildings, our way of learning has significantly evolved over the years. Spaces where knowledge coexists with the built environment. Spaces that inspire. Spaces that encourage minds to engage with design. ELLE DECOR India unfurls a selection of schools and institutions from Aurangabad, Ahmedabad, […]
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From using blackboards to ebooks, from learning in open grounds to concrete buildings, our way of learning has significantly evolved over the years. Spaces where knowledge coexists with the built environment. Spaces that inspire. Spaces that encourage minds to engage with design. ELLE DECOR India unfurls a selection of schools and institutions from Aurangabad, Ahmedabad, […]
Caution! Bold visual cues can trigger unphased, blunt political opinions. Swarup Dutta’s Gandi Baat exhibit at 47A Gallery in Khotachiwadi, Mumbai is a political commentary through versatile works of art at its boldest. Swarup is an educator who juggles between different artistic forms like photography and scenography whilst advocating for indigenous arts and crafts. He […]
Kolkata shares a deep adoration for its endless list of eateries and its iconic cabin-restaurants, holding them at the heart of its cultural fabric. From extravagant nightclubs like Mocambo and Peter Cat to the beloved roadside stalls serving puchka and jhal muri, the city continues to exist as a rich culinary landscape. Adding to this […]
Growing up in South Kolkata, there were two things we were absolutely certain of: first, that nothing was superior to art and second, the pride we placed in our modern interpretation of Bangaliana. Viewing the city as both a muse and a canvas, Pooja Bihani, founder and principal architect of Spaces and Design bottles this […]
Silhouettes just cosmopolitan enough. Motifs and techniques just rooted enough in the Indian sensibility of its bijou traditionality. This is just tracing the surface of the dynamics of fashion designer Anamika Khanna and her moodboard. In Kolkata, the workspace for her pret-focused label AK-OK that evidently drapes around an air of young suaveness stands parallel […]
The Kolkata I’d seen almost two decades ago was still finding its ground in the early 2000s, fervently and perseveringly so. The former capital of colonial India, old ‘Calcutta’ had then recently been renamed ‘Kolkata’, and the post-90s’ urban awakening looked everyone right in the eye. Nouveau-style, high-rise edifices, serpentine flyovers, high-end boutiques and upscale […]
In the bustling metropolis of Kolkata, art is not confined to galleries or museums; it is woven into the very fabric of the city—its streets and buildings imbued with stories waiting to be discovered. In an effort to celebrate this rich artistic heritage, DAG, a leading art and culture institution, is hosting a week-long art […]
An exquisite trajectory of the city of Kolkata is rekindled with a vivid imagery, perfect for the ongoing festive season in a surprising yet evoking intervention by Asian Paints, paying a cherishing tribute to the city’s historic 150-year-old tram. A deep dive into West Bengal’s longstanding culture, its evolution as well as a future that’s […]
In the bustling city of Kolkata where past embraces future, Greenpanel Industries, the leading manufacturer of MDF panels in India, embarked on an ethereal voyage. Their yearning was to design a workspace that not only reflected their brand identity but also intertwined with the architectural tapestry of yore. Romi Khosla Design Studios (RKDS), helmed by […]
It is exciting to see how every step inside this home unravels a different chapter, a standout personality of the family of five and leaves you with a lingering impression of its many elements. A careful combination of artworks, materials and memories curated by Pooja Bihani of Spaces & Design with an underlying feeling of […]
People say that food is an effective trigger of deeper memories of feelings and emotions, internal states of the mind and body. If you are in the mood to reminisce or try something new, ELLE DECOR India has compiled a list of the new restaurants in India, built to invoke a sense of familiarity and […]
In this crazy quilted life, we’re all woven together. The residential interior-architecture project designed by Morph Lab brings to life effortless connections and transitions by being interwoven seamlessly. Founder Sahil Jain and Ajinkya Manohar along with their team Eshita Chopra, Surabhi Shinde and Shrikant Jaiswal of Morph Lab inculcated innovative concepts in their ideation, design […]
This minimalist and elegant abode is designed by Sarah Sham, Principal Designer of Essajees Atelier alongside her team, Nikhil Makwana and Mahima Mistry. The designers have curated this 3800 sq ft contemporary home for a nuclear family in the Bhawanipur region of the City of Joy—Kolkata. The curious brief The homeowners initially opted for another […]
In an era that celebrates both individuality and collectivity, a designer has made a vivid effort to create a space for a family of varied generations. Blessed with natural light and trees around, the house in a select locality of Belvedere road, Kolkata, is an all-encompassing place, to which Pooja Bihani, Founder of Spaces and […]
This luxurious apartment is a perfect example of a style that is current yet timeless, with its use of striking natural stone and induced with unique details like colourful artworks. The principal designer of A Square Designs, Ajay Arya, evokes a sense of Manhattan-style clean aesthetic in this penthouse that spans a spacious 3150 sq. […]
In a field of fleeting trends, refreshing greys wrapped in the warmth of wood hit like a soothing wave of nostalgia. The sheer comfort and timeless appeal of spacious, sunlit environments with earthy elements and soft fabrics is hard to miss. Bringing the above aesthetic with a contemporary chic inside this Kolkata home is Sakshi […]
If a home is not an art, I wonder what is it? It is perhaps a journey to art. A shelter for the upbringing of art as perceived by its dwellers. Or better, an endless canvas that you keep running your paintbrush around and across to finally know when it blooms its fullest, dances in […]
The characteristic charm, culture and drama of Kolkata, the city of colonial architecture, art galleries and theatre, is bound to trickle into the veins of its designers. Much like the affluent city, the 2,000 sq ft Kolkata Home by Ajay Arya, Founder and Interior Designer at A Square Designs, is an amalgamation of traditional and […]
Imagine a cauldron perched on simmering heat with a medley of tantalising Indian spices, culinary delights and traditional contemporary interiors rustled up together—seems like a tasteful vision to behold. Precisely expressing this, is the Jalsa restaurant in Kolkata that crafts the nuances of the country’s culture. The 4000 sq ft modern Indian restaurant located in […]
Founder and interior designer of A square designs, Ajay Arya not only flamboyantly designed this penthouse, but also dramatically summarises the needs of the owners in every corner of this home. Arya’s idea of design seamlessly clinches the theatrics of palette and patterns, ensuring that the dichotomy between contrast and brightness reverberates throughout the penthouse. […]
