Articles by Pragnya Rao

Design and Trends

An eight-bedroom apartment in Mumbai is a dream for many… Add to that, one that’s inspired by Japanese elements makes us wish we were living in such a light and welcoming space. Take cues from Priyanka Itadkar and Falguni Bhatia of The Act of Quad. Pragnya Rao weaves a poetic narrative about this colossal home.  […]

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Design and Trends

Bold accents and furniture meet delicate details in this striking Mumbai apartment perched on the 21st floor, home to Sussanne Khan and her two kids, Hrehaan and Hridhaan. A tastefully done living area with large French windows opens out to the terrace, offering panoramic views of the sea and a horizon that stretches as far […]

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Design and Trends

Unafraid to take risks, SMEG, one of the world’s leading home appliance manufacturers, has long been at the forefront of unconventional design and business ideas. That’s why in a world of polished steel greys and straight lines, their candy pop coloured, curve edged wonders stand out. Established in 1948 by Vittorio Bertazzoni in northern Italy, […]

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People

Sustainable has been the keyword of this past decade. Sure, the treehuggers stole the headlines; but what’s happened in the design world in response to it, has been heartening; with so many designers eschewing the digital and the deconstructed in favour of the real and the responsible. “The idea of care and consideration is what is sustainable,” […]

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People

He dreams a futuristic dream…where aluminium ribbons sway magnificently across suites avenue hotel, a la Gaudi in Barcelona; structural tubes help concrete slabs stay afloat lithely (think Sendai Mediatheque), all this enveloped by a solar powered skin, as seen in the world games stadium in Taiwan too. From creating Tsunami relief structures to modern and cutting […]

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