Under the arches on the first floor hallway, fine khadi curtains billow in the lazy monsoon breeze, almost swaying to the tune of Eldar Levgran’s “Round Midnight”, a caramel jazz number with a brooding bass. It feels like an apt soundtrack to the harmonious mesh of two cities in Paul Mathieu’s vacation house – where […]
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From “failing better” to picking up skills far removed from their profession – 21 experts of design, of all ages and experiences, reveal the most important education they received for free. JIGNESH JHAVERI (Photographer, Mumbai): One thing I never learned in school but am reminded of constantly is that there are no rules in a […]
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Interior architect Gunther Maria Norrenberg’s terraced haveli is a kaleidoscopic adventure composed of contemporary artworks, historic furniture, marble masonry and idiosyncratic, mismatched styles. This Udaipur trip was nothing short of an adventure and a kaleidoscopic treat for the senses. From the torrential downpour, to the yum food, from the weirdest antique shops to the warmest […]
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Akanksha Himatsingka, MD, Himatsingka Wovens Pvt Ltd gives us a peek into the mood boards, design inspirations and names behind the brand new Voyage collection by Atmosphere. Little seed of thought The idea behind Voyage came from a simple question: “Why not revolve an extensive collection around journeys!” Once the theme was established, we contemplated […]
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Three years ago, Simone Arora set up her eponymous store in South Mumbai, hoping to offer exclusive European furniture, fabrics and accessories that exemplify nature inspired luxurious living. Garnering steady clientele and never the kind to stay comfortable in one space, the EDIDA India Fabrics 2015 winner is ready to consider a new role – […]
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A whopping 100,000 sq ft across seven levels, over 60 brands and 500 plus products…Global Living Emporio is anything but your average mall. Boldly positioned as the country’s biggest shopping destination for high-end and luxurious decor, it is a smartly curated convergence of the best Indian brands as well as some perennial world favourites – […]
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What standout characteristics make the EDIDA Designer of the Year? In our opinion, the candidate obviously needs to be an astute matchmaker of the right materials with techniques, and qualify as a trendsetter with a distinct style you recognise in an instant. Ashiesh ticks all boxes, but he also gets brownie points for never being […]
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Although the year is coming to an end, there are a few things that retain a classic status. This is why, we take inspiration from Asian Paints Colour of the Year 2016, Madder Red, to show you six ways the sublime hue can become a little piece of your heart and home. 1. Geometric inspirations […]
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Roche Bobois assertively classifies itself as an “editor” of furniture – it is not a mere distributor, but a perceptive collaborator with equal knowledge of changing needs and tomorrow’s trends. Whether it’s Eero Aarnio’s Ball and Pastilli Chairs symbolic of the design revolution of the ’60s or the customisable Mah Jong Sofa, each product manages […]
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Tom Dixon is self-taught, which is probably why his groundbreaking creations manifest from his own nuanced understanding of a certain style, material or aesthetic. His countless achievements – honoured as an OBE (Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire); helped rejuvenate Habitat, one of UK’s favourite high street names in furniture and […]
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This World Earth Day, take a leaf of Jono Williams’ book. The young New Zealander had a dream – to live in a cool treehouse, where he could wake up to panoramic views of Hobbits’ Shire-like dew sprinkled meadows of Linton, New Zealand. What he built though was something extraordinary, beyond child’s play. Skysphere may […]
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Call him the Yoda of Dutch design. Gijs is bigger than a natural force; someone who makes a statement by riding against the tide…see it in his interlinking ellipticals (a fixture now in modern baubles) in Plastic Bracelets, 1967 or the table with uniform holes playing with “our perception of its physicality”, made last year. […]
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By the slim, snaking roads of Chandpole, Udaipur, tiny palaces as old as 500 years or more are a common sight. Most of these architectural wonders were previously owned by tiers of Rajput royalty, but now these are either home to permanent residents or left unfortunately abandoned. A decade ago, a French investor Cesar Chuffart was strolling […]
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Growing up in a family that ran a furniture business, then joining JJ School of Art in Mumbai because he was “good at drawing” and much later, meeting by chance with Le Corbusier that blossomed from mentorship to lifetime friendship…Dr BV Doshi’s story is nothing short of humbling. He has been a leading voice of […]
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You’ll know if a project is done by Praxis – you’ll notice an unexpected but refreshing combination of form and materials, executed using mostly regional techniques. The award-winning Raas Haveli in Jodhpur, a fusion of modern minimalism and Mughal opulence and the recently opened Port Hotel in Visakhapatnam, a backpackers’ pit-stop with a facade of […]
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If you know anyone working at a print publication, they’ll tell you they see, think, breathe words every day. One look at the interiors of the all new Press Hotel in Portland, US and it feels like that constant thread of thought, found order and solace here. The Press Hotel is a sweet ode to the building’s […]
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If your world is going topsy-turvy, then these are what you need. When attached, these shades for light bulbs look like upside down skyscrapers growing out of the fixtures. Designed by Dutch Studio David Graas and made of polyamide, Stalaclights have Art Deco inspired detailing and are also 3D printed. Website: www.davidgraas.com
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London’s Victoria and Albert Museum has been feeling a little blue, orange, white and green, of late. For the next few months, the world’s largest museum of art and design is paying a special tribute to India’s rich and historic textiles, sculptures and paintings. Through different exhibits and activities, its India Festival is currently hosting a […]
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Celebrated couturier Sabyasachi Mukherjee’s new line of wallpapers for Nilaya by Asian Paints, is proof of his own recent confession – that he loves designing “more for the home than clothes”. The collection is further divided into five sub-lines: Jodhpur, Spice Route, Makhmal, Varanasi and India Baroque. Each handcrafted piece is as exquisite as any […]
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There is a good reason why Charles, president of Fisher Marantz Stone and one of the world’s foremost architectural lighting designers considers his job “the best in the world” – sheer drama. Starting out in theatre lighting, he moved on to illuminating exteriors of now iconic structures like the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, Hyderabad Rajiv […]
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