Articles by Tamanna Doctor

Hometowns are not just places, but they’re a feeling. They are an amalgamation of tender childhood memories and no matter what, they will always be a refuge from our everyday lives. The homeowner’s hometown, Mahe, is a picture-perfect location for the 3200 sq ft staggering house designed by Studioarch+Partners. With three tiny members of the […]

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Who would have thought rose and lime worked so well together? Case in point, an alluring 1,350 sq. ft. apartment in Juhu, Mumbai, envisioned by Kavan Shah and Disha Shah of Kavan Shah Design Studio that possesses rounded corners, soft edges, and pink-dyed lime textured walls, making it almost feel like a cocoon. “We wanted […]

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Did Mr. Gatsby just move to India? Sprawling 6,000 sq ft, this penthouse in Surat exudes a Gatsby-esque spirit designed by interior designer Aparna Kaushik of Aparna Kaushik Design Group. Transcending trends and the expected idea of opulence, the space weaves the past and the present together with a harmonious aesthetic in focus. Of eras […]

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“Art is the greatest form of hope” – Banksy. This home, decked with an alluring art collection, is crafted by Aditi Sharma, the principal designer of her namesake practice Aditi Sharma Design Studio. This 4,000 sq ft home in Gurgaon exudes a modern touch with minimal design sensibilities. The discussions that took place with the […]

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Nature seldom asks for attention. Prakruthi Rao’s 2,200 sq ft design studio in Bengaluru—PRAKRUTHI (meaning the natural germinal state, eternal and beyond perception) is housed in the family office—Padma 79 and has a strong attachment to nature. A 1950’s residential building was adapted and repurposed into the mentioned family office, the studio’s first project. It […]

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The leading colour and material forecaster in India, Asian Paints ColourNext, began by predicting design trends that relied on significant themes from the previous year that served to define the times to come and found their way into the moodboards of the country’s design community. Asian Paints has built the foundation and pushed boundaries of […]

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This exhibition at SoShiro Gallery London features artists from around Africa and the UK

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Every stroke of a chalk transforms its being while leaving a trace of creation over a canvas. Carrying this nascent sentiment at heart, the Chalk Studio Office that is designed by Priyanka Singh, the Founder of Chalk Studio herself, is a 3000 sq ft office in Gurugram that has a workspace that establishes an equilibrium […]

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“A wonderful gift may not be wrapped as you expect,” said author Jonathan Lockwood Huie. Designed by Principal Architect Maya Nair of A Sketch, this Bengaluru home is a gift from a loving father to his son.  The rustic essence of the colour palette along with avant garde elements tie in this 3,500 sq ft […]

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Rekindling an old flame, Bombay Canteen, an award-winning restaurant and bar, revamps its space after 7 years of providing an avant garde dining experience. Surrounded by glass clad offices of the Mumbai skyline, the restaurant is located amid the hustle bustle of the Kamala Mills compound. Housed within a recreated old Mumbai bungalow, the 4,000 […]

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Arboretum, a month-long exhibition at Nature Morte, the gallery at Dhanmill, showcases works of the Delhi-based dynamic art duo Jiten Thukral and Sumir Tagra. Literally meaning ‘botanical garden’, Arboretum is a collection full of green foliage with artistic glitch-like distorted pixels.  A big part of reliving the past moments, and surviving the pandemic without any […]

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Point of View, a design-driven interactive dialogue and experience, was organized by Duravit that included leading architects and designers to conjure up and vocalize fresh ideas about bath spaces, technology, and sanitation. The discussions took place in the form of presentations and symposiums. The city of Kolkata was chosen to host the first PoV by […]

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“I believe empathy is the most essential quality of civilization.” ― Roger Ebert. The Isamu Noguchi Foundation and Garden Museum, founded in 1985 by artist Isamu Noguchi, presents In Praise of Caves: Organic Architecture Projects from Mexico by Carlos Lazo, Mathias Goeritz, Juan O’Gorman, and Javier Senosiain, an exhibition spanning multiple galleries on The Noguchi […]

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For a perfect cappuccino, each ingredient needs to be of quality. Much like the same, the Cappuccino home by The Little Details follows the same ordeal. Neither too extravagant nor simplistic. Ornate but at the same time utilitarian. Luxurious and yet warm and cosy. Basically, the perfect cup.  Designed by Jjesal Lodha of The Little Details […]

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Retail therapy is the best therapy! The retail space designed by Studio GSA Architects Pvt Ltd has an understated essence of luxury. The co-founders Gaurav Panjwani and Santosh Belani of Studio GSA Architects Pvt Ltd designed this 2500 sq ft fluid retail space in Bengaluru with distinct separations made through screens, drapes and furniture pieces. The […]

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The smell of soil after heavy rains is what this home in Ahmedabad feels like! Designed by Ankita Jain and Dhwanil Patel of Adhwa Architects, this newly designed residence is located in the residential area of South Bopal, Ahmedabad. With 7000 sq ft built up, this three storey house is the epitome of expanse. With a […]

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Moving to Milan in 2008, inside the former Cinema Cavour, the Italian luxury brand Visionnaire’s main goal was to enjoy a space of artistic expression. Following this was the beginning of the Wunderkammer, an art gallery inside a design gallery, just like a cabinet of curiosities. It was a location for artistic exhibitions that related […]

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The year is about to be silver-lickin’ good! Because all you need is a sliver of silver to make the year brighter than ever. On 13th January 2023, Asian Paints, in collaboration with St+art India Foundation unveils their latest project ‘Asian Paints Art house’ at the Mumbai Urban Art Festival (MUAF), providing an exclusive preview […]

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With a vision to make each and every piece of decor matter, Curio, founded by Shalini Misra, is a digital destination for collectible design, craft and art that carry within them stories of cultures, materials, tools, techniques and traditions. With the goal to bring the artist’s pieces to a global audience, the founder also aims to […]

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The most eligible bachelor is off the market.  From the Scarlet Splendour family, Ciuco found Luna and tied the knot! Both pieces, Ciuco and Luna, designed by Matteo Cibic are made of brass with a resin coat and with a cabinet within. With their name printed in over 200 magazines, Scarlet Splendour, a homegrown luxury […]

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Why eat bread when there’s cake? Nothing screams unadulterated joy like a wholesome cake! Be it birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, promotions or just your regular Thursday, cakes make everything better. They deserve to be put on a pedestal, and what better way than these eleven cake stands to do them justice.

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Aline Asmar d’Amman, Architect, Designer and Founder of Culture in Architecture unveiled a striking display of exceptional furniture and lighting pieces for The Invisible Collection and showcased a solo exhibition at the revered Féau Boiseries during Paris Design Week. The collection contains a vast number of pieces with an exquisite stone-embroidered and hand-painted wallpaper created […]

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A concoction of Paris and Jaisalmer, this high rise home in Mumbai, designed by Shruti Jhaveri Designs is an amalgamation of styles and breaks away from one particular design.  Designed by the founder of her namesake practice Shruti Jhaveri, this 3,800 sq ft space with an additional 1,200 sq ft balcony located has high ceilings […]

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The story dates back to 1983. One shed, two weavers. A mom and her ideas. Meenakshi Gupta along with her husband and her sons were looking down an uncharted and uncertain road. Originally named Tirupati Carpets, The Rug Republic is now available in 92 countries across 6 continents with various retailers. The tried and tested […]

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Where do you want to go? Cinema? Gallery? Stadium? Why not go home?  There are TVs, and then, there is the LG OLED. When you finish watching your favourite show, your TV can turn into a work of art, or a big-screen cinema, a gaming centre and a front row seat to the biggest sporting […]

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It’s gifting season! Family dinners, soirees, and all the other Christmas festivities are right around the corner. If you’re anything like us, we’re 100% sure you’re 100% obsessed with candles as well. Let these candle stands be the highlight of your home while hosting parties this christmas. Produced by Juhi Agarwal

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Can you imagine what working with a view of the river would do to your productivity levels in office? A pristine and clear view of the river Narmada is definitely going to beat all the Mondays and mid-week blues! Designed by Principal Designers Archis Patel and Tanvi Rajpurohit of ​​a+t associates, this 2,500 sq ft […]

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Care for a game of chess? This neoclassical inspired two-storey farmhouse designed by UnBox Design with a checkerboard flooring around the verandah is a haven for slow living.   The founder, Aman Issar of UnBox Design crafted this 7,000 sq ft two-storey farmhouse for an art collector in a lush green part of South Delhi. The […]

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Why should maximalists have all the fun? This Pune home designed and conceptualised by S.ALT Atelier and T.T.D.S is minimal yet vivid. The founders Shantanu Waykar of S.ALT Atelier and Twisha Thakker of T.T.D.S crafted this 1,950 sq ft space at the 11th floor in Pune that was later styled by Samir Wadekar.  The Curious […]

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While Monday blues have just started, this grey and blue home designed by Studio GSA Architects Pvt Ltd will make you forget the concept of monday blues altogether. While maintaining its individuality, the founders Gaurav Panjwani and Santosh Belani of Studio GSA Architects Pvt Ltd along with the stylist Samir Wadekar designed this 4,200 sq […]

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It’s the roots which give a tree its strength, not its branches. This enigmatic Bengaluru home by We Design Studio will take you back to your roots and refresh your childhood memories of open spaces and carefree days.  The Otla House designed by principal architects ​​Nupur Shah and Saahil Parikh of We Design Studio, is […]

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“Home is where the heart is” and my heart definitely wouldn’t mind residing in this gorgeous home in Brooklyn.  Designed by Ruchi, Founder of DesignbyRUCHI, this 2,000 sq ft home is spread across 3 levels. This home is as multifaceted as it comes, ranging from  Greek and Roman mythology to zebra rugs, from vintage pieces […]

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Doused in an amalgamation of colours with various textures and patterns, this Bengaluru home named Eclectic Luxury by Studio Taan, justifies its name with an assortment of textures infused in lavish living. Located in an exclusive neighbourhood in Bengaluru, it is crafted by senior architect Marian Kumar and founder Neha Sapre of Studio Taan, while […]

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