Mumbai architect’s international win; art installation & the human psyche; museum design & more

From our diverse presentation this week, one aspect that stands out bold and emphatic is that interactivity or interactive design sensibilities and typologies not only succeed in engaging the experienced and the uninitiated; but they also serve as a platform for questioning the status quo – an important and significant prelude to constructive design solutions. The projects elucidate the confluence between art and fashion; art and urbanity; urban planning and cultural emancipation; opening to new dialogue and idioms. Urge you look a little deeper than the surface, and assimilate. Our hearty congratulations to _opolis  & Steven Holl Architects for their impressive win of the international competition on the New Wing for Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum, Mumbai. We look forward to the new addition in our burgeoning cultural scenario. Enjoy the read. Ruminate. Warmly, Savitha Hira Editor