Architecture in dialogue with nature| Design for children’s therapeutic spaces| Slim lighting options| and more

Projects Snuggled in South Tyrol’s idyllic landscape, the Apfelhotel Torgglerhof creates a sensory oasis, its modern sensibilities and vintage charm celebrating the hotel’s historic roots. Read more

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Dear Reader, Continuing with our commitment to bring you an enhanced reader experience, Team IAnD will be busy for the next two weeks working on some pertinent issues. In this interim, we regret that you will not be getting fresh content from us. So, as we bid a short adieu, we leave you with two architectural projects – one from Italy and the other from Norway, where nature and the built form are in perfect harmony, attuned to the idiosyncrasies of the humans bringing them to life. Specialist designer for children, Kajal Gaba concludes her three-part series of interior design for children by focussing on therapeutic spaces and their inherent impact on healing. In case you’ve missed her earlier write-ups, the links are all in there for your convenience. Our ongoing series “My go-to Therapist” on how creatives overcome their creative blocks has Ar. Shobhit Kumar of Rakhee Shobhit Design Associates share his artistic pursuits with us. We shall be back with more stories and touch upon their many new facets… very soon. Until then, Warmly, Savitha Hira Editor

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We are because you are - IndiaArtnDesign turns Nine celebrating ‘You’ our contributors

Projects Nestled in Bangkok’s vibrant ‘Saladaeng’ neighbourhood is The Commons Saladaeng, an urban lifestyle project by Department of Architecture Co., standing true to the city’s context, climate and roots. Read more

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Dear Reader, Today, on August 5, 2020, IndiaArtnDesign.com celebrates its 9th birthday. What began as a personal blog and the introduction to the online medium by a dear friend has reinvented itself into a full-fledged e-magazine that has grown to be a niche favourite of many a leading stalwart from the fascinating realm of architecture and design. IndiaArtnDesign has grown taking fledgling steps, stumbling, and standing tall again, cautiously, and conscientiously, building its organic readership all over the world. It is a matter of profound joy when a designer from a far corner of the world sends us an email sharing his new project for publication. A matter of pride when an enthusiastic reader writes to us that he is glad he has found us and compliments us on our research-based approach to content curation. A big 'Thank you' to all of you: our contributors - interior designers, architects, our investors, our lifestyle writers, our architect writers, our support staff and our patrons, without whose hand-holding, IndiaArtnDesign could never have touched such a large following - all over the world, today. Our efforts to give you an enriched design information experience continues. I take this opportunity to say that there is a lot on the anvil for each one of you. We are striving to push the envelope as always. Do please continue your love and support. We are because you are. Enjoy this issue - once again packed with some delightful features - informative, introspective, contemporary. Warmly, Savitha Hira Editor

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When architecture touches the subliminal| A nude colour palette| Ultimate luxury for your kitchen| and more

Projects A vision in white amidst the blue, Fran Silvestre Arquitectos once again stuns with a sculptural masterpiece that wholeheartedly takes in Marbella’s panoramic horizon and the infinity beyond. Read more

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Dear Reader, Rejuvenation is a basic human need. We all need to keep reinventing our thought processes, polish our learnings and leanings, and generally up our potential on a regular basis. I would say this is what 'being alive' is all about. Drawing your attention to our ongoing series 'My Go-to Therapist', this week, we bring you Ar. Rupande Shah sharing her mantra for dislodging her moments of creative block. It is interesting to note how each one of us dotes on some me-time to de-stress and re-calibrate our systems. Taking the thematic forward, we have two homes by Studio Saransh and AVG Archirecture en Interiors that reinvent neutrality and timeless appeal with distinctive treatments. While the former depicts an eclectic marriage of traditional Indian influences with contemporary overtures; the latter is a beatific exercise in a nude colour palette. Both projects will give you plenty of décor ideas to take home. And our cover story - the paradox of limits amidst boundlessness - is an example of architecture that goes beyond the physical to touch one on the subliminal platform. A must read. Enjoy the issue. Warmly, Savitha Hira Editor

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An unconventional co-working space in Spain| Designing for children part II| A whimsical cat puzzle to delight all cat lovers| and more

Ideas Spanish interior and marketing firm Masquespacio brings back the Parisian 1970’s, but with a twist – a retro-futuristic ‘Cabinette’ that boldly questions the idea of ‘normal’, urging users to step away from stereotypes and clichés... Read more

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Dear Reader, Amidst the multitude of thoughts, projects and processes that we share with you is our segment called 'Ideas' that comprises all such design projects that follow thematic options and the out-of-box path to accomplish a goal. This week's cover story too stands apart in its approach and treatment with the premise to urge people to sometimes adopt an unconventional route - a co-working space that has just opened in Valencia, Spain, and follows prescribed Covid precautionary measures amidst it's light-hearted, spirited vibe. A must read. Projects by Mahesh Punjabi Associates and Manoj Patel Design Studio follow on similar principles, each distinctive in its design intent and delivery - one beautifully blending a plethora of design styles in a large office; and the other, a fashion boutique that is designed using recycled and upcycled building materials. Designer Kajal Gaba presents the second instalment of her series on holistic child development and design. And for cat lovers - Nervous System introduces a new whimsical puzzle called Herding Cats! It has been a fulfilling week with the features rich in design thought. Hope you enjoy them too. Warmly, Savitha Hira Editor

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Meaningful architecture and the residential typology| hands-free washbasin | and more

Projects Ar. Dipen Gada designs a humble abode in Vadodara with the focus on low maintenance cost, sustainable environment, and climate responsive architecture... Read more

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Dear Reader, 'Simple' and 'simplicity' are words that find varying definitions depending on the individual's perception and criteria of cataloguing. In the stories that we bring you this week, Dipen Gada (our cover story) and Atelier Barda, club a pragmatic approach with meaningful interventions to define simplicity. Taking the two homes into account - the one in Montreal by Atelier Barda and the one by Dipen Gada in Vadodara, we see that minimal living is very elegantly designed with an aesthetic that fulfils a designated role in each case. Instead of extolling the plusses of the two approaches, I think I should just leave you to read the distinctive nuances of each... Totally recommended. Besides, we bring you two other homes, a corporate guesthouse from Bengaluru and a vacation beachfront home from Florida. And in our product section, check out a newly launched washbasin that can be operated hands-free. Enjoy the issue. Warmly, Savitha Hira Editor

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Out-of-box approach to harnessing renewable energy | Building sustainable micro-environments| Resonating with children via interior design| and more

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Thought n Impact In Eastern Nepal’s Ilam District, Margot Krasojević Architects designs a climate-smart water irrigation plant that harnesses the fog in a bid to conserve the natural environment, a system modelled on ancient traditions… Read more

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Dear Reader, There are a few architects and designers who leave a deep impact on your psyche. One such is architect Margot Krasojevic from London. With a focus on encouraging cross-disciplinary dialogue to re-evaluate existing building typologies considering environmental, social, and technological change, her approach is not just scientifically controlled but refreshingly, and amazingly out-of-box! Check out the cover story. This time, Margot designs a fog harnessing spa and irrigation plant that mimics the landscape of the place it resides in - Ilam, Nepal. Besides this strong architectural statement is the other one from architect Sanjay Puri, who continues to leave his mark on scale, sculptural extrusions, and climate-smart architecture with these luxury residential buildings in Surat, Gujarat. And we begin a three-part series on the impact of the interior environment on the holistic development of the child, collated for us by specialist children' spaces designer Kajal Gaba. Enjoy the read and leave us your feedback. Warmly, Savitha Hira Editor

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Flexi spaces in home design| Future-ready University campus| Ar. Zulueta talks about the evolution of forms| and more

Projects The Ashleys redesign a chic minimalist home blessed with breathtaking views of the city skyline and coastal breeze from the Arabian sea... Read more

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Dear Reader, There seems to be a lot of talk about designing post the pandemic - how spatial layouts will accommodate the 'new normal' where social distancing will perhaps be the tested path to a semblance of sanity in the wake of curtailing the Covid spread. However, changing behaviour patterns have already made a dent in the way people respond to the built form and to each other; especially noticeable among institutional and therapeutic spaces. One such story - the Delft University by UNStudio finds place in our pages this week. A must-read; the design explores how flexibility is ingrained in the core response of an individual and helps him navigate his journey with an open mindset. Our cover story too follows almost similar principles as it speaks of a complete overhaul of a two-bedroom apartment into a flexible home with an open plan incorporating all the luxuries of a contemporary youthful lifestyle. Besides, in our ongoing special on My Go-to Therapist, architect and artist, Alejandro Zulueta talks about his penchant with the evolution of forms. Enjoy the read. Until next week, Warmly, Savitha Hira Editor

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Reinventing neutral schemas in interior design| What Ankon Mitra does to overcome his creative block| Restraint in design| and more

Projects Studio17 employs subtle nuanced notions of a circular form as the highlighting element in their design for a bungalow in Surat... Read more

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Dear Reader, Knowing when to stop is an art in addition to being a carefully honed skill. Our cover story this week speaks of this restraint as one observes the studied strokes of material play and spatial planning. The balance of public and private spaces as well as the treatment of neutral tones is laudable to say the least. Do check out this project - once again from a young design studio, this time from Surat. This week, we also introduce a new series - 'My go-to Therapist' where architects, designers and artists will share that "something" that helps them relax and rejuvenate, when they face a creative block. We have all heard of the writer's block. Well, not just writers but designers and architects too face this block - moments or periods of intense creative sterility that they need to overcome before they can make a fresh beginning again. In this series, the creatives will tell you how they bounce back from the creatives' block; about their "go-to therapists"! We begin with Ankon Mitra - architect, landscape designer, origami artist... and, he tells us what more... Enjoy the issue... Warmly, Savitha Hira Editor

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Retail design and immersive spaces| The value of restraint in design| When modern interventions respect history| and more

Projects Instant glamour meets time-honoured sophistication to converge dauntlessly into a charming atmosphere at the Ivy Fashion boutique by Navien Niesaar .Design… Read more

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Dear Reader, Look around you and pause a while... so many careers, a deluge of creativity, and so many facets of design and the human connect are incessantly being explored. As a magazine bringing you projects - by the fraternity and for the fraternity, we are constantly revisiting typologies and mindsets alike. This week, we visit four different typologies- a new mall in Shanghai; a refurbished restaurant paying homage to its historic building in Amsterdam; a bungalow in Ludhiana; and a boutique in Mumbai. Each of the projects focusses on the qualitative aspects of space identity and aesthetic appeal. Each defines an exploration of material play and its evolving impact on the ambience and subsequently, the user. Each integrates the program and aesthetic vocabulary such that you cannot separate the built form from its human connect. We hope that you can single out the highlights of each of these projects just as we enjoyed penning the details. Enjoy the issue... Warmly, Savitha Hira Editor

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House for curious minds| Free range workplace design| COVID shield for community use| and more

Projects Imparting depth and dimension to fashion designer Amit Aggarwal flagship store, Orproject’s design of shimmering surfaces and wave-like forms alter visual perception to offer a surreal visitor experience… Read more

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Dear IAnDian, We humans have a consistent desire to experience out of box situations. Situations that the adventurer in each of us can resonate with. Driving a constant need for betterment of the existing, are the three projects we bring to you this week: the House for the curious mind - a refurbished cultural centre in Amsterdam that is contemporised with great respect for its historic references and influences alike. A sensitive, beautiful makeover. An adaptive reuse project in Vienna that transforms an old bank building with its oversized concrete vault into a free range editorial office cum TV studio for a media house, playing on open plans and non-designated areas as the key to creative expression. Lastly, our cover story, Amit Aggarwal flagship store that has its interior styling complement its core essence - an unusual style of drape and silhouette. Please don't forget to share your feedback, Warmly, Savitha Hira Editor

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Personalisation – the key to residential design| and more

Projects Architect Ayesha Puri designs a South Mumbai home with a characteristic contemporary twist to classic Art Deco, creating an interior that is graphic and urbane… Read more

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Dear IAnDian, When we started speaking of unprecedented times two-months-plus ago, little did we realise that we were going to face a series of calamities: from the pandemic to Indo-China strife, rampage in the US, Amphan in West Bengal, series of earthquakes in Delhi, migrant tragedies, gas tragedies, now Nisarga on India's west coast... a time that truly calls for resilience and resonance, world over. And the strength of prayers. But life moves on, and so do each of us with our agendas to make this world a better place. So, on another note, if you are paying close attention to our stories, you will notice that of late, we have been featuring a lot of young and budding architects and designers. Their approach and treatment showing a marked influence of sorts from various quarters; but, therein emerges a style that is waiting to break free and find its signature. This week too, we feature young architect Ayesha Puri besides other women designers - all having designed personalised homes. Seems like a woman brigade this week. Enjoy the read... Warmly, Savitha Hira Editor

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Down memory lane with select architects| Changing established perceptions of workplace design| and more

IAnD Exclusive Team IAnD knocked on the doors to feel-good memories inviting select architects and designers to unearth their most desirable and memorable projects till date... Read more

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Dear IAnDian, We trust that you continue to remain safe and healthy. We also trust that you have been enjoying the shift in our content over the last two months with the introduction of the mini web series, Dhara and the Nostalgia Special that have interspersed the regular content that keeps you informed and inspired on the goings-on in the world of design. Today, we have a new something for you. This ezine that you're reading. Taking your minds off the spate of routinic negative newsfeeds, this new layout aims at better reader experience. Do give us your feedback. Today, we also conclude our Special on Nostalgia. Eight designers and architects have looked back at fulfilling projects and walked down memory lane rejoicing in their satisfaction, yet again. Besides, we bring you an office from Baroda and a beautiful home in the woods in Los Angeles. And in the Product Hub section, here's another product to help combat the ongoing Covid-19 crisis. Relax with the read... Warmly, Savitha Hira Editor

Design at the intersection of creativity and psychology| Redefining healthcare design| Proposing post-lockdown social dining| and more

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Human behaviour is complex, often hard to predict and partly a response to the external social environment. Urban Zen decodes organizational psychology to reveal an efficient and proactive workspace.

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Editorial Dear IAnDian, Architects and designers' shoulder different responsibilities - social, cultural... and above all, extremely personal as they play the role of essential advisors not just for the space they design but the lifestyle changes that the outcome would herald. Our stories this week feature projects that illustrate such responsibilities on the physical and psychological fronts: the diagnostic imaging clinic in Delhi that propagates cognitive healing; the all-suite hotel in New York that promotes luxurious residential living to soothe travel woes; the Plexiglas visor-like shields that designer Christophe Gernigon has developed to enjoy a social outing whilst maintaining safe social distancing; and our cover story, where adaptive reuse has completely transformed an old home into a progressive office environment with focus on employee engagement and wellbeing. And in our ongoing Special on Nostalgia, Minnie Bhat reminisces about her all-time favourite and challenging project - Tru Tram Trunk! As we come to terms with our rapidly altering lifestyles, let us mull over our ways of interaction and personal take-aways from everyday situations. Get introspective. Enjoy the issue... Warmly, Savitha Hira Editor								sponsored

When interior design is an anthem for timeless appeal| Two potent design elements – minimalism and neutrality| Motivational moments with Ar. Jaisim| and more

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Team IAnD is grateful to all participating designers and architects of the mini web series Dhara –motivational messages by the design and architecture fraternity, for the fraternity…

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Editorial Dear IAnDian, As we wrap up our mini web series Dhara with a ten-minute insight and message from veteran architect Jaisim Krishna Rao, we are flooded with requests from different architects and designers to start yet another web series - light-hearted and fun. Well, we are chewing on a few ideas and will keep you posted on this decision. Meanwhile, we hope that you have enjoyed Dhara as much as we have putting it together. Do check out our cover feature with links to all the episodes. Continuing in our efforts to showcase meaningful design, we bring you homes from Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Ukraine - all the three following minimalist and neutral interiors. Totally recommended - different treatments underlined by similar design thought. And in the ongoing series on Nostalgia, read about unconventional charm by Group DCA Architects as they revisit an old project in Sainik Farms, Delhi. Until next week then... Stay safe. Stay inspired. Warmly, Savitha Hira Editor								sponsored