NYC’s MoMA gets an experiential upgrade| Workplace transparency gives birth to a new social ecosystem | Coupling the artistry of sound and space| and more…

Projects

With the Lan Handling Technologies Building, studio cepezed orchestrates the holistic responsibility of architecture and design, on both – the construction and the social ecosystem fronts…

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Editorial Dear IAnDian, Let me begin by thanking you for your enquiries as to why we did not publish an issue last week. Whilst we had to drop last week’s issue due to certain unavoidable circumstances, and we’re sorry to have missed publishing; I am secretly elated with your enquiries. Thankyou for your warmth and love. So, without keeping you waiting any longer, this issue has architects and designers from across the globe - Ukraine; Mysuru; New York; Netherlands, Surat, Mumbai… share with us their action-packed projects. While each one stands out for its ingenuity and aesthetic appeal, one can’t help but deduce that design impacts at the very base level in any project – whether it is the renovation and expansion of a celebrated institute like MoMA or the brand exercise of a small eatery tucked away in a tier-II city like Mysuru, India. And each case in point seems to have a one-point agenda – experience. The experiential quotient is then the highlight of each schematic that is worked out with diligence and vision. Enjoy the read. Warmly, Savitha Hira Editor								sponsored

The different hues of design!

Ideas

Masquespacio Studio and Danish brand Lucie Kaas co-create a mask (MASQ) Collection, infusing aesthetic ideals into functional, everyday objects…

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Editorial Dear IAnDian, Adding a light-hearted tone to our issue this time are the soon-to-be-released 'functional art' pieces from the MASQ Collection. These vases that mimic faces are just one reference to how design can inform playfulness and quirk and turn a simple thought into a trending idea. With humour as a very important part of life, design, when informed with a twist takes on a new perspective. So it does not have to be all serious and path-breaking like our other story on the rur-urban connect and a growing new ecosystem; it can also be like a reminiscing exercise, bringing back the glorious classic era like the home in Lutyens, Delhi. Or, growth-impacting on the larger urban scale like the skywalk... And lots more... Discover the different shades for yourself... Enjoy the read. Warmly, Savitha Hira Editor								sponsored

The dynamics and versatility of the Indian courtyard typology| and lots more

Thought n Impact

Ar. Sanjay Puri’s ‘18 Screens’ home in Lucknow – Finalist at the World Architecture Festival 2019’s Completed House Category - is contextualised by traditional Indian courtyard typology that acclimatises the spaces to the regional weather; while variation in volumetric proportions anchors it to a contemporary vibe…

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Editorial Dear IAnDian, Design per se has a lot to do with human behaviour and its outcome - specific to situations and circumstances. Good design then is focussed, constructive problem solving - examples of which are seen in this issue that traverses customised design solutions from a home to an institution... addressing much more than mere physical requisites Toy Story is a play school in Bangalore, where the built form is orchestrated to induce a nurturing environment working towards holistic personality development of toddlers. The inward-looking typology manifests in different avatars as you move to the Cleft House design by Anagram Architects. This house takes the traditional Indian courtyard typology to another level with its planning, contemporising it. Our cover story follows the same courtyard typology acclimatising the home. The design by Sanjay Puri Architects goes the extra mile by following a contextual and dynamic program. Let me leave you to discover the rest... Enjoy the issue and do leave us your feedback on editor@indiaartndesign.com Warmly, Savitha Hira Editor								sponsored

The villa that mimics the Golden Shower tree| Sneakers are the new femme haute couture| your chair and the comfort factor| and more

Projects

SquareWorks designs a multi-layered energising home – Finalist in the World Architecture Festival 2019 Completed Projects Villa category - with a tall program of distinct spatial formations, despite circulatory interconnections…

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Editorial Dear IAnDian, Doing things differently seems to be a growing mantra that pushes people to go off the beaten path, get creative and explore. Check out our stories this week that endorse this seemingly global mindset. While the fashion front has sneakerheads as the super style icons, pairing those comfortable soles with anything and everything wearable; the interior scene is basking in the glow of nature and minimalism. Most spaces are working towards an interior-exterior equilibrium that blurs the boundaries and fosters a nature-endowed spatial experience. Our cover story - Villa Amaltas is a beautifully orchestrated spatial flow that thrives on its zoning and courtyard appeal. Do check it out. The project is a finalist at the World Architecture Festival 2019! Without extolling the virtues of this 'hatke' approach, let me leave you to discover the simplicity and serenity behind these projects. Enjoy the issue. Warmly, Savitha Hira Editor								sponsored

Interior design for little children| Luxury waterfront home in Cape Town| Burning Man Festival| and more

Projects

The SIS Prep preschool in Gurugram - Finalist in INSIDE - World Festival of Interiors 2019 Health and Education category - is sensitively designed to nurture the innate and nascent learning abilities of toddlers, rooting towards a holistic development that steers away from academic rote…

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Editorial Dear IAnDian, Our hearts surge with self-esteem as we review projects and respond to emails from different parts of the globe. We’ve been receiving portfolios from Poland, Connecticut, Nevada, Cape Town, Bordeaux in France etc., etc … You humble us dear architects; especially so when you entrust us with the very first look of your amazing work. This helps us raise our benchmark. Do please continue to repose your trust in us. This week, in our ongoing publication of projects shortlisted for the final win at the World Architecture Festival2019, we bring you the Inside awardee – P A L Design Group’s project for toddlers as the cover story. And of course, as is usual, more interesting stuff ensues… Enjoy the issue. Warmly, Savitha Hira Editor								sponsored