Dear IAnDians, How does one consistently leave a mark? Reinventing one’s own sense of design, styling and a sustained openness in thought is perhaps the answer to a lot of fresh approaches in design. Architect and designer, Natalia Geci’s solution to a nomadic urban urge is the perfect idea for folks in transferable jobs and those possessive about their passionate buys. Do check out the feature; it’s an amazingly fun design. Another brilliantly used idea that you can take away from our issue is that of mirror cladding – studio Zero9 uses this on the sofa frames and augment the décor with glass sliding panels and reflective surfaces for that upbeat go-between from classic to contemporary. Likewise the themed architecture of the Maritime Museum that sinks into the ocean for that awesome experience of the ocean! Why not I leave you to read and feel, rather than spell out, uh? Cheers to new beginnings with the Hindu New Year! Until next week, Warmly, Savitha Hira Editor |
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Wednesday, November 2, 2016
Furniture that helps you carry your weight around| Scenography aboard world’s largest cruise ship| Award-winning Maritime Museum that can submerge into the ocean| and more
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
Cloning human interaction into the built form| Challenge of designing for 24 hours!| Popular café culture is all about youthful design| and more
Dear IAnDians, One of our writers got very introspective last week and did her quick analysis of what goes about a creative’s mind. Her very apt inference was that “Imagination is a drug that runs deep in the veins of those, who dare to see beyond boundaries; a gift given to those who see the world as through a kaleidoscope” – a beautifully captured thought that reflects in our cover story on artist-designer Charuvi Singhal, Ar. Saranin Artemy and several others, who’ve culled out meaningful projects for you this week. Whether it is a collage from wall tiles, an installation from paper cups or a multi-media art from bells, ingenuity and detail go hand-in-glove in achieving the ultimate aesthetic and experiential joy. Our other features this week includes among others, Zaha’s (her firm can never be known by any other name!) latest win at Saudi Arabia; a trendy eatery in Russia, exhibition architecture and a building that smiles – literally! Wishing you all a very joyous Festival of Lights and much happiness and success always! Until after the festivities, Warmly, Savitha Hira Editor |
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
Hospitality in a haveli| Beauty of design and gourmet cooking in one| Inclusive spaces|India Art n Design (dot)com at Index2016| and more
Dear IAnDians, A very satisfying week and a grand success of our first domestic public interaction at the UBM Index Fair at Mumbai over the last weekend (we’ve had a few international interactions at London and Milan so far). Our interactive wall – ‘Unleash the artist in you’ was a rage and saw the participation of many a stalwart fraternity member. By the end of the 4-days, people were actually looking for space, where they could leave their mark! Do check out the details in the featured report. It is the thought that counts. A commonly heard, oft blandly enunciated sentence, when applied to design thinking can transform the ordinary into the exceptional. Whether it is a school, residence, or eatery, every function that is common ground to each of us at different intervals of time, can be culled into an experience to remember. It's like making each moment of our life matter. Check out some amazing design thinking applied to the adaptive reuse of an old Delhi haveli, wherein conservation has been an integral aspect - our cover story. Chef Quique Dacosta's experiential kitchen takes design and food to an all new high, blending the qualities of a display kitchen with finer nuances of camouflage principles of design. Creating inclusive spaces and revisiting well-heeled design typologies forms the crux of our other featured projects. So get on and get inspired. More next week! Warmly, Savitha Hira Editor |
Wednesday, October 12, 2016
Redefining festivewear this Diwali| Design expressions: Glamour is…|Chic Design Tips| Shivan & Narresh Homes| and more
Diwali Special 2016 Dear IAnDians,
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Wednesday, October 5, 2016
Do Chinese architects largely design inward-looking homes?|Limited edition motorbikes for the auto enthusiast| Substance over eyeballs at upcoming Mumbai | and more
Stay tuned in; and in the meanwhile, enjoy this issue packed as always with something for everyone.
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