New trump - water-carved architecture in Florida| Khosla Associates’ latest timeless home in Hyderabad| Self expression through art| and more

Dear IAnDians, Art never ceases to amaze. It is the ingenuity in the application that makes a mark. The droplet installation that demonstrates the properties of a patented façade finish material is the brainchild of Bureau de Change, who has surpassed expectations in making the intangible tangible. Beautifully executed; do read. Breaking out the new – Carlo Ratti Associati does it once again- employing technology used in submarines to design a floating pier that will forge an important urban connect in Florida. The proposed plaza will seamlessly connect two cities above ground and below water. Timelessness in design is almost consistently abided by in case of projects from Khosla Associates. They do it yet again with a a la tropical residence in Hyderbad; reinstating their signature style of climatically oriented architecture. Let me leave you to discover the rest. Please do continue with your feedback; it’s humbling. Warmly, Savitha Hira Editor

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

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

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

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

Redefining festivewear this Diwali| Design expressions: Glamour is…|Chic Design Tips| Shivan & Narresh Homes| and more

Diwali Special 2016 Dear IAnDians, Our thematic for this Diwali is ‘Glamour’! Glamour is a word that conjures up bling and baubles, glitter and shimmy on one hand; whilst it evokes a sense of charm and uber luxury on the other. Enquiring into the connotations of glamour, IAnD engaged in three interactive exercises – inviting readers to share their self-styled spaces with us (our cover story); a quiz on finding out ‘what style are you?’; and calling aboard Ar. Rupande Shah as our Design Expert, to address one reader query every day. Bringing you advise from not one but many sources, this, our Diwali Special issue is packed with expert opinions from designers – both on interiors and home styling as well as fashion; this issue comes to you as bespoke as your space! Taking the limelight is our ‘Self-styled Spaces’ campaign that features the select best from the overwhelming response of our readers. Ending with a huge ‘thank you’ to you all for making this a superb fun-filled issue! Wishing you all a very Happy Diwali – in advance! Warmly, Savitha Hira Editor