Sensitivity in design|| Strom R3 – India’s new electric car| Beyond social media

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Marked changes in workplace culture call for them being continually redefined. Samira Rathod of architectural and interior practice SRDA works on an altogether different tangent, where camaraderie rules and the ‘desk’ is a piece of art!

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Editorial Dear IAnDian, When we look at design, the first thing that drives a connect is the sensitivity ingrained in the ethos of the space, the product, or sometimes in the little details that define the macro picture. Purpose-driven design introduces us to a premeditated conceptual approach - a means to an end. You will find this quality dominating our cover story - an ephemeral workspace - where an intense treatment belies the sensitivity of a well-defined methodology. Ar. Samira Rathod weaves the charm of abstraction into a simple office interior, underlining its work culture as a statement for all (who wish) to see. I would suggest that you read between the lines as our correspondent, Beverly enunciates the hidden via the obvious. And the issue is packed with more... a youthful restaurant in Russia; a review of the Mezza card game; you can view Sunday's live updates of the launch on our Facebook channel @indiaartndesign and read the review of the just launched new electric car, Strom 3 in Mumbai; the first-of-its-kind write-and-erase robot; a delicate approach to housing ceramic heirlooms for posterity - the ceramics museum and more... Until next week... Warmly, Savitha Hira Editor								sponsored

Conventional spatial planning adapts to changing lifestyles| Silver: the most happening colour| The art of vertical living| and more

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Architects, Varun Mehta and Rahul Jain of Think Designz create a sprawling vertical residence for a family of six ensuring that a multitude of design elements are harmoniously acclimatized…

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Editorial Dear IAnDian, There's a very cheerful ring to the new financial year. A new series of editorial planning, fresh approaches, even a new volume of our weekly issues. So, while we thank you immensely for all the trust that you repose in us, our team continues to work relentlessly on bringing you design experiences to remember. Stay tuned and look out for some very delectable goodies to pop out of our stables every now and again! Our stories this week visit Studio PKA and the plush home that they've recently designed in South Mumbai. Another plush home in Hyderabad by Think Designz - palatial, in fact. And the common thread that runs here is the warmth of home and hearth that the architects have infused into these chic abodes. In contrast is the close-to-nature lakeside cottage with its quaint stilts and rich architectural vocabulary. A library for contemporary readers and a bit about adding a streak of sheen to your décor. All this and more! Warmly, Savitha Hira Editor								sponsored

Return to slow living| | Jewellery for the confident woman| uber chic interior styling |and more

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Gönye Proje Tasarım architects enriches a modern design line with select materials and fine, delicate details to conceive a flat that is visually rich without compromising on the functionality…

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Editorial Dear IAnDian, Time and again, we have been going back to our ancient texts and practices - food, lifestyle, health... to stem the emotional and physiological disturbances of a jet-setting lifestyle. In more ways than one, slow living is a lifestyle solution that could perhaps bring about the much-awaited difference - and bridge the gap between the compassionate ethos of say, the 1970's - 80's and the devil-may-care now! Ar. Amit Srivastava resorts to this method in his own abode at Vadodara. Living an enriching, sorted life, literally from the earth, and off the earth is humbling and inspirational. Do check out the story. On similar lines, is the wood and glass home that is beatifically ensconced in nature. Minimalist and efficient, the architecture weaves a stunning narrative. Perhaps, each of us should go back in time, just a little. A wee bit of introspection and an active resolve to adopt one - just one - element of a give-back-to-nature/society act. And we could review the joy and personal satisfaction the activity could bring. Enjoy the issue. Warmly, Savitha Hira Editor								sponsored

Guwahati international airport design unveiled| Time-space nature of architecture| OooMy Design’s playful shelving| and more

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The new international terminal building for the Guwahati airport designed by Design Forum International along with a team of 15 design and consulting firms curates a series of moments and experiences for the travellers...

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Ar. B. V. Doshi is 2018 Pritzker Laureate| The science in the art of architecture| Is design duality the ultimate answer to urban space crunch? | and more

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Leveraging a multi-functional approach, Ar. Gautam Shewa of Mdeco chisels out a convertible space that serves both, as an office and apartment in an eclectic Mumbai suburb…

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