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A Desert-Inspired Home in the Mangroves
With sandy palettes and a minimalist design ethos, this Mumbai apartment by Studio Nishita Kamdar is a stark antithesis to its lush surroundings
A Celestial Apartment in the City
This Mumbai home by White Luxury Studio is inspired by the moon and all its phases
A Century-Old Antique Store Gets a Modern Update
To celebrate its 100th anniversary, Phillips Antiques called on TCG Studio to renovate its Indo-Gothic heritage building. Here TCG founders Sanna Daya Hasan and Ashni Tapuriah Shah tell us more about the project
Less is More in this Design Firm’s Office
For their office, Ahmedabad-based multidisciplinary firm Intrinsic Designs translated its philosophy of ‘less is more’ into a simple but sophisticated space. Here founders Shivraj Patel and Shruti Malani discuss their design process
Past and Future Meet in Jubilee Hills
Architect and designer Sona Reddy has remodelled this light-filled family home in the heart of Hyderabad to create a sanctuary where local craft meets a contemporary vision
An Eclectic Duplex in the Heart of Mumbai
Local firm Hiral Jobalia Studio paired sleek fixtures and plush materials with vibrant art and designer pieces to meet this family’s brief for ‘a modern space with a touch of luxury’. Here architect Hiral Jobalia shares more about the project
Joshi House is a Rajasthani Escape in Bandra
In new restaurant Joshi House, architect Ashiesh Shah evokes Jaipur’s havelis and pays homage to Rajasthani architecture and crafts
A Cottage at the Foot of the Himalayas
Nestled in the picturesque hills of northern India, this family cottage by Aditi Sharma Design Studio combines rustic materials with a modern approach inspired by Japanese and Scandinavian design
Getting to Know Gunjan Gupta
New Delhi-based furniture designer Gunjan Gupta marries Indian craft with contemporary furniture design
Getting to Know Nikhil Paul
New Delhi-based designer Nikhil Paul’s timeless lighting collection explores traditional craft and new technologies
A Goan Retreat with Mint and Cane Accents
Indian sensibilities combine with Portuguese architectural traditions in this serene vacation home designed by Mumbai-based Studio Flamingo. Here, studio partners Esha Pandya-Choksi and Aashni Kumar share more about their approach
The Apartment is an Unconventional Take on Traditions
In Ahmedabad , Design Ni Dukaan has designed a family apartment according to traditional principles of Vastu, with a plethora of integrated teak furniture and thematic textiles and scenes. Here, architect Veeram Shah shares more
A Down to Earth Showroom
At the JB Glass WALTZ Experience Center in Mumbai, Studio Nishita Kamdar has created a dynamic Zen garden-inspired showroom, where guests can meander through a sequence of the brand’s doors and partition systems. We spoke to architect Nishita Kamdar to find out more
An Apartment with a Simple and Sophisticated Approach
Using monochrome tones and uncluttered surfaces, Indian firm ns*a Architecture and Interiors has transformed this Mumbai apartment into a comfortable space for easy living. Here Neesha Alwani and Shruti Jalan share more about how they used balance and harmony as a key driver
A Quiet Place
Realised by Intrinsic Designs, this Ahmedabad apartment is characterised by earthy materials and colours, with pared-back spaces as calming as they are timeless. Chief architect Shivraj Patel shares more about his team’s approach
A Minimalist Studio with Maximum Effect
Multidisciplinary design studio UA Lab’s new studio is designed to be a calming, uniform space, where a minimal material and colour palette forms a backdrop for interaction. Studio co-founders Vipuja and Krushnakant Parmar share more about their new space
Arches Define This Family Apartment
In this Mumbai home, realised by local firm ns*a Architecture and Interiors, arches define a series of elegant spaces designed to reflect the family’s lifestyle and interests. Here studio founders Neesha Alwani and Shruti Jalan share more about the project
Celebrating the Tension Between Raw and Refined
From the founders of Mumbai fine dining restaurant Masque, the new 12-seater Masque Lab is an open kitchen concept in a raw, natural space designed by Nikita Pai to reflect the essence of the brand
A Home for All Seasons
Set high on a bluff with dizzying valley views, this family home in Aamby Valley by KdnD Studio is a thoughtful response to the weather dictates of tropical living
Sushi with a Side of Craft at Lucky Chan
Harajuku-inspired pastels and Indian craft meet in new Bengaluru dim sum and sushi spot Lucky Chan, which comes complete with a handcrafted wooden ceiling installation and the city’s first sushi belt. Shruti Jaipuria of local firm MAIA Design Studio shares more about the project