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Kanye West to launch Star Wars themed democratic houses for the homeless
architecturaldigest.in - Vinati Kokal
Recently the celebrity musician Kanye West revealed the prototypes of his first architectural venture. Inspired by the sets of the Star Wars films, …
Home (India)
London: These sculptural lamps blend amorphousness with industrial aesthetics
architecturaldigest.in - Vinati Kokal
Doshi Levien design studio is internationally known for their creations steeped in culture, technology, industrial design and fine craftsmanship. …
Lifestyle (India)
Mumbai: This fashion store’s design sets the perfect stage for shopping
architecturaldigest.in - Kriti Saraswat-Satpathy
A well-designed fashion store is one that draws your attention to the clothes instead of its opulence. With this thought, Nishita Kamdar of Studio …
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Sri Lanka: Geoffrey Bawa’s aesthetics hinged on the hypnotic quality of textiles
architecturaldigest.in - Mayank Mansingh Kaul
Occupying an entire expansive wall of the living room in House No 11—Geoffrey Bawa’s home in Colombo—is a patchwork of Balinese vintage textiles. …
Lifestyle (India)
Expert Speak: What the Union Budget 2019 means for the construction industry
architecturaldigest.in - Santosh Wadekar
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the budget on the 5th of June 2019, which received a mixed response from the construction industry. On …
Home (India)
Ahmedabad: This glass-enclosed outhouse is the perfect party pad
architecturaldigest.in - Avni Raut
The clients approached Ahmedabad-based R+R Architects to build an entertainment space to host 40 or so guests since their residence lacked this …
Lifestyle (India)
Oberoi Hotels and Resorts: A once-in-a-lifetime experience awaits you at these luxurious tents
architecturaldigest.in - Arya Chatterjee
Glamorous camping, or ‘glamping’ is fast gaining popularity—over the last few years, an entire breed of sites and tent-stays have mushroomed. Among …
Dior Homme
You’ll probably whisper “my precious” too while looking at these Dior products
architecturaldigest.in - Komal Sharma
It’s a mix of fine alloys of gold and silver with alternative materials like Plexiglas and rattan. It takes inspiration from classic artistic styles …
Lifestyle (India)
Bangalore: Over 40,000 plants are woven into this restaurant’s landscape
architecturaldigest.in - Ruth Dsouza Prabhu
In the heart of BTM Layout in Bangalore, a two-way road curves at a busy junction. Between those grey buildings and incessant honking of cars, you …
Home (India)
Mumbai: Industrial interiors and nature-inspired prints come together in this office
architecturaldigest.in - Vinati Kokal
Casa Novo in Mumbai is the office of interior designer and stylist, Ekta Khialani. Conceptualised by the designer herself, this studio is an …
Lifestyle (India)
Furniture Design: Looking at this table, you might be reminded of aircraft wings and bridges
architecturaldigest.in - Divya Mishra
With its streamlined form and elegant silhouette, The ‘Ava’ table owes as much to the disciplines of craft and engineering as it does to architecture …
Lifestyle (India)
Milan: Gucci Décor’s latest collection is a riot of colours and intriguing motifs
architecturaldigest.in - Komal Sharma
Alessandro Michele has a flair for the idiosyncratic. Ever since he took over the reins at Gucci in 2015, he has brought a wild, theatrical spirit to …
Italian Fashion
Fendi Casa turns Roman architecture into awe-inspiring furniture
architecturaldigest.in - Cristina Piotti
The relationship between luxury fashion house Fendi and the city of Rome, is, in a way, emblematic of how far some ties go—even beyond history. After …
Lifestyle (India)
Lighting Design: This light is inspired by a 1930s picture taken at the Rockefeller Center, New York
architecturaldigest.in - Komal Sharma
Lunch Atop A Skyscraper (1932), the photograph taken during the construction of the Rockefeller Center, comes to mind when you see the ‘Vertigo’ lamp …
Lifestyle (India)
Kolkata: Scarlet Splendour’s latest collection is futuristic and modern
architecturaldigest.in - Shweta Vepa Vyas
Of all the pieces that are part of Scarlet Splendour’s new collection, one that will catch your eye immediately is ‘Oasis’. At first look, you’d be …
Lifestyle (India)
Italy: On their 15th birthday, Visionnaire commits to values of culture, design and most importantly, sustainability
architecturaldigest.in - Cristina Piotti
Visionnaire celebrated a double birthday recently and presented a range of surprises: a collectible book titled Decalogue; a photography exhibition; …
Lifestyle (India)
New York: Indian zardozi work meets modern forms in this new collection
architecturaldigest.in - Divya Mishra
Since 2011, Gabriel Hendifar and his partner Jeremy Anderson of New York-based Apparatus studio, have been creating works that embody sensitive …
Lifestyle (India)
Interior Design: Fine craftsmanship and subtle elegance define these lifestyle products
architecturaldigest.in - Gauri Kelkar
Among the many things he does well, hotel interiors is one of them. André Fu’s work articulates luxury as a personal and welcoming experience, which …
Lifestyle (India)
Italian brand Cassina’s homage to the Chandigarh Project is equal parts refreshing and nostalgic
architecturaldigest.in - Arati Menon
Le Corbusier may have defined the philosophical parameters of the Chandigarh project, but it is Pierre Jeanneret who is credited with the form and …
Monsoons
Monsoons in India: 6 decor ideas to help your home stay fresh, all through the rains
architecturaldigest.in - Arya Chatterjee
The much-awaited monsoon not only brings joy and a sense of romance but also gloomy skies and musky smells into your home. Enjoy the spell without …
Home (India)
Milan: Studiopepe’s new furniture series showcases rarely seen colour combinations
architecturaldigest.in - Arati Menon
Milan-based Studiopepe fronted by duo Arianna Lelli Mami and Chiara Di Pinto recently created their third edition of Manifesto Project as an …
Lifestyle (India)
Hermès: These theatrical lamps designed by Tomás Alonso take inspiration from set design
architecturaldigest.in - Komal Sharma
With delicate bamboo frames, sheets of Japanese washi paper in vibrant colours, and copper-steel loops, Hermès has set aside its signature luxury …
Home (India)
Geoffrey Bawa, Sri Lanka: 3 Lesser known facts about the late architectural prodigy
architecturaldigest.in - Channa Daswatte
Geoffrey was relentless in pursuit of his ideas and he would not give up until he had achieved a result as close to what he had pictured in his mind. …
Home (India)
Geoffrey Bawa, Sri Lanka: How the architect revamped the small town of Bentota
architecturaldigest.in - Channa Daswatte
Bentota, the crossing at the Bentara River, has long had a rest house overlooking the spit of land between river and sea. It has always been a …
Houses
AD’s Vastu Guide: These easy tips will help your child study better
architecturaldigest.in - Ankur Saini
‘How do we improve our child’s performance at school/college?’—a question we are frequently asked in our line of work. To help children study better, …
Home (India)
Geoffrey Bawa, Sri Lanka: House No 11 and Bawa’s own office are nothing short of works of art
architecturaldigest.in - Channa Daswatte
Colombo was the centre of Geoffrey’s social and everyday work life. He rented the third in a row of four tiny bungalows on 33rd Lane, of Bagatelle …
Home (India)
Geoffrey Bawa, Sri Lanka: AD presents a cinematic storyboard of Bawa’s biopic set in his personal homes
architecturaldigest.in - Channa Daswatte
Geoffrey was first drawn to English landscaped gardens when he went to study law at Cambridge in the 1950s—on his mother’s insistence. He explored …
Home (India)
Sri Lanka: AD takes an exclusive first look at Geoffrey Bawa’s restored De Saram House
architecturaldigest.in - Ishanthi Gunawardana
Pianist Druvi de Saram is among the few people who can say they have known Geoffrey Bawa almost all their lives. Their ties run deep. Druvi’s parents …
Home (India)
Ooty: Majestic mountains and lush scenery envelope this holiday villa
architecturaldigest.in - Vaishnavi Talawadekar
Perched over Ooty’s 125-acre Emerald Lake, and located about 20 kilometres from the town centre, is this villa, a serene slice of paradise far …
Architecture
Editor’s Letter: Behind the Scenes
architecturaldigest.in - Greg Foster
It was Dayanita Singh who called me last October to tell me about the plans to celebrate Geoffrey Bawa’s birth centenary, which takes place on 23 July …

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