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Courtyards have been an integral part of Indian residential architecture right from the Indus Valley Civilization. In this Hyderabad home, @Na-architects presents the courtyard as a completely new entity surrounded by modern finishes and minimal aesthetics. Walk through this 9000-sq. ft., Vaastu-compliant home here

Ar. Robin Sisodiya of ASRO Arcade uses clean lines, symmetry, and traditional Indian craftsmanship as the mainstay of this bungalow design in Gurugram.

The KariGhars blend modern luxe with Indian cultural nuances to infuse bespoke luxurious comfort in this home in Bengaluru…

Gaurang Jawle & Associates crafts two #Mumbai homes with contemporary interiors ingrained with timeless appeal. Check them out here

This environment day, we come across a very disheartening news! The most revered river of our country, Ganga is now officially declared to be unfit for drinking and bathing as per CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board). Ganga is not just any river for most of the Indians, insteadit has been carrying a special spiritual significance.People from all over flock to take a dip in this 'holy' river. Leave apart drinking, but even bathing is considered detrimental now. As per their report, there are mere seven spots from where the river Ganga passes, which can be used for consumption after disinfection. Also, only 18 spots are being considered fit for bathing,whereas, 62 areas from where the river flows areunfit for the same purpose.

With the Teddy Bear as its mascot, international nightlife brand Toy Room's first Indian outlet designed by Chromed Design Studio plays with lights, colour and provocative inuendo amidst an elite clubbing experience. Check it out here…

Arabic antiques, Indian silver, Mexican ecclesiastical art, handcrafted Talavera tiles, hand-painted wallpaper, English Schumacher fabric… Queen of Maximalism Michelle Nussbaumer lets us into her sprawling holiday home in San Miguel, Mexico.

Designer Khushi Todi of Cane Boutique crafts a subtle design vocabulary bordering on chic contemporaneity with a hint of rooted Indianness in this sprawling villa in Bengaluru.

Especially developed to provide military training to the 6th and 9th grade students who aspire to join the Indian Armed Forces, the proposed Sainik School is to be located on 50 acres of lush green land in the historical and cultural node of Uttar Pradesh-Gorakhpur. Renowned architectural firm Design Forum International (DFI) reveals their master planning for the proposed project

AVG Architecture En Interiors designs a home in Gurugram with careful attention to detail, merging existing with new, a loft-like ambience with Indian warmth and focussing on the homeowners' art collection to lend them a feeling of homecoming.

R Architecture designs a beautifully simple house that plays with levels, outdoor vistas and internal courtyards typifying the traditional Indian house typology in this suburban single-storey home in Australia.

Deearth Architects carve out an earthy home in Calicut sensitively and beautifully juxtaposing traditional Indian design flavour with up-to-the-minute lifestyle - all along focussing on the human-nature connect.

ID Ketan Sheth - Chairman of Indian Institute of Interior Designers - Mumbai Regional Chapter (IIID-MRC) 2023-2025 and Founder and Principal Designer of Goldmine Project Consultant Pvt. Ltd expounds a philosophy that resonates with and reflects the untiring efforts of the multitude of the designer's community! Team India Art n Design is proud to celebrate him as the Designer of the Month January 2024!

Beyond its role as a statutory body, the Indian Institute of Interior Designers (IIID) Mumbai Regional Chapter fosters an ecosystem where creativity thrives through active knowledge sharing. Team IAnD visits its legacy of 25 years and its forward-thinking approach to championing the transformative power of design.

 A cornucopia of Chettinad culture and modern design aesthetics is what awaits the visitors at this quick service South Indian eatery at Bangalore, designed by Studio Dashline. 

Sanjay Puri Architects revives Indian traditional planning principles and traditional crafts, to create a palatial home in Nokha that reminds one of the erstwhile palaces of Rajasthan

Where legacy meets light, and tradition finds a new voice in modern design. Studio Compartment S4 reimagines a 20-year-old home in Ahmedabad for a multigenerational family-balancing memory, materiality, and modern living. Swipe through to see how Cocoon House bridges past and future with spatial elegance and Indian craftsmanship.

Alkove-Design reimagines JODI Life's retail presence in Khan Market with a soulfully crafted space inspired by Indian craft traditions and contemporary sensibilities. Every detail-from hand-painted murals to textile-inspired tiles-immerses visitors in a tactile celebration of design and heritage. 

27MM Collaborative designs a timeless Mumbai apartment, where layered materials, thoughtful planning, and crafted details transform 1050 sq. ft. into a soulful sanctuary. From rich wood finishes and terrazzo inlay to custom murals and a Mediterranean-inspired balcony, every corner celebrates warmth, artistry, and modern Indian living.

India's much awaited answer to inculcating a truly aware art culture - the Biennale. What do you think will benchmark its success? Read here and give us your valued opinions...