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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!

Two teams of stalwart domain experts. Two evenings of dynamic decoding. Diverse fields. Different perspectives. A wealth of information. Check out the findings of the research initiative PIN Board - the Future of the Office and the Consequent Industrial Impact.

With exhibitions of different genres bringing to light a multitude of things unbeknownst to man, the 'World of Feathers' at National Museum of Ethnology in Leiden, Netherlands designed by Kossman.dejong, is a playfully designed showcase of plumage from all over the world, drawing aesthetically culled parallels to influence and inform behavioural types and cultural innuendoes. Check it out here and leave us your views...

The erstwhile native craft that was once the pride of Chamba and the nation - the Rumal of Chamba - is being celebrated once again in pockets of India for its unique double-sided stitch, thanks to the efforts of the organisation #rumalsofchamba.

Has AI in Architecture arrived? How is it impacting you? Our cover story focusses on the most eloquent topic of recent times - AI in Architecture. Whilst we tell you a lot about its tools and how it facilitates the practice of design, one cannot ignore the challenges that makes the adoption of AI a selectively approached resource. https://bit.ly/AI-in-Arch-IAnD We invite you to share with us your thoughts on the use of AI in your practice. The pros, cons, misgivings, positive experiences… et al. We are waiting to hear from you. Write in to us at editor@indiaartndesign.com along with an image that you have explored through AI. Please mention that AI tool used. Select responses will find their way to our social media pages taking the discussion forward. https://www.indiaartndesign.com/the-age-of-ai-a-catalyst-for-the-architectural-practice/

In conversation with the recipient of the recent Red Dot design award, a master of narrative-driven creations, whose design philosophy is firmly entrenched in the belief that the user's journey is the bedrock of every design endeavour. Meet Siddharth Bathla, co-founder of Design Factory India as the "Architect of the Month" at India Art n Design(dot)com

Architecture and fashion have a long standing relationship; but actually incorporating the textile weave in a building façade is another thing. SPARK's 'pleated' and 'woven' façade for the award-winning mixed-use development Jing Mian Xin Cheng in Beijing demonstrates that depth of experience need not be forgotten despite the speed of the central city's expansion. 'Pleats' of perforated aluminium sheeting and a 'weave' of rippling windows resolve a variety of practical issues, while referencing a textile market that formerly operated on the site. Check it out here…

Ar. Jean Verville continues his reflections on compact domestic spaces transgressing standardization. He infiltrates his projects with intriguing photographic proposals, where the presence of a symbolic character offers a new modality of appreciation of architecture. Check out his latest exploration, where he ingeniously plays with scale to increase the perception of visual depth…

The bridging of the creative and technology domains brings together the best of both worlds - empathetic design and intelligent systems. Ar. Ben van Berkel of UNStudio and Ar. Sushant Verma of rat[LAB] Studio capture the essence of this convergence.

Pagdandi' is a Special Series that records the inspiring success stories of selected stalwarts from the design and architecture fraternity. In this episode, Architect Dean D'Cruz of Mozaic Architecture traces his journey of over 40-years, recalling his learning trajectory and celebrating his dictum of 'architects need to walk the talk' as he maps his success story

Combining a pared-back neutral palette of timeless appeal with an interplay of textures and vibrant bursts of colour, this home by Design 1st is a soft exploration of homely neutrals.

Woongsik Jung of On Architects Inc. designs a café in South Korea stimulating the senses with the raw palette of exposed concrete, rice straw and a feeling of nothingness that paradoxically instigates one to look within whilst enjoying the company of people in a cultural setting.

Rotterdam Roof Days collaborates with MVRDV to map the proto of a new sociocultural footprint - a rooftop walk that will create awareness about constructive utilisation of rooftops to combat the scarcity of space in cities and prevent the continued urbanisation of rural areas. With a lot of room for debate and across-the-board ideation, will this proto ignite a historic spark?

Ar. Khozema Chitalwala opens up about his journey of 30-plus-years in this third episode of mini web series Pagdandi. Check out how he established himself in the niche discipline of hospitality design, listen to what he leaves unsaid - reading between his words - as his pauses bring his emotional state of mind to life.

The Vikram Sarabhai Library at IIM-Ahmedabad - one of the best management libraries in all of Asia stands restored at the hands of Ar. Brinda Somaya and Team Somaya and Kalappa Consultants Pvt. Ltd. (SNK) wins the coveted #Award of #Distinction at the 2019 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation. Check out the story here…

Extending a warm invite to participate in an elite think-tank-in-the-making called PIN Board. Participation calls for cross-disciplinary thought and problem-solution statements to address both - existing and foreseeable issues of the office of the future. As an integral part of the office ecosystem, each of us is in one way or the other impacted by this subject today. Check out details for participation in today's trending feature at IndiaArtnDesign and submit your proposal for the PIN Board.

This series titled 'Pagdandi' - captures the inspiring success stories of selected stalwarts from the design and architecture fraternity, Ar. Dean D'Cruz of Mozaic Architecture traces his journey of over 40-years, recalling his learning trajectory and celebrating his dictum of 'architects need to walk the talk' as he maps his success story…

Just as important it is to build; it is to demolish -for various reasons - infrastructure development, the lifespan of a structure, loss of stability… et cetera, et cetera. Both processes are backed by precision-driven know-how, technique, and experience that bridges the divide between theory and practice. This is a round-table, where structural engineers and architects will decode 'The Ecosystem of Demolition' in conversation with a Demolition Expert.

The 3rd edition of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale that follows the thematic 'Forming in the pupil of an eye' seems to weave several threads of sensitivity by the 97 participating artists. IAnD picks three such intense musings to discover the creative processes behind their works…

Emmanuelle Moureaux architecture + design worked her '100 shades of colours' magic once again - this time to help NSK Ltd. - Japan's most prominent manufacturers of bearings, celebrate their centenary! The magnificent installation has turned around the exercise of branding! Find out more here...