Design Thinkers & Insights

Exuding refined elegance and cohesive sophistication, this silver showroom in the heart of Mumbai's Zaveri Bazaar by Studio Arohn transforms the art of shopping for silver.

Imagining the future of the garden, four gardens have been selected for the 25th edition of The International Garden Festival, titled The Ecology of Possibility, which will run from June 22 to October 6, 2024

The design of Dargo's new headquarters, crafted by Biuro Kreacja studio, reflects a commitment to nurturing green spaces, integrating them not only into the daily work but at its core.

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!

@sandbox.studio refurbishes a home in New South Wales, conscientiously highlighting the extensive art and artefacts collection, creating a balance between rich stories evoked by memories and the trimmings of a modern lifestyle. Published with #BowerBird

Chris Briffa Architects reinterpret Junichirō Tanizaki's famed essay, In Praise of Shadows to transform this seaside holiday home in Gozo Island into a mesmerizing narrative of Japanese austerity, anchored by a nuanced interplay of light and shadow.

r+d Studio chisels a mammoth 24,000-square-feet farmhouse in Delhi. Conceived in frames, the design revolves around the concept of duality, conscientiously marrying personal preferences to develop a stately home

Space Matrix redefines work culture and inspires self-discovery via the design of the new office for boAt - India's leading wearable and audio brand

MAD Architects unveil the design for the Nanhai Art Centre in Foshan, China. Resembling a continuous wave of water, with three main buildings looming underneath the floating sun canopy, this biomorphic building will be developed as the new public gateway on the waterfront, harmonising social, creative, and natural attributes. 

With a proposal contextually rooted in the surrounding desert landscape, local cultural heritage, and Najdi building traditions, Snøhetta unveils the design of The Royal Diriyah Opera House, creating a new stage for future generations of performers and audiences. 

Colossal and organic - such is the reach and engagement that Team IAnD has received for Puradies nature resort designed by Studio NOA. Dedicated to ecotourism, the project stands loftily apart from the 200-plus features published in IndiaArtnDesign ezine from January to December 2023, winning hearts with its thematic design based on the five elements of nature! 

Reviewing the features published all year around, we pick the three most applauded projects of the year -by Prashant Parmar Architect in Ahmedabad, Gujarat; by Architect Mahesh Naik in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra; and a conceptual project in Hawaii by West Edge Architects as the winners of this year's titles!

Ekam Studio follows their signature simplicity chic by designing a home that weaves together wooden accents and concrete tones to create a humble residence that radiates warmth and comfort.

Studio Fun Connection unfolds Lit Time - a transformative multifunctional space with a harmonious blend of diverse functionalities that stands as a beacon, offering a leisure setting where individuals can savour the moments between the city and nature, redefining the very essence of community living.

A black, textural masterpiece emerges in Argentina as Grizzo Studio converts this compact loft into a one-of-a-kind home replete with textural integrity, moody hues and architectural ingenuity.

Using Jade and water as metaphors for the essence that underlines historical influences in contemporary lifestyles, studio Associate Interior Design crafts the ethos of Cong Banquet interiors, discerningly selecting the colours, materials, and decorative elements to create a diverse and visually rich space that combines rough with exquisite details

Disrupting traditional office norms, INDESIGN / Conrath architects, prioritises spatial configuration and materiality to entice employees into an office that harmonises wellness and productivity in an inspiring and welcoming workplace ethos.

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

YR Pavillion is an unusual project. Designed for a couple - both art collectors, "Folie" by studio Cruz-Mandiola Arquitectura & Objetos is an inhabitable sculpture comprising three facilities: a massage room, a space for exercise, and a bathroom. Its construction, understood as a handcrafted process, is the result of the intersection between Architecture, Sculpture, and Art.

GA Design crafts a contemporary, chic home for a young couple, evoking simplicity and minimalism with attention to detail. An interplay of grey tones, materials, and purpose forms the focal point of the architectural narrative.