Design Thinkers & Insights

Designquest Interiors crafts a calming haven seeped in chic vibes and comforting auras - a perfect second home amidst a bustling metropolis. This 785-square-feet, two-bedroom home located on the 31st floor of a high-rise in suburban Mumbai embodies the essence of modern contemporary living, curated especially for a discerning traveller, accentuated by a palette of materials that blend effortless maintenance and timeless elegance.

One of the first tenets of retail design is a powerful first-look. Then comes customer engagement that can impact impulse buys. And the rest follows… Grizzo Studio tactically adopts this step-wise strategy as it designs Wolpe brand's first store, where intense colours and different textures marry organic silhouettes to weave intrigue into the shopping experience.

The essence of community lies at the heart of living - a concept not merely confined to physical proximity but rather a dynamic interplay of shared spaces, experiences, and aspirations. Sanjay Puri Architects' visionary community centre in Nokha embodies this ethos, sculpting a free-flowing organic spiral that envelops the community like a nurturing cocoon, symbolizing inclusivity and collective growth. Here, architecture transcends mere structure; it becomes a catalyst for fostering connections and nurturing a sense of belonging.

Nestled within a gated community, this residential bungalow by Anurag Sinha Architectural Consultancy is an exercise in warmth, tranquil charm and an unpretentious aesthetic high!

Tranquil, evocative and culturally cohesive, this new restaurant in Yangzhou, China by LDH Design curates timeless experiences of bonding amidst garden strolls and seasonal pavilions. 

Bold, maximalist, and flamboyant vibes meet heightened artisanship in this Vadodara home by Design Studio Associates…

With the concept of travel and the plethora of positive emotions associated with it, at the core of the design intent, Studio Indee Design  crafts this vivacious home for a young couple and their two kids

Strategically finding resonance among elements of maximalism, pop culture, and the Bouba-Kiki effect, Studio Deshi curates a warm abode that promises to grow with its owners

Arjan Dugal's new store designed by Amina Bhatia is a beautiful melange of minimalism, sophistication, and timeless elegance… exuding an industrial aesthetic and raw masculinity.

With Kirtida Unwalla's expertise as lead conservationist, and Swati Chandgadkar as the restorer of the magnificent stained glass, the restoration of the Afghan War Memorial Church revives the original glory of the splendid 165-year-old Neo-Gothic structure.

Inspired by a kids' game of broken telephone, where the inputs and outputs don't always exactly match, Hello, Hello is a poetic messaging system inside a luminescent arch that turns peoples' voices into a lyrical spectacle. Created by Daily tous les jours, an emergent field of practice that combines interactive art, storytelling, performance, and urban design to create unexpected experiences that bring strangers together in a spirit of play, cooperation, and creativity, the permanent public art installation is part of a broader vision for "Joy Experiments" - interventions designed to foster community through play. 

Set in a sprawling one-acre plot in Ahmedabad, The Aangan by Morphogenesis explores the complexities of the city's culture and the nuances of natural connections through every single design detail.

This cohesive and inviting workspace designed by the architect duo Mihir Desai of MD&A Architects and Ajjay Ssharma of Studio ADAPL is a reflection of changing mindsets and work ethos of modern-day offices.

The Põltsamaa Castle complex stands as an exemplary proof of Estonia's rich architectural heritage, with each component steeped in history and purpose, while subtly embracing modernity. Studio Argus designs this stunning adaptive reuse project.

The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) in Toronto has announced a sweeping architectural transformation of its main floor and Bloor Street entrance with a design by Siamak Hariri, founding partner of Hariri Pontarini Architects.

Combating huge challenges of a rocky steep terrain, designing water-proof foundations and a rather complicated integration process, The Mountain Cove residence by MU Architecture emerges as a bold architectural achievement. 

Alkove-Design orchestrates a carefully curated milieu in this three-bedroom Pune apartment, celebrating the family's collectibles, sensitively integrating nostalgic mementoes into a contemporary lifestyle

As the art of slow living becomes indispensable to our city lives, we bring to you inputs from four designers who are leading the charge on purposeful design with designs that embody the act of slowing down to enjoy the finer things in life.

Defining spaces using a soft pastel palette, organic forms and art adorned walls, Spaces by FAB curates this Vadodara home with simplicity and elan!

If Madhubani and Patna Kalam had to have a baby, it would look like Tikuli art! Bihar's indigenous art form that dates back about 800 years and borrows its proportional figures from Patna Kalam, and its themes of daily life and celebrating festivals from Madhubani, has been reinstated in the commercial mainstream of indigenous art forms, and in doing so, has provided sustainable livelihood to thousands of women.