Design Thinkers & Insights

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.

Charming in its enunciated form, earthy materiality and contextual awareness, this home at the edge of a sylvan reserve forest in North Bengaluru stands testament to Funktion Design's nuanced architectural approach.

Respecting a historic building's Neoclassical architecture, Studio O&A London designs an apartment where a link between past and present generations can be traced without compromising on contemporary comfort and elegance.

Doused in an ethereal, atmospheric charm, this dreamy tile showroom for Golde Ceramic in Foshan, China by Topway Space Design captures the historic brand's ethos white curating a tranquil experience amid the city.

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!