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IN our cover feature Jim Olson says, “Architecture not only provides shelter but also enhances the human experience. It creates pleasure, provides meaning, and inspires. Buildings are an extension of our dreams and aspirations, being both about us an

The Zin coffee table has two parts – a table top and a storage slot at the bottom, is crafted from two materials – leather and steel, but has multiple uses. The mobile table comes with a leather strap at the top that enables it to be lifted and moved

Sustainable design is the buzzword for many these days, but how many have truly mastered it? Enter Bunai, the latest series from Fabindia, that brings together earthy tones with colonial-era design. As the name suggests, it is a series with mesh cane

A unique garden atop the roof of the Seoul Hall of Urbanism and Architecture evokes associations with plants, stones, and hills, which are considered elements of harmony in an actual Korean garden. Much like an outdoor green zone, this installation a

Helgelandskystenhas is the longest of the 18 Norwegian Scenic Routes, running from Jektvik to Kilboghavn. The 443km stretch is a well-structured bypass, and an eye-opener for many, owing to the unique natural phenomena that present themselves on the

Enjoying a cool glass of freshly squeezed orange juice has never felt more satisfying. The Feel the Peel orange squeezer, designed by Carlo Ratti Associati in collaboration with global energy company Eni, is a juice bar on a mission. The clever machi

A 40-year-old legacy, hundreds of Indian homes fitted with luxury stone installations, and decades of skilled craftsmanship have come to define Sthetic-in-Stone. Founded by the late Sheila Pasricha, the firm is committed to bringing India’s strong ar

IN the year 1959, at age 18, young architecture student Jim Olson was given an opportunity by his father to design and build a cabin for himself. On a shoestring budget, he made a small structure in an isolated part of Longbranch, Washington, where h

Imagine a young Shabnam Gupta, before she had even an inkling that she’d enter the world of design, trudging through Europe on a backpacking trip, marvelling at art galleries, museums and architectural landmarks. Visualise her studying design at LS R

Founded in 2012, Safomasi was born on the back of sketches from a travel logbook. “It started off organically, as a way for us to work together and combine our passions for travel, textiles, design and interiors. We started sampling patterns from my

FOR every project that Aman Aggarwal of Charged Voids takes up, he focuses on two major factors - the client’s requirement and his own firm’s philosophy - and a smooth alignment between the two. Combine this with a multi-level family home for three g

FOR his latest residential project, designer Vivek Kadecha took one strong architectural element to transform a humble apartment into an out-of-the-box abode for a couple hailing originally from Delhi. The clients, who work in the fields of education

THE small town of Dronero in Italy’s Cuneo province is a historical place with a distinct old world charm. The lush green comune is rich with architectural landmarks and houses with distinct sloped roofs. In this town, architect Duilio Damilano of Da

WATSON’Sbar, in a heavily residential neighbourhood of Bengaluru, is an inn with a warm, community feel. The brief, to design a friendly neighbourhood bar, was given to Amitha Madan of Treelight Design, who infused it with a cosy and comfortable vibe

HOUSE of Tipsy in Mumbai’s Kala Ghoda district comes with a rich site history. Surrounded by landmark buildings and remnants of colonial architecture, this modern Indian bar by Priyank Mehta of Studio PM gives patrons a rejuvenated taste of its herit

IN 1950s London, ‘Formica Caffs’ had become all the rage, as simple coffee bars run by immigrant Italian families in a pared-back modern setting with seating nooks and crannies. Taking inspiration from this style of British vernacular postwar archite