Designing a Dutch-Inspired Residence in Kerala: A Self-Taught Architect’s Journey
The Dutch-inspired residence in Kerala designed by a self-taught architect who has studied architectural marvels in Sri Lanka would be a project that showcases a unique blend of traditional and modern elements. The exterior of the house could be designed to feature the typical gable roof of Dutch architecture, but with traditional Kerala materials and motifs incorporated into the design.
A beautiful Kochi home created by a couple that reflects India’s many design trajectories
When you walk through the beautifully self-designed house of Anvitha Pillai, filmmaker-editor and Naveen Yadav, a cinematographer, you know instantly that these folks have done a lot of homework. Their style of living is intentional. Every piece of furniture and accessory is a well-considered item with its own interesting travel itinerary.
This Diamantaire’s Mumbai Home is inspired by Bridal Jewellery
Rickin Shah loves his diamonds. “As a diamantaire, he has a special love for natural and exotic stones,” smiles Namrataa Shetty—interior designer and one half of interior design firm Studio Namah—who, along with the firm’s other half, Neil Cresto, was tapped by Shah to give his Mumbai home a jewel-loving facelift.
Paradise found! Tamil Nadu home with a tropical outdoor shower
The blue-sky peeps through a thick canopy of trees to gaze at a quiet residence, home to a family of four generations. Nestled in Erode, Tamil Nadu, the abode celebrates imperfection amidst the seemingly perfect tropical landscape. Every element comes together to revel and discover the beauty in their flaws.
House with a Traditional Chettinad Courtyard Between 2 Trees in Bengaluru : By Technoarchitecture
Between Two Trees is a three-storey residence adapting to a need for varying levels of privacy. The design language of the home focuses on the fusion between Indian and Balinese architectural styles, while playing with natural materials. One is welcomed into the house by two massive trees that become the entrance gateway to the building.
THE JADE HOME, Chennai : A family home for 4, desinged by Studio Sunita Yogesh
It is home to a family of 4; an elderly couple and their two daughters. They wanted an extremely functional home with an old-school feel yet not too traditional looking.Our clients were looking for a homely space to carry out their individual and family activities comfortably; a simple apartment that was warm and cosy, a space where they could find a sense of calm from the buzz and stress of city life.
THE GREAT OUTDOORS FIND THEIR CALLING IN THIS MODERNIST HOME BY STUDIO RUH
Spread over the second floor and terrace level, the Open-Plan Residence is the resultant of a tryst with Tropical Modernism. Adding much-heightened character to the outdoor terrace are a bespoke red cow sculpture and suspended bronze horse figure alongside furniture by Beruru and The Purple Turtles.
Art out of the box : The Indian art scene after 2 years of pandemic
The Indian art market is picking up at a record rate driven by strong domestic demand. Despite challenging pandemic years, the art community is continuing to grow, whether it is Saffronart’s recent record breaking auction sale that crossed Rs 100 crore this April, or galleries making consistent sales across price points, including many new millennial collectors.
Have a walk through, through this stunning, 25,000 sqft, spanning 2 floors, including 4 guest suites and 1 master suite, a pool, an entertainment gaming area with an outdoor deck.
Colours, prints, plants, lots of sunlight, animals and a super cute pup is all that makes Devika Narain home, what she calls an Indie-Scandanavian home in the middle of the city of dreams, Mumbai. There’s a hidden gem in every corner of her house and we absolutely love that about this space.
This Bengaluru home’s design is inspired by Sri Lanka’s Tropical Modernism
When homeowner Radeesh Shetty approached Kavya Sheth of Studio Ruh, he had a one-line brief for his abode’s design — to make it like a home in Sri Lanka. Being personally inspired by Sri Lankan architecture- Shetty who is the founder and director of Beruru, a Bengaluru-based garden lifestyle brand said “Sri Lankan architecture is what I wanted my home to reflect.
“Indian home décor ideas that match five distinct personality types”
We are all drawn to different decor styles, so it’s imprudent to assume that all extroverts would end up liking loud spaces. However, the law of averages states that our traits do affect our choices, so we’ve taken five broad personality traits to put together distinct and alluring Indian home decor ideas that could appeal to each.
Tropical accents meet modern elegance : A vibrant Singapore apartment owned by an Indian family
While most aspiring homeowners may dream of enjoying panoramic views of the city from their living room, or of watching the sunrise over the ocean as they lay in bed—a family in Singapore has chosen instead to envelop themselves in the boughs of nature.
“Pusphatma” BY K.N Associates : A luxurious Vadodara Home, built on 13,500 sqft area
“PUSHPATMA” began at a rather sweet note where the homeowners were a simple, close-knit family who wanted a humble abode; that hits a sugary note with every modern, contemporary as well as culturally-steeped elements. The house comes across as a geometrical riot where different forms of squares, rectangles and circles are visibly juxtaposed.
Aatmaja : A Stunning 16,000 sqft Home, on the outskirts of Ahmedabad, by Studio Vogelkop
“When we first visited the site, we saw that there was a Lake towards the North, which instantly made us take the decision to have the house opening towards that side. This helped in providing shade to the landscape on the North façade.
