Biswaraj Nalakar, born in 1976 in Karnataka, is an accomplished artist who has dedicated himself to capturing the architectural heritage of India through his unique artistic style. With an educational background in Art Education from Govt College of Fine Arts in Dharwad, Karnataka, Nalakar has honed his skills to create captivating artworks that blend elements of realism and impressionism.
Pardeep Singh is an accomplished artist hailing from Hoshiarpur District in Punjab, India. His artistic journey began in Santiniketan, where he lived and studied for almost a decade. Currently residing in Mohali District, Punjab, Pardeep Singh has established himself as a prominent figure in the art world.
THE HOUSE OF DETAILS, APARTMENT 27 : by Ameliorate Design Studio
Crafted with elegance & exuding luxury in each detail. A family which is well renowned and reputed, wanted us to help them start their new journey in their massive 3,000 sqft 5-bedroom apartment in Thane, Mumbai. As social members of the society and active participants in social events and gatherings, the Home Owners wanted their home to depict “luxury and sophistication”.
PUNCTURED WITH PASTEL POPS, THIS MINIMAL HOME EMANATES A YOUTHFUL DESIGN
Thinking outside the box, the young and talented co-founders of The PLOT Studio have created this clean and modern home for its young residents. Arpita Dhokia, Tanvi Shah and Dhwani Kanakia were challenged with the task of designing a home on a tight budget which included them having to work around part elements given by the builder and conceal exposed wires and pipes without compromising on the height of the home, a task they completed with an unmatched finesse.
Inside a Bengaluru apartment that feels like a heritage bungalow
As you enter the Avani residence, leaves graze your elbows and large wood-trimmed windows offer views of lush foliage. Textured Kota flooring in the living and dining spaces caress your feet, you meander through arches and stumble upon an indoor balcony that overlooks a garden.
This Surat apartment in various shades of blue is an ocean-inspired oasis
The Surat suburb of Vesu is known for many things: its towering residential enclaves, glittering malls, sprawling business parks and quiet, leafy lanes. What it isn’t quite known for is its coastline—or lack thereof. “But when Devang and Richa’s brief called for bold forms and shades of blue, the coastline was the first thing that came to mind,” quip Sagar Rathod, Mansi Rathod and Ritika Uttamchandani, co-founders and principal architects of Surat-based architecture firm Ground Zero who had been approached by Devang and Richa Mehta to construct a tranquil residence far removed from the hustle and bustle of the city.
This Surat home epitomises modern living but is rooted in tradition
This 4BHK, 2550-sq-ft apartment had to be transformed into a home for a family of six: a senior couple, a junior couple and the latter’s two young children. The brief wasn’t elaborate, but its pithy content spelt out the entire design direction: a luxury that is sensed rather than overt, and a home with an Indian heart.
Art Deco and Scandinavian minimalism take centre stage in this Bharuch home by P&D Associates
Navigating through a complex ensemble of materials and an unusually dynamic colour palette, this Bharuch home finds its coherent voice in the floral upholstery and designer Italian marble. Designed by Devang Patel and Pratik Siddhpura, Principal Designers of P&D Associates, the 7,130 sq ft home in Bharuch, Gujarat named ‘Anurag’, is an assortment of themes and compositions weaved with a single entity.
An apartment in Mumbai’s Shivaji Park that resembles a soothing seaside villa
The preciousness of a gift transcends its physical value; the emotions invested in it make its worth inestimable. This tenth-floor apartment in the leafy seaside precinct of Shivaji Park, Mumbai, was such a token of love, from a brother to his parents and sibling, and, therefore, had to be designed just right.
Rohleder – East, Bengaluru & Gurgaon : “Sophisticated Upholstery & furninshing fabrics, now in India”
Founded in 1946, in German, Rohleder GmbH, Germany, is Europe’s leading Textile & Design Company, and is today a guarantee for the highest quality Home Textiles all over the world.
Rohleder manufactures sophisticated upholstery and furnishing fabrics in a wide range of colours, textures and patterns, implementing specialist knowledge of the highest level.
The Millennial Manor, true to its name, is a renovation project, designed by The Auburn Studio. “Our client, Raj Kiran, was looking to ramp up his parents’ 25 year old house to create a personal space that was bright and refreshing.
First time when we visited the space, we noticed rooms to be airy, had sufficient light from windows along south and north walls with unobstructive views. To accommodate the client’s wish for a bright and spacious home, we focused on design that would support such transformation.
Home to a Family of 4 located in Lokhandwala, Andheri West, Mumbai Suburbs, Maharashtra, this 4 Bhk, 2000 sq.ft abode primarily entails a beige color palette. This apartment designed by Asra Khateeb, Founder & Principal Architect of LC Architects is cozy and flawless.
This Neo-Traditional Bengaluru Apartment Champions Indian Craftsmanship
Mixing the old with the new is more than just a passing trend. There’s no denying the fact that we’ll always have a thing for the past yet crave every creature comfort of the present. In the design world, the neo-traditionalist style speaks to our nostalgia for a time gone by.
Find out how the designers used this entire Pune home as a canvas for Indian folk art
The Clients—a police officer and a doctor—wanted to have a home that took their work stress away, and made them feel comfortable and at peace. They realised the answer lay in the ancient Japanese philosophy of wabi sabi—the idea of celebrating things with their natural imperfections, just as nature intended.
