Collecting stories: Jane and Kito de Boer and their passion for modern Indian art
Ahead of a sale of works from their comprehensive collection spanning the late 19th century to the present day, Jane and Kito de Boer reveal how they felt compelled to begin collecting after moving to Delhi in the early 1990s. ‘Find greatness that you can afford,’ suggest the collectors Jane and Kito de Boer.
A Virtual Tour of Designer Anita Dongre’s Stunning Mumbai Home
Designer Anita Dongre is a name to reckon with in the world of fashion. She has stores across India and in New York, she is the founder for multiple clothing brands and has a global celebrity following. Her creations have been widely appreciated and the nature-inspired motifs that mostly adorn her clothes are in sync with her larger mission–she is a passionate advocate of sustainability.
VMA Studio explores the interplay between nature, art, form and function while creating a unique and harmonious living space.
This is a beautiful sea-facing, 2,700-sq-ft residence at Bandra, Mumbai. An artistic approach to interior design created a residence that is not only aesthetically pleasing but also deeply personalised. “The combination of wooden furniture, concrete walls, modern materials, and vibrant colours through art created a rich and sophisticated atmosphere, reflecting a balance between luxury and contemporary style,” say architects Vinod Mehra and Kartik Mehra of VMA Studio.
Made From Recycled Waste, This Award-Winning Navi Mumbai Home is Stunning!
Atop Parsik Hill in Navi Mumbai’s Belapur, lies a multi-generational home. Spread across 5,000 sq ft, 46 ft wide and 82 ft in depth, it stands in stark contrast to the overtly luxurious homes and 20-storied towers that congest the cynical city.
Savour the charming views of this uber luxury apartment at Nepean Sea Road in Mumbai
With a horizon extending to the Arabian Sea and South Mumbai, the clients came with the most straightforward requirements a home that stays extroverted to Mumbai’s charming views.
Traditionally, Indians lived in a common family system. The home’s many residents and their interpersonal relationships required well-defined spaces for a variety of activities. Inside the house, there was a private zone and a public zone around the courtyard. These beautiful houses in India had a very high sustainability index.
Courtyards Creating Memories At Kecherile Veedu | Finder Studio
Traditional Kerala homes are rich in memories; of the long-forgotten smell of the first rain, the sound of raindrops falling in the courtyard, people sitting and conversing around it, the feeling of the warmth of mud walls and wood, the coziness of spaces; one may find him or herself drifting into their nostalgic memories of yesteryears every once in a while.
House of Dynamic Shadows, Sangli by Aakar Group of Consultancy
The bungalow built on a 45 feet × 70 feet property in Sangli consists of a ground floor that houses the office of the architect, and two residential floors above it. Keeping in mind the site dimensions and hot and dry climatic conditions of the region, the house is designed on a rectangular grid with internal as well as external landscape patches.
Chirantan – The House in Faliya, designed by AANGAN Architects, creates a balance between the traditional lifestyle of the user as well as their modern aspirations. The house brings an ample amount of light through the linear court positioned on the north side where it shares a common wall with the adjacent house.
This Chennai home houses a museum-worthy collection of art and antiques
It’s easy to forget that this home is in the heart of hot and humid Chennai. Down a little cul-de-sac off a busy thoroughfare, the house sits between two other buildings amidst a thicket of trees. You’d imagine it would be dingy—instead, it feels almost radiant.
Coffee table books aren’t just for inspiration and information (although they’re good at it) — they also add a finishing touch to the room. Books with particularly striking front covers provide points of interest, and they even make interesting conversation starters.
The idea was to design in such a way that CONCRETE has an impact. This project involved creating a simple, functional home for a small entrepreneurial family with an appreciable creative streak. The client runs a thriving business, but is also an enthusiastic poet, while his son is an avid wildlife photographer.
Mumbai-based designer Rohit Bhoite designed this family holiday home in the hills of Lonavala as a linear structure where industrial materials meet tropical touches and the inside areas spill out onto the landscape.
Inside a Breathtaking Kerala House with Straight Line Designs
The HANNIEL is a modern contemporary residence located in Varapuzha, Kerala, covering an area of 9,200 square feet on a plot size of 23 cents. It showcases an interplay of space and form, harmonising with its unique context. The architecture emphasises understated elegance, allowing the surroundings to breathe.
How to Build a Sustainable House using Natural Building Materials
After successfully running the Aaananda Permaculture Project near Chandigarh, Manisha Lath Gupta and her family realised that it was time to live in the environment where they grow their produce. Living with nature meant living in a home built using natural materials.
