This modernist home in Ahmedabad, built in the 1970s and restored recently by AD100 architect Kunal Shah, is a reminder of a classic domestic architecture that an entire generation of Indians grew up in — a modernism that is timeless, that we adapted to suit our culture, climate, materials and our domestic rituals.This is Fouzdar, a grandfather's home.

Dec 4, 2024 · Project in focus: A farmhouse consisting of 30,000 square feet of built-up area on a two-acre plot at Pushpanjali Farms in Delhi. The house is located on one half of the plot, while the other half is for gardens, sit-out pavilions, walkways, …

May 23, 2024 · The architectural design of Antilia has been fashioned along the lines of the lotus and the sun. The top six floors of the building have been set aside as a private full-floor residential area. The Mukesh Ambani home has a temple, an array of guest suites, a hanging garden, helipads, a salon, an ice-cream parlour, and a private movie theatre to accommodate 50 people.

Dec 29, 2024 · Lighting design can vastly improve the visual of interiors by drawing attention to textures, enhancing colours, and defining volumes. Eye-catching, sculptural pieces – like oversized chandeliers or bold floor lamps – can be both elegant and dramatic, infusing a space with character whilst improving the well-being of inhabitants. Changing light fixtures that require minimal effort is a ...

Dec 19, 2024 · Adding more accent lighting to a room can get tricky, depending on your approach. “Even the boldest DIYers have been stymied by electrical work, particularly relocating or adding wiring for new fixtures,” says Madelaine Mayer, founder and design principal at AD:ROIT Architecture and Interior Design.

Welcome to this year's AD100 – the annual definitive list of the finest architects and interior designers practicing in India. Meet the AD100 Debuts, icons in the AD100 Hall of Fame, AD100 Visionaries, exceptionally talented women in the industry, among other change-makers and emerging voices.

Dec 28, 2024 · Four black doors on the four corners of the living space are guides to the other side of the grey box. The one leading to the master bedroom reveals another monotone surprise, one with prussian blue upholstery and a dark fluted wood wall.

Jan 3, 2025 · When locating a project in the outskirts of any city, space is usually not a constraint. That is the first thought that comes to mind when witnessing this second home in Ahmedabad, meant to serve as a weekend sanctuary for a discerning homeowner who wanted the design to bridge modern sophistication and organic charm.Shweta Pandya, lead designer of Gujarat-based Architects at Work, took on this ...

Dec 27, 2024 · From using photos to make books to building sculptural installations to curating fluid museums, Singh has defied rules time and again. While her adventures have caused a stir in the art world, they have also been recognized and rewarded, recently with the prestigious Hasselblad Award in 2022, equivalent to the Nobel Prize in photography.

Dec 12, 2023 · Iraqi British architect Zaha Hadid became famous for her intensely futuristic style characterized by curving façades, sharp angles, and severe materials such as concrete and steel.The structures she designed have successfully accomplished what mystifies so many when they observe great architecture: She took the strongest materials in the world and manipulated them to form objects that appear ...