An exercise in the evolution of form is My go-to Therapist, says Ar. Zulueta

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Text & Photography: Alejandro de la Vega Zulueta

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Furula, stone sculpture formed by furulae that are woven together generating a lattice with transparency and shadows.(inset) Alejandro de la Vega Zulueta

Alejandro de la Vega Zulueta’s work as both an artist and architect transpire in parallel. When stuck on an architectural project, he often turns to his drawings and the manipulation of forms as a path to liberate his mind to overcome the architectural equivalent of writer’s block…

When a gut feeling directs the right notes in design!

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Nostalgia

By Saranin Artemy

Photography:  Saranin Artemy

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Rolls No.1 cafe (inset) Saranin Artemy

Saranin Artemy revisits his eclectic youthful design for a trendy café in Perm, and realizes that surprisingly, it has more relevance today than it did eight years ago!

Technology-inspired Design: Looking back – Looking forward.

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Special Feature: Looking Back: Looking Forward

By Ar.Vinita Wagh

Photography: Courtesy the architects

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At the intersection of technology and design lies a monumental change - a technological revolution that is innovating the pedagogy and practices of architecture and the built environment. Stalwart architects - Carlo Ratti, Sushant Verma, and Rajat Sodhi draw from their experience in the field to give us a preview of what to expect in decade 2020 in the industry and especially in India. 

Life, a little closer to nature

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Plush Residences - evolving lifestyles!

By Vinita Wagh

Photography: Jon Reid - Arch.; courtesy the architect

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By designing a beautiful house nestled into Arizona’s mountainous rock, Kendle Design Collaborative celebrates the quiet and serenity that nature has to offer.

A holiday home in the mountains!

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Plush Residences - evolving lifestyles!

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Photography: Maxime Brouillette; courtesy v2com

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Overlooking the St. Lawrence River, this home blends into its immediate surrounds with interior and exterior spaces juxtaposed and superimposed, leaving no hints of the technical challenges posed by the double cantilevers and heated sections. 

A literally hand-woven architecture of light!

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Hospitality Special 

By Vinita Wagh

Photography: Dirk Weiblen; courtesy the architect

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Nyx Shanghai (inset) Ar. Alberto Caiola

Prepare to be amazed by Alberto Caiola’s latest project, Nyx, as it marks Shanghai’s skyline with a spot of electric blue.

Bold and Beautiful

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Open-to-sky Spaces Special

By Vinita Wagh

Photography: courtesy Diff-Studio

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Interior Designers, Iryna Dzhemesiuk and Vitaliy Yurov of Diff-Studio style an elegant, minimal and luxurious terrace atop a hundred-year-old building in Paris.

White – the purification of space!

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Designer’s Personal Spaces 

By Rutvi Ashar
Photography: Fernando Guerra; courtesy Fran Silvestre Architects

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Fran Silvestre Arquitectos studio(inset) Principal architect  Fran Silvestre

Spanish architect, Fran Silvestre gives us a tour of his office, explaining that meaningfulness of a space lies in difference; perhaps why his design is perennially characterized by the über-aesthetic, minimalist white.

Contrary, by design!

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Designer’s Personal Spaces 

By Beverly Pereira

Photography of Interior Design: Bruno Almela

Photography of Branding: Luis Beltran; courtesy Masquespacio

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The Masquespacio studio (inset) Principal Designers Ana Milena Hernández Palacios and Christophe Penasse

The Masquespacio design studio is a study in the use of contrary yet harmonious palettes of both - colours and materials. 

8 global design trends that will shape 2018

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Trends Special 2018

By Beverly Pereira

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Team IAnD scoured the standout trends that will disrupt the realm of design in 2018. Here is our take on what the world will look like this year…

The spa experts: an insight into what drives Studio Alberto Apostoli

By Rutvi Ashar

Photography: Courtesy Studio Alberto Apostoli – Architecture & design

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Multiple awards winner in the category of wellness and spa design, Alberto Apostoli of his eponymous studio of architecture and design shares his experience of creating environments that make people uber-comfortable. 

Designing for the Meta-physical

By Kiran Ghosh

Photography: Courtesy Caza Architects

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Marian Church

Carlos Arnaiz’s approach to design involves a careful inspection of culture, art and science to accurately reflect the world we live in. IAnD explores his trajectory with the design of spiritual spaces like the 100 Walls and La Salle…

Car Face!

By Team IAnD

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Bhaiyaji… esmile!                                                                                               ©www.carbasics.co.uk

Are car frontals actually modelled on human faces? Do automobile designers share an emotional bond with their vehicles that shows on its face - literally?! Check out what we think…

Light up your life!

By Leah Linhares

Photography: Courtesy IAnD Archives

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Lights no longer play the ‘illuminator’ role in home/ office interiors. Over the years, they have moved on to play a much more significant part: they are now used as a style statement!

Conveying a relationship!

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By Savitha Hira

Photography: Courtesy Balmond Studio

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Waterfront ,Sri Lanka 

International architecture + design practice Balmond Studio engages in an elaborate rebranding exercise! IAnD in conversation with Creative Director James Balmond...

In Conversation with Design Legend Giulio Cappellini

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Text & Photography: Zoya

Mr. Giulo Cappellini

World-renowned Milan-based architect, product and furniture designer, art director, brand Cappellini, also art director of Istituto Marangoni, Giulio Cappellini on his recent visit to India, met with IAnD correspondent Zoya for an exclusive tête-à-tête. Here are some excerpts...

Brasilia - a World Heritage Site!

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Design Blast FIFA

By Anurag Pandey

Photography: Courtesy the architect

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The National Stadium of Brasilia ‘Mane Garrincha’ is a modern arena that can receive any duel on the planet! 

Dress Code FIFA 2014!

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Design Blast FIFA 2014

By Avinash Yadav

Photography: Courtesy World Wide Web

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The FIFA World Cup 2014 Jersey and Boots sport a distinctive flair for trendiness and style… 

Playing Green at Pantanal

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Design Blast FIFA 2014

By Beverly Pereira

Photography: Courtesy the architects

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Arena Pantanal is one of the most energy-efficient stadiums in Brazil for the FIFA World Cup 2014...

Arena das Dunas

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Design Blast FIFA 2014

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The Arenas Das Dunas is a new stadium especially designed for FIFA 2014, but structured for future use 24/7/365...