You might consider going all the way to JSan in Goa to get Chef Vishesh Jawarani’s take on Japanese Izakaya (literally stay-drink-place), or to Crackle Kitchen in Bengaluru to explore omakase. But you cannot get into Chennai’s MadCo. unless you pass the test, and likewise at Zorawar Kalra’s Mamma Killa, Delhi’s first Aztec-themed members-only bar….
The coming together of fashion and interiors isn’t new. Internationally, Armani, Bulgari and Versace are just three big maisons that have stamped their names on hotels and homes. In India, Sabyasachi’s collaboration with Asian Paints and Delhi-based JJ Valaya’s tile collaboration with FCML have allowed customers to bring a bit of the luxe life to…
From serene hill stations to the bustling cities and opulent locales of metro areas, Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) are increasingly acquiring properties, not only as a strategic investment but also as a means of staying connected with their cultural roots. Developers are getting enquiries from the United States, United Kingdom, Singapore, the Middle East, and even…
Sustainable green co-working office space. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Christiana Figueres, the architect of the Paris Agreement, once said, “We cannot afford to treat sustainability as a side project — it is the main project.” Her words serve as a timely reminder, especially for the commercial real estate sector, where the intersection of design,…
Rhea and Rishika, founders of The Mend Packaging | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement By repurposing over 28 types of waste, ranging from coffee husk and cardboard to sugarcane bagasse and even Ayurvedic tablets, The Mend Packaging, a sustainable packaging company based in India, managed by Rhea Kothari and Rishika Reddy, is crafting unique gift boxes….
Maximalism, whether in the form of bright colours, pattern drenching, statement furniture, or dramatic lighting, is a design trend going strong in 2025. Notably, there is a significant shift towards maximalism not just in residential interiors but also in commercial spaces such as offices, cafĂ©s, restaurants and boutique stores. “Today’s commercial environments are no longer…
When Abhishek Parmar brought his newborn home from the hospital, the baby was welcomed in a room meticulously designed by his parents. A small but warm space that sported a modern, minimalistic theme, and pastel walls. What the now two-year-old didn’t know is just how much work his parents put into creating the space. The…
Three design practices factor hybrid work styles and the growing requirement for employees to relax, interact and be more productive Source link
There was a time when mud homes were limited to villages. Over the last few years, designers and consumers have found fancy in the simple material and its many structural qualities. Be it Mumbai’s latest bistro Zeki, the 2,000 sq.ft. home built by Bhoomija Creations in Kerala, or the more recent, Tiny Farm Lab in…
A walk through the medieval streets of Mylapore, George Town, or Karaikudi reveals a lost history, where abandoned houses and institutions, built over a hundred years ago, now stand in disrepair. A reimagination of heritage cities by planning authorities, in collaboration with civic society, could rejuvenate these derelict neighbourhoods. While newfound mobility and technology resulted…
