Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh, the head of the Jaipur royal family known to friends and family as "Pacho", leads us through unseen parts of the royal City Palace complex—stepwells, terraces, havelis rich with the patina of age and time— …

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Jan 9, 2025 · Designed by Stephane Paumier Architects (Delhi), the architecture of the Student Centre truly redefines voids and perforations as spaces of connection and interaction. This recent addition to Ahmedabad University Campus is a hub for the in-between hours of formal teaching where climate quite literally becomes a vital part of shaping of this building.

Jan 9, 2025 · A communal space for creative exchanges was the brainchild of Pune-based product designer Nikita Bhate who wanted to craft a space for her studio dedicated to the joys of living — through design, art, food and music.The SÃR Studio is a part of a bigger series of residences that attempt to be creative springboards for individuals looking to collaborate; a communal space in its truest sense.

3 days ago · This collection of the world’s most beautiful mosques is also an introduction into the remarkable variety of Islamic architectural styles.From the unfired adobe mosque in Djenné, Mali, to the elaborate mosque in Dubai inaugurated in 2007, from the former church of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, later converted into a mosque, to the mosque in Xi’an built in a …

Dec 7, 2024 · Most educational institutions have a few things in common - blackboards, long corridors, structured classrooms, and mundane building structures. But that's not the case with these Indian schools established in 2024. Their inventive design sensibilities blend education with inspiration, promoting learning in the healthiest way.

Jun 22, 2023 · At first sight, the recent new additions made to the Indian Parliament building in New Delhi, evoke a sense of opulence and grandeur.On a closer look, the layered aesthetic celebrates the diversity of Indian architecture and craftsmanship.

Jan 11, 2025 · This new Mumbai skyscraper in the affluent suburb of Khar presents an alternative vision for a better kind of high-rise. J-House was designed by local firm Malik Architecture and uses traditional vernacular forms to reimagine vertical living.

Feb 18, 2025 · Throughout the apartment, doors were repositioned to increase functionality. The design of this home in Mumbai straddles traditional and contemporary, with classic mouldings at ceiling level, skirtings which contrast with walls, and borders on floors. “In each room, the inlaid borders on the floor have been created by us to provide a personalised touch,” says Rohini.

Jan 9, 2025 · Founded by the French duo in London, Invisible Collection was created as a gallery-meets showroom. Together, the cofounders curate exclusive, handcrafted furniture and design pieces from global artisans and designers for a discerning clientele that appreciates storytelling, craft. and above all, good design.