Category: Desi Design
Desi Design : May/June 2012
Features on designers and artists inspired to carve a niche for themselves.
The Olde Bangalore project by Chitra Vishwanath
The Olde Bangalore is a clubhouse designed by Chitra–one of India’s leading architects in sustainable design
The Shetty residence in Bangalore by Archana Naik
To create a mélange of traditional Indian and western contemporary aspects of design is a feat in itself. Archana Naik captures these elements effortlessly in Smitha and Nitin Shetty’s home.
The Garden Makeover by My Sunny Balcony
Weekend projects turned out to be a huge hit and soon had all the prospects of becoming a viable enterprise. That is how My Sunny Balcony was born. Built with lots of love and encouragement from friends and supporters. The balcony makeover became their mainstay.
The Nandidurg house by Choreography of Spaces
On our first visit to this 4 bedroom duplex, the apartment communicated its primary need for light and openness. It was too heavy, with a lot of walls and a large staircase filling up the living area
The Yatin Shah residence by Sunil Patil
Suhasini and Yatin Shah’s house was designed keeping in mind a hobby and passion that they both share — painting. Art became the primary inspiration for the grey wall treated with tandoor stone that divides the space into two zones — interactive and private.
Poltrona Frau comes to India : The Casa Decor story
The signature showroom opened its doors to the public in mid-2010, bringing the Indian consumer high-end luxury furniture stamped with the reputation and technology that makes Poltrona Frau a leading name in design globally.
Architecture Paradigm : The House of Pavilions in Bangalore
Given that the climate is more suited to an extended conversation with nature, most homeowners prefer to minimise urban influences and connect with the natural environment as much as possible. The House of Pavilions designed by the Architecture Paradigm Group is an excellent example of this.
Desi Design : Mar/Apr 2012
Design is very desi in this issue. Exploring traditional techniques, which have been given a modern definition and celebrating a culture of colour.
Rajee Sood Home : Blogging to online retail : A design journey
Interior designer and stylist Rajee Sood is a well-known name in the design blogging community. Late last year, she launched her collection of curated home decor accessories and furnishings that reflect her impeccable taste and style. Interior designer, homemaker, travel buff, photographer and gardening enthusiast, Rajee Sood wears many hats and effortlessly so. To most of us in décor [...]
Kanchi Designs : Kunal and Shobhna Mehta
Kunal and Shobhna Mehta have charted a path of innovation and excellence as Kanchi Designs explores the world of luxury furniture and furnishings. Kanchi Designs was born in the year 2000, when the mother-son duo, Shobhna and Kunal Mehta decided to converge their experience in the textile and design industry into one design house. Kunal’s grandfather started working in the [...]
Estia by Tilak Raj : Bangalore
Architect Tilak Raj is based in Bangalore and talks about the design of the restaurant Estia—inspired by the blue domes of Santorini, as well as Greek design and decor elements. Starting from a grecian hamlet, he has spun a spatial story to create a theme setting for this restaurant at Aloft Hotel,Bangalore. Architecture and design was Greek [...]
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