Interior design for children – Part III Therapeutic spaces

By Kajal Gaba

Photography: courtesy Once Upon My Wall

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Lions Club Therapy Park at B. J. Wadia Hospital (inset) Kajal Gaba

In this concluding session of the three-part series on the impact of interior design for children, designer Kajal Gaba focusses on the design and impact of therapeutic spaces and healing in the child…

Interior design for children – Part II Learning spaces

By Kajal Gaba

Photography: courtesy Once Upon My Wall

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An initial prerequisite to designing a space that supports learning effectiveness and stimulates the child’s cognitive functioning. A nursery classroom at Kara4Kids, Bengaluru (inset) Kajal Gaba

In the second instalment of this three-part series on the impact of interior design on the holistic development of a child, designer Kajal Gaba focusses on communication through learning spaces like play groups, childcare centres and primary classrooms… 

Interior design for children – Part I

By Kajal Gaba

Photography: courtesy Once Upon My Wall

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A corner designed for Dramatic play interaction (inset) Designer Kajal Gaba

In the first of this three-part series on the impact of interior design on the holistic development of a child, designer Kajal Gaba introduces us to the uniqueness of a child’s visual perception…

Redefining healthcare design

By Ar. Vinita Wagh

Photography: courtesy the architect

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Interior design studio Meraki Dezine crafts a diagnostic centre in Delhi using the principles of cognitive healing to render a patient experience that alleviates stress and anxiety...

Sustainable fabric - the future of fashion!

By Isha Jain

Photography: Courtesy the designers

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l-r: Fashion Labels: Doodlage| Runaway Bicycle| Maga| Nool|

With a growing consciousness among fashion designers and fashionistas, ‘sustainability’ and ‘eco-friendly’ are no longer just trendy buzzwords, but matter-of-fact ensembles in ready-to-wear collections… 

Coupling the artistry of sound and space!

By Ar. Vinita Wagh

Photography: Nimisha Dakoria; courtesy the designers

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Engaging the auditory senses, Sharan Architecture+Design conceives ‘The Art of Sound’ luxury retail store, presenting an immersive acoustic experience in an energetic locale of Surat, Gujarat.

18 Screens: Lucknow’s remarkable climate responsive home!

Compiled by Team IAnD

Info: Courtesy Sanjay Puri Architects

Photography: Dinesh Mehta; courtesy Sanjay Puri Architects

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18 Screens (inset) Ar. Sanjay Puri

Ar. Sanjay Puri’s ‘18 Screens’ home in Lucknow – Finalist at the World Architecture Festival 2019’s Completed House Category - is contextualised by traditional Indian courtyard typology that acclimatises the spaces to the regional weather; while variation in volumetric proportions anchors it to a contemporary vibe…

Toy Story – a creative experience shaped through architecture!

By Ar. Shreya Kulkarni

Photography: Courtesy the architect

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Collage Architecture Studio chisels a play-school - Toy Story, consciously sculpting the edifice to achieve an introverted planning that ensures a smooth transition for kids from home to school.

Prestige University: Contemporary architecture with a rooted traditional approach!

Compiled by Team IAnD

Info, renders and drawings: Courtesy Sanjay Puri Architects

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Prestige University, Indore (inset)Ar. Sanjay Puri

Sanjay Puri Architects’ design of the Prestige University building in Indore - Finalist in the World Architecture Festival 2019 Future Projects Education category - employs climate-sensitised architecture, driven by traditional and regional leanings; yet, simultaneously embraces modern societal stipulates…

A conscientious design approach can define the essence of an educational institute

By Ar. Shailesh Veera

Photography: Tejas Shah & Piyush Sheth; courtesy the architect

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Vibgyor School, NIBM Pune - Culminating room (inset)(l-r) Designer Meetali Nerurkar & Ar. Shailesh Veera

Ar. Shailesh Veera of SPIRIT ruminates on the transformation of design in educational institutes, especially schools; and draws from personal experience to advocate a ‘conscientious design approach’…

Intrigue Designs breaks stereotypes for design of event hall in Panipat

By Vinita Wagh

Photography: Devyani Gupta; courtesy the architects

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Intrigue Designs stirs up excitement with their Banquet Hall at Panipat, unveiling a sophisticated design ruled by sustainability and industrial panache.

Experiencing the intangible via design!

By Rutvi Ashar

Photography: Courtesy Eureka Moment Design Company (Eumo)

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Eureka Moment Design Company (Eumo) chisels an experiential workspace at the ICICI Bank Corporate Office exploring the tenets of human behaviour and spatial interaction…

Reducing the urban footprint

By Vinita Wagh

Photography: Andre J. Fathome; courtesy Archohm

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The Design Village (inset) Ar. Sourabh Gupta

Noida’s studio Archohm resurrects a derelict and defunct Kattha (catechu) factory and repurposes it to house an interdisciplinary institute -The Design Village.

From cow dung to the red carpet - a tribute!

By Shriram Khadilkar

Photography: Courtesy Jivya-Soma-Mashe and Chand-Mashe blogs

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Jivya Soma Mashe at work

Tribal Warli artist, Jivya Soma Mashe passed on, on May 16, 2018 leaving behind him a legacy conferred with Intellectual Property Rights; perhaps the only tribal art form with an IPR…

Towards a greener society!

By Annie Aggarwal

Photography: Courtesy Therefore Design

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At a time, when we need to look at everyday products more responsibly, Therefore Design forays into designing a range of biodegradable tableware…

‘Parallel Reflections - Experience Life without Technology’.

By Ar. Pappal Suneja

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Ar. Pappal Suneja and his team have been declared the only finalists from India in the ‘Rethinking Architecture Online Competition’ that reinstates invaluable human values as opposed to a gadget-driven existence…

In nature’s lap!

By Aksa Ahmed

Photography: Gauri Satam & Tejesh Patil

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A contextually-rooted humble farm-stay in Sindhudurg, Maharashtra endorses the fact that good design can be pocket-friendly and sustainable…

Blending art and technology for interior spaces

By AnchalChaudhary

Photography: Courtesy rat[LAB]INTERIORS

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Anchal Chaudhary, Partner at rat[LAB]INTERIORS explores art and technology in a process-driven approach that gives body to the contoured morphologies of parametric design.

Coconut house: ray of hope for low cost?!

By Rutvi Ashar

Photography: Courtesy Ar. Jayneel Trivedi

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Ar. Jayneel Trivedi with Mr. Sonam Wangchuk at the Maker's Mela 2017 in Mumbai

Ar. Jayneel Trivedi adds to the uses of tender coconut by applying it as an essential cladding material to augment the concept of low cost housing at a mere Rs. 15000/-

Now access Indian heritage in VR

By Sitara Shah

Photography: Courtesy Sitara Shah

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Interaction designer Sitara Shah in association with a team at IDC School of Design develops a Virtual Reality app that allows you to explore the heritage Ajanta caves at leisure…