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When architects turn product designers, there is the interplay of form, function and context. A look at five such brands from across India

March 28, 2025March 28, 2025cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

With rising disposable incomes, homeowners today desire unique art furniture pieces that can be a value addition to the home, going beyond utilitarian design. At India Design ID in New Delhi last month, 45 chairs were showcased, ranging from sensible to outrageous. Charles Eames, Frank Lloyd Wright and Le Corbusier were all world-famous architects who […]

Enter the world of pattern drenching

February 21, 2025February 21, 2025cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

Colours, prints and textures add much more than just visual interest to otherwise dull spaces. Welcome to the world of pattern drenching! A widely popular décor trend, which is in demand after colour drenching, this involves playing with scale, texture and colour in more ways than one. Jade by The Arch Studio | Photo Credit: […]

The transformation of six heritage buildings across India

February 14, 2025February 14, 2025cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

India’s rich history and diverse architectural heritage represents a tapestry of legacy, traditions, beliefs and cultural identities all of which allow learning that can foster deeper connections with the past. Further, it provides a unique opportunity for urban cities facing space constraints. With limited land for new developments, restoring and reusing heritage structures becomes a […]

Route to sustainable urban living

January 10, 2025January 10, 2025cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

In a city grappling with hazardous air quality, particularly during winter, the question, “How can homes breathe easy?” has become increasingly urgent. It’s a question that architects Depanshu Gola and Abhimanyu Singhal, partners at Architecture for Dialogue and Godrej Design Lab Fellows 2024, began exploring in 2021. Their journey took them to Madanpur Khadar, one […]

Rooted in vernacular design

December 6, 2024December 6, 2024cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

South India is seeing several instances of emerging architectural firms investigating indigenous structures and materials and translating them for today’s context. In addition to customised oxide flooring, clients are opening up to innovative use of brick, tile and mud construction as young minds build harmoniously for the neighbourhood. One such example is Bengaluru-based A Threshold’s […]

Biophilic design: A 2024 hit

November 29, 2024November 29, 2024cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

The allure of luxury living today extends beyond opulence and convenience. Discerning homeowners now demand spaces that foster well-being, sustainability, and a deeper connection to nature. In India, biophilic design is taking on unique dimensions, drawing from the country’s rich cultural heritage, biodiversity, and climatic diversity. From incorporating Ayurvedic principles in spatial layouts to reviving […]

Harshavardhan Neotia’s lessons in persistence

November 22, 2024November 22, 2024cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

Harshavardhan Neotia (right) with B.V. Doshi. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement The property that got Harshavardhan Neotia the Padma Shri, almost did not get built. Master architect B.V. Doshi would not have designed the social housing project, Udayan, which means ‘rising’. Six months after the septuagenarian Doshi had turned down Neotia, citing a lack of […]

Optimising floor-to-ceiling designs

November 15, 2024November 15, 2024cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

The optimum use of floor-to-ceiling structures in modern architecture is becoming increasingly popular as a way to maximise space. This trend is especially evident in metropolitan and urban areas where space is limited and in high demand. While floor-to-ceiling designs have traditionally been associated with penthouse apartments and uber-luxury homes, they are now being integrated […]

Building skinny homes

October 25, 2024October 25, 2024cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

From Tokyo to New York, Amsterdam to Toronto, the design of a Skinny House is a statement of triumph. Often there’s a colourful history, like the narrow Spite House from 1800s Boston, a result of a spat between two brothers over unequal land division. For both architects and residents, it’s a curiously satisfying experience to […]

How bamboo houses in Assam withstand floods and earthquakes

October 10, 2024October 10, 2024cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

What does bamboo remind you of? In cities today, its use is mostly restricted to outdoor furniture or for temporary structures like pavilions and gazebos. It is perceived as not as strong and durable as more ‘permanent’ forms of building. But if you’ve been to north-east India, you may encounter bamboo structures that are as […]

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