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Take A Look At Cosy Bedroom in Armaan Malik's Mumbai Home At AD India

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Take A Look At Cosy Bedroom in Armaan Malik's Mumbai Home At AD India

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Get to see singer Armaan Malik's cosy bedroom and house in Mumbai with muted accents, minimum furniture, and a room for every mood. His home depicts his larger-than-life on-screen persona described by AD India in this article.

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The cosy bedroom in Armaan Malik's Mumbai home

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With muted accents, minimum furniture, and a room for every mood, the singer's suburban apartment is a surprising antithesis to his larger-than-life on-screen persona

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6 Indian Brands Redefining Sustainable Design At AD India

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6 Indian Brands Redefining Sustainable Design At AD India

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Catch up with these six Indian brands with sustainable designs and their amazing concepts from method to material. These brands are paving the way for a sustainable future with their products. Read more at AD India.

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From method to material, these brands are paving the way for a sustainable future

If design is a negotiation between what was and what is, the idea of sustainability adds the future into the mix, making it an exploration of what can be. To some, sustainability translates into being environmentally friendly; to others, it is working with social, cultural, human, and economic factors in a wholesome, comprehensive way-in addition to the ecological context. With each choice and intervention they make, in method, material, technique, and strategy, these six brands are paving the way for a better world, and a more sustainable future.

1. Sār, Pune
Thinking about the life cycle of things
For Nikita Bhate, founder of Sār Studio, sustainability goes beyond just conscious consumption and the awareness of a product's carbon footprint. "It includes the product's durability, repairability, the possibility of recycling or upcycling its components, reducing waste, and discarding it correctly," she explains. So when the Sār team began thinking about their first collection, all these aspects came into play along with one additional, overarching question: Given the many, many products already in the market, was there really a need to create more? "That was when we started thinking about the life cycle of a product, and how we, as designers, could rethink systems," says Bhate. The outcome of this cogitation was the Sār Sustainability System (SSS), which focused on designing made-to-order pieces with modular parts. When users' needs change-or wear and tear has taken a toll-individual parts could be replaced, recycled, or upcycled as needed. For example, the upholstery of the Tankan chair (pictured) could be replaced after years of use.

Bhate describes the pieces born out of this system as "products that people can grow with". Each piece has the option of upgradation built into it, whether in terms of size, functionality, or appearance. Sār also uses a batch production system that allows them to manufacture the more standard parts of a design, leaving the finishing until they have an order for a certain piece. Three clever details in the system stand out. Firstly, each piece in the collection is branded with its manufacturing date, which serves as a receipt, allowing customers to replace parts by purchasing new, upgradable ones from the SSS. "So instead of replacing an entire piece, you can modify your furniture at a lower cost," Bhate points out. Second, the products are flat-packed and designed for easy self-assembly. And finally, the brand focuses on using local materials and reclaimed wood. "All of which has a major effect on the pricing of the product, which is very relevant in today's time."

Also read: 7 timeless pieces of furniture that are good investments

2. Rhizome, Ahmedabad
Bamboo and systems thinking

Two decades ago, as a student at National Institute of Design in Ahmedabad, Rebecca Reubens began working with bamboo purely by accident. "I was arm twisted into the project by professor M.P. Ranjan-the late design thinker and mentor whose contribution to the community has been phenomenal-who had the last laugh when I was blown away by the possibilities it offered," she recalls. Reubens's work on the project led to her seeing bamboo as more than just a material. "It was a vehicle to transform the world," she says. In 2009, after working with it for close to a decade, she founded Rhizome-a multidisciplinary studio whose end goal is "Not sustainable design-it is sustainability," she explains. "I've never really resonated with the term 'sustainable design' because the way it is phrased seems to indicate that design should be sustained, not that design should sustain."

Reubens's studio is aptly named. Bamboo is a rhizome-a self-generating plant that sends out both roots and shoots and links itself to other rhizomes. The plant's autopoietic nature resonates with her belief of what design needs to be: "A decentralized network without a beginning or end, with the flexibility to inform and be informed by inputs from every adjacency," she says.

In addition to sourcing its material from local bamboo suppliers who ensure sustainable resource growing, Rhizome is labour intensive and uses its own waste and waste from other channels where possible. It also builds on existing craft traditions to keep them evolving. "The only way to keep something alive is to ensure it is dynamic. The moment it is not moving, it is dead; it is conservation," Reubens says.

While bamboo objects and furniture are common enough, the ones that come out of Rhizome's studio acquire an uncommon, almost elemental beauty like this sculptural Sawboo chair (pictured). The studio's recent Slice collection-a range of chairs, tables, stools, and benches-embody the strength and materiality of bamboo while imbuing it with an aesthetic that is both modern and timeless. It is design with an eye on the future, and a hand in making that future sustainable.

Also read: This Bengaluru co-working space upholds sustainability with design that celebrates nature

3. Phantom Hands, Bengaluru
Recycled material and method
For Deepak Srinath, founder of the handcrafted furniture company Phantom Hands, sustainability has always been more of a holistic approach rather than any one thing. While the brand focuses on preserving and propagating craft traditions, it has always taken the idea of sustainability seriously. Phantom Hands' very first collection was made using reclaimed timber, and one of its more recent collaborations-with textile designer Padmaja Krishnan-showcases upholstery made with upcycled fabric scrap.

The brand's intent for sustainable solutions can perhaps best be seen in its X+L collection, created in collaboration with Dutch design duo Xander Vervoort and Leon van Boxtel. Three pieces in the collection-a room divider (pictured), a table lamp, and a floor lamp were specifically designed to make use of leftover or waste wood from Phantom Hands' own production process.

But the studio's approach to sustainability goes beyond method and material. "It's in all aspects," Srinath says, "even just the basics; we stopped using plastic bottles and gave steel or glass water bottles to everyone in the factory."

4. Bandit, Goa
What's starpaulin and aircraft scrap have to do with fashion?

More than a decade ago, when architect and industrial designer Satyajit Vetoskar moved to a small village in Goa, he witnessed up close the effects of unsustainable products and practices. "Something as simple as discarded plastic water bottles could clog the waterways," he recalls. On a chance trip to Mumbai, he noticed the blue tarpaulin covered shanties that greet every descent into the city, inspiring him to set up sustainable design studio Bandit in 2018. Since then, Vetoskar has almost made a habit of finding inspiration in unusual places.

The studio subscribes to the circular economy model of production and consumption by focusing on three main action areas: repurposing, restoring, and reusing. Their first ever range of products were their upcycled bags (pictured)-available as backpacks or sling bags inspired by Japanese origami-made of used tarpaulin and discarded seat belts. Their most recent is a collection of jewellery made out of aircraft aluminium scrap, in collaboration with Mumbai-based jewellers, Moksh. The aluminium cubes are combined with used gold and ethically sourced diamonds to create sustainable pieces with an edgy, industrial aesthetic. Aptly, the collection is named Shourai-which is Japanese for "the future".

5. Samuel Barclay, Erica Barclay, Saleem Bhatri; Casegoods Mumbai
The wisdom in traditional methods and material
With their latest collection of terracotta planters (pictured), the Mumbai-based studio Casegoods reinforces its commitment to sustainable practices. "As part of the creative economy, we recognize the responsibility that we have to the planet," says Saleem Bhatri, director of product design at Casegoods. The studio's products marry traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design; last year, they launched a collection of jute rugs, made in close collaboration with weavers, and dyed with vibrant natural pigments. What is lesser known, perhaps, is the studio's constant endeavour to manufacture their products in the most conscious way possible.

While terracotta itself is not biodegradable, the natural raw material, the relatively pollution-free manufacturing, the products' resistance to heat and their longevity make this collection kinder to the earth. In making these planters, the focus is on nurturing local craft practices. What do they have in mind for their next collection? "We are looking at using common crop waste to create a series of lamps," says Bhatri.

Also read: Shopping guide: 8 planters to refresh your space

6. Mehrotra, Stockholm
Sustainability through slow fashion
In 2017, Stockholm-based Sofi a Mehrotra founded her namesake brand that married style with sustainability much before "slow fashion" had become the buzzword it is today. When she says sustainability has always been a core part of Mehrotra's brand DNA, she's not exaggerating. Its signature material is upcycled silk saris that Mehrotra uses to create slouchy pouches with braided straps, perfect to be slung around the shoulder, and versatile enough to be added to wardrobes of any vintage and trend. The brand's latest collection comprises a series of straw bags handmade in Manipur with watergrass (pictured) and lined with upcycled silk pouches that channel its founder's dual heritage-Indian and Scandinavian. Clean-lined and unfussy with a touch of warmth, care instructions for the bags include practical tips on how to make them last longer, to which Mehrotra adds her own pragmatic advice: "If the handle cracks, we recommend that you mend it-make it stronger by adding a silk ribbon. This will also make it personal and is a good way to update it."

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6 Indian brands that are redefining sustainable design

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From method to material, these brands are paving the way for a sustainable future If design is a negotiation between what was and what is, the idea of sustainability adds the future into the mix, making it an exploration of what can be.

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A Lavish Home in Surat With Unique & Interactive Spaces At AD India

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A Lavish Home in Surat With Unique & Interactive Spaces At AD India

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Sneak peek at the lavish triplex home in Surat with interesting play of heights. Here is a contrasts & unify the design dialogue with perfect interior & lighting in all the rooms and corners at AD India.

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At the very outset, the scale and mood of this lavish Surat home is set by a large basalt entrance door, with a wooden louvre system that gives a peek into the foyer. It's finished with maroon, velvet-textured Gio Ponti chairs from Molteni-a particular favourite with the homeowner.

This 10,000 square-foot contemporary triplex, home to a family of five, is located in a new three-tower complex in urban Surat. It was designed over a period of 26 months by Studio GreyBox in collaboration with Neogenesis+Studi0261, under lead architects Chirag Torawala, Chinmay Laiwala, Jigar Asarawala and Tarika Asarawala.

The homeowners, who run a surgical equipment business, travel the world for work and were keen on a home that was unique yet global in appeal. Their brief to the designers was a sense of refreshment, a space that could help them disconnect from their daily routine.

"The blueprint was of multiple open and interactive spaces, complete vastu-shastra compliance, incorporation of high-end technology for ease of living, and earthy products that create a cozy environment," explains Torawala.

The design team, thus, fashioned different spaces that are unique from each other but appear as one due to the use of similar toned material throughout.

Also read: A Surat apartment that opens up like a jewel box of colours and textures

Managing Scale, Scope and Height

The extravagant 26 feet double-height and the relationship between the floor planes (with an average ceiling height of 13 feet) create this massive sense of space that connects the disparate areas of the home. An earthy tan, cream, grey and green colour palette, as well as the use of wood, stone, marble and exposed concrete, admirably hold together this visual conversation.

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A lavish Surat home that plays around with unique and interactive spaces

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At the very outset, the scale and mood of this lavish Surat home is set by a large basalt entrance door, with a wooden louvre system that gives a peek into the foyer. It's finished with maroon, velvet-textured Gio Ponti chairs from Molteni-a particular favourite with the homeowner.

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Explore Lovebirds Studio's New Mumbai Store In 19th-Century Church At AD India

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Explore Lovebirds Studio's New Mumbai Store In 19th-Century Church At AD India

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Take a insider look of Lovebirds Studio's new Mumbai store designed by AD100 architect Saurabh Dakshini. it blends old-world charm & peppered the space with design details of contemporary design at AD India.

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As designer clothing brand Lovebirds opened its first brick-and-mortar space in Mumbai, it made an interesting shift from its own clean-lined, contemporary warehouse aesthetic, and embraced the old world charm of the annexe of the 19th-century Wesley Church, just off the bustling Colaba Causeway.

Designers Amrita Khanna and Gursi Singh intended for the brand's new location to be a centre for art, culture and community, and to this end, they enlisted the expertise of AD100 architect Saurabh Dakshini. "Coming to a heritage building was a bit of a question for us," admits Singh, "But a church has a romance, and Lovebirds is about romance-so we were tempted. We knew the only person who could justify this was Saurabh."

Dakshini has peppered the space with design details that invite movement and moments of pause. The trial room is a behemoth of curved wood, unattached to the structure of the space, which is offset in materiality and form by an arrangement of black-stained, brass-accented furniture.

The racks are suspended from the ceiling, while the primary display takes the form of a movable geometric island in the centre of the store. Dakshini's design for the island, which is crafted in wood and brass, was inspired by the concept diagrams used in the Japanese flower arrangement tradition, ikebana.

The annexe's arched doorways, with glazed frames and wooden louvers, were left untouched, as was the terracotta tiled flooring that dates back to the 1840s. In an effort to maintain the integrity of the 150-year-old terracotta floor, the unevenness was left as is, and the undulations were accounted for with adjusters on the furniture, and even a few rocking chairs.

"Understatement is a very important part of what we try to do at my studio," explains Dakshini, "My design is neither blending in with the Lovebirds aesthetic, nor taking away from the character of it. They picked me because they wanted a new perspective towards what they were doing."
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Step into Lovebirds Studio's new Mumbai store that's set up in a 19th-century church

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As designer clothing brand Lovebirds opened its first brick-and-mortar space in Mumbai, it made an interesting shift from its own clean-lined, contemporary warehouse aesthetic, and embraced the old world charm of the annexe of the 19th-century Wesley Church, just off the bustling Colaba Causeway.

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Nature-Inspired Mumbai Apartment With Stunning View of Sanjay Gandhi National Park At AD India

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Nature-Inspired Mumbai Apartment With Stunning View of Sanjay Gandhi National Park At AD India

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Check out the nature-inspired mumbai apartment's stunning view of SGNP. This 2BHK materclass is designed by Eight Degree Design house with an idea of maximizing compact spaces at AD India.

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When one is presented with a 13th-floor apartment that overlooks the sprawling Sanjay Gandhi National Park in Mumbai, inspiration is close at hand. The architect Chrisann Rodrigues began by tearing down walls that divided the balconies from the living areas to open up the 650-square-foot space to the surrounding views and light. Then, she handpicked shades of green, yellow, pink, and beige that are characteristic of the park's foliage to inject some outdoorsy gaiety.

"Our design language is predominantly clean, contemporary spaces with a splash of colour or print. Materiality, colours, craftsmanship, and collaboration with our clients lead to a customised, functional, and layered space," says Rodrigues, who founded Eight Degree Design House over four years ago.

The client, a nature-loving couple settling down into retirement life, wanted the "space to provide refuge from the hustle and bustle of Mumbai but also be truly comforting when their family comes over." Says the designer, who envisioned a minimalist space with several blank surfaces that reflect natural light to usher in an alfresco spirit. With judicious use of nostalgic elements, such as sepia-tinted family photographs and antique wooden furniture, she simultaneously tempered its modern appeal with the warmth of a familiar space.

Also read: This Mumbai home brings Geoffrey Bawa's tropical aesthetic to the city on a budget

Colour Play

Restrained but consistent use of colour is a highlight of this home. Upon entering it, one encounters the living cum dining area with a cream sofa overlooking the balcony. The use of green in the dining chairs and bar cabinets tie the dining and living areas, with the latter featuring deep-green downlight wall lamps that flank the television cabinet. Pops of yellow and pink through soft furnishing add warmth to this area.

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Inside a nature-inspired Mumbai apartment with stunning views of Sanjay Gandhi National Park

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When one is presented with a 13th-floor apartment that overlooks the sprawling Sanjay Gandhi National Park in Mumbai, inspiration is close at hand. The architect Chrisann Rodrigues began by tearing down walls that divided the balconies from the living areas to open up the 650-square-foot space to the surrounding views and light.

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Best Interior Design of Modern & Vintage Combination In 3 BHK in Mumbai At AD India

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Best Interior Design of Modern & Vintage Combination In 3 BHK in Mumbai At AD India

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Sneak peek at 3bhk home in South Mumbai with best moredern & vintage interior décor Designed by Purvi Shah Interiors. Take a look at the apartment filled with prized heirlooms that lend it a vintage look at AD India.

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Inside a 3-BHK home in South Mumbai that marries modern and vintage effortlessly

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Designed by Purvi Shah Interiors, the apartment is filled with prized heirlooms that lend it a vintage look.

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Dhamaka Restaurant— Newest Hub For Desi Food lovers NYC At AD India

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Dhamaka Restaurant— Newest Hub For Desi Food lovers NYC At AD India

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Catch up with newest hub for desi food lovers in NYC bringing regional Indian flavours to the Big Apple at Dhamaka Restaurant. Take a look at the hit desi kitchen designed by Chapman Architects with amazing interiors to look at AD India

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Paplet Fry (pomfret) , a Bihari Mutton Curry and Rajasthani Kharghosh (rabbit)-regional dishes that we possibly take for granted here in India, have created such a stir at Dhamaka since the restaurant opened on Valentine's Day in New York last year, that it is rumoured to have a waiting list of around 1,500 patrons on most evenings.

One year weary into the pandemic, its homesick Indian-origin owners, restaurateur Roni Mazumdar and Chef Chintan Pandya, wanted to offer their patrons an escape, especially appreciated at a challenging time when travel was so restricted. They pictured a place that was dynamic and imaginative-combining forms, colours, and images-meant to transport anyone who enters! Thus came Dhamaka, a 1,300-square-foot, open layout, 52-seater eatery with an additional 30 alfresco seats designed by Wid Chapman Architects.

Also read: Step into a restaurant that brings Vietnam alive in the heart of Mumbai

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Step inside Dhamaka-NYC's newest hub for desi food lovers

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Paplet Fry (pomfret) , a Bihari Mutton Curry and Rajasthani Kharghosh (rabbit)-regional dishes that we possibly take for granted here in India, have created such a stir at Dhamaka since the restaurant opened on Valentine's Day in New York last year, that it is rumoured to have a waiting list of around 1,500 patrons on most evenings.

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Know How to Use Bold Colours In Right Way At AD India

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Know How to Use Bold Colours In Right Way At AD India

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Take a look at this Mumbai apartment to see how to use bold colours in right way with an interplay of forms and shapes. Check out design firm ZERO9 breathes life into a home for family for three (and two dogs) at AD India.

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At first sight, each room has an explosion of solid, opposing colours, such as in the living room, where neon orange on a credenza is paired against a hot pink bubble on a wall overlooking an olive green dining table set. While this may sound like a haphazard and thoughtless riot of shades, in reality, the room reveals a sense of tasteful dynamism.

Also read: Inside a nature-inspired Mumbai apartment with stunning views of Sanjay Gandhi National Park

The family also wanted the home to be as multi-functional as possible, moving with their habits through the day or when entertaining guests. "Almost all the furniture in the home is custom-built by us, which gave us the freedom to pair the exact tones and hues with the right shapes in each space," describes Anu. This comes alive in the dining-cum-living room where a dining space, bar cabinet and seating area all fit into a single room without looking cluttered or cramped. "Most of the furniture here is moveable. So, if the family is entertaining a large group, the dining chairs can be added to the living room to bring in more seating and colour, and the centre tables are light enough to quickly be moved away."

After two years of living through a "grey period"-which the family uses to describe the pandemic-the whimsical charm of the apartment's colour and décor brings a lively respite into their life at home.

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This Mumbai apartment shows you how to use bold colours the right way

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At first sight, each room has an explosion of solid, opposing colours, such as in the living room, where neon orange on a credenza is paired against a hot pink bubble on a wall overlooking an olive green dining table set.

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Explore A Modern Farmhouse Compound in Upstate New York At AD India

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Explore A Modern Farmhouse Compound in Upstate New York At AD India

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Check out a modern farmhouse compound in Upstate New York designed by architect and designer Niels Schoenfelder after decades of admiration. Experience the stunning living room décor set up & many more things covered at AD India.

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A modernist masterpiece in Udaipur, the dreamiest apartment in Mumbai, a secret estate deep in the hills of Tamil Nadu, and more memorable Indian homes featured in the pages of AD India

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Inside a modern farmhouse compound in Upstate New York

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A modernist masterpiece in Udaipur, the dreamiest apartment in Mumbai, a secret estate deep in the hills of Tamil Nadu, and more memorable Indian homes featured in the pages of AD India

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Physique 57 - A Trendy New fitness Studio in South Mumbai Heritage Building By AD India

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Physique 57 - A Trendy New fitness Studio in South Mumbai Heritage Building By AD India

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Physique 57 is a fitness studio originally based in New York, is now in Mumbai nestled in a heritage building. It is designed by Studio Wodehouse in a unique way. Read the this interesting article of this fitness studio by AD India.

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Designed by Studio Wodehouse, Physique 57, a fitness studio originally based in New York, is now in Mumbai nestled in a heritage building

When Physique 57, a New York-based fitness class that sparked the ballet-barre craze decided to open a studio in post-pandemic Mumbai, Shonali Mahajan of Studio Wodehouse was roped in to bring to life the ambitious project.

The challenges were multifold. For starters, the look and design had to be nearly identical to the brand and studios in New York City, the Hamptons, Beverly Hills, Dubai, and Bangkok. Mahajan was nervous when offered this project: "The previous space (their flagship studio at the Four Seasons Hotel in Mumbai) was big, beautiful, and designed by none other than Neterwala & Aibara, so I had big shoes to fill," she says.

The second issue was the heritage angle. The building where the new studio was slated to open was none other than Kwality House at Kemps Corner-a notable Mumbai landmark.

Also read: How to take care of you mental health during this pandemic

Housed in an old building, circa the 1900s, every beam and wall had to be handled with care. The new space was smaller, darker, and more complicated. The walls were mostly load bearing, proving it difficult to break or puncture any, hence planning and circulation was severely restricted. Due to the age of the property, adding structural load was also restricted by the various advisers, and a large part of the space didn't even have a proper slab flooring, so it had to be built out with steel. There was also only one designated area, which could be used for bathrooms and plumbing.

However, the space was spectacular.

"While we had many restrictions, we also had a wonderful heritage property with the beautiful double height wooden ceiling that serves as the roof of Studio 1. This was a key feature, around which the design evolved, as it was extremely important to retain this wonderful inheritance." Mahajan says.

Mallika Parekh, the owner of the Physique 57 India brand, was insistent that the space look fresh, upbeat and happy, with an abundance of natural and bright light, while also being an accurate representation of the global brand.

Physique 57 brand accents were brought in through the signage and lettering, the decals on the manifesto wall that greets customers as they enter, and pops of colour that make the space look young, lively, and dynamic-just like a fitness studio should.

Also read: Is coffee good for you?

This new space didn't have too much natural light save for the office and workout Studio 2. "We compensated by adding large drums and fake skylights to give a large general wash of light from the ceilings. We avoided spotlights, which tend to throw shadows, and used a lot of white, or tones of white, mirrors, and kept the walls light to amplify the feeling of space and make it feel breezy."

An understated, oak-grain, white veneer that now forms a large part of the canvas for the space was selected bearing in mind the design brief of keeping the space light and bright, while giving it a unique character and identity. "This beautiful oak grain veneer therefore worked beautifully for us across the space, as it gives the warmth of wood, accents the existing teak roof, and enhances the space wonderfully without looking overbearing. Even the white terrazzo floors and white painted walls all work towards the same purpose."

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A South Mumbai heritage building is now home to a trendy new fitness studio

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Designed by Studio Wodehouse, Physique 57, a fitness studio originally based in New York, is now in Mumbai nestled in a heritage building When Physique 57, a New York-based fitness class that sparked the ballet-barre craze decided to open a studio in post-pandemic Mumbai, Shonali Mahajan of Studio Wodehouse was roped in to bring to life the ambitious project.

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4 Best Vastu Tips To Maximize Success When Working From Home At AD India

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4 Best Vastu Tips To Maximize Success When Working From Home At AD India

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Get the best vastu tips to maximize success from Vastukar Neeta Sinha from Mumbai-based AstroArchitecture. She feels 'work from home' has become essential part of life & know how vastu is important factor while you WFH at AD India

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4 Vastu tips to maximize success when working from home

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The centuries-old Indian art of creating sacred spaces, meets a very recent hybrid work model

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7 Ways To Fake Architectural Elements Using Paint By AD India

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7 Ways To Fake Architectural Elements Using Paint By AD India

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Here are the best techniques to fake architectural elements using paint. It is a powerful design tool with the ability to create architectural elements that can transform any room. Check out AD India to read more in detail.

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When it comes to your home, why limit painting tricks to allover colour? Paint is a powerful design tool with the ability to create architectural elements that can transform any room. "People, as far back as the ancient Romans, have been using paint to simulate architectural details that don't actually exist," says Phillip Thomas, founder of the eponymous New York-based interior design firm. Paint can trick the eye to give a new sense of space, dimension, and even texture. Thomas created the illusion of elaborate baseboards and ceiling moulding by painting a few inches below the existing moulding in a contrasting colour to emphasize the architectural element's appearance.

William McIntosh, of William McIntosh Design in New York, adds that paint is the quickest, easiest, and least expensive way to change any area of your home. "Paint treatments help bring scale and focus to a room," he says.

To transform a room without breaking down walls, we've gathered top advice on how to fake coveted architectural details through painting tricks.

1. Paint ceilings for added height

Metallic or high-gloss paint on your ceiling creates an illusion of greater height. "Your room will instantly feel larger and airier," Thomas says. "Try it in your living room, bedrooms, or any room that feels cramped." Go further with the look using bold colours, like sky-inspired Yves Klein blue hues.

2. Create depth

Paint the frame and the recessed area of built-in cabinets, McIntosh says. "You want to contrast white or light-coloured walls with something dark which creates warmth and richness," he says. "The deeper colour emphasizes the niches and makes them recede, making the room feel larger."

3. Play up existing architecture

Embellish the architectural details already in your home, like arches and moulding. "When a home has beautiful architecture but not necessarily craftsman-like details, it's much easier to add something artistic with paint than create the same look with actual carpentry or stonework," says Los Angeles-based designer Jeff Andrews, who used paint to accentuate the arched openings of a home's double-height entry, similar to stone casing. Mixing paint sheens, as in high-gloss and matte, draws attention to existing details, he adds.

4. Mix colours

Pairing paint colours can add synergy, especially if you repeat a pattern. In one client's dining room, Thomas created faux pilasters by intertwining pinks, greens, and blues. The paint trick created column-like accents that tricked the eye into expanding the room.

5. Focus on the fireplace

"A bold fireplace makes for a bold statement," says San Francisco designer Emilie Munroe. Paint the entire fireplace in charcoal black because the dark colour grounds the room and draws the eye upward. Keeping the walls white streamlines the effect further, enhancing ceiling height. Prefer a softer hue for the fireplace? Achieve a similar effect by painting the walls a moody colour. "The key is high contrast between the fireplace and the adjacent walls to create definition," she adds.

6. Go tone-on-tone

If you dream about a panelled kitchen, living room, or library, but don't have the budget, striped walls will do the trick, says Mary Douglas Drysdale, a designer based in Washington, D.C. Implement shades of the same colour paint to create variations of striped tones, she says. Pairing a sky blue with a dark blue adds a three-dimensional effect with a "a linear quality."

7. Try a faux bois painting trick

The painting technique known as faux bois mimics the look of wood. The woodgrain effect elevates walls, furniture, and floors with just a few simple tools, like a wood grain rocker and a brush. "The traditional faux bois colours are maple, oak, and mahogany, but don't limit yourself," Drysdale says, noting that non-woodsy colours look more modern.

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When it comes to your home, why limit painting tricks to allover colour? Paint is a powerful design tool with the ability to create architectural elements that can transform any room. "People, as far back as the ancient Romans, have been using paint to simulate architectural details that don't actually exist," says Phillip Thomas, founder of the eponymous New York-based interior design firm.

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Home With Best Light & Shadow Décor In Ahmedabad At AD India

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Home With Best Light & Shadow Décor In Ahmedabad At AD India

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Explore this amazing light and shadow are all the decor one needs in this home at Ahmedabad. The simplest rectilinear screens in Corten steel encase carefully selected areas in this bungalow by VPA Architects. Interesting concept covered by AD India.

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Lastly, ventilation was important. "Just by opening a few windows, the air in the entire home is refreshed in minutes," says Bhavesh.

Since the house is awash with natural light during the day, the designers chose a dark veined marble for the flooring. Topped with upholstered furniture in a regal purple, the effect is dramatic.

In the parents' bedroom, the colour palette becomes calmer, shifting to olive green tones, befitting their age. The lavish main suite with a separate walk-in closet is Ripal's favourite space in her home (no surprise there). This suite takes up the maximum floor plate, with a bedroom ensuite dressing room and bath.

The first floor also houses the bedroom the children currently share since they're very young. The entertainment room serves as an option to be converted into an extra bedroom in future.

"Having your own home is always different from living with your parents, as we did earlier. In this home, we participated in every single decision, so the spaces are very personalized. Our guests unfailingly remark on the beauty of the home, and even an architect who visited from overseas paid it compliments," says a pleased Bhavesh.

Also read: A Mumbai apartment creates magic with a neutral palette

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In this Ahmedabad home, light and shadow are all the décor one needs

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Lastly, ventilation was important. "Just by opening a few windows, the air in the entire home is refreshed in minutes," says Bhavesh. Since the house is awash with natural light during the day, the designers chose a dark veined marble for the flooring. Topped with upholstered furniture in a regal purple, the effect is dramatic.