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Japanese vintage dolls, Samurai armour and handmade pottery come to Hyderabad

The October 11 festival will bring together Japanese food, art and culture, with vintage collectibles, martial arts, music, workshops, ikebana, bonsai and language activities, as well as…

How the 15-minute city can shape India’s next housing boom

With employment hubs spreading across cities, housing is increasingly being planned around connectivity, convenience and everyday needs

Shweta Kapur’s Apartment-88, a new fashion retail experience

Designer Shweta Kapur on turning her Delhi home into Apartment-88, a space where 431-88’s clothes meet art, design and the objects of everyday life

Whispers of the Wild: A Yercaud home shaped by its natural landscape

A Yercaud home where an existing tree, sloping terrain and a flowing stream shape the architecture

Why adequate housing must be at the heart of architecture

On World Architecture Day, architects and industry professionals look at what adequate housing could mean for India’s growing cities

How the 15-minute city can shape India’s next housing boom

With employment hubs spreading across cities, housing is increasingly being planned around connectivity, convenience and everyday needs

Also covered by: The Hindu - Homes and Gardens

Inside South India’s bars: How design and architecture are changing the drinking experience

From Chennai to Bengaluru and Hyderabad, six bars are rethinking interiors, lighting, acoustics and bar counters to create spaces that go beyond cocktails

Design Democracy 2026: Objects of interest in Hyderabad

From kinetic sculptures to hand-tufted rugs, the fourth edition turns walls, floors and everyday objects into canvases for Indian craftsmanship

Why the first 60 seconds matter in residential design

From landscaped entrances to thoughtfully designed lobbies, how the arrival experience is shaping residential developments.

How Chennai’s GCC expansion could reshape its real estate market

As global capability centres expand across the city’s key corridors, demand for Grade A offices and housing is expected to grow alongside supporting infrastructure

How Chennai’s GCC expansion could reshape its real estate market

As global capability centres expand across the city’s key corridors, demand for Grade A offices and housing is expected to grow alongside supporting infrastructure

Also covered by: The Hindu - Homes and Gardens

How workplace design is shifting from efficiency to employee experience

As offices evolve around people, workplace design is putting wellbeing, flexibility and experience at the centre

Why open spaces need to be planned into India’s growing cities

Why parks, landscapes and permeable areas need to be planned alongside buildings as cities become denser

Jaipur Rugs’ new Mumbai store is so big, customers expected a tennis court

The 20,000-square-foot space at Empire Mills combines carpets, art and craft, with Jaipur Rugs positioning it as a gallery as much as a store

Can Isprava make bespoke luxury villas at scale?

Ten years on, Isprava’s villas in Goa and Alibaug offer a window into how India’s wealthy are rethinking the second home

How Raj Vilas, a century-old Mysuru bungalow, embraced modern living

The restored century-old Mysuru home holds lessons for living with heritage, blending salvaged materials with contemporary life

Same house, different eyes: how investors and end-users buy differently in India

End-users and investors approach location, price, timelines and value differently when buying a home

Chennai office space demand stays strong as GCCs drive growth

GCCs account for nearly half of leasing activity as suburban business districts emerge as key growth corridors

Why ₹1 crore is no longer a luxury home budget

Rising property prices are pushing buyers to compromise on size, location and amenities across major Indian cities

Why Colombo could be India’s next global capability hub

Sri Lanka’s capital is emerging as a specialised hub for Indian firms seeking regional expansion and operational resilience