Magical brick craftsmanship| Exquisite interiors underlining simplicity| Balbir Singh – the wardrobe evangelist| and more

Dear Reader, We wish you a very Happy and Blessed Diwali! May your life light up with new joys, new hopes, and fulfilment. As is the annual practice, we take your leave for the next few days and shall be back with new features from the 9th of Nov. onwards. In the meanwhile, a word about this issue: look closely and you will see that a thread of simplicity underlines the design stories this week. That is not to say that the spaces are run-of-the-mill. Instead, they are anything but. Whilst the cover feature – the Vadodara home depicts intricate brick artistry and shows how craftsmanship plays into an architectural vocabulary, almost negating the use of interior add-ons, the Italian farmhouse shows how facilitating an existing tree into the construction and building around it, makes for a sensitive, interactive environment. Both homes open to nature around them, seamlessly orchestrating a biophilic vibe. Almost as if in direct contrast, at the other spectrum, we have the home in Bangalore and the restaurant in Amsterdam that highlight the language of accessorising without taking away from the concept of modesty. Whilst the former celebrates the play of nature and split levels at its design core, the latter incorporates cheeky elements to create visual pathways and optimal sightlines striking the perfect balance between space and volume. A special mention here for our Specialised Service Provider – Balbir Singh. A wardrobe evangelist, he is the go-to expert for every small or aspired-for need in a wardrobe. Do check him out. Once again, Season’s Greetings and Happy Holidays.See you soon, Warm regards,\Savitha Hira\Editor