It is a well-known fact that simplification comes long after one had tired the most complex of things; the most convoluted stuff. It is also known that simplification is the key to realisation – of body, and soul; physical and metaphysical. On an abstract plane, our stories this week hint at this phenomenon.
A good representation of minimal… Zen… is the rice-crackers store in Tokyo. A humble abode, yet so beautifully designed by Ar. Ineyama, the all-Cedar-wood store showcases a dynamic play of design with just a single material and method. Do check it out. In the same vein, the humungous colonisation of housing for the neophyte urbanite being built by studio MVRDV in Pune veers towards the learning that people are open to simplified explanations of life and life practices; it only needs to be communicated.
Our cover story this week – which glides through the heritage precincts of Lucknow depicts how purity of thought and approach can win over the masses – it preserves and rejuvenates – at the same time.
Enjoy the issue and write in to us at editor@indiaartndesign.com
Warm regards,
Savitha Hira
Editor
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