Ar. Dr. B. V. Doshi -RIP| India bags Two of the Four Transformative Cities Awards| Designing for Senior Citizens| Eyewear Trends for 2023| and more…

Dear Reader,

Master Architect Balakrishna Doshi aka B V Doshi is no longer in our midst. Legends like him are cherished in revisiting memories, their works bigger than before – commanding due diligence in the hope that some nuance of his design thought can be emulated. Our prayers are with his family. Om Shanti.

With this sad news comes the good news that India is shining on the global map, where two of the four People’s Choice awards of Transformative Cities are bagged by Indian firms working in the realm of food and water. Biome Environmental Solutions known for their relentless pursuit of conserving the water table despite rampant urbanisation in Bengaluru have bagged the Water category award for their Million Wells campaign. And Hyderabad-based Sahaja Aharam – the first-ever organic retail owned by farmers in the consumer market, helping the marginalised farmers get their dues, and setting new standards for responsible consumption across the country, is the winner in the Food category. Read all about it in our proudly presented cover story.

A home specially designed for an elderly couple, another compact apartment beatifically composed on a shoe-string budget, yet another home-cum-office that aids its working homeowners strike a beautiful work-life balance by living amidst scenic surrounds without compromising on contemporaneity… are some of the purpose-driven features we bring you this week.

Enjoy the leisurely read and keep an eye out for some excellent design ideas!

Until next week…

Warm regards,
Savitha Hira
Editor