Sculpture, Origami and Architecture| A new type of Art Experience| Subtlety and flamboyance in home interiors| and more

Dear Reader,

This week’s features yet again impress upon us the impact of a strong form in architecture and a well-thought-out design language. Global stalwarts like Zaha Hadid Architects, MVRDV and Fran Silvestre Architects deliver projects that synch with their signatures – as you see the cover story, where Ar. Silvestre uses his trademark white to play with origami in architecture in the design of this hillside villa in Ibiza. Brilliantly conceptualised, the architect notes the unforgiving unevenness of the topography and asks the simple question – Can we build on this hillside by depositing a single piece? The form that thus materialises is a stunning exploration of striking geometry, structural ingenuity, and awe-inspiring contrast. Must-read.

Equally stunning is the mirrored façade of the first-of-its-kind art depository in Rotterdam designed by MVRDV. Very different from a museum and more like an engine room that reveals the world behind the storage and maintenance of a dazzling number of art and design works, this Depot offers a completely new experience. Read on to know more…

Our India fare has an interesting feature on compiling personal archives, besides the interiors of two homes that border on minimalism and subtlety amid a flare for flamboyance. And in our Product Hub section, wallow in luxury with the aromatherapy stem bath cabin! Need you ask for more?!

Enjoy the read.

Warm regards,
Savitha Hira
Editor