Sustainable Living: Rejoice. Repeat.

Dear Reader,

Indoor-outdoor connect, natural material palette, nature inclusive design, a sustainable approach… these are no longer fancy terms; but actual cases-in-point that have been implemented to the joy of both the architect/ designer as well as the user. The awareness and conscientiousness of sustainable living is increasingly becoming a norm.

Our features include a home from a Portuguese neighbourhood by Studio Vazio S/A that capitalises on the concept of urban nature, utilising non-edificant areas as green pockets that highlight the nuances of its historic built form. The superb inclusion of street graffiti as a reflection of local culture wafts into the home just as the natural breeze, rooting the design in contextuality.

Back home, brick jaalis, openable clay screens, herringbone-patterned brick walls blend with other natural materials to craft a sustainable building design as Manoj Patel Design Studio renovates this Vadodara home, continuing his agenda of designing with the aim to protect and preserve nature along with reviving of traditional skills.

And our cover story celebrates simplicity and distinctness with a pragmatic but highly aesthetic approach, where a cubist facade, ethnic motifs, an introverted court and countless connections bring alive different crafted experiences in this Cocoon House by Aman Sohal of Forum Advaita.

And yes, there is more.

So, enjoy the issue and we shall be back next week with more curated content that will trigger your idea-box and enrich your repertoire.

Warm regards,
Savitha Hira
Editor