Homes and gardens

29

Aug

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How ESG is reshaping luxury real estate

The world of luxury real estate is undergoing a profound transformation as developers increasingly embrace Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. These guiding frameworks, far from being restrictive, open up new avenues for creativity and innovation. They emphasise sustainability, social responsibility, and ethical business practices, which are essential for designing homes that not only exude opulence but also contribute positively to the environment and surrounding communities. As the desire for responsible living intensifies, the integration of ESG principles is reshaping the high-end housing market into one that prioritises both luxury and sustainability.Luxury real estate is at the forefront of adopting…

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25

Aug

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Inside Rahul Mishra’s new flagship store at Kala Ghoda

In Mumbai’s historic Kala Ghoda precinct, the ground floor of the City Ice Building has been transformed into Rahul Mishra’s sprawling flagship atelier. It is the fashion designer’s largest retail endeavor in India, conceived as a museum-like maison by architect and designer Rooshad Shroff, whose work is synonymous with exquisite Indian craftsmanship for the modern aesthete.Behind the luxury Mumbai outposts of Louis Vuitton, Kunal Rawal, and the design Mecca Nilaya Anthology, Shroff also collaborated with artist and designer Patrick Kinmonth to envision and execute the 2023 India in Fashion exhibition at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre. It had featured Mishra’s couture.…

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16

Aug

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The carbon cost of real estate

India’s real estate sector stands on the threshold of a vital transformation.Traditionally shaped by policy reforms, consumer sentiment, and macroeconomic trends, it now faces a new market force: the cost of carbon. With India’s Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) launching in pilot form and commercial real estate entering PAT Cycle VI under the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), carbon management has shifted from voluntary green building efforts to mandatory financial discipline.This is more than an environmental compliance issue — it is an economic recalibration. According to the World Bank, nearly 24% of global emissions are now covered by carbon pricing…

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16

Aug

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India and the curious case of the collectible

Back in 2019, to mark a decade of his brand Raw Mango, designer Sanjay Garg released a set of 10 objects that were billed as collectibles. They included items like the body armour of a Theyyam dancer made of acrylic, a terracotta bull inspired by an ancient Iranian artefact, and digestive powders stored in beautiful wood and brass boxes. It felt both puzzling and a power move because on the surface they appeared unrelated to the beautiful saris he’s known for, and yet there was a clamour from his audience base to possess it.“Creative people are not uni-dimensional,” Garg tells…

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15

Aug

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statement indoor wall ideas – The Hindu

Think wall décor and it immediately opens up a plethora of possibilities, all of which give your space a curated and ‘put-together’ look. Clichéd as it may sound, walls are akin to blank canvases for self-expression and are one of the easiest ways to give your space visual interest, depth, dimension and texture.“A statement indoor wall is more than just a design trend — it is a powerful centrepiece that defines the character, mood and identity of a space. It creates a visual focal point and, in a room filled with elements like furniture, lighting and accessories, it anchors the…

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15

Aug

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The carousel maker from Surat | How Priyanka Shah’s furniture is getting noticed at India’s restaurants

Just like the kind of magic that brought Geppetto’s fairytale puppet Pinocchio to life, Priyanka Shah, 33, founder of the Surat-based multi-disciplinary studio Shed, has been blessed with a vision that animates even the most evocative fever dream. Magical carousels that spin to reveal a minuscule Arthur Hailey book next to a tiny bathtub, circular winding staircases that wrap around floor-to-ceiling bookcases, leaping tigers, hawks soaring over tall glass trees or tiny chocolate chip cookies on a giant cupcake, it all comes alive at the touch of a gear.Shah did not start off designing furniture and products. “I have always…

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15

Aug

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Tier-2 cities emerge as India’s new investment hotspots

The 2025 Investment landscape has seen a significant tilt in balance, with more astute investors looking beyond demographic-heavy saturated metro markets to the more compelling growth stories and Alpha markets of Tier 2 cities that have a better potential for returns. This strategic about-face betokens a growing recognition of India’s shifting economic geography, where long-held tenets for investment are being reordered by demography, the emergence of new infrastructure, and rapidly changing business tastes that reward nimbleness over sheer bigness.Investor preference in Pune remains at the top as the city has transcended the tag of Mumbai’s satellite city and is now…

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15

Aug

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 Mysuru on the block – The Hindu

The design inspired by Mysuru’s ceremonial elephants. Good Earth has continued to launch new block-print collections every year—each distinctive, beautiful, and rooted in craft traditions. The Building Blocks of Good Earth series focuses on a curated set of the brand’s most iconic designs, prints that have shaped the vocabulary of Indian block printing and become part of its design legacy. These are now being revisited, reimagined, and documented in depth.The craft begins well before a block touches fabric. Every design is a thoughtful play of mathematics and poetry, each colour and motif a piece of a larger jigsaw puzzle, conceived…

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12

Aug

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Lit by giant water lilies | Jenny Pinto’s ‘Shades of Green’ at Sabha Bengaluru

Settling down in the café adjoining the buzzing courtyard of Sabha, Jenny Pinto looks slightly bemused. “We didn’t expect such a huge success,” the designer says candidly. “I’m quite overwhelmed by this.”Part of the reason could be the venue. A beautifully reimagined and renovated space dating back to the late 19th century — in its last avatar, it was a school — the exhibition hall, the auditorium and the courtyard serve distinct functions yet tie in well together when Sabha hosts a major show, like the Shades of Green currently underway. But it’s more likely that the majority of the…

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08

Aug

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Why builders are prioritising green terraces and sky lounges

Getty Images/iStock | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStock India’s cityscape is changing rapidly as builders across the country embrace the rooftop revolution, transforming once overlooked terrace spaces into lush green retreats and sophisticated sky lounges. It is more than simply cosmetic — it is a physical manifestation of how we are re-thinking our attitudes towards space-use, environmental sensitivity, and resident well-being at a time when urban density continues to grow ever higher and green open spaces become few and far between.This revolution is driven by the growing awareness of environmental sustainability and urgent response to alleviate urban heat islands in Indian…

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