EDITOR’s NOTE
Architecture and interior design, at their core, are reflections of how we choose to live. They shape not just our physical spaces but our emotional landscapes where structure meets soul, and function meets poetry. Thoughtful architecture doesn’t merely occupy land; it breathes life into it. It has the power to pause chaos, create belonging, and turn the everyday into something extraordinary.
In this issue of DE INDIA, we celebrate the beauty of well-crafted spaces in all their diversity. From serene courtyard homes that radiate comfort, to functional workplaces that encourage collaboration; from thoughtfully designed modern healthcare spaces that heal, to hospitality environments that redefine experience. We bring together a collection that reflects the evolving narrative of contemporary design. Our critical design lens also extends beyond borders as we explore the upcoming events not to be missed from the design stages in Riyadh and Hong Kong, where innovation sets to meet cultural depth in exciting new ways.
As an Editor, I have always wanted to bring my own voice into the world of design—thoughts that move me, questions that need to be asked, and observations that linger long after a project is done. This issue marks the beginning of a new journey for me: a design column where I share unfiltered reflections on topics that matter. No jargon, no pretence—just pure, honest conversations about design, emotion, and everything in between. It’s a small yet meaningful step toward understanding design not just as an art, but as a feeling.
For our cover story, we speak to R+R Architects from Ahmedabad, whose sculpted architectural interventions are setting new benchmarks for expressive form-making. In our product features, brands like Oorjaa blur the line between function and art through their poetic approach to lighting and materiality. Across the issue, you’ll encounter voices that challenge convention and works that remind us that design is never still. It evolves, responds, and connects deeply with the people who experience it.
As you turn these pages, I hope you find inspiration in the balance between beauty and thought, between imagination and intent. Design is, after all, a dialogue between people, space, and emotion. May this issue invite you to pause, to look closer, and to rediscover why design moves us the way it does.
Let’s Talk Design with DE. Happy Reading.
Cheers!!
– Anirudh Datta
(Editor-in-Chief at Design Essentia Magazine)
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