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Discarded tyres to battle earthquakes

A mixture of crushed pieces of tyres and sand around the foundations can protect buildings during an earthquake, civil engineers say in a special release from the Indian Institute of Science.




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Your dream home within no time

Pre-cast structures can be used for construction of residential buildings as well, but choosing the right kind of structures ideal to the city we live in is necessary.




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The timeless appeal of bungalows

Bungalows are the ultimate real estate investment vehicle, as their value grows in tandem with the appreciation of land prices in a locality.




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Bring home festive cheer

Make these trends a part of your décor this holiday season.




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Bring home a part of nature

When it comes to furniture, wood steals the show.




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Will it be a smart race?

The challenges in presenting SmartCity Proposals. RANJANI GOVIND has the details




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Learning from history

Water has to be treated with respect and demand management is the key, says S. Vishwanath




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Step up your interiors

The staircase is an important design element that adds colour, visual interest and panache to your home.




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It’s time for festive shopping

Head to these stores this Diwali for some festive décor accents and accessories says Teja Lele Desai




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Compact homes are here

Newcomers to cities find them a better option for saving as well as asset accumulation.




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Coping with the monsoon in Chennai

Having dealt with yet another severe monsoon, the city is limping back to normal. Nidhi Adlakha writes about the impact on buildings and what went wrong.




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Tackling pothole-ridden roads in Chennai

During the monsoon, drive slow to avoid landing in a pothole or ditch, says Vikram Mankal.




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Art in a fishbowl

The good old aquarium has undergone a sea change, finds out M.L. Mahesh




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Mindless Construction

It is time to realise that we need to build with nature and not against it, and thus avoid Chennai-like tragedies.




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The big contradiction!

On one hand, the State Government wants Hyderabad to be recognised as a World Heritage City by UNESCO, and on the other hand, it deletes the provision concerning heritage and conservation




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Bold and young start-ups

City-based architects Gayatri Gunjal and Suraksha Bhatia about their start-ups and long-term vision




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What lies beneath

A look at how building code violations in basement design have been overlooked




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Fusion is their mantra

Picking up local ideas and incorporating them into their designs is the strategy adopted by Vijay and Meghal Arya of Ahmedabad.




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Between the stones, there is no binding

An architectural marvel is tucked away in the folds of forests and peaks near Panaji in Goa.




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Aesthetics?

If the idea of using a material is to keep it in natural condition, then the naturalness of the material should also be visible.




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Open spaces, jasmine tree and more

Here are two architects who have an array of interesting ideas to convert unutilised urban spaces into active public areas.




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Where has the ‘green’ gone?

The author writes on unchecked, illegal realty growth along the city’s eco-sensitive zones and how the city’s ecology has been destroyed in the name of development




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Housing the tree

Ever thought of living comfortably on a tree? Check out the concept, says Sathya Prakash Varanashi




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Let silence prevail

Noise pollution in residences, commercial establishments and corporate offices has become an intense stress factor. Are designers ready to tackle this issue? A look by Nandhini Sundar




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Flexible, and caring for the environment

A look at the some of the architectural creations that related to location and culture, and won awards as well.




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Spaces that speak

Award-winning design firms Mangoblossom in Mumbai and Lopez Design in Delhi bring environments alive with visual treatments




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7 decor ideas to steal from hotels

We show you how to recreate that holiday feel at home




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Re-creating makes sense

Using materials from old buildings re-connects us to our past, and saves them for posterity. By SATHYA PRAKASH VARANASHI




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LED, kindly light

Efficient lighting at low cost must be considered as a national priority, and it is time to tap the potential of LED. By K. Sukumaran.




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In search of the right design

Keeping in mind rich traditional practices in building construction and a more responsive approach to local sensitivities will help, feel experts




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For the love of books

Teja Lele Desai lists ways you can incorporate a bookcase in your décor




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Vive la neutrals!

Give the usual neutrals the go-by and try these versatile alternatives




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Approvals for high-rises

G. Shyam Sundar lists mandatory norms for constructing multi-storeyed buildings in Tamil Nadu




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Keeping it glassy

There are many varieties of glass that are suitable for Chennai’s hot, tropical climate




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The top 11

11 tips from top interior designers




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Redefining traditional luxury

Luxury living in today’s context is a 360-degree lifestyle equation that cannot be limited to elegant superficialities




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Bold ideas for your home

Ten tips that you could try out




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Towards better urban planning

Our urban spaces lack sensitivity in planning, design, and functionality, says Nandhini Sundar




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Design tips worth stealing

Teja Lele Desai gives you nine ideas that designers swear by




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Home is where wallpapers become a piece of art

With wallpapers as their muse, designers are exploring maximalism through motifs inspired by nature and architecture 



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Designer Sanjay Garg of Raw Mango fuses Mughal and Rajputana traditions in his latest festive line

Raw Mango’s Sanjay Garg fuses Mughal and Rajputana traditions to create a joyful line in jewel tones for the festive season




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Meet Faisal Manzur: the Chennai architect behind wooden doors at The Entrance Café and Pandan Club

Faisal Manzur of Faisal Manzur Design Studio on designing the stunning wooden doors at Chennai’s The Entrance Café, Pandan Club, and why he draws inspiration from TV shows and Wes Anderson movies



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BV Doshi (1927-2023) | Pioneer of Indian modernist architecture

Indian architect BV Doshi has passed away, at the age of 95. Trained under Le Corbusier, he was the only Indian to have been awarded the Pritzker Architecture Prize



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Kochi khadi: Stiffer but with many possibilities

Designers from across the country share their One Zero Eight and khadi collaborative experience 



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Are tiny homes trending?

Priced ₹3 lakh-₹50 lakh, these flexible structures have caught the attention of homebuyers in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Hyderabad and Maharashtra, says Avneesh Sood




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A crop of new-age schools in India now boasts of seamless designs, flexible furniture, and collaborative spaces

Meet the Indian designers doing away with cramped classrooms and dull walls and prioritising schools with flexible furniture, collaborative spaces, and interactive elements




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All roads to Milan

At the world’s premier design event, Salone del Mobile, which concludes on April 23, some of the edgy designs that caught this writer’s eye




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Ceramist Rahul Kumar’s installations in his new show are a deviation from his previous experiments with clay

Ceramic artist Rahul Kumar’s tenth solo exhibition, The Untold Resides Somewhere, is a labyrinth of emotive, lexical and metaphorical expressions for “preserving the discarded”



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Travelling trunks

From watches and mini-bars to turbans and rifles, these bespoke trunks exude luxury and character




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Accessorise your garden

Plant coriander in your shoe, hang a fern from your window, throw in a duck or two, and there’s your unique green space.