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New Delhi Set for Design Revolution at ID 2024

Pritzker prize winning Peter Zumthor’s conversation with Bijoy Jain at ID Symposium is something any architecture and design enthusiast wouldn’t want to miss….reports Asian Lite News

India Design ID is set to unveil its grand spectacle of creativity from February 15th to 18th, 2024, at the NSIC Grounds in New Delhi. This four-day celebration promises to be a melting pot of design, ideas, and trends, spotlighting the brightest minds in architecture and interior design on a global scale.

This year’s edition is poised to captivate enthusiasts with an exceptional lineup of home-grown and international design experts, providing an exclusive platform for participating brands to explore emerging trends, share innovative ideas, and engage in conversations that pave the way for the design community.

Aashti Bhartia Vice-chairperson, Ogaan Media says, “We are very excited about the showcases and the speakers at ID 2024. There is so much that’s new this year — Ankon Mitra’s curation of paper artists from across the country in ‘On Paper Of Paper’ is a first of its kind paper art and decor exhibit. This is our second time presenting the Collectibles pavilion with great additions — Rooshad Shroff’s design studio, Samuel Barclay’s Case Goods will be in the show for the first time, and Ashiesh Shah, DeMuro Das and others return with exciting new pieces. Pritzker prize winning Peter Zumthor’s conversation with Bijoy Jain at ID Symposium is something any architecture and design enthusiast wouldn’t want to miss.”

Preeti Singh, Brand Director of India Design ID says, “This year ID is even bigger and better. We are merely keeping up with the huge strides that the India design industry is making. An exciting part of the show is the ideas exchange forum which is going to see some brilliant and talented design voices from around the world.”

Misha Bains, Head of Strategy and Curator, India Design ID, adds “The 12th edition of India Design ID is curated to spotlight the best in design, craft and techniques from India and across the globe. Every segment of the show highlights a different aspect of design and innovation, it’s all about discovery this year.”

The event comprises several key elements:

•             ID Exhibit: Showcasing renowned Indian and international brands

•             ID Symposium: Featuring talks, discussions, and presentations by industry luminaries, including Pritzker prize-winning architect Peter Zumthor, Odile Decq, Joe Doucet, Sumayya Vally, Ambrish Arora, Raghu Rai, Sunil Munjal, and Kate Malone, among other creative icons.

•             ID Honours: Recognizing and awarding 50 of India’s top architecture and design projects.

•             ID Collectibles: A segment showcasing contemporary design with traditional craftsmanship, offering a glimpse into the ever-evolving design scene of India.

Excitingly, the ID Collectibles pavilion introduces new additions, promising to elevate the visitor experience.

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Legacy fashion and design

The launch of Abraham & Thakores’ new store also coincided with the release of the brand’s latest collection: Soft Geometries. Made for the festivities ahead, but still relaxed enough to be worn and enjoyed year-round, the collection can best be described as ‘chill bling’ – a phrase that the designers have converted from paradox to a fashion-forward reality…reports Asian Lite News

Widely known as the ‘Masters of Minimalism,’ Abraham & Thakore brought their understated, refined aesthetic to Delhi’s Dhan Mill. Launched in July 2023, this store is Abraham & Thakore’s second boutique in the Capital – a city that lends them great inspiration and is home to many of the brand’s loyalists.

Clean, craft-driven, and contemporary, the store’s aesthetic embodies much of what the brand has always been known for. It is designed by  Studio Organon, who took great care to articulate the brand’s ethos and commitment to Indian aesthetic traditions. Thus, the material choices including the customized terrazzo for the floors – which features a graphic, checkerboard pattern – are deliberate and important. On his inspirations for the store’s design language, Saurabh Dakshini, Founder of Studio Organon says: “A lot of the store’s design is inspired by the brand’s creations. For example, we took the straight lines that appear in many Abraham & Thakore saris to create a feature that is now consistent across all their stores.”

Pleased with the opening of the new store, Rakesh Thakore said: “We are extremely excited to finally have another home in Delhi. The city has always accepted our designs and apparel with great gusto by means of other multi-designer outlets where we enjoy a presence. Through this store, we plan to exclusively serve our patrons better. The Dhan Mill not only boasts of great footfalls but has also been on the ascend to grow its designer brands portfolio, and we are elated to join hands in their journey to provide luxury clothing to its customers. We also believe that our growing young clientele will appreciate access to our products at this bustling destination.”

The launch of Abraham & Thakores’ new store also coincided with the release of the brand’s latest collection: Soft Geometries. Made for the festivities ahead, but still relaxed enough to be worn and enjoyed year-round, the collection can best be described as ‘chill bling’ – a phrase that the designers have converted from paradox to a fashion-forward reality.

This collection features embroidered brocades, jewel-toned ikats, and striking shot colors. The palette includes peacock blues and rani pinks and incorporates geometric shapes with a gentle irregularity, while drawing inspiration from sources as diverse as the work of the great American painter, Rothko, and African tribal patterns. The brand’s commitment to Indian crafts is evident everywhere: there is patchwork in some garments, sequins in others, and even subtle zari embellishments, for that quiet glamor.

Recently, Abraham & Thakore also introduced their exciting new home line, much of which could be found at the store. The functional ceramics are inspired by the bandhani technique of resist tie & dye of Kutch, Gujarat and translated onto porcelain. The bandhani ceramics feature intricate designs on items like bowls, plates, and mugs in stoneware. Rich textiles are used to make table mats, runners, and napkins. These objects are perfect for those who enjoy an aesthetic that marries the indigenous and the global.

Store Address: Shed no. 52 (Opposite Colocal); The Dhan Mill, Delhi. Timings: 11 am-9 pm.

Website: https://abrahamandthakore.com/

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The bright side of design

With a dramatic, dynamic foundation, this console is both furniture and sculpture. Created by the measured manipulation of brass, hollow forms of metal are twisted into a seemingly infinite loop…reports Asian Lite News

Nina Yashar, a design legend and the founder of the Milan-based Nilufar Galleries, will now represent an exclusive curation by the firm. ‘The Bright Side of Design’, an exhibition that takes place in the locations of Nilufar Depot and in Nilufar Gallery Via della Spiga, opens with a special opening preview on April 16 and features a selection of Vikram Goyal’s works.

Vikram Goyal will be showcasing a number of limited edition pieces that reflect the studio’s signature of combining innovative craftsmanship with the revival of craft practises, composing a new contemporary design vocabulary from India. He was inspired by the desire to create an Indian design language that balances beauty and functionality.

His workshop of “Repoussé” famous French metalwork technique is one of the finest in the world.

It is indeed a proud moment as the studio’s works will be platformed in a new dimension, bringing as much awareness about homegrown design, art and heritage to the world.

In 2015, Nina Yashar opened Nilufar Depot in a former silverware factory building. A large 1,500 square-meter space spread over three floors and located in via Lancetti (Milan) that is inspired by La Scala Opera House in Milan and that hosts a selection of the extensive Nilufar collection, in a setting where contemporary design harmoniously dialogues with iconic historical design pieces. Vikram Goyal’s works have found a natural home in this inventive space, and led to an exciting association with Nina Yashar’s singular vision, a reference point for artistry and collectible contemporary design. Here are product description of the pieces exclusively available with Nilufar Depot:

Archimedes’ Twist

With a dramatic, dynamic foundation, this console is both furniture and sculpture. Created by the measured manipulation of brass, hollow forms of metal are twisted into a seemingly infinite loop.

Braque’s Geometry

This wall sconce features abstract,sculptural forms carefully crafted from beaten brass. Arranged in an overlapping composition evoking the paintings of George Braque, its illumination highlights a contemporary Cubist form.

Thar

Ripples of cut brass resembling the dunes of the Thar desert flow across this modern bar cabinet. Each facet of its mosaic surface is cut from a sheet of hammered brass, deftly assembled along the curves of an undulating framework.

Ophidian

This light bronze cabinet highlights complex patterns of scale, with dappled patterns of snakeskin across its facade. Each scale is created by the Studio’s signature use of repoussage, the laborious and highly skilled process of hammering low-relief designs into malleable metal sheets from the reverse.

Borobudur

The ancient Indonesian temple of Borobudur lends the gentle curves of its famous stupas to this architectural table. Visual nuance is created through hammered sheets of tempered metal and tiers made from metal spinning.

Geodesic

The asymmetric, dynamic form of a pyrite crystal serves as the inspiration for this multi-faceted table. Geometric angles are created through the process of hollowed joinery, wherein individual sheets of beaten brass are joined together to form a singular prism.

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