The prolonged West Asia crisis has clouded the economic prospects of several nations, including India. However, demand for office space has remained resilient. During the first half of 2026, particularly in April-June, the country witnessed robust demand and supply of office space. This indicated that the overall economy was here to stay on a sustained […]

Real estate holds a strange kind of trust in India. According to Nobroker report, 67% of Indians rank it above every other investment option, even above gold, stocks, and fixed deposits. Two people walk into the same apartment. One is looking at the ceiling height and wondering if the bedroom gets enough morning light. The […]

Raj Vilas has a story to tell. Mysuru’s century-old bungalow offers a compelling template for reinventing heritage homes without turning them into museums. Its approach is neither to freeze an old house in time nor to erase it in the name of modern living. The restoration retains the bungalow’s architectural character, preserving its original materials, […]

Across much of India’s urban development, open space has rarely been a starting point. In fact, it has been what’s left behind: the ground that remains once buildings, roads, parking and infrastructure have claimed their share. That approach is not sustainable. As cities become denser and climate crises intensify, it is progressively important to reimagine […]

Sapna Khakaria For decades, offices were designed around efficiency. Today, they are being designed around people. This shift isn’t just philosophical; it is also a business necessity. As organisations compete for talent in a hybrid world, the workplace has evolved from being a place employees are expected to be at, to a destination they want […]

An international showcase of contemporary craftsmanship, the fourth edition of the Homo Faber Biennale will be held in Venice from September 1 to 30. Curated by Michelangelo Foundation, this year’s edition is themed ‘An Island of Light’ and led by Artistic Director Es Devlin. JSW Foundation has collaborated with the Biennale to support the participation […]

Tamil Nadu has been home to Global Capability Centres (GCCs), but the pace of expansion has accelerated in recent years, with several prominent global companies choosing Chennai as their GCC hub. The previous Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government placed a strong emphasis on building the State’s GCC ecosystem, and now the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) […]

Long before someone has entered the apartment, the development has already told them a great deal about what kind of place it is. That is why the first 60 seconds of arrival deserves far more attention in residential design than they traditionally receive. This is becoming particularly relevant as the Indian homebuyer evolves. Knight Frank’s […]

Craftsmanship, cultural identity, heritage and personal expression are dominating interior design conversations this year. Be it through traditional textiles, artisanal wall coverings, earthy colours or reclaimed materials, the focus is shifting towards homes that tell a story with conscious design choices. Design Democracy 2026, which concluded recently in Hyderabad, fit right in with a mix […]

India has three bars in Asia’s 50 Best Bars list in 2026: Boilermaker (Goa), Soka, and Bar Spirit Forward (Bengaluru) for their flair and inventive cocktails. But the drinks are not the only focus. Across the country, bars have upped their design game as well, with a focus on architectural storytelling, acoustic comfort, daytime adaptability […]