Krupakshi Mehta

1 month ago | architectureplusdesign.in | Krupakshi Mehta |Ankita Rathod

Just a few months ago, fashion’s darling was emerald green. You would have seen it popping up on your feeds, at shows if you’re the “it” one who attends them, and of course, in those glossy pages. But while the fashion set has moved on — or rather, returned to its 2023 fling, a fresh, soft, buttery shade of yellow — emerald green isn’t out of sight. It has just changed rooms. This is no news. It’s a familiar shift.

1 month ago | architectureplusdesign.in | Krupakshi Mehta |Kashish Kaushal

The art world is having a moment. From the packed gallery weekends in Mumbai to the rise of pop-up exhibitions, it seems like everyone is attending a new opening or talking about the latest installation. Galleries are the new hotspots, and suddenly, it feels like the art scene is the place to be. But here’s the thing: With the sudden explosion of galleries, shows and installations popping up left and right, it can feel like you’ve missed the memo.

1 month ago | architectureplusdesign.in | Kashish Kaushal |Krupakshi Mehta

“Hair is everything. We wish it wasn’t, so we could actually think about something else occasionally, but it is.”— Fleabag. If hair is a statement, then The Saffron Thread Studio is a full-blown manifesto. Nestled in the heart of Marathahalli, Bengaluru, this 1,200 sq ft hair studio is anything but ordinary.

2 months ago | architectureplusdesign.in | Kashish Kaushal |Krupakshi Mehta

Retail design is a balancing act. Between creating spaces that attract and those that sell, what happens when design overshadows the product? For Studio Dot’s principal architects and partners Anmol Arora and Shubhit Khurana, the answer lies in reversing the traditional design approach. “I feel that the design process plays a key role here. For us, the product was first finalised and then the space was designed around it,” Anmol explains, describing their latest project in New Delhi.

2 months ago | architectureplusdesign.in | Kashish Kaushal |Krupakshi Mehta

A few days ago, I found myself navigating an unfamiliar (for me) corner of Delhi—Vasant Kunj. The road was surrounded by greens on both sides, it almost felt like a departure from the city’s infamous chaos. I was en route to meet Princess Adishree Singh and Akshat Dhawan, founders of Reformary, a duo I had only recently discovered at an event. Until then, their names and their groundbreaking work had eluded me, a realisation that left me faintly embarrassed as I delved into their story.