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Ateliers Auguste: Why Laurent and Xavier Valembert Chose Precision Over Fashion
Paris has long recognized that genuine luxury often speaks softly. It manifests in balance, restraint, and the understated confidence of enduring creations. Within this tradition, Ateliers Auguste has established itself as one of the most intriguing independent leather houses of its time, not through flamboyance, but through dedication. Brothers Laurent and Xavier Valembert founded the Paris-based brand in 2018 as a counter to the fast-paced cycles of modern fashion. Their am

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Mar 93 min read


Ar. Abhinav Goel—Principal at RMJM- Milano & Mantova, Italy
Ar. Abhinav Goel, Principal at RMJM, belongs to a generation of architects whose practice has been shaped by movement across geographies rather than allegiance to one. His work sits at the intersection of technology, narrative, and place, informed by early experimentation, international collaborations, and hands-on exposure to diverse architectural cultures. In this conversation with Alisha for Design Diary International, he speaks about finding direction during uncertain beg

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Feb 2715 min read


Duravit Balcoon Bathroom Collection by Patricia Urquiola Introduces Architectural Form and Material Contrast
The Balcoon bathroom collection, designed by Patricia Urquiola for Duravit, brings together ceramic, furniture, and fittings within a single design system defined by geometric layering and material contrast. The range includes washbasins, toilets, bidets, furniture consoles, bathtubs, and faucets, developed to function as a coordinated bathroom environment rather than as individual standalone products. The collection is structured around a recurring formal principle based on

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Feb 243 min read


Swing between an indoor–outdoor symphony at this 9,000 sq ft sanctuary in Ahmedabad
This 9,000 sq ft home in Ahmedabad, designed by R+R Architects, works with a straightforward idea — keep the architecture open, keep the materials honest, and let the landscape do its job. Nothing feels forced. The house sits comfortably in its surroundings, with clean volumes, deep overhangs, and a rhythm of solids and voids that give the place an easy, unhurried pace. Large cantilevered sections frame garden views, and the façade mixes textured surfaces with long glass plan

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Dec 8, 20252 min read


Frette unveils ‘Disrupting Architecture’ in collaboration with Tara Bernerd
When two creative worlds meet with quiet confidence, something lasting takes shape. Frette’s new collaboration with interior designer Tara Bernerd, titled ‘Disrupting Architecture,’ brings together a century-old heritage of Italian craftsmanship with a distinctly modern architectural eye. The result is a collection of jacquard-woven throws and cushions that look and feel timeless, designed not just to decorate a home but to define the way it’s experienced. Frette has spent ov

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Oct 31, 20255 min read


Microcement & Textured Walls: The Future of Modern Indian Homes
Microcement & Textured Walls: The Future of Modern Indian Homes

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Feb 20, 20253 min read
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