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It’s all about women in the latest issue of Inside Outside. These leading ladies build stories that make a telling impact and last much longer.First however, our cover story this issue features

a holiday villa where tranquility is beauty. Ritu Todi, Principal Designer and owner of Cane Boutique, was given a free hand to create a space that was calm and serene yet had a luxurious touch. An Asean concept has been implemented along with a simple, minimal look. The end result of the efforts put in by Cane Boutique is spellbinding with all its élan and grandeur.

The Women in Design 2020+ International Conference was the most positive event that could begin the year. Organised by the Hecar Foundation under the leadership of Brinda Somaya – the change makers narrated their spellbinding stories. The 37 speakers recounted challenging episodes that reinforced their resolve and engaged in stimulating discussions that provoked thought.

Whenever India’s iconic cricket Captain, Virat Kohli, ‘touches’ anything, it attracts phenomenal instant interest. The recently-opened One8 Commune restaurant-cum-bar in Aerocity, New Delhi designed by Ar Abhigyan Neogi helming Chromed Design Studio, starts with the legendary #18 which is emblazoned on the cricketer’s jersey. Virat was 18 when his father died on 18 December 2006. Perhaps this makes it special. And 18 was the number given to him when he played the ICC Under-18 in 2008, which he has retained since then. It has become symbolically his. The commune is based on the theme of togetherness; aiming to bring people of varied tastes and backgrounds together.

A bungalow in Akola has been designed by IDEAS 1 to house three generations of a family, providing for their different needs while creating a contemporary home. According to Principal Architect Jyoti Kalantri, designing this residence was a journey of painting a blank structural canvas with layers of materials, a journey of exploring newer details and then witnessing the canvas come alive.

We also take a look at a concept hotel, the restoration of jhalaras, and Indians abroad. Keep reading!

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VISION 2020: WOMEN TAKE THE LEAD20 Helmed by Brinda Somaya, principal architect of Somaya & Kalappa Consultants, the Women in Design 2020+ International Conference in Mumbai was the most positive event that could begin the year.

Text: Maria Louis

RestoRation28 WHISpErS Of WATEr

In times past jhalaras – as square stepwells in the desert are called – were sources of water, places to meet and perform rituals, and a spot to rest from the unrelenting heat of day. Sadly, with the change in lifestyles, the passage of time has left them in varying states of disuse and encroachments.

Text: Brinda Gill Photographs: courtesy: Ar A Mridul

Holiday Villa32 WHErE TrANquILITy IS BEAuTy An eminent luxury furniture and decor brand, Cane

Boutique, flaunts lavishness through its crème de la crème collection exhibited in a holiday villa sited amidst nature, on the outskirts of the buzzing city of Bengaluru.

Text: Ar Apoorva Gorhe Photographer: Anand Jaju

Bungalow42 TrANSfOrMINg A HOME A bungalow in Akola has been designed by IDEAS 1 to

house three generations of a family, providing for their different needs while creating a contemporary home.

Photographs: Mohit Agrawal, courtesy the architect

ConCept Hotel 52 ArTISTIc AccOMMODATIONS Ar Tony Joseph, Principal Architect, Stapati, Calicut,

and his family felt a special attraction towards a derelict Jewish home in Kochi. Tony obviously saw its inherent potential – and today it sets a benchmark among concept hotels in India.

Text: Amita Sarwal Photographs: Praveen P Mohandas

apaRtment 64 HOLy cHIc!! A residence designed to perfection by Jihan Associates,

boasts plush interiors and simple character. Sited at Vadodara, this beauty can’t be left unexplored.

Text: Ar Apoorva Gorhe Photographs: Tejas ShahCover PhotograPh: anand JaJu

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14 Shopfront: Options

18 Sculptures: Olives Cre

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indians aBRoad 74 yOgIc SErENITy Sangeeta and Sundeep Bhandari’s home in Pinnar,

Middlesex, UK, is a showcase comprising memoirs of their postings across the globe. Beyond that, Sangeeta, a yoga teacher, has her Yoga Shala in her back lawn – and her Buddha collection discerningly placed all over.

Text: Amita Sarwal

Photographs: Sangeeta Bhandari Yogic Serenity

F&B84 A WINNINg MArquE Whenever India’s iconic cricket captain, Virat Kohli,

‘touches’ anything, it attracts phenomenal instant interest. This is currently happening with the recently-opened One8 Commune restaurant-cum-bar in Aerocity, New Delhi. Trendily designed by Ar Abhigyan Neogi who helms Chromed Design Studio.

Text: Amita Sarwal Photographs: Arvind Hoon

Courtesy: Chromed Design Studio

Villa92 HyDErABAD’S gOTHIc VILLA Meghna Rao’s current project is a fifty-year-old house in

Hyderabad with thick 16-inch load bearing walls and height constraints in most places. A modern gothic villa was magnificently refurbished keeping in mind the constraints of the pre-existing structure. Now, this standout Bohemian, old world, rustic, gothic villa has everything – right from the balcony railings, to the chandeliers, as well as curtain tiebacks designed and made to order especially for space. Artwork from the designer’s own collection also graces the villa.

Text: Devina Chandola Photographer: Ricken Desai

apaRtment102 gETTINg THE BALANcE rIgHT Thakkar House is located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat in a

sprawling area of approximately 2050 sq ft. This luxury home is designed by Kunal and Deepali Associates and the design and execution team is spearheaded by Deepali Meni and Kunal Meni. The space taps into the heart of our rich Indian culture with a playful injection of design, structure, and colours.

Text: Devina Chandola Photographer: Gautam Nandha

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Transforming a Home

A bungalow in Akola has been designed by IDEAS 1 to house three

generations of a family, providing for their different needs while

creating a contemporary home.

PhotograPhs: Mohit agrawal, courtesy the architect

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Artistic AccommodationsAr Tony Joseph, Principal Architect, Stapati, Calicut, and his family felt a special

attraction towards a derelict Jewish home in Kochi. Tony obviously saw its inherent potential – and today it sets a benchmark among concept hotels in India.

TexT by AmiTA SArwAl PhoTogrAPhS by PrAveen P. mohAndAS

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concept hotel

The landscaped courtyard forms the heart of the design

defined by the adaptively reused structure.

Exterior ‘aged’ wall of Mandalay Hall runs along the cobbled Synagogue Lane.

The entry to Mandalay Hall. Also seen is the original plaque placed by Dr Abraham Simon who apparently lived and worked in Mandalay, north Burma’s (now Myanmar), former royal capital.

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In the dining room, the round, white coloured wood finish dining table, circular false ceiling with indirect lighting and crockery unit intermingle with the neutral warm palette of the house in a pleasing manner.