Amid the pandemic, a photographer examines the role of urban planning and architecture in our access to sunlight

Architect Alan Abraham on the wondrous St Stephen’s Steps in Bandra, working with the BMC, and the need for more public spaces in the city

The oft-disregarded dining table is at the centre of our homes, now more than ever. Plus, four designers of spaces and products show us the dining tables in their own homes

Revered basilicas, heritage forts, and other storied structures that are treasure troves of memory, culture, and life

Can the architect’s practice shape the way we build during the climate crisis?

Understanding the role of permaculture design in urban living

Tracing our renewed interest in botanical art, from ancient traditions and colonial paintings to contemporary products and interiors

A global project spotlights chairs and their designs across cultures

Space, sound, services — all the little things that help to slow down

Advertisements from the 1930s, Art Deco tiles and other treasures on display at an exhibition by Bharat Floorings and Tiles

From Mughal architecture to contemporary clothing, the jaali is part of India’s everyday design vocabulary

The brand’s debut collection — The Martian Get Together — takes inspiration from outer space and gives multi-functionality a makeover