Founded by architects Sushant Verma & Pradeep Devadass in London in 2012, rat[LAB] started its first India office in New Delhi in 2015. Comprising a team of architects, urbanists, computational designers, fabrication specialists, engineers and designers from different parts of the world, the studio offers sustainable and cost-effective solutions in varied sectors. Best known for their use of computational software and parametric design explorations in architecture, interiors and façades, rat[LAB] has successfully designed and executed projects across India. Here we focus on a striking parametric building façade from the avant-garde firm’s portfolio, for their latest project in Noida Delhi NCR.

Ahmedabad-based andblack Design Studio, established in 2011, by architects Jwalant Mahadevwala and Kanika Agarwal explores the possibility of organic and user-friendly solutions through design. Both the founders holding postgraduate degrees from the Architectural Association, London, work together with a unique philosophy – combining Jwalant's dive into the generative process and Kanika's claim on sustainability. Here's an overview of their work straddling across varied genres of design: architecture, interiors, furniture, art, and installations.

An interactive installation offered attendees a rare opportunity to explore light, colour, and sound as integrative tools for wellness and architectural transformation. Participants were invited to engage creatively, using light as both an artistic medium and a therapeutic device, while sound and colour deepened the immersive experience. The collaboration between AWA Lighting Designers, SOULSARA and The Art of Place has illuminated a path toward creating environments where science and art converge to elevate human experiences.

Two back-to-back events with students and faculty members of the country’s leading design institutes marked the start of a wonderful collaboration with American Hardwoods Export Council (AHEC). These insiteKONNECT events happened in the historic city of Ahmedabad – at CEPT and NID, on the 9th and 10th of December 2024 respectively.

The BFT X HCPID Shunya Taal Collection celebrates a fusion of traditional Indian artistry and contemporary design, exemplifying a timeless aesthetic. “Each tile reflects the boundless potential of Shunya and the rhythmic grace of the tabla, uniting tradition with innovation,” shared Canna Patel, well-known architect helming the Ahmedabad-based studio HCPID; who collaborated on the collection.