Indian v/s Italian Furniture
ESG & Sustainability Comparison Report Corporate Client Sustainability, Ethics & Value Rationale Purpose of This Report This report is designed for corporate clients and institutional stakeholders to explain the sustainability, ethical, and governance rationale behind sourcing furniture from Italy versus local manufacturing alternatives. The objective is to support procurement, ESG, finance, and leadership teams in […]
Reclaiming Quiet As A Design Choice
In the 21st century, noise has become the default soundtrack of our cities. Walk through any Indian street and you’ll hear life at full volume. The steady roar of traffic (often between 75-85 dB), the 100 dB bursts of festivals, and even everyday conversations (around 70-75 dB) form a constant background hum. Sound, for us, […]
What If Your Table Was Once a Building?
In Italy, some pieces of furniture carry the blueprint of famous buildings within their bones. This isn’t imagination. It’s inheritance. The ribbed columns of Roman basilicas echo in the fluted bases of marble dining tables. The sweeping arches of Renaissance palazzos reappear in the curves of upholstered sofas. The clean grids of Rationalist facades resurface […]
The Sound of Silence in Office Design
Every designer knows the frustration: a space that looks flawless on paper, but in practice, reverberation turns collaboration into chaos. The open plan meant for flow ends up amplifying noise. Townhalls blur. Presentations lose clarity. Even simple meetings feel effortful. Acoustics are no longer an afterthought; they’re as integral to workplace design as light, circulation, […]
The Chair as a Witness: How Design Shaped the Way We Live
What if you could trace the evolution of modern life… by simply looking at a chair? From salons to studios, cigar lounges to co-working hubs, the chair has always mirrored the rhythms of the people sitting in it. In fact, the spaces we create, and the furniture we choose to fill them, say […]
Fashioned In Furniture: Where Couture Meets Craft.
What happens when fashion steps off the runway… and takes a seat? Across ateliers and studios today, fashion is not just worn; it’s lived with. Like a chair that echoes the audacity of a Louboutin heel. Or a sofa that parts its lips in a soft red pout. These aren’t just pieces of furniture. They’re […]
The Origins of Art-Furniture
There is no must in art, because art is free.” — Antoni Gaudí And this artistic freedom extended beyond the canvas and paintbrush, giving way to a new form of creative expression—furniture design. Today, a chair is no longer just a seat, and a screen isn’t merely a divider. They have become statements, sculptures, […]
The Rhythm of Eclectic Interiors
Imagine stepping into a room where every piece—lights, furniture, rugs—plays its own unique note, yet together, they form a harmonious, orchestrated rhythm. Much like jazz, curating eclectic interiors thrives on intentional juxtaposition; a space where seemingly disparate things fit in perfect harmony to create a masterpiece. What might feel jarring at first, begins to […]
Orgatec 2024: Shaping Tomorrow’s Workspaces Today
Stepping Into The Future Of Workspaces Held in Cologne, Germany, Orgatec 2024 hosted 729 exhibitors who reimagined the future of workspaces. Every other year, the international trade fair brings together leading exhibitors, designers, architects, and brands from around the world. IN THIS ISSUE: 1. Beyond&More’s Orgatec Experience 2. Trends That Captured Our Imagination 3. […]