In this issue, we bring you interviews with award-winning architect David Adjaye and textile designer Peter D’Ascoli about their respective design sensibilities. Also, find out what India’s celebrated product designers Gunjan Gupta (WRAP), Manjeet Bullar (Manjeet Bullar Design), Bobby Aggarwal (Portside Café), Alex Davis (Alex Davis Studio) and more have to say about their bestselling products in our My View section. Guest columnist Raseel Gujral writes about how simplicity doesn’t necessarily contradict opulence, while photographer Ram Rahman visually expresses his views on contemporary Indian architecture in Portfolio. This month’s The Gallery is a mix of watercolour paints of cityscapes by Maya Wron ́ska, Zaha Hadid’s solo debut into the decor space, an exhibit on Michel Ragon’ concept of future cities and street art from around the world. Also, flip through our Commercial and Residential Design sections for residences by Malik Architecture, Moriq Interiors, HS2 Architects and Jonathan Cutler along with the Accenture Malaysia offices by SL+A, a clubhouse by Abin Design Studio and much more.