Tag Archives: Interiors

A day in Calcutta as sweet as Mishti Doi

Posted on February 9, 2011 by amusingelephant

It has been a little over three weeks now since I began working. I still reach work about 10 to 15 minutes before the official start time. My first project is in Calcutta. So last week when I was told that … Continue reading →

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A thrilling first week at work

Posted on January 23, 2011 by amusingelephant

My first day at work I reached the office by 10:18 am and I found myself knocking on the door. I was then let in by one of the office assistants (or peons as they are referred to in India) … Continue reading →

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Sharing ideas through an evening of chitchat

Posted on January 4, 2011 by amusingelephant

Volume 7 of Pecha Kucha Night in Bombay was held last month at the Balwant Sheth School of Architecture. The school made for a perfect setting to share ideas and network. Pecha Kucha Night was devised by Astrid Klein and … Continue reading →

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A mixed bag of candies for architects, designers and the like

Posted on November 17, 2010 by amusingelephant

The Economic Times held it’s 5th Architecture Construction Design and Engineering (ACETech) symposium – where industry professionals showcased their expertise and exchanged ideas. Products and latest technology and techniques were on display from around the world. A variety of Indian … Continue reading →

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To heaven and back

Posted on September 30, 2010 by amusingelephant

Hyderabad is known for it’s cuisine, uniquely blending the traditional South Indian dishes with Mughlai from the North. The food is rich, aromatic and ghee is used in abundance. During our four-day trip we tried a few places that were … Continue reading →

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Young, single and willing to spend

Posted on September 14, 2010 by amusingelephant

In my effort to understand the Bombay work landscape, today I met an interior architect, Kunal Shah. When I was in New York a good friend informed me about Shah and his understanding of the work culture in Bombay. Shah … Continue reading →

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