Commercial Spaces
By: Gurudiksha Kaur Hidden gem of delhi; Ishq e dilli, a sound and light show organised in Old fort. This show is not to be missed if you have an interest in History. The show runs in both languages, Hindi and English. This 1 hour show shows you the rich history, literature and culture of India, primarily Delhi in the most entertaining way. The tickets are reasonably priced at 100 INR. The show is on one wall of the fort, where there are two minars, and a rampart.
As the show progresses, one gradually goes into the past of the city, into the medieval surroundings. One feels like living those bygone days, the rajputs, the time of the sufi saints, the sultanates and the mighty Mughals! The story of the city is very ornately told. A piece of advice from our side: be careful and wear full sleeves, or put on mosquito repellant, as there may be a lot of mosquitos, the show is held in the open.
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By: Gurudiksha Kaur Rose Cafe
This is one of the most beautiful cafe’s I have been to till date. It is full of light and beauty. This cafe is not so spacious but it has its own charm of being perfectly cozy to spend some time with your loved ones. The decor perfectly justifies the name of the cafe because of its all pink decor with some blues here and there. The scent of those pink flowers will freshen up your mind in a second. Wooden tables and chairs coloured in red and pink. They have outdoor seating as well which is created under small plants and set up in the corner of a garden, along with cute fairy lights hanging on the leaves enough to bring a smile to your face. The prices are also in your pocket budget as well and the food is delicious. Definitely worth a visit. Junkyard Cafe One of the quirkiest places in town, The Junkyard Cafe should be on your bucket list if you haven’t paid a visit yet. The decor is made of all scrap items like tyres, barrels, parts of cars and trucks, old radios, chipped board furniture, TVs, Old speakers, beer bottles. This cafe derives its inspiration from Junkyard, which is a yard to store junk. It brings out the raw junk world which is grungy, contemporary yet exclusive. The place definitely deserves a round of applause for making the best utilisation of scrap and converting them into interiors which we are sure to be the talk of the town. The restaurant serves fusion food. The USPs do not end here. Innovations are quite visible in the food menu as well. The menu is an ode to all health conscious people who like to have nutritious meals. The Chatter House This cafe follows a vintage theme with lots of wooden upholstery, a pub type atmosphere and quite spacious seating areas. It will surely force you to tap your shoes on the dance floor with the full bar available at the restaurant. With the entire influence from Europe, it offers a contemporary feel. Located at Nehru Place, The Chatter House offers scrumptious multi-cuisine dishes without burning a hole in your pocket. Also, this gastropub has casual outdoor seating for you to relax. These cafes won’t burn a hole in your pocket at the same time they’ll serve you lip smacking food. By: Gurudiksha Kaur Chandra mahal is the main residence of the descendants of the royal family of Jaipur. This 7 storey building is inside the City Palace. Yes, a Palace inside another Palace. Sukh Niwas, Sri Niwas and Shobha Niwas, and blue room is a part of Chandra Mahal. The grand Sukh Niwas apartments, completely covered in wall paintings and filled with furniture and artworks from around the world, it’s still used for entertaining special guests.
The other apartments include the Sri Niwas, decorated with mirror work and painted plaster, and the superbly decorated Shobha Niwas, where the royal family still celebrate Diwali. The blue room looks really pretty with all the blue and white detailing. City Palace personifies architectural excellence in each and every detail. If you are planning to visit, be ready to get awestruck. By: Madhu Bhatia You’re wondering what color to paint the office, or you’re looking to redesign your retail space, the colors you choose can increase your chance of reaching your goals. Color greatly influences human emotion and behaviour. If you’re hoping to make your workers more productive, or you want to encourage shoppers to spend money, understanding the basics of color psychology can help you design a space that will maximize your potential.
Color of the wall determines how the aura of the environment changes. As Red, Orange and Yellow give the hot effect. While Blue, Green and Purple give the cooler effect. Entrepreneurs use their space accordingly, if a place is warm people tend to apply cool colors and if the place is cool, people apply hot colors for their workspace. Green Research tells us that green depicts ‘creative’. It brings growth and positivity to a workspace. It helps employees focus more and helps in productivity. Painters prefer green in their working space. Red There’s a reason red is considered to be a more furious and forceful color. That’s why racing cars use red. However, the energy is likely to last for a shorter period of time and ultimately, red reduces logic. If a student is exposed or linked to red color before or during exam time it tends to have a negative effect. Blue If asked about the favorite color, the most common answer around the world is blue. This is due to the color being associated with water and sky which brings about the serene and cool effect. Painting a common area of living space and workspace makes it looks wider and makes people more comfortable. Yellow Avoid using yellow color for restaurants and work areas as it doesn’t look nice. When it comes to paint a place for commercial as well as official use it is irritating to most people, so pick a different color which is appealing to everyone. Orange Orange color indicates good value. Orange stimulates good health and positive vibes. It is useful when painted in schools for small kids. But, when it comes to commercial space it doesn’t work well . Pink Calms people down, and helps in relaxing but it is known for its draining power. Once people tried to stay calm they ended up achieving that quality forever. This could be a suitable color for lawyers for staying peaceful and helps in improving their concentration level. White White may lead to boredom . White is too gloomy and it lacks in stimulation. White is still known as a virgin color. But it’s totally not suitable to use in offices and at commercial places. Changing of Colors One of the best things you can do is the changing of colors at times. Changing of color boosts your energy and can bring positive vibes if used in a right way. By: Shankh Chatterjee Everyone who lives in Delhi out there or those of us who have atleast been to Delhi have once or the other been to Nehru place and if you haven’t been then please give it a visit. From a distance and in the posh regions of the area such as the metro station where all the corporate offices are so civilized, but the moment you move into the real Nehru Place, you realize that it is your worst nightmare. Nehru place has been an integral part of Delhi for a very long time and especially for electronics and cloth.
The market area has barely any area to breath but you can be assured you can find any software or hardware for your computer or phones there. The streets are small and winding and the two shops are basically overlapping each other. The shops have just come up wherever they have found space and started their business and now it has been generations of that shop and it is impossible to uproot the area to design the area according to a sane map. The cloth markets are a thing of heaven for anyone in the business. You can find any piece of cloth and material in this market and it won’t even be a hassle but good luck finding the right shop. The cloth shops are super crammed as well and most of them look almost identical because they are selling the same products but have a different name. But if you are looking for some good cloth make your way there and we suggest you leave earlier than you planned because you will need a bit of extra time to find the place you are looking for. The whole area has come up without any specific design of the area and everything is just where it pleases. The area has roads and everything so it isn’t completely hopeless, but it is rather difficult to do anything. If only an architect could have designed the entire Nehru Place and how lovely the area would have been aesthetically, but the area is still lovely because it gets a lot of work done for all of us, L’edge included. By: Madhu Bhatia Here we have found a new place to roam around and have fun in, come join us at the mesmerizing Venice Mall in Greater Noida. When first I got to know about it I was extremely excited to witness this new innovative mall. The architecture of this place is humungous and extravagant. The colour which has been used here are light tones of yellow and pink majorly, which makes it look larger in size. Best part of it is how they have placed each and every light and brick in place. Parts of the place are unique and most beautiful among all of it seems like a castle which has a way up to the terrace. Going forward to the middle section it has a small lake like place which adds more gravitas to this beautiful mall's aura. It has LED lights between the walls and many pretty paintings on every wall. The architecture is so amazing it's giving a royal look to the whole place and the lights add to that mood and the whole place is properly built with loads of complimentary colors. There's a big chandelier at the entrance of the mall which is huge and extravagant. Moreover its smart thinking to put something like this in the middle of the city and made it like so huge and beautiful. This mall is more than anyone can imagine and what makes it different is the interior and architecture. I was so engaged and hypnotized as soon I entered. It gave me goosebumps . Although it is a mall but I could feel the presence of a city itself, all in one building. And I have never been to Venice either but I could feel the vibe and the persona of the city here and it's great in itself. There's more, its got a boat which is resting, it comes in use on each Sunday when they have a band playing for people who have come to shop or to visit this profoundly beautiful mall. I fell for this place as soon as I entered.
And I hope once in your life you guys get time to go and see this grand and smartly build mall which could easily be a small Venice in India. By: Shankh Chatterjee Mughal architecture can be spotted all over the subcontinent of India. The architecture was born when Babur entered India and became the emperor and started building various buildings but only a few survive till date. The real boost in Mughal architecture came when Akbar came into power. Starting from Fatehpur Sikri, Agra fort and Humayun’s tomb, most of Akbar’s buildings survive till date and all in good condition giving a lovely view into the time of Mughal power in India. Mughal architecture really flourished when Shahjahan came into power. He built some of the most well known buildings and the most famous one of all, the Taj Mahal. The Mughal architecture is a combination of Persian, Islamic, Turkish and South Asian. There are a few signature styles that can be found in all Mughal buildings, they will have large bulbous domes and the buildings are surrounded by minarets. The buildings never have any sought of humans made on their walls because they believed that that was reserved for Allah’s creation. Most Mughal buildings only have arabic script in the form of decoration because that is the only part that they thought was valid decoration and something that was created by man and could be used on the walls of the forts and palaces. The wonderful monuments that we today look at and marvel at as tourists, were all once thought of and created by man by way less technology than us. Imagine how good their skills must have been to make such engineer ically sound buildings which used to house thousands of people. The monuments not only have wonderful design but also architecture which people have been inspired by for centuries and still partially use and modern day designs. The Mughal architecture left its imprint on us and will always be a part of the history and legacy of the India.
By: Shankh Chatterjee Palaces are quite common in the Indian subcontinent, every city or every village has one from the time when the royals ruled their own land with their own rules. The times have changed and now no one pays taxes to the royal family anymore. Few of the royal families in the country were rich enough to keep going as a figurehead in their area and continue to inspire people and uphold their stature of being a royal. Since then times have gotten hard and maintaining large sprawling palaces are now becoming a nuisance, either they stay shut most of the year or they just simply rot away while the royals can’t afford to look after them. It is becoming an even bigger problem for those royals and nobles who have more than one palace, doesn’t it kind of make you wish that they would give us one. Well now that’s possible, many palaces around the country are now being converted into 5 star hotel properties. The royals sell the palaces or they go into a partnership with the hospitality company and change the palace into a heritage hotel. These hotels let you experience the royal life for a few days. It helps the royals maintain their shine and their heritage while making money, it certainly lets us explore a new lifestyle that most of us have only heard of and dream of living. The commercialization of the palaces have gone viral in the past few years and new heritage hotels keep coming up every year. They certainly come with a hefty tariff but there are plenty of people willing to pay that amount of money to live in these palaces for a little while. Some of the good ones which have gained major coverage are: Jehan Numa Palace Hotel, Bhopal: This hotel was inaugurated on the month of September, 1983. The hotel was created by the grandsons of the Nawab Sultan Jahan Begum of Bhopal who was the original founder of the Palace. Now the 5 star property stands tall in Bhopal as one of the most coveted properties in the district as well as the state. The interiors are mostly made of wood with a deep brown polish and crown moldings across the walls and pillars throughout the property. The floor is Italian marble with swords and other weaponry and paintings from the original royal family adorned on the walls. Taj Falaknuma Palace, Hyderabad: This property is one of the most coveted and well known properties of the country, it is also counted amongst the most expensive hotels of the country. The palace was the home of the Nizam of Hyderabad and now since Taj has taken over, the hotel has become a beacon of luxury and class in the country. The hotel is well known for weddings as well as hosting various dignitaries from around the world. The venetian chandeliers, grand marble staircases and large outdoor terraces all add to the royal nizam life. The entrances are adorned with canons and horse drawn carriages and upon entering the building you realize that you have entered into another world altogether because of the moldings on the walls and the furniture that is partially the original from the royal family. Samode Palace, Jaipur: The hotel which brings your childhood fantasy of living like a king to life. With 475 years of heritage and history with it, the Samode Palace has the aura of true Rajputana royalty. Freshly manicured lawns, beautiful mirror work, exquisite frescos and towers lined from one side of the property to the other. Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur: Apart from being recognized as one of the most celebrated heritage hotels, Taj Lake Palace is also voted the most romantic heritage hotel in India and as one of the top luxury hotels in the country. No wonder we have included this marvel in our list of ultimate romantic vacations ideas in India. The tastefully done rooms and suites convey the element of lavishness, accompanied with a brilliant view of the lake and Aravali Hills. The architecture is a fine fusion of the Mewar’s diverse history of ethnic cultures with the European elements. Sheesh Mahal, Orchha:
Being a rather small hotel, it still manages to bring the eerie feeling along with grandeur to anyone who walks through the door. It offers the opulence of the royals and the old world charm of a fort. The hotel is inside the main fort building of Orchha and is a favourite of many who have visited the place. By: Shankh Chatterjee Frescoes in India have been a major part of Indian art and has been lost since a long time due to decrease in demand. The frescoes can be as old as the ones that can be found in Ajanta Caves, Aurangabad (2nd century BCE). Frescoes have always been a way to communicate the various stories of mythology and to document major events of the time. Frescoes truly emulate the phrase that a picture speaks a thousand words.
Frescoes have not only been featured in caves but have also been part of a long lost culture of decorating walls of Havelis and Palaces. Most Palaces in India have frescos spotted all over them with various depictions of mythological events. Depending on the frescoes we are able to understand what was that particular room used for and which faith or which gods did the king follow. Most of the frescoes are usually mythological events which are depicted to show the purpose of the room or its occupant but sometimes it is used to show what the, then king believed in and wanted his subjects to be aware of. Since very few people knew how to read and write in those times and religious teachings were the only kind go teaching which was coveted, frescoes were given special importance and soon it had become a status symbol of the kings or emperors to adorn their walls with frescoes to show their knowledge and their wealth. Frescoes have mostly not been maintained and the trend of frescos has died, but has recently picked up in the form of street art which is just an evolved version. An art form so pure and so wonderful such as frescos should be preserved but have not been given any attention for a long time, now that finally it has been realized what a great piece of wealth these frescoes are in mentions of our history and heritage, the government has started to take steps to either preserve them or start restoring some of them which are still in the condition to do so. Some great places to go and check out some wonderful frescos are: Orccha Ajanta Caves, Aurangabad Nahargarh Fort, Jaipur By: Madhu Bhatia Delhi is considered a place of hearty people and it's true that we have managed to accumulate all the culture at one place which is known as Delhi Haat. They have small art pieces which give aesthetic appeal to the place. The vibe itself tells a story of different cultures in India. Different states put different stalls and they have made it in their own way which keeps the essence of their home state and their culture intact. Design of each stall and shop has its own individuality. All the stalls are numbered and put according to a systemized procedure for tourists or locals to be free and see all the stalls in a more relaxed manner. They made these partitions to put each stall in a line and place them in a manner that seems very clear. People come from all over the world to explore the different street design and their art of different cultures. The life and vibe it brings is just amazing. As you move ahead you find food stalls from various cultures which bring their values with it. Design is basically a motive to describe the mode of your work and values altogether at one place.
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