Hindustan Times features how art gives interior spaces meaning and identity through the perspective of ZHCollective | Habitat Architects. The discussion centres on art in interior design. The coverage considers interior design integrating art, memory and cultural narrative.

Design perspective

In Hindustan Times, Monika Choudhary considers how art gives interior spaces meaning and identity. Art can shape emotion, establish a focal point and create connection. Its value comes from the relationship it builds with the room and its occupants.

Practical considerations

A large work can anchor a living area or define a transition between zones. Smaller pieces can create rhythm along a corridor. Sculpture and tactile work add depth where changing light reveals material and shadow.

A wider practice context

Selection should respond to scale, colour, sightlines and the way a space is used. A piece need not match every finish. Thoughtful contrast can make both the artwork and the surrounding architecture more expressive. Monika recommends combining recognised works with local art and personally meaningful pieces. This approach makes a collection feel lived rather than staged. It also allows culture, memory and individual taste to develop naturally over time.

What the feature adds

The advice is useful because it connects art in interior design with decisions people can evaluate in real spaces. Climate, daylight, scale and daily routines change what works. A strong solution therefore begins with observation, then combines technical needs with atmosphere and personal comfort.

How the thinking continues

These principles can guide both new projects and careful improvements to existing homes. Not every change needs to be large. Better placement, material selection or lighting can transform experience. The priority is coherence, so each intervention strengthens the room instead of adding visual noise.

Read the original feature

Read the original Hindustan Times feature for the complete original published editorial context. Explore related work by ZHCollective | Habitat Architects, or contact the practice about a relevant project. The official project and practice pages provide further detail on the team’s work. Together, these sources show the design approach, its built application and the wider portfolio across architecture, interiors and landscape.