most recent collectiondo you believe the indian real estate sector has come of age on the global stage with the construction of an extraordinary real estate complex such as this one definitely because it is not just the tallest residential building in the world its also an exceptional work of architecturewhat are your personal highlights of the world towers project the strong architectural statement it makes the threelobed shape conceived by architect im pei which draws inspiration from nature and the internal division of the residential spaces into different sizes which has enabled me to work with different types of stylingcan you explain how you bring your design aesthetic to a project like this i have collaborated on a research project in which i became deeply involved as every architectural solution from the layout of the rooms to the furniture finishes was designed to encourage intimacy and a sense of relaxation and wellbeing in particular the furniture and furnishings was arranged to encourage positive energy flow i also introduced elements to reference the projects country of location so there is fretwork craftsmanship and detailing with the metallic reflections of white gold leaf liquid metal and special wall finishes in homage to the rich iconographic culture of india reinterpreting its most representative themes in a modern key thus a fascinating far away culture becomes a unique and symbolic project elementyouve said in the past that the essence of style is a simple way of saying something complex is this a sentiment you carry forward into interior design if so how does it manifest itself in your designs for the world towers a simple gesture does not necessarily mean there is a simple idea behind it actually it is often the result of something sophisticated this is a principle i apply to every creative project including interior design just take a look at the incredibly clean lines of both the apartmentunit spaces and the furnishings in the world towers and you will see what i mean