In the realm of contemporary design, few namesresonate with the poetic clarity of Hardik Gandhi. With the unveiling ofAround—a new designer furniture collection—his eponymous studio reaffirms itssignature ethos: distilled minimalism infused with cultural intuition. Thislatest offering marks not just a new chapter in their portfolio, but a quietrevolution in form and function.
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Inspired by theAct of Gathering
The genesis of Around lies in somethinguniversal yet often overlooked—the way we instinctively gather. Whether arounda meal, an idea, or a moment of pause, we draw inward, forming circles thathold space for connection. For Gandhi, this organic instinct of movement andcongregation became a metaphorical and visual foundation for the collection.
"Everything begins with people—how theysit, how they lean, how they interact," explains Gandhi. "We wantedto design around that very instinct. The name became self-evident."
Taking cues from circular forms, thecollection interprets the geometry of togetherness in subtle arcs and softradii. It avoids direct symmetry in favor of quiet tension, giving each piece asense of motion that feels simultaneously grounded and open.
The First Stroke
The initial sketches emerged during aresidency in Ras Al Khaimah, where Gandhi spent time observing vernacularcrafts and spatial rituals. These interactions sparked a desire to merge thehonesty of material with the grace of contemporary silhouette.
The first prototype—a dining chair—was morethan a design exercise. It served as atactile manifesto. "It wasn’t just about furniture," Gandhi recalls."It was about anchoring emotion in an object."
This prototype informed the language of the entirecollection. Rounded legs taper like softened columns, joineries are expressedrather than hidden, and negative space is used deliberately—inviting air andlight into the narrative.
Craft in Conversation
What makes Around particularly compelling isits intersection of craftsmanship and clarity. Every piece is fabricated inclose collaboration with skilled artisans, many of whom bring generations ofwoodworking knowledge to the table—literally and metaphorically.
The process emphasizes hand-finisheddetailing, but resists over-decoration. “The material should do the talking,”says Gandhi. “We chose a palette that was warm, honest, and timeless. Nothingornamental, everything essential.”
Toward a SofterModernism
Around is not overtly futuristic, nor is itnostalgically retro. Instead, it occupies a gentle middle ground—a softermodernism that speaks to a calmer, slower way of living. Chairs curve like openarms, shelves float with quiet confidence, and each piece feels like itbelongs—without trying too hard.
In an age of aesthetic noise, the restraint ofAround is its loudest triumph.
As the studio readies the full collection forits debut at upcoming design fairs, one thing is clear: Hardik Gandhi is notmerely shaping furniture. He is shaping a conversation—about presence, aboutsimplicity, and about the quiet beauty of coming around.
