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Hardik Gandhi: The Poetic Clarity of "Around"
In the realm of contemporary design, few names resonate with the poetic clarity of Hardik Gandhi. With the unveiling of Around, a new designer furniture collection, his eponymous studio reaffirms its signature ethos: distilled minimalism infused with cultural intuition. This latest offering marks not just a new chapter in their portfolio, but a quiet revolution in form and function.
Inspired by the Act of Gathering
The genesis of Around lies in something universal yet often overlooked: the way we instinctively gather. Whether around a meal, an idea, or a moment of pause, we draw inward, forming circles that hold space for connection. For Gandhi, this organic instinct of movement and congregation became the metaphorical and visual foundation for the collection.
"Everything begins with people, how they sit, how they lean, how they interact," explains Gandhi. "We wanted to design around that very instinct. The name became self-evident."
Taking cues from circular forms, the collection interprets the geometry of togetherness through subtle arcs and soft radii. It avoids direct symmetry in favor of quiet tension, giving each piece a sense of motion that feels simultaneously grounded and open.
The First Stroke
The initial sketches emerged during a residency in Ras Al Khaimah, where Gandhi spent time observing vernacular crafts and spatial rituals. These interactions sparked a desire to merge the honesty of material with the grace of a contemporary silhouette.
The first prototype, a dining chair, was more than a design exercise; it served as a tactile manifesto. "It wasn’t just about furniture," Gandhi recalls. "It was about anchoring emotion in an object."
This prototype informed the design language of the entire collection. Rounded legs taper like softened columns, joinery is expressed rather than hidden, and negative space is used deliberately, inviting air and light into the narrative.
Craft in Conversation
What makes Around particularly compelling is its intersection of craftsmanship and clarity. Every piece is fabricated in close collaboration with skilled artisans, many of whom bring generations of woodworking knowledge to the table, both literally and metaphorically.
The process emphasizes hand-finished detailing but resists over-decoration. “The material should do the talking,” says Gandhi. “We chose a palette that was warm, honest, and timeless. Nothing ornamental, everything essential.”
Toward a Softer Modernism
Around is neither overtly futuristic nor nostalgically retro. Instead, it occupies a gentle middle ground, a softer modernism that speaks to a calmer, slower way of living. Chairs curve like open arms, shelves float with quiet confidence, and each piece feels as though it belongs without trying too hard.
In an age of aesthetic noise, the restraint of Around is its loudest triumph. As the studio prepares the full collection for its debut at upcoming design fairs, one thing is clear: Hardik Gandhi is not merely shaping furniture. He is shaping a conversation about presence, about simplicity, and about the quiet beauty of coming around.