Materials Ki Pathshala | Benzoville Hardware by Unique Innovations| Building Material Reporter Mr. Akshat Bansal from Benzoville--the Indian distributor for all kinds of luxury pull handles--such as Cabinet Handles, Timeless Handles, Classic Door Handles, and Custom-designed Handles, sourced from different European nations, such as Italy, Denmark, and Spain--says Benzoville…
Architecture is About Creating Space: Bipratip Dhar, Epsilon Bipratip Dhar, Senior Designer at Epsilon, says, “We shouldn’t have a particular design philosophy.” He adds, “Today, people are more exposed to the world through social media and the internet.” On the subject of architecture, he says, “Architecture is about creating…
ID Puravi Dhingra from Concept Infinity says that a project for her is like a baby. One has to plant a seed, nurture it, and wait for it to become a big plant. She adds it comes with much more responsibility though. About her new residential project in Kakardooma, she…
Ar. Love Choudhary--Principal Architect & CEO of AND Studio--says that collaboration is the way to go forward. He adds design is based on a user’s requirement. He further says that a building material that hasn’t lasted for at least 10 years isn’t a sustainable material. About automation, he says the…
Kolkata-based Rastogi Interior designed Sharaff’s house which is a beautifully conceived and executed spacious residential project, complete with a stunningly beautiful temple and an ultramodern modular kitchen, hemmed by Interior Designer Saurabh Rastogi, does justice to the immense talent of the designer and justifies his reputation for delivering some of…
Ar. Harinder Arora from Jammu is a well-known and highly experienced professional who has seen the design and architecture fields changing over the course of his long career. He says trends, like fashion, keep changing and what may be in fashion today may not be in the future. He though…
Ar. Sunil Maniramka from Maniramka & Associates, Kolkata designs mostly residential buildings. He designs warehouses, auditoriums, factories, etc., too. He focuses though on affordable housing because it’s the need of the day. He says that people today are hiring architects as the population is growing day by day, adding architects…
Ar. Rahul Tyagi, Principal Architect, RTA, has mostly done a lot of group housing projects and worked for most big developers in the NCR and for some housing organizations as well. He says that apart from the professional work that you do you should also be in touch with the…
Interior Designer Sanket Lotake used trendy and innovative products to design his client’s 5000 square feet 80-year-old house. He had to face a lot of challenges though while designing the house. The biggest challenge was to make his client understand and adopt new design trends. For instance, while the client…
Ar. Samiran Banik, Founder of Indecorus Consultants, is a professional designer for architectural, interior and landscaping. Based in Kolkata, he has a very strong belief that in architecture everything starts from interior and that there are two sides of everything. He suggests that for any architecture to be admirable and…
Ar. Debatosh Sahu, Principal, Espace opines that the kind of architecture which is happening today in Kolkata and nearby is neither inspiring nor responsive to the climate. “Change is a must. And hence, we need to be sensitive towards nature. While designing any structure, it is a must to consider…
A well-known Architect and Interior Designer in Kolkata, Ar. Pooja Bihani recognised her passion for the field at an early age and pursued the same as she grew up and Spaces & Design is her living passion. The firm laid its foundation in the year 2006 in Kolkata with the…
An architecture graduate from Jadavpur University, Kolkata with a Masters in Urban Design from SPA, New Delhi, Ar. Monica Khosla Bhargava furthered her studies, and received a SIDA Fellowship to pursue a PG Diploma in Architecture and Development Studies at Lund University, Sweden. As Founder and Principal of KHAM…
The modern structure is spread over a 1,620 square foot single-story prefabricated wood-frame display home built by Chennai-based manufacturing firm, WoodNiido, and is a perfect example of how B.C. wood products can be used within structural applications.
The two-day (Feb 10-11) SmartEx Conference and Expo at Delhi turned out to be an incredibly successful and inspiring event that saw the gathering of some of the most renowned and respected architects and designers, including Sunita Kohli, Padm Shri (1992); ‘Airport King’ Chanrajit Singh Shad; ‘Veteran Architect’ Premendra Raj…
This 2 Storey Modern Geometrical House Designed by Ar. Rahul Bamba, ARB, Mohali. Modern House Design with 4 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms, 2 Pwd. Rm. House Size : 18.8mx 16.25m Total Floor : 552 sq m Lot area : 18.8m x 21.3 m(404 sq m) --------------------------???? ------------------------------ This House Plan : …
The Rock House Worth A Thousand Glances | Voice of Architecture | THE GRID Architects, Ahmedabad. The dwelling is home to a couple who were desirous of a space that would reconcile privacy with transparency and possess a strong connection to the outside. The key to this project was…
Ar. Premendra Raj Mehta, DAG Architects, is the Former President, Council of Architects, India; the Former Member, Research Council of Central Building Research Institute, Roorkee; and member of GATE Committee of Ministry of Education. He has travelled extensively and represented India at WTO, Geneva. He was tasked with the renovation…
Architecture Isn’t Putting a Building Together, but Putting an Environment Together: Ar. Manish Gulati Ar. Manish Gulati of the New Delhi-based M:OFA Studios says that architecture isn’t putting a building together but putting an environment together. He adds that you can’t do architecture only for problem-solving; you have to go…
Prof. Manoj Mathur – one of the finest and most experienced architects and the professor of the New Delhi-based School of Planning & Architecture had many things to share from his lifelong experiences, especially on how architecture should be perceived and what responsibility should the stakeholders take on. The topic…
The veteran architect-designer Premendra Raj Mehta, Design Action Group, delivered an inspiring talk at the SmartEx 2023 platform where he touched various important issues, including the one related to the non-mention of the word ‘architecture’ in the Indian Constitution. At the platform, he also said the architects don’t need to…
Lipika Sud of Lipika Sud Interiors was at her inspiring best the other day for SmartEx 2023 Event when, while addressing those who had turned-up for the conference and expo, she said that we all have so much to learn from each other, adding platforms like the one offered by…
Ar. Shruti Dimri, Anagram Architects, delivered an inspiring inaugural speech for SmartEx Conference and Expo, Delhi where—post giving a brief introduction of the event--she thanked all participating architects and designers, including Sunita Kohli, the Creative Head, K2 India; Ar. P.R Mehta, Ex-President Council of Architects, Design Action Group; Prof. Manoj…
This keynote talk on “Smart Cities – Water in Israel” by Prof. Beni Lew has addressed numerous issues related to water. Prof. Lew is currently associated with Aerial University, Israel and has over 20 years of research and teaching experience in wastewater treatment/ agriculture based biomass applications. Over the last…
At the recently held Delhi-based SmartEx Conference & Expo platform, the ren owned and highly respected research-based interior designer, architectural restorer, besides contemporary & classical furniture manufacturer, Sunita Kohli, talks about her book “Manifestations of KALA & Contemporary Design: Aesthetics And Ideas”, and dwells on the prehistoric and historic ages…
Ar. Abhishek Bij from Gurugram-based Design Plus Architects says that his architectural firm has a strong education infrastructure portfolio, having done many educational infrastructure projects, and presently it’s trying to create a solid sports infrastructure portfolio by taking up and successfully working on and completing various sports infrastructure based projects.
A multi-disciplinary design and build company Pomegranate design specialized in designing ultra luxury spaces and timeless designs in India and Dubai. Ronak Sekhri, Director of Pomegranate Design, talked about 7500 sqft Lui Residence DLF Camellia's- The property boosts high end finishes throughout, maximised light with an open plan design,…
Canadian Wood & MAK Projects came together to inaugurate the fascinating Sustainable 600 sq. mtrs Canadian Wood Villa in Hyderabad. On the pious occasion, Michael Loseth, President & CEO, Forestry Innovation Investment Ltd., Parnesh Chhibber, Country Director, Canadian Wood, India, and H.E. Dr. Nawab Mir Nasir Ali Khan, Promoter &…
The comprehensive European & Modern 1000 sq. yards Duplex Villa in Chandigarh is designed by Ar. Adesh Joshi, possessor of An Architect group with a tremendous 11 years of experience. The Architect kept the client’s requirements such as demolition of the old structure and recreation of the unconventional Villa in…
Aesthetically and extravagantly designed Hudson residence is an Artistic Marvel. The bespoke Hudson Residence is curated by hand-picked superlative products and materials. A special material board was prearranged to give Hudson Residence a European look. The aesthetics of this residence are neutral with fabric textured wallpapers, Khaki grey marble, and…
Ar. Shweta Kaw gets candid about her recently accomplished project- RiseOO, Indian headquarter. She, with her team, has efficaciously shaped the Global identity of the brand, RiseOO through eccentric furniture and artwork designing. For them, the logo has been an inspiration to create a contemporary ambiance. They have played with…
Ar Gurpreet Shah, Principal Architect & Urban Designer at Creative Group, practicing for 50 years in Delhi has designed 15 Airports, 20 Intermodal Hubs, railway stations, transportation, and architecture universities, industrial, housing, retail. With the considerable experience he, with his team of architects, vendors, and contractors worked as a union…
"This resort is an outcome of hard work, good design, and mostly to the people who made things on the site for us; because in imagination I can do whatever wonders, but when it came on paper and then on-site was done exactly the same." Ar. Priyanka Arjun, Principal Architect,…
This single-family dwelling unit clearly evinces that Chandigarh is witnessing a transition in the housing typologies and their architecture in the face of rising population and rapid urbanisation. The house has something unique in its structure – right from location to design, and to the material used. The built space…
A Family Having Four Professionals - Father, Son, Daughter, and Son-In-Law - Is Determined To Change The Face of Architecture in Jaipur. BG Associates led by the father-son duo of Navin Gandhi and Ar. Vishal Gandhi, one of the leading architectural services providers that has a good presence in Rajasthan and…
Sharing his view points on designing of Kwalkrete Construction Solutions experience centre Ar. Shyam Raj says that he incorporates “maximum nature” in his designs as he thinks that nature is not something that is seen through a building or a box. It’s something we live with. He added that for…
Ar. Vinod Kumar M.M, Director DD Architects, talks about the new project that he has done for a nature-loving ayurvedic doctor couple. The ‘close to the forest’ 1.5-acre residential property has lots of greenery and it gives a different feeling through the different times of the day. The entire landscape…
The modern structure is spread over a 1,620 square foot single-story prefabricated wood-frame display home built by Chennai-based manufacturing firm, WoodNiido, and is a perfect example of how B.C. wood products can be used within structural applications.
Designed by Anagram Architects, the Chromatic House’s child-like playfulness derives directly from the clients’ mandate. A young nuclear family of five, wanted a city home wherein children are to grow up playing within the premises under the participative care of their parents. Ultimately, the design so created divided the plot…
This beautiful Vacation House designed by Ar. Sumeet Saxena, Principal, Atrium Design Studio, which the client can use as a seasonal living, weekend get-away, or a second home. The house is designed to be low maintenance promotes relaxation, and maximises outdoor living space in a home away from home, while…
Studio Symbiosis Low--run by Amit & Britta Knobel Gupta--is proud and happy to create/design several architectural masterpieces and city landmarks, including War Museum, Delhi; Skyrise Hyderabad; Punjab Kesari HQ; ID Origins, Mumbai Central. The USPs of their projects: one coherent design, justice to the specific city/location. They diligently follow the…
Designers at Ojas Trivedi Design Studio took care of all the small detailing shared by the occupants of the house. The Natural elements are incorporated into the design judiciously by the designers in such a way that the house has natural daylight, and is a picture-perfect place. The house is…
Sanskriti Bhawan is an Unconventional Project of the Himachal Pradesh Government that is presented with innovations, keeping the essence of Indian Sanskriti alive. This is the same place, where the famous International Shivratri fair takes place. Ar. Nand Lal Chandel designed Sanskriti Sadan in such a way that the next…
A dream can make you go places and achieve what you wouldn’t have ever thought of. The same happened with Mr. Anurag Aggarwal, Founder of Ply Ghar. With only dreams, dedication, and conviction he started his journey with negligible investment. He never looked back once their business got some orders,…
From her young years, Ar. Ety Kapoor had an inclination toward architecture. She made her fondness for architecture, her work of interest. From working as an intern to establishing her own identity, she has come a long way in her career. At present, she herself is a brand and renowned…
Let’s go on a tour to the Floating Roof House designed by adept Ar. Rahul Bamba. This Office-cum-house is flawlessly created in such a manner keeping the office connected with the outer periphery, and the house areas connected as well as separated. The lift is mounted in the duplex to…
MySpace Architects was approached with a unique brief of creating an assisted living facility, providing the utmost comfort and rejuvenation to dotage. The challenge was to develop a design solution that would do justice to the natural environment surrounding the site and the heritage. Despite, many restrictions and hurdles, MySpace…
1620 Sqft WoodNiido House Built Using State-of-the-art Wood Frame Construction Technology The modern structure is spread over a 1,620 square foot single-story prefabricated wood-frame display home built by Chennai-based manufacturing firm, WoodNiido, and is a perfect example of how B.C. wood products can be used within structural applications. #modularhome…
Vintage & Voguish Home-cum-Office designed by Ar. Rahul Bamba, Principal Architect, ARB When you step in, you’ll notice the exteriors of the unusual house are inspired by the Victorian epoch. This sumptuous house is covered by natural green carpet. This is a perfect getaway situated in the city which…