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Future of Architecture: Emerging Trends

The field of architecture encompasses so much information and creativity that it’s truly awe-inspiring. Architecture is a profession that values innovation and is continually striving to produce fresh, inventive, and interesting structures. New ideas are at their inception at the beginning of a new year, and slowly but surely become…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on June 6, 2023
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New Parliament Building: Features that Stand Out

The government has officially inaugurated the expansive and the much talked about New Parliament Building. The triangle-shaped building that has an area of 64,500 square metres has modern and cultural features and is fortified with all the modern technology, while also accounting for the country’s rich legacy by taking architectural…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on June 2, 2023
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We Should Learn to Un-build, Says Prof. Manoj Mathur

At the recently held SmartEx Conference and Expo Prof. Manoj Mathur the veteran practicing architect-designer and the Prof. of the New Delhi-based School of Planning & Architecture had several ‘pearls of wisdom’ to share from his experiences gained over the course of his long, illustrious career, particularly on how architecture…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on May 27, 2023
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Global Logic: Office Space

Offering a high brand experience, the space drives innovation and community building. Due to accelerated growth and development, GlobalLogic needed a resilient and creative work environment and attract talent and support innovation.     This office represents yet another productive collaboration between GL and Asid. Our teams collaborated to combine…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on May 16, 2023
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Rebounce: Country’s 1st Recreational Game Park

Conceptualised and created by Swapnil Jaggi Architects, Rebounce is a space that has been designed to offer leisure to all the people, irrespective of ages.   Client Brief   The client’s brief was to design a recreational game park that can offer leisure to the people of all ages. A…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on May 10, 2023
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Smartex Delhi 2023 Creates Powerful Template for a Bright and Better Future

Smartex 2023 was an incredibly successful and inspiring event. The recently concluded Conference and Expo in New Delhi witnessed the gathering of some of the most renowned and respected architects, designers, influencers, engineers, and product makers for a common, shared goal.   The idea behind the initiative was to create…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on May 9, 2023
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A built form shouldn’t be treated as a dead mass of bricks and concrete

The much renowned and highly respected architect and infrastructure expert Charanjit Singh Shah–popular as the ‘King of Airport Design’, for building as many as 52 airports of India, including the Chennai Airport, dubbed the Greenest Airport of India–was at his patriotic best recently at Smartex Conference and Expo.   Architecture…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on May 8, 2023
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To Do Flower Design You Need to Have Stronger Creative Instinct: Ar. Monica Khosla Bhargava

Monica Khosla Bhargava--the founder and principal architect of KHAM Consultants--is a practising architect and designer for over 30 years, having designed numerous striking buildings, including St. Peter’s Church Kolkata, Adaptive reuse of Hrishikesh Mukherjee’s House, and Shrine of Mother Teresa (unbuilt).   She is best known for leading an urban…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on May 3, 2023
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Smart Design Helps People to Live Properly, Make Them Enjoy Their Building

Kolkata and the northeastern part of India are rather interesting from several perspectives. From food to football to culture to architecture to movies, the former capital of the East India Company and the present capital of West Bengal, the mega city inspires on several scores.    We were recently in…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on May 2, 2023
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We Create Customised Interiors

Karanjeet Singh Arora, Principal Designer, Wood Kraft Building Material Reporter Team recently visited Satna - the country’s Cement City. There we met Karanjeet Singh Arora, Principal Designer, Wood Kraft. We conversed with him to learn about Satna and the architectural trend in the city. Satna is a city in the…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on May 2, 2023
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Kolkata Architectural & Design Legacy: An Understated Elegance

Kolkata--the Cultural Capital of India--is an architecturally and historically rich place. Airy verandas with ornamental pillars, European architectural styles with Bengali and Marwari influences, and British and colonial architecture… define the rich architectural and design landscape of the world-renowned city.  The place has numerous heritage monuments and the architectural legacies…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on April 22, 2023
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Ponder Over These 5 Things Before You Buy Land for Your Dream House!

Buying a plot to build your dream home could be a big and life-changing decision. Do your homework first before you buy the plot you want. Is the plot located where basic facilities and amenities are easily available? Is the plot worth the amount you have to pay for it?…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on April 18, 2023
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Sustainability and Green Design: A Way to the Future of Creation

Every year, more people become conscious of the environment and the effects of climate change. The green and sustainable design movements are both expanding rapidly to save natural resources, promote energy efficiency, and reduce environmental harm.   So what exactly are sustainable design and green design? The majority of people…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on April 11, 2023
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Monte Carlo Flagship Store: Dynamic Spaces

A 100-meter-long facade running parallel to a busy highway distinguishes the Monte Carlo factory outlet designed by Studio TOD. In this way, they are able to create a very innovative design that establishes the brand while still looking dynamic. By embedding linear LED lights with colour-changing technology in the facade,…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on April 7, 2023
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Filigree House: Spectrum of Spaces

The 1682-sq. ft. of bare shell apartment, with large airy windows, had panoramic views from all sides. Zoning was done in a way to not only solve the problem of the ergonomics of the room but also provide us with rich opportunities for unique design elements.     The planning…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on April 6, 2023
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Tiny Houses in Vogue

Today, the concept of living in tiny houses has gained currency thanks to various reasons. Such houses are usually preferred by those who are either short on budget or those who believe in minimalism and love nature.    Less carbon footprint, less consumption of energy, less building costs, aesthetic looks,…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on March 29, 2023
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Tiles vs Marbles

Clay-made tiles score over natural stone marble in numerous ways. But marble also scores over tiles in several ways. To begin with, marble is usually costly (reasonably priced options exist though) but floor tiles are affordable and cost-effective. But marble gives a better look and finishes. For an opulent look…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on March 28, 2023
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Sanctum of Harmony: Soulful Space Rooted in Nature

‘Sanctum of Harmony’ invokes the very presence of earthly hues in the minds of its end user. Being rooted to its surroundings, the structure opens a gateway to the realm of arts and architecture of an age where nature was worshipped as gods. A project designed by Archidobe pays tribute…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on March 27, 2023
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Biophilic Design: A Novel Approach to Understanding Architecture’s Core

The term "Biophilia" was created and adopted in the architectural field at the start of the twenty-first century to highlight the emotional component of people's desires for connections with the natural world inside of buildings. To fulfill this desire for "nature" in building, the biophilic design was put forth as…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on March 24, 2023
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Anagram Architect’s Stunning EKAANTA Is for Those Not In Hurry

Anagram Architects’ Haridwar- based learning destination, EKAANTA, offers a life-changing experience for those keen to navigate the routine journey of life effortlessly. It’s for those people who want to drink the nectar of life sip-by-sip, unhurriedly, at their own gentle pace. It’s for those who wish to 'live' life, savouring…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on March 23, 2023
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Minimalist Architecture: Can’t Escape the Calm and Explicit Beauty!

When considering minimalism, words and ideas like "less is more," "clean lines," "reduction," "uncluttered," monochromatic," spring to mind. Minimalist interiors are unquestionably beautiful, with their calm and simplicity. However, achieving this look requires more thought and effort than simply picking a few decorative items for a white background, which can…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on March 22, 2023
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Top 4 Eco-friendly & Green Building Materials for Building Purposes

Eco-friendly and green building materials are the need of today for various reasons. From saving energy to money to protecting the delicate environment, such materials are valuable for a variety of reasons. Let’s take a quick look at 4 such materials!     Bamboo      Today, bamboo is becoming…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on March 21, 2023
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Hues of Blue--Portrayal of Calmness and Relaxation

The home needs to serve multiple purposes for its residents and guests to qualify as an ideal retreat, regardless of how grand and expansive or cosy it may appear or function. An architectural team led by Scribble Studio had a similar quest when they designed a home for a family…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on March 20, 2023
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Niraamaya Retreat, Kumarakom - Experience of Opulence

Niraamaya Retreat--a resort complex in Kumarakom, Kerala--demonstrates a boutique architectural experience of opulence connecting strongly with the surrounding landscape, through an appropriate balance of contemporary design and traditional elements. Spread across seven acres, the resort abuts the Vembanad Lake with a 160m shoreline, complimented by views of the lush green…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on March 18, 2023
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Adaptive Reuse in Architecture: Imaginative Reuse of Old Buildings Required More Than Ever Today

Today, against the backdrop of rising costs, rising pollution, and fast depleting man-made and natural resources, it has become important to minimize waste, and use what we already have in the most imaginative and ingenious way.   What’s Adaptive Reuse In architecture?   Also known as building reuse, the term…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on March 17, 2023
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Wellness Design: Design for Happiness & Health

  Wellness design and architecture has become an important element of the designing and architecture process today. Wellness design depends on the art and science of designing built surroundings with socially conscious structures and resources.    Its goal is to promote a harmonious balance between the physical, emotional, intellectual, and…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on March 16, 2023
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5 Smart Design Ideas for Small Houses

At a time when we don’t have much space and our homes have become pretty small in size, going for tiny or small home designs is a good idea and the need of the hour. With clever planning and right imagination-- and, of course, out-of-the-box house design strategies--you can have…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on March 14, 2023
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Adharshila - A Sustainable Community Learning Center

Forum Architecture was founded in 2013, to cater to all requirements for disciplines of contemporary design. It’s run by founding partners Suparna Ghosh and Jensil John--both graduates of the Politecnico di Milano. It has received a citation for the Young Designers Competition 2015 in the interior design category at the…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on February 23, 2023
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Amazon Fashion Studio: Contemporary Spaces

Ultraconfidentiel Design has designed the fashion studio for Amazon BLINK, located in New Delhi, India. Amazon BLINK – Fashion Studio was a very unique project. Earlier harbouring New York and London, Amazon gave us the opportunity to conceptualise the first-of-its-kind Amazon Fashion Studio in India. Designed to boost creativity and…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on February 20, 2023
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Sunita Kohli Enthralls with Her Inspiring Keynote Talk at SmartEx 2023

  Sunita Kohli, Padma Shri--the well renowned and highly respected research-based interior designer, architectural restorer, besides contemporary & classical furniture manufacturer--delivered an inspiring and impactful keynote talk on the “Manifestations of KALA & Contemporary Design: Aesthetics And Ideas”,  on the second day of the two-day (Feb 10-11) SmartEx 2023 -…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on February 15, 2023
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5 Colour Trends For Interiors: Fasten Your Seat Belts, 2023 Will Be A Riot of Colour!

Colours play an important role in our lives. They impact our moods and well-being in a big way, though not many people really know about this.   For example, while blue calms illness and treats pain, red kindles the body and mind and boosts circulation. Similarly, while Green helps you…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on February 14, 2023
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Prof. Manoj Mathur, School of Planning and Architecture

Prof. Manoj Mathur, School of Planning and Architecture Prof. Manoj Mathur is a veteran practicing architect-designer who presently teaches at the well-known Department of Architecture at the School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi with which he is associated since 1990.   He is one of the highly passionate and…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on February 7, 2023
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Sunita Kohli, Padma Shri 1992 - President of K2India

Sunita Kohli - President, K2India   Sunita Kohli is a very well-known and respected research-based interior designer, architectural restorer, besides contemporary & classical furniture manufacturer.   Presently, she is the President of the New Delhi-based K2INDIA--a multi–disciplinary design and architectural firm that she established with her Pratt Institute educated architect…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on February 6, 2023
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Ar. Alex Joseph, MySpace Architects

Ar. Alex Joseph, MySpace Architects The Co-Founder and Principal Architect of the Noida-based MySpace Architects, Ar. Alex Joseph is a young but experienced architect who founded Myspace architects in 2013.   Post completing his architecture degree from the College of Engineering (CET) Trivandrum, Kerala, in 2008, he worked with many…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on February 3, 2023
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Ar. Dona Alex, MySpace Architects

Ar. Dona Alex, MySpace Architects   Ar. DONA ALEX is the Co-Founder and COO of the Noida-based MySpace Architects--a vibrant, design-driven studio committed to providing exceptional, useful and affordable results through constant research and experiments.   It’s a core design studio involved with four different verticals of Master Planning and…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on February 3, 2023
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Ar. Ety Kapoor, Studio E Architects

Ar. Ety Kapoor, Studio E Architects   Ar. Ety Kapoor is the Principal Architect of the Gurgaon-based Studio E Architects that offers Architecture and Related Services.   A highly experienced and renowned designer & architect, she is a Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) from the well-known and reputed Chandigarh College of…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on February 2, 2023
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Ar. Shweta Kaw, Studio Meraki

Ar. Shweta Kaw, Studio Meraki   Shweta Kaw--the young and self-motivated Principal Architect of the Noida-based Architecture & Interior Design Studio Meraki--is an unbelievably experienced professional with a confirmed history of working in the architecture & sustainable design industry in India and Singapore and doing a pretty good job.  …

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on February 2, 2023
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Ar. Ashish Bhatia, TIME Design Studio

Ar. Ashish Bhatia, TIME Design Studio   The veteran architect and designer, with a demonstrated history of quality and well-known work, Ar. Ashish Bhatia is famed as an experienced and trusted professional in his domain and for completing his projects well on time.   He enjoys high popularity and respect…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on February 2, 2023
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Waterfront Clubhouse: Celebrating Public Space

One of the local coaching clubs approached Abin Design Studio to build a clubhouse made especially to facilitate young passionate footballers in the area. Excited to engage in a project for the people of the neighbourhood, ADS jumped in with both feet to develop the Waterfront Arena. The project treads…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on February 1, 2023
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White Marble: Make Your Home Stunningly Beautiful!

Pure White Marble is one of the most sought after shades of marble slabs in India. Thanks to its unspoiled charm and distinctive character, it can surpass most of the other stones. Used extensively for the flooring, walls, bathroom countertops, besides tabletops, white marble designs create magic, effortlessly enriching the…

  • Posted by: Sanjay Kumar Pandey on January 31, 2023
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Ar. Vishakha Saxena, Atrium Design Studio New Delhi

Ar. Vishakha Saxena, Atrium Design Studio New Delhi Ar. Vishakha Saxena is an extremely experienced and well-known architect & designer and the co-founder of the New Delhi-based Atrium Design Studio that she established with her partner Sumeet Saxena in 1994. She did her graduation from the renowned School of Architecture,…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on January 31, 2023
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Ar. Siddhant Jain, ADP Architecture, New Delhi

Ar. Siddhant Jain, ADP Architecture, New Delhi   Ar. Siddhant Jain is the Associate Director of ADP Architecture and a well-known and experienced name in the field. ADP Architecture is an international firm and famed for numerous stunning projects, including Cobham Bowers, Surrey; Leon House, Croydon; and Clydebridge Hotel, East…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on January 31, 2023
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Ar. Amit Murao, Partner ADCPL, New Delhi

Ar. Amit Murao, Partner ADCPL, New Delhi   Ar. Amit Murao is a well-known professional from his field. Presently, he is working as a Partner in Aashray Design Consultants – a unit of M/s ADCPL (Architects, Engineers & Interior Designers). This is a 25 years old South-Delhi based firm.  …

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on January 31, 2023
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Ar. Sanjiv Tandon, STAPL, New Delhi

Ar. Sanjiv Tandon, STAPL, New Delhi For Sanjiv Tandon--the Founder and the Managing Director (MD) of the New Delhi-based Sanjiv Tandon Architects—design is a way of life. No wonder, his designs bring a sense of belonging, pride, creativeness, and enthusiasm.   Today, with nearly three decades of design experience, he…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on January 30, 2023
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Ayna Burir Adar: Thoughtful Making of Space

The building is located in a modest residential neighborhood in Natore district of Rajshahi Division located in northern Bangladesh. The Kanaikhali field was a deep jungle many years ago, where people were afraid to live due to the danger posed by wild animals. An old woman, named Ayna, built her…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on January 30, 2023
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Ar. Parag Jain, Design Affairs New Delhi

Ar. Parag Jain, Design Affairs New Delhi   The Founder Partner of the New Delhi based firm, Design Affairs, is a well-known and experienced name in the field.   Design Affairs is a fully equipped CAD architecture and design studio with latest and certified Software and tools led by a…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on January 28, 2023
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Ar. Vivek Gupta, Arvind Vivek & Associates, Delhi

Ar. Vivek Gupta, Arvind Vivek & Associates, Delhi Vivek Gupta is the Principal Architect of the Delhi-based Arvind Vivek & Associates and a well-known name in the field of urban planning, architecture and interiors. He has more than three decades of experience and believes in the idea of BUILD TO…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on January 28, 2023
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Ar. Reza Kabul - ARK Reza Kabul Architects

Ar. Reza Kabul - ARK Reza Kabul Architects Reza Kabul is a well-known and experienced architect and the founder of the Mumbai-based ARK Reza Kabul Architects. Under his leadership, the studio has today become an international practice with offices in Mumbai, Pune, and San Francisco.   ARK has a demonstrated…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on January 25, 2023
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Ar. Ruchika Thapliyal: Principal Architect, ASID Consultants New Delhi

Ar. Ruchika Thapliyal: Principal Architect, ASID Consultants New Delhi Ruchika Thapliyal--the Principal Architect, ASID Consultants, New Delhi--is an experienced and renowned architect, and an important member of the prestigious Council of Architecture, India; and the Indian Institute of Architects, Delhi.   Over the course of her long and eventful professional…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on January 23, 2023
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Architect Premendra Raj Mehta, Design Action Group, New Delhi

Ar. Premendra Raj Mehta, Design Action Group, New Delhi   Ar. Premendra Raj Mehta is the Ex-President Council of Architects and an existing partner of the New Delhi based Design Action Group--an architectural firm--that he founded with his co-partner Architect Brahm Dev Dahiya in 1979.  A member of various professional…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on January 21, 2023
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Contemporary Home: Exploration of Style and Luxury

Spread across 9000 sq ft, this three-storeyed residential bungalow stands poised, fully designed, and constructed from scratch by Studio Eterio in one of the posh localities in Jaipur. Our inspiration was to take a step beyond our preferences for minimalism for curating and designing a space full of luxury, new…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on January 21, 2023
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Ar. Priyanka Arjun, Principal Architect, PA&A Udaipur

Ar. Priyanka Arjun, Principal Architect, PA&A Udaipur Priyanka Arjun is a well-known and experienced architect with more than 15 years of work experience in India and overseas. She is the founder of Priyanka Arjun and Associates (PAA), Udaipur, and the winner of the prestigious ‘Woman of Substance’ award, given by…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on January 20, 2023
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Verandah House: Play of Contrast in Spaces

A sense of belonging was created in the Verandah House with contemporary imagination and traditional craftsmanship. A play of natural spaces to enhance the beauty of nature and lifestyle.   Located on a 4-acre parcel of land with dense flora and a lily pond along with an existing outbuilding of…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on January 20, 2023
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Colors in Architecture: An Expression of Aliveness

We sense our world through myriad expressions of forms, colours, and patterns understanding our intentions and emotions. The colours and textures add drama to our perceptions. The beauty of shades, shadows, and tones indicates the WOW factor that drives us.    The manifestation of our imaginations, fantasies, ideas, and concepts…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on January 20, 2023
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Biophilic Designed Rock House by the Grid Architects Is Ode to Smart Living in Nature’s Lap

Architects Snehal Suthar and Bhadri Suthar, Grid Architects   The 1100 ft² Rock House by the Grid Architects--the Ahmedabad based architects and designers who deal with both residential and commercial projects--is a small, friendly weekend home situated at Ahmedabad, Gujarat.   When it comes to showing the way forward to…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on January 19, 2023
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Ar. Sumit Saxena - Atrium Design Studio

Ar. Sumit Saxena - Atrium Design Studio Ar. Sumeet Saxena is a highly experienced architect and designer with a proven history of work. He is the Founder Partner and Principal Architect of New Delhi based Atrium Design Studio that he founded in 1994 with his partner Vishakha Saxena.   They…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on January 19, 2023
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Follow These 4 Awesome Architecture Trends for 2023, Be in Sync with the Changing Times!

With the end of 2022 and the arrival of 2023, it’s time to talk about new trends and developments taking place around us.  Talking of trends, and taking the series on trends forward--after “interior design trends” and “furniture trends”, let’s take a quick look at 4 of the most striking…

  • Posted by: Sanjay Kumar Pandey on January 18, 2023
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Architect Arun Sharma - Atrey Associate

Ar. Arun Sharma - Atrey Associate   Arun Sharma is the Principal Architect of the Delhi based Atrey Associate. He is an incredibly experienced professional in the Architecture and Interior design industry. Smart architecture and interior of the residence and corporate office to retail and hospitality spaces he produces an…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on January 17, 2023
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Architect Sushant Verma - rat[LAB] - Research in Architecture & Technology

Ar. Sushant Verma - rat[LAB] He is the founding Partner & Design Head of the Delhi-based rat[LAB] Studio (Research in Architecture and Technology) that investigates intersections of design, art & technology through architecture, interior design and art installations. Proud receiver of MAK Schindler Award from Vienna & Los Angeles and…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on January 16, 2023
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Architect Amit Gupta - Studio Symbiosis

Ar. Amit Gupta - Studio Symbiosis Amit Gupta is the Founding Partner of the Noida based Studio Symbiosis--the multidisciplinary award-winning Architecture, Urban and Interior Design Studio that he founded with his partner Britta Knobel Gupta in 2010.   He has done his Masters in Architecture and Urbanism from the Architectural…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on January 14, 2023
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Architect Priyanka P Mehra - PS Design

Ar. Priyanka P Mehra - PS Design   An experienced architect with more than 18 years of experience in the area, Priyanka P Mehra is also a designer and a wanderer. She personifies a unique style of congruent natural and newfangled elements. She believes that while a good design should…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on January 14, 2023
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Architect Britta Knobel Gupta - Studio Symbiosis

Ar. Britta Knobel Gupta - Studio Symbiosis An award winning architect having pocketed the prestigious ‘Newcomer award 2002’ for her diploma thesis, Ar. Britta Knobel Gupta is presently the founding partner of Studio Symbiosis Architects--a multidisciplinary award-winning Architecture, Urban and Interior Design Studio fashioning elegant design solutions.   With a…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on January 14, 2023
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Experience Center: Fluid Expression, Fusion of Aesthetics

The past couple of years have been deprived of any kind of in-person experiences, especially those that are guided through travel and exhibitions. To bring together an expansive range of international products for the building industry in India, Excella Experts curated an opulent experience center that caters to end-to-end design…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on January 12, 2023
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Architect Shruti Dimri, Anagram Architect

Ar. Shruti Dimri, Anagram Architect   SHRUTI DIMRI, an architect of repute, and a trained Hindustani classical singer, is presently the Principal Architect of Anagram Architects--an award winning multi-disciplinary firm based in New Delhi with which she is associated since 2014.    In her professional capacity, she has led and…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on January 11, 2023
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Interior Designer Viral Patel, Sparsh Design Studio

Interior designer Viral Patel, Sparsh Design Studio   With the changing times, people’s tastes and preferences are changing, especially, when it comes to creating a space as personal as bathroom. In one of our recent projects, the client wanted a modern, contemporary, hitech feel for his dream residential project. He…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on January 10, 2023
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Architect Harish Sharma, Anubhuti Architects

Ar. Harish Sharma, Anubhuti Architects   Different types of smartness can there be in a bathroom – technical, aesthetical, or functional. It depends upon the requirement of clients. Although customers are well aware of the developments taking place in technology, it’s also our responsibility to keep our clients updated about…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on January 10, 2023
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Architect Amit Agrawal, Agrawal Architects

Ar. Amit Agrawal, Agrawal Architects   Bathrooms nowadays are transforming. Gone are the days when bathrooms were fitted with simple diverters. Today, customers have become far more aware than what they were two decades back. They ask for newest products like rain showers, fittings with inbuilt lights/speakers, thermostatic bathware, sensor-based…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on January 10, 2023
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Ar. Sagar Kabre, Kabre Consultants

Ar. Sagar Kabre, Kabre Consultants It will take some time for people to understand how to use smart products or new-age futuristic technologies. Hopefully, the next generation would push the boundaries further by asking smarter products from the manufacturers/suppliers and then getting them installed in their bathrooms. But for me,…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on January 7, 2023
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Architect Kaushal Karkhanis, Karkhanis And Associates

Ar. Kaushal Karkhanis, Karkhanis And Associates Automation and smart houses have become need of the time. This is why we highly recommend smart houses, and in turn, smart bathroom solutions – be it in the forms of look & feel, aesthetics, functionality or level of comfort in one’s personal space.…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on January 7, 2023
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Architect Shailesh Devi, Within n Without

Ar. Shailesh Devi, Within n Without   It’s very interesting to question the smartness. It’s not always the products that should be smart, but also people who are going to use those smart products. Else, it might affect their efficiency. In a way, use of excessive technologies may force people…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on January 7, 2023
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ID Archana Baid, And Design Co.

Interior Design Archana Baid, And Design Co.   Smartness in bathrooms with fittings are very important. There are many such bath fittings which come along with app-based control so much so that even the flow of water can be customised and set as per one’s comfort level. It is the…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on January 6, 2023
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Architect RK Malik, RK Malik & Associates

Ar. RK Malik, RK Malik & Associates   Enhanced awareness with each passing day has dramatically changed consumers’ behaviour. They have started giving more importance to bathrooms. In the last few years, bathroom has become extra special space where people love to spend time. This is why, it now needs…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on January 6, 2023
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Ar. Eishan Jain, ADP Architecture

Ar. Eishan Jain, ADP Architecture   Smart for me means more of IoT-based or AI-enabled products. After the pandemic, there is an inclination towards such feature-rich products especially in the bathrooms to restrict the spread of germs, maintain hygiene and remain healthy. No doubt that these high-tech smart products are…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on January 5, 2023
INFLUENCERS → Architect and Design
Ar. Vineel Mathi, MAP Design Consultants

Ar. Vineel Mathi, MAP Design Consultants   There’s a certain procedure, we used to use our bathrooms, but things are evolving with the passage of time. Although, people are somehow accepting the change their personal space, it is limited to the extent of feature-rich bath fittings like sensor-based faucets and…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on January 5, 2023
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Ar. Abhigyan Neogi, Chromed Design Studio

Ar. Abhigyan Neogi, Chromed Design Studio   The definition of ‘smart’ in my understating is simplicity. Smartest thing is that when you don’t have to use your brain while doing whatever you want to do. Frugality as in lesser requirements of objects or things to take decision is also smart.…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on January 4, 2023
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Architect Abhishek Bij, Design Plus Architecture

Ar. Abhishek Bij, Design Plus Architecture    Whenever a new product is introduced, like faucet with sensor, which allows flow of water for specified duration, that’s simply awesome, especially because it saves water. On the contrary, when these products become a part of our lifestyle, the functions attached to it…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on January 4, 2023
INFLUENCERS → Interior Designers
7 Top House Interior Design Trends to Watch Out for in 2023

With the beginning of the New Year, it’s time to take a quick look at some of the key house interior design trends for 2023. Among others, these seven trends are likely to dominate the year that gradually unfolds before us! 7 Key House Interior Decor Trends for 2023  …

  • Posted by: Sanjay Kumar Pandey on January 4, 2023
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Architect Sumit Dhawan - CitySpace82 Architects

Ar. Sumit Dhawan, CitySpace’82 Architects   Bathrooms nowadays have become an important personal space for every individual. The use of bathrooms is not just limited for cleaning and bathing purposes but people love spending a decent amount of time there. Considering the trend, we have introduced things like private green…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on January 4, 2023
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Cube House: Composition of Playful Spaces

A comparison when drawn along the plot size and the requirements which housed a formal living area, kitchen, dining, store, and utility along with four separate bedrooms; proved to be our own design challenge. Designing a  contemporary home of an appropriate size and accommodating all the requirements within the parameters…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on December 27, 2022
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Villa Ahmedabad: Timeless Elegance

Living together with as much privacy as possible – was the guiding theme in planning the residence for an extended Indian family in Ahmedabad. An intimate garden despite the high neighboring structures, buildings surround an interior courtyard. Immediately adjoining are the living quarters of the parents and grandparents, whose façades…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on December 17, 2022
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Krushi Bhawan: Celebrating Culture and Life

Krushi Bhawan is located in Bhubaneshwar, the state capital of Odisha. Home to multiple agrarian communities, the state is the third largest contributor to India’s grain supply. A government facility that re-imagines the relationship between the state and its people Krushi Bhawan is a facility developed for Government of Odisha’s…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on December 14, 2022
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Grand Alabaster: Play of Classical Elements

Envisioned to define luxury and comfort, this lavish villa, named ‘The Grand Alabaster’, is designed by 23DC Architects. Situated in Jalandhar, Punjab, the villa concedes a classical character. Upon entering the magnificent marvel, one is welcomed by the orchestrated windows and the stunning central door which are an allegory for…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on December 12, 2022
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Off-Grid House: Rhythmic Flow of Connections

Off-Grid House: Rhythmic flow of connections The Off-Grid House acts as a thought-driven attempt to open a line of inquiry toward an alternate approach to apartment design. A process that is guided by vocabulary capable of its self-identity while simultaneously harmonising with its immediate environment. This project is a humble…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on November 22, 2022
INFLUENCERS → Articles
Research in Architecture: Way of Examining Details

    Writing acts as transmission in an articulated way composed of various expressions to relate to the reader. Architecture is a profession of crafting new ideas and experimenting with them considering the future possibilities and well-being of the people. Architects have different methods of experimenting with some sketches, drafting,…

  • Posted by: Priyanshi Shah on November 18, 2022
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Social Media’s Impact on Architectural Creativity: Both Positive & Negative

    Impact of social media on all fields has risen, lately. This is visible in the rising number of users, along with the rise in the number of apps that help us connect with others around the world. Social media’s impact on Architecture/Architects especially has been phenomenal. Today, there…

  • Posted by: Karan Mutha on November 11, 2022
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Waterproofing in Hilly Terrain Needs Immediate Attention

Despite the fact that the architecture on hills are beautiful, attractive and soothing to eyes, challenges for architects and structural engineers for planning, design and construction of these buildings remain intact especially with respect to waterproofing. And the reasons are difficult terrain, steep gradient, adverse climatic conditions, rich flora and…

  • Posted by: Syed Md Ehteshamul Hasan on November 9, 2022
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Learning & Sports Center: General Architecture Collaborative

  The Center’s inclusive design and construction process created a place that the entire community is now invested in protecting, maintaining, and growing. Today, community members decide collectively how to use the center, as a shared common.     The Learning and Sports Center is located among the rolling hills…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on November 7, 2022
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Farm House In The City - Ar. Rahul Bamba

This Victorian Style architecture, having ample open spaces in the front and rear of the structure, fulfils all the requirements of the client.   The client wanted openness in their premises despite being located in the middle of the city. To fulfil this requirement, ARB an architectural firm from Chandigarh…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on October 27, 2022
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Architect’s Home: Story Through Minimalistic Approach

With a minimalist approach, Studio UA lab (Urban Architectural Collaborative) designed an apartment space with a sense of warmth and spaciousness created by playing with material and textures.   The Apartment of 62 sq mt space required a layout spacious enough to combine work and living together. Spaces are separated…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on October 12, 2022
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Connections: Soulful Architectural Spaces

Imaginations and visuals create a narrative for a designer to convey experiences and learnings to society. Connections are an integral part of human nature, as we tend to relate to our surroundings. Spaces are living experiences when it's been used and one can emerge from them holding to that peculiar…

  • Posted by: Priyanshi Shah on October 12, 2022
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Nuvocotto – Setting New Benchmarks

Nuvocotto, this Bengaluru-based terracotta manufacturing company has a dream to remain a leader in the industry. No wonder it is committed to delivering the best clay products to its admirers. Nuvocotto is a word coined by combining the sound ‘Nuvo’ which represents new, and ‘cotto’ which describes terracotta – the…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on September 12, 2022
INFLUENCERS → Interior Designers
Lofy – Complete Interior Solutions Under One Roof

Lofy Home Interior Solution, an offshoot of Shivalik Group, is a forward integration of its core business of the real estate. Spread across 6500 sq. Ft., the flagship Experience Centre in Ahmedabad is aimed at providing customized interiors and plumbing as an added feature to its residential property buyers concerning…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on September 9, 2022
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Delhi Sees Its First Artistic Air Purification Tower

Studio Symbiosis and MANN+HUMMEL have collaborated to develop a stylish filtration tower called VERTO, which was inaugurated recently at Sundar Nursery in New Delhi.    The first Verto got inaugurated this Friday in Sundar Nursery Park by Dr. Phillip Ackermann (German Ambassador to India & Bhutan) and Manoj Singh IAS,…

  • Posted by: Syed Md Ehteshamul Hasan on August 31, 2022
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Landmark Retail Boulevard

Noted as the most visited leisure destination, the Landmark Event Centre has truly emerged as the landmark in Victoria Island, Lagos, and the business hub of Nigeria.    Design Objective  The Landmark Village is a 38,000 sqm. mixed-use site along the Atlantic Ocean beachfront in Victoria Island, Lagos set to…

  • Posted by: Syed Md Ehteshamul Hasan on August 24, 2022
INFLUENCERS → Consultants
Buildings Are Designed to Depict An Era

PDA Consultants, a renowned MEP and Green Building Consulting Engineering Firm, works with a clear objective of providing innovative and sustainable designs that recreate the built environment. In its constant & dedicated pursuit for technical excellence, PDA has earned the reputation of providing quality engineering services in the field of…

  • Posted by: Syed Md Ehteshamul Hasan on August 24, 2022
INFLUENCERS → Interior Designers
Green Abode - Nature Infused 3BHK Apartment

The interiors of this compact unit with only 900 sqft of a floor plate are inspired from the lifespan of a leaf for which the design team couldn’t afford to miss even a square inch of the floor space.    Client had approached Ojas Trivedi Design Studio (ODS) for an…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on August 22, 2022
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Sustainability Is At The Core Of Sumadhura Group

Over the past two and a half decades, Sumadhura Infracon Pvt. Ltd. has grown from strength to strength making its presence seen over the skylines of the two major cities - Bengaluru and Hyderabad. Sumadhura so far has delivered over 8 million sqft of projects, while approximately 16 million sqft…

  • Posted by: Syed Md Ehteshamul Hasan on August 18, 2022
INFLUENCERS → Interior Designers
Vivacious Healthcare – Surpassing the Conventional Healthcare Spaces

Astute utilization of Abandoned Space    Modish and lively healthcare Project designed by Ojas Trivedi Design Studio is purely a magnum opus transitional and interior design work. Abandoned car showroom cum garage is transformed into Preventive Healthcare setup which was located in a 4-storey commercial building.  The Healthcare centre is…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on August 5, 2022
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Trust, Capability & Commitment Comprise Shivalik’s Core Values

Established in the year 1998, this real estate company is the brainchild of an accomplished veteran of Ahmedabad stock market, Satish Shah, who along with his elder son Chitrak S. Shah kept the founding stone of a dream – ‘pioneering the skyline of the city’. In 2001, the realty major…

  • Posted by: Syed Md Ehteshamul Hasan on June 30, 2022
INFLUENCERS → Interior Designers
A Gallery full of Vibrancy by I.D Dhruv Mehta

The Brief of Project   The "Dynasty Decolam" is a 600 square feet Hardware Showroom in Bharuch designed by KARYA DESIGN STUDIO is located in a newly constructed structure, giving us a blank canvas to create our magic.    Client Brief    The client's Mr. Chirag Patel & Mr. Varun…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on June 27, 2022
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A Place in Bharuch That Lets You Unwind Like No Other: Pizza Greece Cafe

Designed for the millennials and located in the Bharuch city of Gujarat, Pizza Greece Cafe is located at the heart of the city. So the greatest challenge for Aarunya Architects, the design firm behing this project, was to convert a shop into a Greek-themed Cafe.   The Thought-process   No…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on June 27, 2022
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Renovation Makes the Home, a Happy Place to Live in - Designed by Ar. Rohit Mangal Singh

The founder of RMS Designz Studio, Rohit Mangal Singla, situated in Kolkata specializes in creating the best interiors for their customers and keeping the clients’ requirements a primary focus. RMS Designz strives to leave no stone unturned, to achieve what the client wants, without compromising on the design and quality…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on June 27, 2022
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SMALL OFFICE - VIBRANT SPACE

Careful planning of every inch of the space has given way to an inviting & aesthetically pleasing design.   The brief was to deliver a small office with expansive spaces which shall be multi-utility and be designed as inviting and vibrant for the occupants working in the space. Taken up…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on June 22, 2022
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MAATRA House - A Proportionate House

‘MAATRA’ in Sanskrit signifies the right proportion of anything.   The Creative team at Maatra believes in the idea of developing designs sans any kind of compromises in the proportionality of the design, colour schemes and harmony. They breathe by the MOTTO- Everything in proportion, neither less nor more.  …

  • Posted by: Syed Md Ehteshamul Hasan on June 21, 2022
INFLUENCERS → Interior Designers
A House Merging Elements of Nature and Design Aesthetics

This contemporary Residence in Faridabad was designed by New Delhi-based architectural and interior designing firm called Ar Harish Tripathi & Associates. This house is a total revamping of the ground floor, of a house. The client's brief was to re-design the house's interiors to add a contemporary design aesthetic while…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on June 16, 2022
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A House Resembling Modernism and Industrial Design

Mayfair Villas, located at Tellapur, Telangana, Hyderabad, flashes a combination of Modernism with rustic and Industrial touches designed by a young Interior Design firm, A SQUARE ATELIER, Hyderabad. Drawing Room  The residential villa design was proposed keeping in mind a raw concept to evolve all around in an elegant and…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on June 16, 2022
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When Splashes of Wildness Meet Simplicity of Design

Conceptualization might look easy, but the idea and implementation require extensive concentration.   In an increasingly technology-driven world today, the feeling of having a space to detox one's self is becoming more of a necessity than luxury. As cliched as it may sound, the home is where the heart is.…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on June 11, 2022
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A Georgian and Scandinavian Style Residence in Kolkata by RMS Designz

Contemporary design and earthy tones make up for the interiors of this upscale residence giving out Georgian and Scandinavian vibes along with aplenty warmth from every nook of the house.    The Kolkata residence comprises of a kids room, formal living area, library, washroom and an informal living area with…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on June 11, 2022
INFLUENCERS → Interior Designers
A Symmetrically Designed Office For An Elevator Company In Hyderabad

The design for the Leading Private Elevator Company, Hyderabad involves an office space connected through multiple nodes, which offers multiple visual perspectives of space and functions as we move.   The leading elevator-manufacturing company’s lead design center in Hyderabad reflects a pristine, yet symmetrical look that makes a lasting impression.…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on June 11, 2022
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7 Sassy Bedrooms Colors You Should Definitely Try This Year

David Hockney, an English painter rightly once said: “I prefer living in color.” it makes absolute sense for everyone to follow suit. But how? We can’t just drown ourselves in paint boxes, can we? Well, trying to make more sense and on being a bit practical, colorful bedroom however can…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on June 11, 2022
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Vanderlande: A Workplace Designed To Encourage Employee Wellness

An office space that provides a non-monotonous, visually demarcated workplace setting that accommodates 219 people.   The interiors of Vanderlande exhibit a Rugged Industry Look that narrates the brand's image. The design reimagines the company's factories and manufacturing houses. There are exposed ceilings, factory-like rugged floors with concrete finishes that…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on June 11, 2022
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A Hospital Interiors That Heal You From Within

Client Brief    Our client is Bharuch's first Pediatric Dentist. The brief was to make a space where their patients should feel like home. From the first meeting, they were very clear with their requirements and their circulation they briefed us precisely and their regular monitoring made our work easier. …

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on June 11, 2022
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The Second COVID-19 Wave Changed My Life: Monika Shah from Maikasa & Mai Interior

It’s been 20 years since I’ve been working. After college and training have started with small projects, but the reality was at that time I did not know anything except designing. My material knowledge was zero. However, gradually, I started to learn a lot like how to deal with clients…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on June 11, 2022
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Aspiring for your goals and achieving them is real women empowerment: Ruchika Thapliyal, Principal Architect, Asid Consultants

There used to be a huge gap in terms of the mindsets that have been, the way we have developed as a society. So there used to be some gaps in terms of jobs and pay scales or whatever when it comes to both the genders. I mean whatever the…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on June 11, 2022
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We still have miles to go to change the mindsets of people in India: Shweta Kaw, Principal Architect, Studio Meraki

What I have seen is that in a lot of professions women have climbed the ladder much faster than men, especially in the building industry. I don’t think there is an issue of gender disparity or any gender pay gap and harassment at work and forget about sexual harassment that…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on June 11, 2022
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Sonali Rastogi, Founding Partner, Morphogenesis Shares Her #Power-Story with Team BMR

In today's world, it is crucial to rethink the role of women in corporate initiatives. Women have consistently contributed to redefining the surroundings and rebuilding structures, controlling the household, and maintaining work-life balance. The fundamental problem, however, is that they are not truly included in corporate initiatives. Women are often…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on June 11, 2022
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Dona Alex, Co-Founder, Myspace Architects Reveals The True Meaning of Success For Women for #9RealWomen9RealStories

Journey As A Small Town Lady   It was a small town where I used to live with my family. So for me getting into a college which was like 600 500 kilometers away from my home was a huge thing but then I went to the hostel my parents…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on June 11, 2022
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An Inspiring Story With A ‘Never Dye Spirit’

The journey of Perfect Art is perfectly inspiring to a new venture or a youth to be an industry professional to learn about the never-dying spirit. Perfect Art's route lies in the state of Bihar from where an aspiring student peruses BE in civil engineering and struggled a lot to…

  • Posted by: By Editorial Team on June 11, 2022
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Excerpts of Short Interview with Ms. Bandana Jain, Artist

How does the idea of being an eco-friendly artist come to your mind? I remember I was in Switzerland in an eco-village called Zermatt.  That was my first ever experience of sustainable living. Being a vegetarian, I always like to stay in an Air BNB, so that I could manage…

  • Posted by: By Editorial Team on June 5, 2022
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Yellow Stone House: In Sync with Nature to Promote a Healthy & Happy Lifestyle

In the culturally rich landscape of Indore, stands a private residential condominium called the Yellow Stone House. The unique 5 bedroom home was built on a flat rectangular piece of land (42’6”x77’6”) covering over 3293 sqft in area. As the name suggests, the abode carries an interesting identity of the…

  • Posted by: By Editorial Team on May 28, 2022
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Office with Vibrant and Attractive Atmosphere Where Employees Can Work At Ease

This project was designed and delivered for a leading logistics firm Ecom Express based out of Gurugram, Haryana.   The client, a leading logistics firm in the country, was expanding their office in Gurgaon at Ambience Towers, NH8. The design was perceived as a reflection of nature in business and…

  • Posted by: By Editorial Team on May 28, 2022
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A Re-Imagination of Craft in the Traditional Curves

Believing that every problem has the capacity to inspire unique and creative solutions that motivate growth, the young duo of Badrinath Kaleru and Prerna Kaleru founded Studio Ardete in the year 2010. Located in Chandigarh, India, the team at Studio Ardete aims to make each project they undertake a study…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on May 28, 2022
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The Shaded House: A Powerplay of Nature & Royalness

Project Description: A multitude of massive frames at various levels, spacious semi-covered green terraces at all floor levels getting animated with the play of light as it permeates through the geometrically patterned MS trellis at the top of the largest frame and a unique experience of varying volumes right from…

  • Posted by: By Editorial Team on May 28, 2022
INFLUENCERS → Architect and Design
A House Includes Comprises Nature & Tradition Together

Brick House 88C is designed by Ashok Sharma Architects in Ludhiana. This single-family residence was designed on the lines of traditional Indian houses with big terraces and recessed opening.  Ashok Sharma Architects is an architecture and interior design studio based in Ludhiana and Gurugram. The studio was established in the…

  • Posted by: By Editorial Team on May 28, 2022
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Eagleton: A Weekend Retreat Designed Dodging the Conventional Norms

The house departed the conventional format of floor wise stacking and the understanding of the inside and the outside. The spatial planning set out to achieve dramatic experiences of the outside from within the house and vice versa.   Design Inspiration   The project is a weekend home, which is…

  • Posted by: By Editorial Team on May 28, 2022
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Experiential Journey in Nature’s Bliss - Kamala Cafe, Ahmedabad

Philosophy Maneesh Kumar is the founder, principal architect, and designer at Studio Praxis since 2012. Architect Arthur Duff joined Studio Praxis as the partner in 2017.We are concerned with developing architecture, interior, landscape, furniture, and product design solutions of consequence through the mediums of design, advocacy, research, and documentation. Every…

  • Posted by: By Editorial Team on May 28, 2022
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Celebrating The Pious Relationship Between The Man-made and The Natural: Rock House, Ahmedabad

Today we are talking about a small, intimate weekend home situated near Ahmedabad that celebrates materiality and the relationship between the man-made and the natural - reducing carbon footprints. The team used earthy, local materials, shaped and worked by local hands, to build this modest, private retreat. The surroundings were…

  • Posted by: By Editorial Team on May 28, 2022
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A House Which Reflects Culture and Values

INTRO  Ar. Amit Murao partner at Aashray Design Consultants, New Delhi, would like to share one of their recently completed residential projects. BRIEF Mr. Gupta’s Residence is a 360 square yards plot situated in Preet Vihar, New Delhi. Client wanted a Stilt Parking floor, 2 duplexes on top of each…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on May 28, 2022
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Khaitan & Co New Hq Designed by Ultraconfidentiel

ULTRACONFIDENTIEL designed the new HQ of eminent law firm Khaitan & Co. Features private offices with new glass fronts to balance approachability with privacy, located in Max Towers, Noida sprawled over 54,000 sqft. Khaitan & Co, one of the largest and most prestigious Indian law firms took a leap forward…

  • Posted by: By Editorial Team on May 28, 2022
INFLUENCERS → Architect and Design
A Building Welcoming Nature Within

Ar. Kanav Khosla, Bachelor in Architecture degree from M.I.E.T., Nagpur University in 1998 and has done his Masters in Urban Design from Oxford Brookes University U.K. he has been practicing under the style of the firm AVINASH KHOSLA AND ASSOCIATES, established since 1968, and have a pan India presence with…

  • Posted by: By Editorial Team on May 28, 2022
INFLUENCERS → Architect and Design
A Sustainable Residence with Hints of Rajasthani Culture

Jhala radiance in Udaipur is the award-winning project by (ICI) INDIAN CONCRETE INSTITUTE. The reason behind the award is the Architect built up this house with a combination of Age-Old practices and New Technologies to contribute and make better building environments. The most important part of this project is that…

  • Posted by: By Editorial Team on May 28, 2022
INFLUENCERS → Architect and Design
An Eclectic and Curated Office Design by Beyond Design Architects and Designers

Priceline.com is one of the largest online travel agency in USA. The company has recently opened their engineering, development and operations center in Mumbai location for North American travel market. Design Brief Priceline was seeking to create a space that is functional, flexible, and hospitable for their employees. Being a…

  • Posted by: By Editorial Team on May 28, 2022
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A Store So Artful By "Timmy Dang"

The word ‘artful’ attributes the beautifully describes this design studio as the team infuses art in their projects. Each & every single space they design has inspiration in its character. If we defined an art, we think of an architect but here in Artful we believe that every single person…

  • Posted by: By Editorial Team on May 27, 2022
INFLUENCERS → Architect and Design
Designing the New-Age Workplace for Noodle.ai

With the ever-growing transformative nature of office designs, workspace interiors are now about more than just walls and cubicles. They are becoming user enabling places where you can work, innovate, as well as enjoy. A great example of it is Noodle.ai's new office in Bengaluru--which is all about the people…

  • Posted by: By Editorial Team on May 27, 2022
INFLUENCERS → Architect and Design
Hotel Pandav Retreat: Where Nature and Architecture Meet!

Pachmarhi is a hill station in Hoshangabad district of Madhya Pradesh state of central India. It has been the location of a cantonment (Pachmarhi Cantonment) since British Raj. It is widely known as Satpura ki Rani ('Queen of Satpura'), situated at a height of 1067 m in a valley of…

  • Posted by: By Editorial Team on May 27, 2022
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Talreja Residence of Woods - Warm & Welcoming

There is a lot to say about this project for describing its elements. The idea was to keep all the fix things like wall and ceiling plain, exposed and simple, whereas the colours and design details are added in terms of furniture, lights, hangings, art and landscaping.    Natural light…

  • Posted by: By Editorial Team on May 27, 2022
INFLUENCERS → Architect and Design
Udaan: An Emboldened Design of A B2B Office

Zyeta designed the B2B trade platform giant’s center for backend/customer support - a vital part of the company’s operations. Udaan's new office in Bengaluru is a clear reflection of the organization's vibrant and collaborative work culture. Inspired by the emerging unicorn's youth-centric team, the designers created a workplace that imbues…

  • Posted by: By Editorial Team on May 27, 2022
INFLUENCERS → Architect and Design
Emphasizing On The Need of Good Architecture in Tier 2 & 3 Cities In Conversation with Ar. Parag Agarwal

Building Material Reporter chats with Ar. Parag Agarwal from Parag Agarwal and Associates, Moradabad. Agarwal stresses on the need for good architecture in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, and explains it beautifully with his new project UP 22 VEG Dhaba in Rampur.  BMR: The design concept is unique and interesting, what…

  • Posted by: Editorial Team on May 27, 2022
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Uber Luxury Residence in Balewadi, Pune

The design of this home had to match the family's urban sensibilities while respecting the notions of functionality and aesthetics. A very simple concept of customization at all scales, was adopted for this project. From the flooring layouts, pipe-in-pipe plumbing details, bathroom design, ceiling layouts, electrical-automation drawings, partition details, fabrication…

  • Posted by: By Editorial Team on May 27, 2022