We often find particular colour pairings soothing or energising, while some colour combinations just make our heads hurt. With the help of Mercury Architects, BMR presents an in-depth feature about colours and their effect through an innovative bespoke interior project. Imagine a room with a colour pairing of just Neon…
BMR proudly presents a Special Editorial Feature in honour of International Women's Day, highlighting the remarkable power, creativity, and influence of women in design. Join us as we celebrate the outstanding efforts and successes of these visionary designers through our philosophy of Share, Learn, and Innovate. “In the realm…
2024 has the potential to be a historic year as new trends gain traction and set the industry up for long-term, steady growth. Future-proofing their projects, contractors and developers are doing everything from embracing prefab and modular techniques to utilizing green building concepts and industrialized construction. There are many…
For millennia, indigenous groups have employed distinctive architectural and construction methods, ranging from the Arctic to the Pacific, to enable them to endure in some of the harshest settings on the planet. The potential of traditional architecture elements is now gaining international attention, as the UN World Meteorological Organization…
Sustainable architecture has evolved over time under a variety of titles and guises. There are many different definitions of what constitutes sustainable architecture, ranging from a structure made entirely of recycled materials to one that runs solely on solar energy. Architects can design energy-efficient and environmentally responsible buildings that…
In the field of technology and computational science, we are living in exciting times and are going through a turning point. Human ingenuity has always prevailed over perceived impossibilities. That spirit has broken through assumptions and led us forward. The desire to create enduring artifacts that define our legacy has…
In recent times, there has been a notable shift in the real estate sector, with a focus on environmental responsibility and sustainability. Buildings that are sustainable and energy-efficient are what define green real estate, which has become a major player in the market. Property owners are seeking more and more…
Landscape Architecture Design has become the talk of the town! Landscape architecture links to concepts of sustainability, biophilia, public health, environmental design, and re-wilding. It also emphasizes how closely technology and the discipline are related. In order to project how ecological interventions might change an existing urban system and identify…
The energy-intensive construction sector and environmental sustainability don't always go hand in hand. The World Green Building Council estimates that the construction sector accounts for 39% of global carbon emissions and is a major consumer of natural resources and raw materials. As construction companies aim to lower their energy consumption…
Building design and construction is influenced and shaped by architectural trends, which are dynamic yet rooted in style. Architectural trends influence the design thinking process to produce built spaces that will meet the needs of the occupants for a very long time. These trends are influenced by a variety…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) quotes computer programs that can carry out tasks that usually necessitate human intelligence. Their algorithms and machine learning techniques have the potential to revolutionize architectural design by expanding the realm of possibilities and revolutionizing the creative process. Read More: Bamboo Has Come a Long Way: Here’s a…
Of late, it has become fashionable for many architects and designers to say they are totally into sustainable construction and green building. But what do these two terms really mean? How important they are? Well, sustainable construction is a type of construction that, thanks to its special construction…
An emergent India represents a bright beacon on the shores of financial growth. GIFT, an integrated city is under construction between Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar in Gujarat providing next-in-class infrastructure, connectivity, technology, and legal framework. It is emerging as a platform for businesses across the world. The project involves the development…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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. …
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…
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,…
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…
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. …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
‘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. …
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…
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…
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…
A Journey of Empowerment, Success, and the Pursuit of Happiness Embarking on a remarkable journey of empowerment, professional success, and the pursuit of happiness, this narrative traces the life of an individual who ventured far from home, followed her dreams, and is now dedicated to empowering women and promoting…
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 can…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Jhala radiance in Udaipur is the award-winning project by INDIAN CONCRETE INSTITUTE (ICI). 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…
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…
The word ‘artful’ beautifully describes this design studio as the team infuses art into their projects. Each & every single space they design has inspiration in its character. If we define art, we think of an architect but here at Artful, we believe that every single person who is involved…
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 within…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…