‘The Twin Villa in Karjat designed by Purvi Shah combines traditional elements, antiques to renovate the space and add a dash of uniqueness Where is this project-based? Is it in the outskirts of the city or in the city itself? if it’s in a sky rise, on which floor is it located? The project is […]
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Material diversity, its application and adaptation defines this project
Sameer and Shilpa Jain Balvally, Founder Partners, Studio Osmosis, speak about one of their most magnificent projects located in one of the most premium projects of Mumbai city – The Lodha World Towers, Lower Parel Where is this project located? The project, a 2 BHK apartment is located in Mumbai’s prominent luxury high rise residential building- The […]
Samruddhi House : A smart concoction of brick and exposed concrete
The design scheme also integrates a double height courtyard in the residence and prioritizes on privacy as a concern in arranging private and semi-private spaces say Vishal Desai and Vishal Shah, Partners, Aangan Architects What was the client brief when he approached you with the project? Accordingly, what was the design strategy you adopted The […]
This Experience Center for Baashyaam is an expansive canopy floating over slender metal columns
Arranged in a free plan form, their placement defines a natural movement spine along the longitudinal axis says Amit Rastogi Associate & Studio Head CNT Architects Where is this project located? Located in Chennai metropolitan at a close proximity to the city’s transit hub, the site is approached from a highly buzzing Poonamalli high road. […]
Two to Tango
A candid conversation with María Isabel Jiménez León and Kayzad Shroff from ShroffLeon Architects on their ongoing expedition in the world of architecture and design “Good Design for me is something that blends into the background and makes a statement without trying too hard.” says María Isabel Jiménez León, Principal Architect and Co-Founder of ShroffLeon […]
Being sustainable, by choice
Bent Design Studio invokes sustainability by using even the smallest piece of left over ply/stone. We make coasters, or a hand rest for sofa, book shelves, small units etc. My Design journey began in 2006, after gaining experience working with various architects, started my own design consultancy in 2015. The transition from being a designer […]
The major challenge even architects are facing is climate change
We constitute an industry that is responsible for around 40% energy consumption, that should make us take some major decisions in terms of the projects we do, the materials we use, and how we build. says Hans-Petter Bjørnådal, Founder and Principal Architect, Bjørnådal Arkitektstudio AS What is your idea of good design? I think a […]
Surveillance of bio terrorism at airports is necessary
Each airport should have a medicare center for preventive treatment testing services or a lab for non-documented travelers, for analysis of Covid19 infected conditions, says Mahendra Pawar, Director, Zen Bulls. What are some of the major changes in airport design one will be witnessing in the post Covid-19 era? Changes can or should be expected, […]
A future driven by data and technology
Five experts at DSPIB elucidate on the role of technology and data on the buildings of the future and how design intertwines itself in this beautiful arrangement. Nvidia Workplace by DSP Design | Photography Credits: Andre Fanthome, Noughts & Crosses How has the pandemic brought out the importance of architecture & smart building design? Rob Murchison, […]
An accelerated implementation of touchless technologies has begun at airports
An airport’s local context is, therefore, its ground of germination, so it may potentially anchor its future development. From this perspective it becomes vital for it to be rooted in its cultural context to suitably serve its people says Shivani Gour, Studio Director, Gensler, India. What are some of the major changes in airport design […]