Indian Architect & Builder Magazine - July 2019

In this issue

ARCHITECTURE
Tenemos, Studio Lotus
Identiti Advertising, Meister Varma Architects
Spliced Linearity, The B.A.D. Studio
INTERIORS
WhiteBalance, Studio Bipolar
Bosch, NCUBE Design

Reducing Costs Through Effective Specification Of Materials & Finishes

Surface finishes are enabling Indian Architects & Designers to achieve higher levels of durability and extended material lifespans, as well as cost savings throughout the life of the project.

4 mins

A Jewel Amidst Urban Sprawl

Temenos, New DelhiStriking a balance between maximizing square-footage and creating for itself a unique visual identity in a sprawling neighbourhood, the design for Temenos proposes a sustainable alternative to contemporary commercial complexes. It crafts tranquil interior spaces that are far removed from the hubbub of the urban milieu that it is located amidst.

3 mins

Going Beyond A Superficial Makeover

Identiti Advertising office in Kochi, Kerala

3 mins

Reinterpreting Intrigue

A corporate headquarters in Surat for a construction company, designed by The B.A.D. Studio rethinks the approach to visual curiosity, and how to transform these elements of intrigue from being strictly ornamental to heavily functional. Their design is intricately spliced and offset to create a visual diversion that also functionally benefits the spaces inside and outside the structure.

3 mins

Adaptive Reuse In The Contemporary World

By transforming a 60’s era pharmaceutical warehouse in the Okhla Industrial Area of New Delhi into a swanky, industrial chic office space for a creative agency, Studio Bipolar have not only created a shining example of how a design intervention can highlight the dormant beauty of our older buildings, but also made a compelling, aesthetic case for adaptive reuse of structures we would otherwise be tempted to demolish and rebuild upon.

3 mins

Designing A Glocal Icon

In creating the headquarters for Bosch in Pune, the NCUBE Design team not only infuses the building with a global, international aesthetic but also brings in quirky elements of Pune city, making the office a perfect ambassador for a ‘glocal’ design.

3 mins

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