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IN GOOD LIGHT

Renowned for creating state-of-the-art lighting pieces for global markets, Rohnel is a leading supplier for table and floor lamps

FAMILIAL TIES

Studio Osmosis designs a duplex in Mumbai for a musicloving family, with elements of warmth and familiarity that bond the inhabitants in their everyday life

EDGE OVER AVERAGE

In this office designed by Designer’s Circle, the bare-bones palette is freshened up with hints of colour and subtle lifts to the ordinary

PAST TO PRESENT

Pondicherry-based cabinetmaker Vincent Roy of Wood’n Design skilfully fuses tradition with modernism in his designs

MOOD FOR MINIMALISM

Nupur Shah and Saahil Parikh embrace many definitions of simplicity through their work, marking their decade-long run with minimalism that’s only gotten bolder

SPECTACLE

Transformative public interventions that alter perceptions and neighbourhoods

UNBOXED AND UNBOUND

Studio Chintala solidifies its philosophy of simplicity with honesty in the design of its rooftop glass office

AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH THE RENOWNED NEW YORK ARCHITECT DIANA KELLOGG

WHO HAS DESIGNED AN OVAL-SHAPED SANDSTONE GIRL’S SCHOOL AMID THE MYSTIC THAR DESERT

THE WATERFALL HOUSE

"The sound of running water, the natural stone finishes, the tranquil views of landscapes greens, the sculptural birds all ameliorate the experience of the waterfall house."

A HOME THAT INTERACTS WITH NATURE

Dr. Hareesh and Dr. Anju, well-known doctors in Trivandrum, Kerala, came up with the requirements of building their home, in a lush green site flanked by huge mango trees.

TO BE OR NOT TO BE ARCHITECT SANGEET SHARMA

Some known, some untold stories

Bamboo Society of India signs MOU with COA to mainstream Bamboo in the building sector

THE MOU AIMS AT INTRODUCING BAMBOO, AN AGRO PRODUCT, AS A MAINSTREAM MATERIAL FOR THE BUILDING AND RELATED SECTORS

RISING STAR AR THAKUR UDAYVEER SINGH, PRINCIPAL SPACE RACE ARCHITECTS, JALANDHAR

Architect Thakur Udayveer started his career with MNC Arcop Associates Pvt Ltd based in Noida but soon came back to Jalandhar to start his own office. With a young and passionate mind, he is always dreaming about the new designs. Taking cue from the major architectural firms, he runs his architectural practice to avoid hassels and believes in thorough detailing while working on any project. He keeps on sharing his views and project details on Social media in order to inspire and impart knowledge to youngsters. In an exclusive interaction with SURFACES REPORTER (SR), he spoke about his experiences, life and more.

WORLD WOOD DAY CELEBRATED BY SURFACES REPORTER

The eminent panelists debunked some of the most common misconceptions related to Timber construction and gave explainations to why Timber could be a great material for future construction.

FUSION VILLA

The optimization of spaces to give a palatial feel is the prime philosophy followed. The outer façade of the abode resembles an ethnic European villa with rustic textures.

Viewpoint: AR GOONMEET SINGH CHAUHAN FOUNDER PARTNER DESIGN FORUM INTERNATIONAL NEW DELHI

ARCHITECTURE, INVERTONOMICS, DESIGN EDUCATION IN INDIA & MORE

WORLDS FIRST 3D PRINTED SCHOOL

Studio Mortazavi, an architectural design agency based in San Francisco, Lisbon, and Paris, collaborated with non-profit organisation Thinking Huts to design the world’s first 3D printed school for a university in Fianarantsoa, Madagascar.

Design Build: What makes them Tick and What makes them Pick?

REINVENTING THE SYSTEM OF MASTER BUILDER PRACTICED IN THE TIMES PAST, THE CONCEPT OF DESIGN-BUILD, AN INTEGRATED SERVICE SYSTEM OF DESIGNING AND EXECUTION, IS FAST CATCHING UP. IF THE ARCHITECTS AND DESIGNERS WE SPOKE TO ARE TO BE BELIEVED, THE TREND IS HERE TO STAY!

FLUTING WITH DESIGN

THE FLUTE PROJECT BY AKASH AND POONAM MEHTA, PRINCIPAL DESIGNERS, AMPM DESIGNS, IS A RHYTHMIC DESIGN STORY, NO LESS!

FOUNDATION OF THE FUTURE

THE SARASWATI GLOBAL SCHOOL IN FARIDABAD DESIGNED BY ENVISAGE IS A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF SUSTAINABLE DESIGN IN A CONCRETE STRUCTURE ROOTED IN TRADITIONAL DESIGN ELEMENTS

IDENTITY IMBIBED

THE INSTANCE YOU ENTER THIS OFFICE DESIGNED BY PS DESIGN, YOU KNOW THEY ARE INTO SOMETHING EARTHY AND GREEN!

LUXE BATHROOMS

AS A PERSONAL SPACE, BATHROOMS ARE CHANGING TO MAKE ROOM FOR THE NEW NORMAL BY USING A COMBINATION OF TECHNOLOGY AND AESTHETICS TO DELIVER FUNCTIONALITY

TWO HOMES BOUND BY PARALLEL THOUGHTS

TWO PROJECTS IN KERALA, THE SKEW HOUSE AND TRADITIONAL AFFINITY, BOTH DESIGNED BY THOUGHT PARALLELS, ARE SIMILAR IN THEIR ETHOS YET UNIQUE IN THEIR OWN WAYS

UPPING THEIR INNOVATION GAME

WE MAY NOT ALWAYS JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER, BUT WE DEFINITELY JUDGE A BUILDING BY ITS FAÇADE! AFTER ALL, IT IS THE FAÇADE THAT TELLS THE STORY OF A BUILDING!

Form Follows Nature

The project ‘Sunflower House’ designed by Koichi Takada Architects is a carbon positive single-family dwelling inspired by the distinctive yellow flower and powered by the sun, and a response to ‘the new European Bauhaus movement’.

A Non-Linear Connection

Conceived with the aid of computer algorithms, the Cloudbridge in Peru by Arturo Tedeschi is a refreshing approach to connect two points

Building Blocks of the Future

Architect Samira Rathod has designed an environment for learning that encourages the overall development of students

A Sculptural Cave

Designed by MAD Architects, the Cloudscape—a unique public and cultural space for citizens and visitors to Haikou—is a flowing, sculptural concrete form

Embracing Nature

Driving through the winding narrow roads in Malappuram district in Kerala brings us to the site overlooking the lush rubber plantation, which is abundantly grown in and around the gradual slopes, camouflaging the house from plain view.

NURU KARIM: DESIGNING FOR THE FUTURE

The award-winning architect’s portfolio is at the intersection of art, architecture and technology. For Nuru Karim, architecture is an ongoing experiment, one that is meant to find solutions for designing for a better life.