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Covid 19: Rethinking The Concepts Of Architecture
From being one of the world’s fastest-growing economies to having one of the world’s fastest-growing air traffic volumes, India has had its own challenges in the fascinating story of growth in aviation infrastructure in the country.
NEW VISTAS
FAÇADES ARE AN IMPORTANT ARCHITECTURAL CONCEPT THAT GIVES A BUILT SPACE ITS IDENTITY AND LOOK, WHICH MAKES THEM A VITAL DESIGN ELEMENT – ESPECIALLY THE LATEST ONES ON OFFER
Two Peas in a PAD
WITH THEIR UNIQUE DESIGN AESTHETIC, DISHA BHAVSAR & SHIVANI AJMERA OF QUIRK STUDIO HAVE AMASSED QUITE THE FAN FOLLOWING TO BECOME THE GO-TO DESIGNERS FOR CELEBRITY PROJECTS
JLL unveils re-entry guidebook to help organisations with useful suggestions
As India fights against COVID-19, business leaders are planning their return-to-work strategies.
WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE
LÁZARO ROSA-VIOLAN’S RAINFOREST-INSPIRED AMAZÓNICO OPENS IN DUBAI
GRIHA Council launches tool to assess safety and hygiene standards of workplaces post lockdown
More than 100 organisations/ individuals have registered to use the Building Fitness Indicator (BFI) tool so far
AIMING HIGH
INSIDE DOWNTOWN DUBAI’S STRIKING TWIN TOWER COMPLEX, ADDRESS SKY VIEW
CARLA CONTE
MYSTERIOUS TABLES AND A MEMORABLE SIDE CHAIR MAKE IT INTO THE TOP FIVE OF CARLA CONTE, FOUNDER AND CREATIVE DIRECTOR OF BRAND CREATIVE, WHICH PROVIDES POWERFUL CONCEPTS FOR BRANDS INCLUDING SISTERS BEAUTY LOUNGE AND THE AVENUES MALL IN OMAN
Design unveiled for Baha'i House of Worship located in Bihar Sharif
Delhi-based SpaceMatters wins open national competition with its design for the country's second Baha’i temple
A VERDANT HARBOUR
MKDC GIVES INDORE’S ERSTWHILE BOAT CLUB A SWANKY EXTENSION
Tales Of Design From Mexico
LW Design takes us into the colourful world of Mr taco in Dubai
JAIPUR RUGS
One of the largest manufacturers of handmade rugs, Jaipur Rugs is a global supply chain for retailers and an award-winning socially responsible foundation
P3 ARCHITEC TURAL SOLUTIONS
P3 Architectural Solutions offers highly customisable solutions for interiors with its covetable collection of glamorous European brands
NANOTEK SOLUTIONS
India’s trusted and industry-leading innovator that has earned recognition from its customers to offer premium protective coatings and customized maintenance solutions, all under one roof
EMERY STUDIO
Housing some iconic French lighting, tableware and home decor brands, Emery Studio is the one-stop-shop for luxury decoration brands in India
IN THE LAP OF LUXURY
LUXURY IS OFTEN SUBJECTIVE, YET THESE DIVERSE HOMES FROM DIFFERENT GEOGRAPHIES UNDOUBTEDLY PERSONIFY THE WORD IN ITS TRUEST FORM.
GLOCAL COOL
W HOTELS ARRIVES IN THE UAE CAPITAL WITH W ABU DHABI – YAS ISLAND, THE WORLD’S ONLY HOTEL LOCATED ON A GRAND PRIX RACETRACK
BANI SINGH
THE INTERIOR DESIGNER AND FOUNDER OF DUBAI- AND STOCKHOLM-BASED GROUNDED DESIGN SHARES HER FIVE FAVOURITE PRODUCTS
ROKA STAR
NORIYOSHI MURAMATSU BRINGS HIS BRAND OF MODERN JAPANESE DESIGN TO A HAUTE NEW DUBAI VENUE.
‘We Innovate, We Resonate' with Mitsubishi Electric Air Conditioners
NEERAJ GUPTA, SENIOR GENERAL MANAGER, LIVING ENVIRONMENT DIVISION, MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC INDIA, OFFERS THE LATEST UPDATES FROM THE HVAC MAJOR
BACK TO NATURE
VENEER IS BEING USED INNOVATIVELY IN HOTEL LOBBIES, FOR WALL TREATMENTS AND MODERN LIGHTING DESIGN
A STEELY AFFAIR
MUSELAB’S LATEST UNDERTAKING IS AN OFFICE CONSTRUCTED INSIDE A PRE-EXISTING FACTORY
A NEW CHAPTER BEGINS!
DESIGN AGENCY BRAND CREATIVE HAS MOVED INTO COLOURFUL NEW PREMISES, WITH A REFRESHED IDENTITY
THE WHITE TREE
In 2013, Montpellier city council launched the “Folie Richter” competition. It sought to identify a blueprint for a beacon tower to enrich the city’s architectural heritage. The RFP stressed the desire for a bold project that had to fit into its environment and include shops and homes. The brief was clear: city hall wanted a team made up of a young architect working with an experienced colleague.
THE TALK OF TOWN
CITY EVENTS ON ARCHITECTURE | DESIGN | URBAN PLANNING
CARESSING MOTHER EARTH
A project by Himanshu Patel
DURATECH XT
A sturdy innovation by Kajaria
A POETIC HOUSE, FLOWING WITH THE LANDSCAPE
Inspired from the fiery nature of the sun, the architects created the house with local red laterite stone exterior walls, large sunscreens as well its double-height brick inner entrance and living spaces.
A Sunscreen For The Hot And Humid Climate Of Pune
This thirteen storey residential building by SAV Architecture + Design takes inspiration from the historical character of Pune’s gardens and the existing trees on site with branching as a central concept to create a self-supporting facade network that will generate sun shading, an aesthetic identity and distinctive moods within the apartments.
Solid Surface Myths Busted
Solid Surfaces is a low-maintenance, non-porous and repairable countertop created by pouring stone pieces, acrylic, resin and other chemicals into a mould. It has become a perfect mid-range countertop material. Buyers who are looking for other affordable countertop materials often gravitate toward Solid Surfaces. SURFACES REPORTER (SR) is sharing some of the issues faced while working with Solid Surfaces. We are thankful to the experts from LG, REHAU and NEONNEX who have shared insights in this regard.