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Architecture As A Catalyst

Matharoo Associates is a 25 year old practice that began operations in Ahmedabad, India. In 2013, Gurjit Singh Matharoo was conferred an International Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects, only the third Indian after Dr B.V. Doshi and Charles Correa to be honoured. The diverse range of projects have brought the firm International and Domestic recognition, including the 2011 International Architecture Award by the Chicago Athenaeum, the 2010 Architectural Review House Award and the 2009 AR Emerging Architecture Award, to name a few.

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May 2019
Threads Of Inspired Personalization
Indian Architect & Builder

Threads Of Inspired Personalization

In designing the interiors for Indigo Lab, an innovative denim research and design studio in Bangalore, the Made in Earth Collective drew inspiration from the story of the material, the textures of the fabric, and a personalized material palette that puts the spotlight back on the denims on display, rather than on the natural, neutral interior design itself.

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June 2019
The Many Shades Of Sikkim
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The Many Shades Of Sikkim

Supriya Thakkar is an Architect by profession and is associated with ISDI Parsons as a faculty in the department of Interior Design. She enjoys traveling and has a keen interest in arts, history, society and culture. Being exposed to visual art at an early age, she tries to associate patterns, textures, colours with places, things and people on a daily basis and tries to draw a parallel between basic elements of design with the elements of nature and the community.

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June 2019
Extracting The Extraordinary Out Of The Ordinary
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Extracting The Extraordinary Out Of The Ordinary

The Rope Cafe, Gandhinagar, Gujarat

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June 2019
RISING ABOVE THE TREES…
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RISING ABOVE THE TREES…

Prachi is a Mumbai-based Landscape Architect from CEPT, University, Ahmedabad. She is founder Site Stories.co, (@SiteStories. co on instagram) a design practice focusing on Interior and Landscape Architecture. She is also a visiting faculty for Landscape at various institutes. She has keen interest in documenting spaces that connect with nature. She believes that it is the smaller nuances in nature that make the difference and connect us with it.

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March 2019
A Glimpse Into The Future With Martha Thorne
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A Glimpse Into The Future With Martha Thorne

Martha Thorne is dean of IE School of Architecture and Design, one of five schools that comprise the innovative, international IE University based in Madrid, Spain. She is also executive director of the Pritzker Architecture Prize, a position she has held since 2005. Her current interests focus on the role of architecture and design in making cities more liveable and the development of new teaching methods for architecture and design education.Prior to her current role, she worked as a curator at the Department of Architecture at The Art Institute of Chicago. In her curatorial position, she undertook research, exhibition production and collection development, as well as edited books and wrote numerous articles for architectural journals and encyclopaedias.

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April 2019
A Constant Tug Between The Past And The Future
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A Constant Tug Between The Past And The Future

First generation entrepreneur Ar. V. Vishwanath – Principal Architect of Vishwannath Associates is an alumnus of B.M.S. College of Architecture, Bangalore, is currently on the Board of Governors of the same institution. He had an interest in designing various buildings and interiors across the nation and trained with Senior Architects at Bangalore before establishing his firm with his wife Vidya Vishwanath. He successfully designed the first Property Development building with the terminal Metro Station at Delhi, which was a successful accessibility proposition and revenue generation model in the urban landscape. He is in the process of designing the 28 th Auditorium in the public domain with capacities ranging from 250 to 2000 seats.

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April 2019
Hitachi's Cmd Gurmeet Singh Grabs 'Most Promising Leader Of The Year'
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Hitachi's Cmd Gurmeet Singh Grabs 'Most Promising Leader Of The Year'

Chairman and Managing Director of Johnson Controls - Hitachi Air-Conditioning India Ltd . , Gurmeet Singh , was recently recognized and awarded as the “Most Promising Leader of The Year” in Commercial Air Conditioning and Refrigeration category segment by World Business Review Corporation (WBR Corp ) .

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May 2018
The Need To Question
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The Need To Question

An audience perspective on the 11th Edition of the 361 Degree Design Conference – Resilient City convened at Mumbai on 16th & 17th February 2018.

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May 2018
Credai-Mchi Inks Memorandum Of Understanding (Mou) For 2.5 Lakhs Affordable Housing In Mumbai & MMR
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Credai-Mchi Inks Memorandum Of Understanding (Mou) For 2.5 Lakhs Affordable Housing In Mumbai & MMR

CREDAI-MCHI inked an important Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Government of Maharashtra for Affordable Housing in the presence of Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Devendra Fadnavis on the day 2 of “Magnetic Maharashtra” Summit in Mumbai.

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April 2018
The Charm Of Simplicity
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The Charm Of Simplicity

Sanjay Patil graduated from Sir JJ College of architecture. He established ‘Environ Planners’ in 1981 in Nashik. Environ Planners is an architectural firm that has always worked towards environment conscious architecture that seeks inspiration from nature and tradition. The firm’s efforts are consciously directed towards application of energy efficient principles to building design. The firm has designed for various institutional, industrial, residential, projects with each holding their own distinctive identity. The approach, to craft an environment together has expressed the ability to integrate landscape (symbolizing nature) with the built environment. The firm seeks inspiration from vernacular architecture and fuses it with modern technology to achieve desired results, where simplicity prevails and nest with the nature.

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April 2018
Equitable Cities
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Equitable Cities

Ashok B Lall is the Principal of Ashok B Lall Architects in New Delhi, India. He is a visiting professor at the Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) in New Delhi, and Chair for Design and Technology at the Kamla Raheja Vidyanidhi Institute for Architecture (KRVIA) in Mumbai. He was Dean of the TVB School of Habitat Studies till 2007. The firm Ashok B Lall Architects was established in New Delhi in 1981. The practice has executed projects for educational research institutions in many parts of India, and specializes in low-energy sustainable architecture. Recent projects in India include the Indian Institute of Health Management Research, Jaipur; Sehgal Foundation, Gurgaon and Development Alternatives World Headquarters, New Delhi. He is currently l initiatives for the improvement of public spaces in cities and affordable housing.

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April 2018
The Notion Of Urban Space Beyond The Physical
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The Notion Of Urban Space Beyond The Physical

urbz is an experimental action and research collective specialized in participatory planning and design. Matias Echanove and Rahul Srivastava are co-founders of this platform for experimental urban research and action, with collaborators in Mumbai, Goa, São Paulo, Bogotá, Seoul and Geneva. The work of urbz has been exhibited at Dr. Bhau Daji Lad City Museum, Mumbai; MoMA, New York; MAXXI, Rome; MAK Vienna; The Centre for Contemporary Art in Bordeaux, the Istanbul Design Biennial; the Chicago Architecture Biennial; and the Sao Paulo Cultural Center. Rahul Srivastava studied social and urban anthropology in Mumbai, Delhi and Cambridge (UK). Matias Echanove studied government and economics at the London School of Economics, urban planning at Columbia University and urban information systems at the University of Tokyo.

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April 2018
In Pursuit Of A New Aesthetic
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In Pursuit Of A New Aesthetic

Constantly pushing for a new architectural order, Cecil Balmond OBE of Balmond Studio, translates abstract concepts into tangible reality, employing a stunningly visual application of architectural theory. In this interview, Balmond reflects on his architectural journey, the idea of cities in the context of globalisation, and the permeable boundaries between art, engineering, and architecture – he reiterates his belief that today’s architects must attempt to reflect the knowledge of a multitude of disciplines, combining the insights of engineers, scientists, artists, craftsmen, philosophers, and entrepreneurs.

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June 2017
Over The Ridge, Within The Clutter Of The City
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Over The Ridge, Within The Clutter Of The City

A small two-storey house stood on the ridge in the Kailash colony of Delhi.

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June 2017
An Artwork Of The City
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An Artwork Of The City

The house reflects the nature of the city. A collage of not only materials, but of all the practices that the city is known for has resulted in a striking piece of architecture that is rare, beautiful and ingenious.

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June 2017
Oded Halaf And Tomer Gelfand Collaborate On Organic Staircase From American Tulipwood For Amot Atrium Tower Staircase At Amot Atrium Tower
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Oded Halaf And Tomer Gelfand Collaborate On Organic Staircase From American Tulipwood For Amot Atrium Tower Staircase At Amot Atrium Tower

Sculptural staircase bends and swoops to create fluidity within the spacious office tower.

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June 2017
From The Hearth Of Horsemen
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From The Hearth Of Horsemen

The restaurant manifests tangibly in its aesthetic the origins of the food it serves. A delightful gastronomic experience is anticipated as it is writ all over the space.

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June 2017
UltraTech Cement Ltd Announces Winners Of IndiaNext 2018
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UltraTech Cement Ltd Announces Winners Of IndiaNext 2018

10 winning ideas themed on ‘Building for a Billion’ finalized out of 4,250 registrations.

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June 2018
Creating New Experiences Through Technology And R&D
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Creating New Experiences Through Technology And R&D

Inconversation with Mr. Massimo Rebolini, Commercial Director – Dow Consumer Solutions, Dow Chemical International – Europe, Middle East, Africa and India, he highlights about brand transition from Dow Corning to DOWSIL™, DOW Innovation Technical centre and Sahyog Centers, Training & Skill Development and Research and Development.

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June 2018
The Quest For True Tranquility
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The Quest For True Tranquility

The Kumaon, Kasar Devi Village, UttarakhandDesigned by Sri Lankan firm Zowa architects, The Kumaon attempts to find an ideal balance between luxurious modernism and the rustic charm of natural, serene village life. Using simple, natural materials the design involves minimal interventions to retain the ethos of the site while creating a hidden-gem that offers a holistic experience in the lap of nature that aspires to try and fulfill our age-old search for tranquility.

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June 2018
Mandu- ‘A Tale Of Conscious Frames'
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Mandu- ‘A Tale Of Conscious Frames'

Steven Canara is an architect and an academician who completed his Bachelor’s in architecture from A.P.I.E.D., Vallabh Vidyanagar, Anand in 2015. Post working with Snehal Shah Architect is Ahmedabad, he pursued his master’s in architecture from C.E.P.T., specializing in History, theory and criticism and graduated in 2018. He currently works as an associate professor in A.P.I.E.D. and also practises at Sarthak architects and interior designers in Ahmedabad. He is a passionate photographer intrigued by traditional and monumental architecture.

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July 2019
A Jewel Amidst Urban Sprawl
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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.

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July 2019
Going Beyond A Superficial Makeover
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Going Beyond A Superficial Makeover

Identiti Advertising office in Kochi, Kerala

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July 2019
Telling A Story Through Design
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Telling A Story Through Design

There is a lot that the practice of architecture shares with that of jewelry making; both rely heavily of aesthetics and design. Deftly combining the principles of practical office space design with the intangible magic of what the jewelry symbolizes, JTCPL Designs brought to life a structure for KBS Group that embodies the brand’s ethos and personality, where each space tells a tiny tale that eventually adds to the Group’s story and journey so far.

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July 2018
Drawing On The Past To Redefine The Future
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Drawing On The Past To Redefine The Future

In today’s increasingly competitive world, schools are constantly under pressure to provide the best for their students – be it in curriculum or in their physical environment and facilities. This becomes even more pronounced when the students happen to come from around the world, making the school a melting pot of cultures. What, then, is a culturally appropriate design for a school that is inclusive, state-of-the-art, and yet embraces sustainability? As a response to these musings, and catering to the diverse expatriate community in New Delhi’s diplomatic enclave, The British School by Morphogenesis draws inspiration from Indian traditional architectural techniques to offer a truly world-class learning environment that is yet rooted in its context.

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August 2017
A Commercial Machine
Indian Architect & Builder

A Commercial Machine

The Pixelet building is a case in efficient design for productive commercial spaces, of architecture enabling a smooth orchestration of daily activities.

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August 2017
Morphogenesis: The Indian Perspective The Global Context
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Morphogenesis: The Indian Perspective The Global Context

Morphogenesis is the first Indian architectural practice to become a part of the IMAGES’ Master Architect Series.

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August 2017
Saint-Gobain India Pvt. Ltd-Gyproc Business Becomes First Indian Manufacturer In Gypsum Industry To Receive ISI Certification
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Saint-Gobain India Pvt. Ltd-Gyproc Business Becomes First Indian Manufacturer In Gypsum Industry To Receive ISI Certification

Saint-Gobain India Pvt. Ltd- Gyproc Business has been awarded the license to use the ISI mark by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for its robust quality, safety and assurance standards for its Gypsum plasterboards.

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August 2017
Agile Workplace By Haworth
Indian Architect & Builder

Agile Workplace By Haworth

IFMA India is dedicated to promoting and advancing the profession of facility management.

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August 2017

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