Surfaces Reporter - February 2019

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Surfaces Reporter celebrates this February with dazzling designs. Designs that mesmerize while invoking an unfathomable thought process. Sink with us, as we delve deep down into design through some outstanding and exclusive designs by the Designer of the Year – Sebastian Herkner. Smile some more and let art and design meet as we showcase top ten artworks picked by celebrated artist Brinda Miller and daughter Ar Aahana Miller from Kochi Biennale. Discover the unearthed in design, as we present “12 Promising Product Designers in India to Watch Out For”. Like every issue, #SRMaterialPoetries weaves splendid architectural stories – straight from the hearts of Anjali Goel and Abhigyan Neogi. Some more intricacy of design is delivered via “Award Winning Carpets” from DOMOTEX 2019 – to be seen beautifully adorning the glossy pages of the magazine. Not just this, more reasons to stay tuned as the #LeaderInLighting, Syska talks about its spectacular journey, courtesy the company’s Director, Mr. Rajesh Uttamchandani in #SR10-o-10. Also learn how Pallavi Dean, Dubai-based ace designer went to become the huge name that she is today in Surfaces Reporter’s Design Journeys… Plus, more inspiration coming up as Amit and Ashmi Shah from F.Quad Studio Studio, Hyderabad pose as our Rising Stars for the month. This and much more in this #designinspired Issue of Surfaces Reporter magazine.

A Quick-Peep Into The Works Of Sebastian Herkner

Named as “Designer of the Year” by Maison & Objet, Sebastian Herkner is known for the flawless shapes, artistic compositions and subtle surfaces in his designs. SURFACES REPORTER magazine India takes a closer look at his works, innovative ways of using materials and ideas. As one of the most famous contemporary German designers in the world, his love for traditional craftmanship is believed to be responsible behind some of the ground breaking designs.

2 mins

Modernization Brings In Exceptional Results

Of all the benefits of a green building, the one that usually lays the biggest impact on the bottom line is energy savings. But what about elevators? Eco-friendly inventions today, help in enabling elevators to operate with much less energy, use less building square footage by eliminating traditional elevator utility rooms, and incorporate eco-sensitive finish materials. Likewise, green procedures for eco-modernizations are additionally accessible to revamp customary lifts. However, beyond new green advancements and remodels, an elevator itself is a critical green instrument. Eco-frindly choices for new development go up against various structures and advances, for example, imaginative crane machines. machine-room-less (MRL) designs, destination software, and sustainable materials.

2 mins

“You Can Only Sustain If You Have Substance!”

Says the ace, world-renowned designer, Pallavi Dean on her fluctuant approach and whimsical thought process while at it – that is, designing.

9 mins

Surfaces Reporter In Conversation With Pankaj Chandak

There is a very fine line between quality and class. With so many players in the current board and panel industry, it is tough to differentiate between their products. Praveedh Décor, previously known as Prestige Interio Concepts, has been operating as one of the leading manufacturers of premium prelaminated boards. Known for their quality and durability, their products like OpuLux, Nivesa and Zooper this company have been making waves since the day they launched.#SURFACESREPORTER spoke to, Pankaj Chandak MD & CEO of Praveedh Decor about their journey, milestones, products and more. Sharing excerpts from the chat.

4 mins

Material Poetries

SR MATERIAL POETRIES is a section that highlights those small but significant stories behind a design that often gets crushed & forgotten behind the main idea/ theme. Share your projects & the unpublished stories behind them on Materials, Innovations, new Learnings; how you stumbled upon ‘that’ unique idea, and more at press@surfaces.in

1 min

When Class And Comfort Come Together

The suggestion to incorporate skylight was accepted by the client.

2 mins

10-on-10

Rajesh Uttamchandani, Director of SSK Group (Syska) is a first generation entrepreneur and also the visionary in the true sense. With an enriching experience of over 3 decades, Rajesh Uttamchandani holds a strong lineage of the diversified conglomerate SSK Group, 10,000 crore business conglomerate, before creating and building his own brand – Syska.Under his leadership, Syska’s innovative product and marketing strategy has revolutionized the LED market in India. With more than 40 patent products and 20 International JVs, the phenomenal growth of Syska can be attributed to Rajesh’s dynamism. The driving force behind the brand, he is responsible for formulating the company’s overall strategy, vision and focus, necessary for Syska to continue its pace of rapid growth and expansion. #SURFACESREPORTER spoke to Rajesh Uttamchandani on his vision for the company, the journey, advice for young entrepreneurs and much more...

6 mins

Rising Stars Amit And Ashmi Shah, F.Quad Architecture And Interior Design Studio Hyderabad

Our design-journey started from a small space of 50 sqft in-house and over period of time moved to bigger spaces of 150 sqft, then 800 sft and currently working from 1500 sft space with a team strength of 11 designers. Our approach towards selection is to pick materials and products with the lowest environmental impact.

3 mins

An Uncluttered 4000 Sqft Apartment

It is great to be welcomed into the 4000 sqft apartment through a grand full height door leading to a lobby branching out into drawing room and huge living area.

1 min

A Chic Lighting Showroom

This 2200 sft electrical showroom is divided in two parts, ground floor, which is retail segment where wires, switches etc. are displayed and first floor that has various designer lights like chandeliers, pendant lights, pedestal lights and more.

1 min

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Surfaces Reporter Magazine Description:

Surfaces Reporter is India's 1st dedicated magazine connecting "Designs and Materials"! Based on the concept of clutter-free visual content with to-the-point helpful information for easy access to products, it provides clear cut understanding of projects and innovation with materials happening around the world.Surfaces Reporter being a magazine on Exterior-Interior products, projects & designs is created to be helpful for designers & architects to keep updated with the latest material designs and launches; hotel projects managers and developers can refer this to offer innovative design & materials solutions while design enthusiasts can use this to beautify their space! The objective of the magazine is to be ‘the best ever platform’ in India, for delivering Building-materials related informative content, for the Specifiers, Builders and manufacturing fraternity, including general Design enthusiasts, encompassing the B2S, B2B and B2C segments. It is printed in English and speaks more in visual than in written! Have a look among the 50+ more designs showcased regularly in Surfaces and we know that you will keep returning...