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Martin's

The project, located on an industrial site in Panchkula, India, presented a unique problem for the architects, necessitating them to come up with an unusual solution.

Architectural Lighting Design

A good lighting is never noticed but a great lighting is never missed.

A Tribute to the Legacy of Syed Haider Raza

An artist, a philanthropist, a person for whom, art resided in his soul. A tribute to the ace artist by surfaces reporter.

Living With Earth Chaman

Ar. Biju Balan's home 'Chaman' built at Malamparambil in Kozhikode is like a scene out of a dream sequence.

King Abdulaziz Centre for World Culture

100,000 square metres of cultural facilities designed in the shape of pebbles.

Bathrooms Of A Luxurious Residence In West Delhi

The couple, who wanted their children to get spoilt-for choice, chose a Brazilian Quartzite (corteccia) for their son’s bathroom.

Ventilated Ceramic Tile Facade Assembled In A Modular Pod In A Factory

Building work on Laan van Spartaan in Amsterdam West started in early September, based on a brief for the construction of a single, modular 16-storey building containing 361 rooms.

The Magnificent Ranakpur Jain Temple With 1444 Unique Pillar Designs

I am known to be a crazy workaholic.

Ashish Bhasin - Director, Marmo Solutions

It's not every day that you come across a leader who despite all odds, shines through and accomplish extraordinary results. As the #SurfacesReporter team engages into a heart-warming conversation with Mr Ashish Bhasin, Director, Marmo Solutions, we are fascinated to discover the courageous journey of this man, who didn't even get the opportunity to get a formal education. With the passion to create a mark, Mr Bhasin left the comforts of his home in Gwalior and came to Delhi at a young age of 12. Interestingly, he had only Rs 180 in his pocket that time. Not much welcomed by relatives staying in Delhi, Mr Bhasin chose to stay at the railway station in the initial days. To meet the basic needs, he worked at a cycle puncture shop and even as a labourer in a factory. Things looked up when a friend from a construction company, provided him a job opportunity within his firm. Gaining expertise in the construction segment thereon, the he went on to establish his own firm, Marmo Solutions. The journey from Rs 180 to Rs 1,80,000 to several Crores is definitely a highly inspiring one. Read on!

Application-Ache - High Pressure Laminates: Improper Handling Woes

High Pressure Laminates (HPLs) are found in both traditional and novel applications. Some of the most common and recognisable applications of this laminate include façades, exterior claddings, roofs, balconies etc. While the usage of these beautiful laminates is increasing at a fast pace, the pain points make the customers and manufacturers worry. FunderMax is a leader in the industry, and as the #SurfacesReporter’s team interacts with Mr Ashwani Khanna, Head – Marketing, FunderMax, he confirms that the biggest pain point of HPL revolves around handling of the product at the site. This leads to wastages and installation failures. Based on his expertise, he gladly shares a few tips and tricks to avoid such wastages.

It Is Time To Use ACP Innovatively

Aluminium Composite Panels (ACPs) are changing the face of the building industry. The panels which are a ‘sandwich’ of a two aluminium sheets securing a plastic core, are known to retain their shape even in extreme climatic situations. These sheets are corrosion/stain/fire proof and save a lot of time, energy and money. India is not new to using ACP, however, it is time to use it innovatively.

Artist Olafur Eliasson: Creating A Good Life Through Art

Olafur Eliasson is a Danish-Icelandic artist known for sculptures and large-scale installation art employing elemental materials such as light, water, and air temperature to enhance the viewer’s experience.

A Fertile Ground For Design Dubai

Perhaps no other city in the world has seen the tremendous amount of transformation that DUBAI has gone through over the very short course of less than 50 years.

futuristic spaceship or a museum!

the pecci center gets a futuristic spaceship like extension making the museum all the more functional & attractive to the visitors.