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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.