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A Sustainable Design

The project is conceived as a boutique office complex where efficiency meets clean and contemporary aesthetics to create a landmark office building in the suburban commercial hub of Gurugram.

An extension of its natural environment

Project: House In The Trees, Costa Esmeralda, Buenos Aires, Argentina Architects: Luciano Kruk Arquitectos, Buenos Aires, Argentina

A Model for Tropical Housing

Project: Termitary House, Vietnam Architects: Tropical Space Co. Ltd., Vietnam

Indulge Your Vice

Tao Creates An Ambience To Suit Every Mood At Vice – Global Tapas Bar In Suburban Mumbai

Thrice As Nice

Art. Décor. Lifestyle...Are The Triple Attractions At This New Home Décor And Interior Retail Store

Crossing The Line

Ibis Jaipur Civil Lines Gets Updated To Suit The Needs Of Design-conscious New-gen Travellers

Grounded Beauty

Contemporary Flooring Is Stylish, But Its Heart Also Beats For The Environment

Border Lines

Last month, Chemould PrescottRoad presented a solo exhibition of internationally-acclaimed Mumbai-based artist Reena Saini Kallat, titled Blind Spots.

An Insightful Exchange

Think Turf's Pune Edition Saw Intense Deliberation Around Sustainability And Efficient Design

No More Wastage

For Showers, Faucets And Flushing Systems, The Focus Of This Decade Is On Water Efficiency

A Pair Of Aces

Minnie Bhatt Creates Two Very Different Spatial Experiences At The Adjoining Powai Outposts Of Sassy Spoon And House Of Mandarin In Mumbai

LUCKNOW METRO STATIONS MAKING THE IN-BETWEEN JOURNEY BEAUTIFUL AS WELL

A Project by Arvind Kumar Dubey

SURFACES REPORTER IN CONVERSATION WITH MARIO SCHMIDTMANAGING DIRECTOR, LINGEL WINDOWS AND DOORS TECHNOLOGIES

Mr Mario Schmidt, has been the Managing Director of Lingel Windows and Doors Technologies since 2006. He is also Company Director of Fensterbau Lingel Germany Gmbh. With his immense knowledge in Mechanical Science he has been able to add more value the company’s innovation plan and has helped launch various new products. Mr Mario Schmidt is the President of uPVC Windows and Doors Manufacturers Association (UWDMA). He is a voracious reader and an orator who can speak on various topics related to the industry.

Reviving Muharraq's Pearling History

The pearling industry was historically crucial to Bahrain’s economy, with the former capital Muharraq as its global centre.

PLANNING TO CREATE A ROOFTOP GARDEN?

Given the rising need and love for greenery in the urban environment, Terrace Gardens are becoming increasingly popular. However, you must consider a few things before jumping in to create one.

OFFICE EXUDING WARMTH & ENERGY: TITAN, BANGALORE

A Project by M Moser Associates

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STRUCTURAL SAFETY

Disasters Don't Kill, Collapsing Buildings Do!

Special Story on LACK OF STRUCTURAL SAFETY

Aga Khan Award Winner AR NOURA AL SAYEH

Noura Al Sayeh has worked as an architect in Amsterdam, New York, Jerusalem, Bahrain and Paris. She was also co-curator of Reclaim, Bahrain’s first participation at the 12th Venice Architecture Biennale in 2010, which was awarded the Golden Lion for best national pavilion. An architect par excellence, who recently won the Aga Khan Award 2019, Noura shares her thoughts with #SurfacesReporter on the Winning Project: Revitalisation of Muharraq, Bahrain.

ADDING APPEAL TO DELHI METRO STATIONS

Led by Mr Rajesh Krishnan, East Craft Designs is one of its kind studio in India comprising a group of artists specialised in creating exceptional Wall Murals, Digital arts, Paintings and other art objects, especially for public buildings.

10-ON-10 WITH AR PROF DR SS BHATTI FOUNDER-TEACHER & FORMER PRINCIPAL, CHANDIGARH COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE

“Architecture, design and fine arts” - these have sunk deep into my thoughts, words, and deeds.

RETHINKING GLOBAL URBANISM

If Vishaan Chakrabarti of PAU succeeds in his singular purpose of designing more beautiful, sustainable, equitable and joyful cities, we sure have a lot to be optimistic about

PRICELESS PIECES

This jewellery design office is a medley of bespoke workstations and multi-hued breakout spaces by 1405 Design Studio

GRAND STATEMENTS

Encased in flaming red laterite stone, this residential stronghold by Atelier Landschaft is a climate-controlled structure for three generations

DOCKED AT PORT MUZIRIS

An imaginary heroine birthed by Studio HBA influences every design element of this modern-Indian boutique hotel in Kochi

CHANGING TRACKS

A five-chapter series of pavilions in France, Le Chemin des Carrières is a 11km stretch revitalised by Reiulf Ramstad Architects with impressions of the original railway track

BROWN AND WHITE

Reminiscent of South India’s courtyard homes, this city apartment by Design Experiment ticks all boxes in the list of simple, minimal living

BRINDA SOMAYA Constructive, Restorative, Contextual

From being part of the bridge generation to enjoying travelling around the world and the country’s sari treasures...there are some interesting things to write home about from the Q & A between architect Brinda Somaya and Editor in Chief Ronitaa R. Italia

Bhutan

Architect Arpan Shah explores the unique architectural vibe that permeates the quaint hills of Bhutan

A CABIN ON THE WHITE MOUNTAIN

An architect’s home can afford to be a laboratory for ideas. Architect couple Casper and Lexie Mork-Ulnes allowed themselves to push the boundaries and experiment with design and material strategies that clients might not have the appetite to test