Architecture + Design - August 2024

In this issue

In this Issue, we shine the spotlight on commercial spaces—personal studios, corporate offices and mixed-use developments. In our cover feature, we speak to architects Vijaya Bhargav and Arnab Ghosh, Founders, OSTRACA. For over 16 years, the dynamic duo has been instrumental in revolutionising the often-overlooked realm of corporate interiors. The Issue features some really interesting office spaces—from a biophilic office designed by Meena Murthy Kakkar of Envisage, to a quirky space by Ali Baldiwala and a mixed-use development by Studio Lotus. It’s interesting to note how corporate spaces have evolved in recent years, especially after the pandemic. From being just a functional space to designing human-centric, versatile spaces, the office landscape is unrecognisable from what we have now. And it will continue to adapt and evolve. The world of design is evolving, and we are here to document this constant evolution of the design landscape.

VIBRANT VISIONS: UNLEASH YOUR HOME'S UNIQUE PALETTE

Every home is unique and has its own personality given by its owner.

3 mins

Zinc: The Sustainable Choice for Roofing and Cladding in Commercial and Retail Spaces

In the shifting sands of architectural innovation, a new dawn of sustainability is upon us.

2 mins

SUPREME INDUSTRIES FORGES AHEAD WITH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS

SATO, the award-winning social business part of LIXIL and a global leader in innovative sanitation and hygiene solutions, recently announced a strategic partnership with Supreme Industries, the largest plastics processor in the nation, providing a diverse and comprehensive range of plastic products.

2 mins

THE ART OF EMOTIVE DESIGN

Vritima Wadhwa's second furniture collection, 810 / TWO, showcases her mastery in creating sensory experiences through design. Join us as we explore her journey, philosophy, and the unique blend of traditional and contemporary elements in her work

5 mins

DESIGN MUMBAI: SETTING A NEW BENCHMARK

As we draw closer to the maiden edition of Design Mumbai, here's a look at what's in store for the discerning audience.

3 mins

Designing Corporate India

From weaving the magic of a Star Trek-themed command centre to crafting bespoke block-printed workstations, Vijaya Bhargav and Arnab Ghosh-the trailblazing co-founders of Ostraca-have astonishingly transformed a staggering 29 million square feet of office space for India's tech giants and global enterprises-all while maintaining a flat hierarchical company culture-fuelling a master class in corporate design

10+ mins

THE DIRECTOR'S CABIN

Designed by Envisage, this office gives a new definition to the traditional notion of biophilia

2 mins

THE WINNER'S PERCH

Baldiwala Edge designs a Singapore-based ship broker's office as a torch collector's paradise, offering a 360-degree bird's-eye view of the Mumbai skyline

3 mins

THE HUB: BUILDING COMMUNITIES

Studio Lotus designs a dynamic mixed-use community hub that activates Chennai's largest IT Park

2 mins

THE WOODEN WONDERLAND

Priyanka and Piyush Mehra envision a stunning experience centre for Vikas Plywood

3 mins

A TOUCH OF OPULENCE

Designed by Aparna Kaushik, this Delhi office displays an interesting balance of classic aesthetics and contemporary sensibilities

2 mins

MASTER OF ALL TRADES

The ethos of forward-thinking and ingenuity finds its architectural counterpart within the walls of Nikhil Kamath and Abhijeet Pai's office-a vision of organic design infused with the essence of India

3 mins

A BREATH OF FRAGRANT DESIGN IN DELHI'S HEART

An office that smells like perfumery; that is the vision that TWI brought to life in this office space designed for an acclaimed perfume company in India

3 mins

A BOLD STATEMENT

Dhampur Sugar Mills Limited's workspace in New Delhi designed and built by Officebanao adopts an industrial narrative

1 min

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A+D, is in its 40th year of publication and is the only national monthly of architecture for architects, designers, students of architecture, construction industry, building promoters and planners. Based on a very contemporary format, it portrays the modern trends in building technology, research and development in the process of design, project profiles, conservation and environmental issues, product and material information, etc. Focused at an entirely new segment of readers, A+D makes good business sense for those who are looking at promoting their products to an industry, which could add to their institutional sales substantially.

A+D, is also instrumental in constituting the only national awards "A+D & Spectrum Foundation Architecture Awards" which has generated tremendous response from the leading architects and professional bodies of the country.