Insite - March 2019

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The march issue focuses on the trend setting designs and features a range of projects which have created a benchmark in the design practice. The INSITE story features the architects office by Gurjit Singh Matharoo and associates, a residential retreat by Shabnam Gupta, an office space- Amoeba by Hiren Patel Architects, transformation of a colonial house by Abin design studio, Head office of Kochi Muziris Biennale by Nuru Karim Architects and the Maya Somaiya Library by Sameep Padora and associates. The Art Insight section features a retrospective on art and life of Rekha Rodwittiya. The designer's insight section features an office space by Architecture Discipline and a workspace by Anurag Sinha.

Heritage Workspace

The story of Bombay House is quite interesting. The ancient building dates back to 1921 and the plans were conceived by Scottish architect. George Wittet, the designer of the city’s iconic Gateway of India. Originally, the building had four businesses functioning within — textiles, hotels, steel and power. It has been refurbished and redesigned by Ar. Brinda Somaya, the founder of Somaya and Kalappa Consultants.

2 mins

Unbound: A Library Under The Shade Of Knowledge

Envisioned as a place for celebrating the act of reading and freedom as an expression, a place where knowledge is free and ‘unbound’, a place where knowledge is empowerment, the pavilion ‘Unbound: Library of Lost books’ was designed at the Salvador Segui Square of Barcelona, Spain. Primarily programmed with a live-program of ‘reading’, ‘Unbound’ designed by Anupama Kundoo Architects furnishes an innovative approach in public library design which highlights the theme of liberty and the limitless nature of knowledge.

3 mins

Coworking Communities

Nisha Mathew Ghosh designs two very distinct yet community-oriented spaces, one is a training and research centre of a reputed hospital and the other a compact coworking space.

3 mins

A Crafted, Contextual, A D Contemporary Practice

SJK Architects, set up and led by Ar. Shimul Javeri Kadri, is soon about to complete its third decade of practice. It strives to create architecture that is meaningful and exciting for the contemporary Indian built landscape, while drawing from historical wisdom.

2 mins

An Eccentric Fun-Dine

Designed by Ar. Abhigyan Neogi of Chromed Design Studio, Beer Bahadur, with its exuberant interior, created through the use bold colours and accents, multifarious seating, rustic lights, and eye-catchy installations, becomes the perfect hang out place for youngsters...

3 mins

Vaisselle Beyond Luxury

“There are no set rules and having a signature style can be edgy,” believes Ar. Pankti Shah, founder of Amogh Architecture and Interior, Ahmedabad. She is passionate about creating quirky things while playing with colours, combinations and shades. Vaisselle – a state of art retail store of fine tableware and porcelain crockery was co-designed by her and her sister, Shalvi Shah. On client requirements, the ambience of space has been designed to complement the displayed products.

2 mins

Beckoning Waves

Standing up to the vibe of Mumbai city, a café that gives an experience of dining under the large faux sunken boat surrounded by fluid waves, is the Farzi Café and is most definitely one of its kind. With parametric design methods and computational techniques used to design the waves, rat[LAB] creates an exceptional dining space symbolizing a restaurant under the Mumbai sea.

3 mins

Collaborative Futures: Craft And Design

Modern day design practices have seen the birth of craft collaboration and have started investing in the craft industry. A major part of craft development today involves intervention and in some ways manipulation to make artisanal products desirable for the urban audiences. This article discusses the nuances of collaboration in craft, attempts by individuals and organisations and its effect on the craft practices.

2 mins

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Insite Magazine Description:

INSITE is India's first B2B design magazine with a primary focus on the profession of interior designing and architecture and it also focuses on the eternal factor of design. INSITE is the official magazine of the Institute of Indian Interior Designers (IIID).