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Jewellery Store for Sunita Shekhawat

Friday, 1 December, 2017 3 Min Read

Going by the brand’s tagline ‘Crafted for Eternity’ and their USP ‘Modern Meenakar’, 42mm designed the store as a reflection of their brand. Jaipur – being their homeland provided them with the perfect opportunity of blending traditional with the modern.

A beautifully painted brick wall adorn the double height space with elegant calligraphy and Asian floral themes of umbrella and floral motifs creating a perfect backdrop of the Lounge/Bar of second floor.

70’s Hong Kong in Modern Delhi

Saturday, 10 December, 2016 1 Min Read

Nomita Sawhney & Abhishek Rustagi designed the restaurant taking inspiration from 70’s Hong Kong fusing together a nostalgic pop-retro style with a contemporary design. They say, “The first floor has imagery and artwork dedicated to cultural ethos of Hong Kong Chinese Lanterns, Iron & glass work, an

Delhi-based architecture firm Morphogenesis has won the architectural competition to design what will be the world’s largest office building at 65,00,000 sq ft, touted to become the centre of the international diamond trade.

Morphogenesis to design one of worlds largest office buildings

Friday, 9 December, 2016 1 Min Read

Delhi-based architecture firm Morphogenesis has won the architectural competition to design what will be the world’s largest office building at 65,00,000 sq ft, touted to become the centre of the international diamond trade. The project, whose construction has been delayed by about 1.5 years ..

World Architecture Festival is a three-day event for architects and interior design professionals, a global festival that combines awards, conferences and networking providing architectural knowledge and inspiration.

National Museum of Szczecin Poland is World Building of the Year 2016

Tuesday, 6 December, 2016 2 Min Read

World Architecture Festival is a three-day event for architects and interior design professionals, a global festival that combines awards, conferences and networking providing architectural knowledge and inspiration.

Heatherwick Studio has unveiled a new public landmark for the Hudson Yards development in Manhattan. The structure named ‘Vessel’ comprises a series of metal-clad staircases and landings that connect to form a honeycomb pattern in the shape of a tall vase or urn.

Ar Thomas Heatherwicks Endless Staircase inspired by Indian stepwells

Thursday, 1 December, 2016 1 Min Read

Heatherwick Studio has unveiled a new public landmark for the Hudson Yards development in Manhattan. The structure named ‘Vessel’ comprises a series of metal-clad staircases and landings that connect to form a honeycomb pattern in the shape of a tall vase or urn.

When an idea embraces materials, different forms & expressions are born. As the touch of a musician brings life to an inert musical instrument, a material comes to life when a designer actualizes an idea with it.

Surfaces Reporters - Material Poetries - some Untold Stories

Friday, 18 November, 2016 3 Min Read

When an idea embraces materials, different forms & expressions are born. As the touch of a musician brings life to an inert musical instrument, a material comes to life when a designer actualizes an idea with it.

This beautiful terrace is a part of one huge pent house in Rajkot. It is the dream house of the client. He has fantasy of huge and open spaces. We have carved out many such spaces in this royal penthouse at the 11th floor. This terrace is having east facade opening and they get beautiful and mesmeri

Sumptuous surfaces in a spacious penthouse @Rajkot

Tuesday, 15 November, 2016 1 Min Read

Dipen Gada says, “This beautiful terrace is a part of one huge pent house in Rajkot. It is the dream house of the client. He has fantasy of huge and open spaces. We have carved out many such spaces in this royal penthouse at the 11th floor.

Corten steel has an amazing organic nature changing in shade and textural quality over the time, rendering the building dynamic. It was chosen for these reasons. We also like to work with other natural looking metal façade materials like Galvanized Iron sheets, Bronze sheets and Copper sheets etc

Sanjay Puri makes the best out of Corten Steel

Tuesday, 8 November, 2016 1 Min Read

Corten steel has an amazing organic nature changing in shade and textural quality over the time, rendering the building dynamic. It was chosen for these reasons. We also like to work with other natural looking metal façade materials like Galvanized Iron sheets, Bronze sheets and Copper sheets etc.”

WADe India, the federation of World Women Architects & Designers was launched in 2016 to connect the women of the industry, and also to be instrumental in bringing some important issues to the fore that needs solution. During the launch, role models and young talented women designers were felicitate

Alternate yet connected career options for women architects and designers during break mainstream

Tuesday, 8 November, 2016 3 Min Read

WADe India, the federation of World Women Architects & Designers was launched in 2016 to connect the women of the industry, and also to be instrumental in bringing some important issues to the fore that needs solution. During the launch, role models and young talented women designers were felicitate

The traffic inspired semi steam-punk theme came naturally as a consequence of the ever changing face of the city of Hyderabad. The juxtaposing of roadways always perceived to be grounded with the altitude of the place gives it a tremendous vibe.

Free Flow-Traffic Bar brings Hyderabad’s streetscape into the interiors

Tuesday, 8 November, 2016 1 Min Read

Vindhya & Baba Sashank tells Surfaces Reporter about the design, “The traffic inspired semi steam-punk theme came naturally as a consequence of the ever changing face of the city of Hyderabad. The juxtaposing of roadways always perceived to be grounded with the altitude of the place gives..

Wall House was the culmination of an ongoing extensive research and experimentation in low-impact building technologies that are environmentally and socioeconomically beneficial, by negotiating the balance between hi-tech and low-tech and incorporating everyday materials...

"WALL HOUSE" An experiment in low-impact building technologies!

Tuesday, 8 November, 2016 1 Min Read

Such hybrid technologies focus on new ways of using age-old local materials that combine hand skills and local craft traditions alongside knowledge-based scientific systems. A laboratory for research and experimentation, this was a prototype for future development.

This was done for a project in Bhimtal where only natural materials and finishes have been used to construct the buildings. Local materials such as stone and wood have been used. Nothing has been procured beyond 100km from the site

Only local materials for this Kumaon Cottage

Thursday, 3 November, 2016 1 Min Read

This was done for a project in Bhimtal where only natural materials and finishes have been used to construct the buildings. Local materials such as stone and wood have been used. Nothing has been procured beyond 100km from the site.

We come from a time where spaces are getting smaller but expectations are getting much larger. There is this constant fight between reality and expectations. Amidst this stands the architect whose role is to try and bridge this gap

The Open House

Tuesday, 1 November, 2016 1 Min Read

Ar. Nishita Kamdar says, “We come from a time where spaces are getting smaller but expectations are getting much larger. There is this constant fight between reality and expectations. Amidst this stands the architect whose role is to try and bridge this gap.

Ar. Manishi & Apoorv say, “Keeping the product in mind which is reflective glass bottles with colored liquor inside, a conscious decision of giving an earthy and monochromatic look to the store was taken.

Modern Wine Cellar

Tuesday, 1 November, 2016 1 Min Read

Ar. Manishi & Apoorv say, “Keeping the product in mind which is reflective glass bottles with colored liquor inside, a conscious decision of giving an earthy and monochromatic look to the store was taken.

This is the Ahmedabad’s first experience zone showcasing actual amenities to be incorporated in the proposed property; the theme being - Get back to LIFE. It’s an elegant combination of Interiors and Graphics.

The material palette of Ahmedabad’s first experience zone

Sunday, 30 October, 2016 1 Min Read

This is the Ahmedabad’s first experience zone showcasing actual amenities to be incorporated in the proposed property; the theme being - Get back to LIFE. It’s an elegant combination of Interiors and Graphics.

Marcel Wanders, ace designer who weaves his magic to not only design spendelous interiors but also create beautiful objects, has teamed up with LG HI MACS to launch its new 2016 colors in the LUCIA collection i.e., Ice Queen, Shadow Queen and Star Queen.

Marcel Wanders Magic with Solid Surfaces

Wednesday, 26 October, 2016 1 Min Read

“I am excited about all the possibilities these new colours allow. We named them after poetic characters full of personality: ‘Star Queen’ ‘Ice Queen’ and ‘Shadow Queen’. In their company you are free to explore a world of polarities: dark versus light, black versus white and the grey spectrum in be

A new generation acrylic stone, HI-MACSR is a material that is designed and produced by LG Hausys, Switzerland, a world leader in the technology sector. Due to its thermoformable properties, its wide range of colours, its translucency and the invisible joins, HI-MACSR is able to provide an infinite

How Solid Surfaces Dance With Karim Rashid Touch!

Thursday, 20 October, 2016 1 Min Read

Karim Rashid is one of the most prolific designers of this generation. Over 3000 designs in production, over 300 awards and working in over 40 countries attest to Karim’s legend of design.

Ar. Amit Khanna says, “The circular structure takes one back to times, when sliding down the smooth surface of the banister was a moment of glee and exhilaration. The combination of the dark African Wenge wood and white railing is a quintessential color palette, complementing each other.”

The Swirling Staircase

Monday, 17 October, 2016 1 Min Read

Ar. Amit Khanna says, “The circular structure takes one back to times, when sliding down the smooth surface of the banister was a moment of glee and exhilaration. The combination of the dark African Wenge wood and white railing is a quintessential color palette, complementing each other.”

A name to reckon with in the Indian Architectural design arena, in 1992, Ar. Sanjay Puri founded Sanjay Puri Architects. It is one of the fewest Indian firms who continuously lend its design expertise in the International Arena and has won many accolades for its acclaimed projects.

Creating Unconventional yet Functional Spaces! Ar. Sanjay Puri

Friday, 7 October, 2016 2 Min Read

"Architecture is the only art form that affects human behavior both physically & emotionally. Each project should create spaces that are different to experience and create an identifiable series of spaces that are a joy to inhabit or use."

These designs were showcased in SURFACES REPORTER – Milan deisgn week special issue – ‘100 Designs from Milan – Editors Pick’. Here’s a sneak peak. To request the complete issue write to press@surfaces.in

Dolce and Gabbana and Smeg create 100 Hand decorated refrigerators

Wednesday, 5 October, 2016 1 Min Read

These designs were showcased in SURFACES REPORTER – Milan deisgn week special issue – ‘100 Designs from Milan – Editors Pick’. Here’s a sneak peak. To request the complete issue write to press@surfaces.in

The Learning Hub is envisioned to be a place where students might meet their future business partner or someone they would have an amazing idea with. The outcome is a structure that interweaves both social and learning spaces to create a dynamic environment more conducive..

How The Humble Concrete Turned Into A Dazzling Façade

Tuesday, 4 October, 2016 1 Min Read

The Learning Hub is envisioned to be a place where students might meet their future business partner or someone they would have an amazing idea with. The outcome is a structure that interweaves both social and learning spaces to create a dynamic environment more conducive..

Four firms have been shortlisted to design Qatar‘s Lusail Stadium, the centerpiece for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Foster + Partners, David Chipperfield Architects, Mossessian & Partners and Mangera Yvars Architects are now competing to design the 80,000 seat stadium..

Leading Architecture firms including fosters and chipperfield contest for Qatar 2022 masterpiece

Thursday, 29 September, 2016 1 Min Read

Four firms have been shortlisted to design Qatar‘s Lusail Stadium, the centerpiece for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Foster + Partners, David Chipperfield Architects, Mossessian & Partners and Mangera Yvars Architects are now competing to design the 80,000 seat stadium..

The right edge of the façade segment is cut off with a straight vertical line analogue to all the other segments of the overall façade. The façade is built in steel and aluminum, and painted in different colors. It contains embedded lighting that glows at night.

A Garage no Less than a Museum

Wednesday, 28 September, 2016 1 Min Read

The right edge of the façade segment is cut off with a straight vertical line analogue to all the other segments of the overall façade. The façade is built in steel and aluminum, and painted in different colors. It contains embedded lighting that glows at night.

Surfaces Reporter is sharing a school building design that seeks a relationship with the children, integrating architecture as an ‘emotional component’ in their education. The spaces stimulate the creativity and the curiosity. We enjoyed the visit to the school in the presence of the Architect.

Approach to Materials and emotions while designing for Kids

Monday, 26 September, 2016 1 Min Read

Surfaces Reporter is sharing a school building design that seeks a relationship with the children, integrating architecture as an ‘emotional component’ in their education. The spaces stimulate the creativity and the curiosity. We enjoyed the visit to the school in the presence of the Architect.

We are in the age where technology is developing rapidly. Advances in technology are the driving force behind much of the development in all the fields. With the mechanization slowly setting in, things are dynamically improving and we are getting faster results than before..

Ar. Prem Nath Shares his Outlook on 3D Printing in Architecture

Monday, 26 September, 2016 1 Min Read

We are in the age where technology is developing rapidly. Advances in technology are the driving force behind much of the development in all the fields. With the mechanization slowly setting in, things are dynamically improving and we are getting faster results than before..