A new issue. A new conversation. A new lens on the future of design. The May 2026 edition of SURFACES REPORTER (SR) arrives with stories that move beyond aesthetics — into the evolving realities, aspirations, materials and minds shaping contemporary architecture in India.

At the centre of this issue is a question the industry can no longer ignore: Are Architects Getting Paid Enough?

An honest exploration of value, creativity and the changing economics of design practice.

This edition also journeys through:

— The rise of Luxury Aluminium Fenestration
— India’s growing fascination with Home Lifts
— Material-rich façade narratives
— Poetic design expressions crafted through surfaces and detail
— The wisdom of hill architecture with Ar. Prashant Pradhan
— Emerging voices redefining contemporary practice

Featuring perspectives from some of India’s most respected architects and thinkers including Ar. Hiren Patel, Ar. Vinu Daniel, Ar. Qutub Mandviwala, Ar. Kayzad Shroff, Ar. Kapil Aggarwal, Ar. Indrajit Kembhavi, Dr. Abhay Purohit and many more.

A collectible issue for those who believe great design begins with deeper conversations.

A new issue. A new conversation. A new lens on the future of design. The May 2026 edition of SURFACES REPORTER (SR) arrives with stories that move beyond aesthetics — into the evolving realities, aspirations, materials and minds shaping contemporary architecture in India.

At the centre of this issue is a question the industry can no longer ignore: Are Architects Getting Paid Enough?

An honest exploration of value, creativity and the changing economics of design practice.

This edition also journeys through:

— The rise of Luxury Aluminium Fenestration
— India’s growing fascination with Home Lifts
— Material-rich façade narratives
— Poetic design expressions crafted through surfaces and detail
— The wisdom of hill architecture with Ar. Prashant Pradhan
— Emerging voices redefining contemporary practice

Featuring perspectives from some of India’s most respected architects and thinkers including Ar. Hiren Patel, Ar. Vinu Daniel, Ar. Qutub Mandviwala, Ar. Kayzad Shroff, Ar. Kapil Aggarwal, Ar. Indrajit Kembhavi, Dr. Abhay Purohit and many more.

A collectible issue for those who believe great design begins with deeper conversations.

A new issue. A new conversation. A new lens on the future of design. The May 2026 edition of SURFACES REPORTER (SR) arrives with stories that move beyond aesthetics — into the evolving realities, aspirations, materials and minds shaping contemporary architecture in India.

At the centre of this issue is a question the industry can no longer ignore: Are Architects Getting Paid Enough?

An honest exploration of value, creativity and the changing economics of design practice.

This edition also journeys through:

— The rise of Luxury Aluminium Fenestration
— India’s growing fascination with Home Lifts
— Material-rich façade narratives
— Poetic design expressions crafted through surfaces and detail
— The wisdom of hill architecture with Ar. Prashant Pradhan
— Emerging voices redefining contemporary practice

Featuring perspectives from some of India’s most respected architects and thinkers including Ar. Hiren Patel, Ar. Vinu Daniel, Ar. Qutub Mandviwala, Ar. Kayzad Shroff, Ar. Kapil Aggarwal, Ar. Indrajit Kembhavi, Dr. Abhay Purohit and many more.

A collectible issue for those who believe great design begins with deeper conversations.