Unveiling the cover of the latest SURFACES REPORTER (SR) Magazine.
Airport as Opportunity Engines: A Special SR Report
Gone are the days when airports were just transit hubs. Today, they are powerhouses shaping new possibilities in architecture, materials, design, brands, and the urban fabric itself. Across Navi Mumbai, Noida, Chennai, Raipur and Vadodara, India’s next-generation airports are redefining how public infrastructure is envisioned, designed, and experienced.
This Special SR Report showcases this architectural shift — from Zaha Hadid Architects’ parametric expression for Navi Mumbai International Airport to the human-centred approach of Nordic – Office of Architecture, Grimshaw, Haptic and STUP Consultants for Noida International Airport, and Creative Group’s climate-responsive airport designs in Chennai, Raipur and Vadodara.
The edition also features expert insights on Noida International Airport from Vinayak Pai, Managing Director & CEO, TATA Projects, and Ar. Martin Moe, Partner & Architect, Nordic Office of Architecture.
Explore:
-
• Exclusive SR Interview with the legendary ID Sunita Kohli, President of K2India
-
• Are Indian architects ready for the global stage? Insights from some of India’s most respected architects and designers, including Ar. Sheila Sri Prakash, Ar. Prem Nath, Ar. Ratan J. Batliboi, Ar. Qutub Mandviwala, Ar. Hiren Patel, Ar. Dean D’Cruz and Ar. Prashant Sutaria
-
• Expert perspectives on luxury: its concept and perception, featuring ID Sunita Kohli (K2 India), Ms. Payal Jain (Fashion Designer & Sustainability Crusader), ID Raseel Gujral Ansal (Casa Paradox), Ms. Ishita Thakral (Director, Hines), and Ms. Mandana Karimi (OCD – Organized Consulting Design)
-
• Rising Star: Meet Ar. Amritha Karnakar of AKAD, Mumbai
Mark your calendars for MATECIA Exhibition – East & North-East India and SURFACES REPORTER (SR) SALUTES.
MATECIA East & North East India 2026 will be held in Kolkata from January 30 to February 1, 2026, at Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan, bringing together the best of building materials, architecture, and design innovation.
Running concurrently with MATECIA is SR SALUTES East & North East India — a premier recognition platform celebrating exceptional architects, designers, and firms for their contributions to architecture, interior design, and real estate.
This edition will shine a spotlight on outstanding talent from Jharkhand, Bihar, West Bengal, and Odisha in East India, and from Assam, Manipur, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, and Sikkim in Northeast India.
Together, MATECIA and SR SALUTES will host the region’s top minds and expand growth opportunities across 100+ towns in the East and Northeast.