In this issue

This Collector’s Issue of INSITE is deliberating on the core philosophy and practice of Defining Design. The issue carried an introductory article by the iconic architect and India’s first Pritzker Prize laureate Ar. Balkrishna Doshi. Apart from him, the issue also contains inputs from Forty Six ace designers from all over India like Prof. Badrinayaran; Ar. Habeeb Khan; Ar. N. Mahesh; Ar. Aatira L. Zacharias & Ar. Bhyrav B. R.; Ar. Alhad Gore; Ar. Amit Porwal; Ar. Canna Patel; Ar. Dipen Gada; Ar. Kapil Agarwal; Ar. Kapil Surlakar; Ar. Manit Rastogi; Ar. Mitesh Antala; Ar. Ninad Tipnis; Ar. Puran Kumar; Ar. Rahul Gore & Ar. Sonal Sancheti; Ar. Sanjay Puri; Prof. Sathya Prakash Varanashi; Ar. Sourabh Gupta; Ar. Sunil Patil; Ar. Vatsal Joshi; Ar. Harsh Boghani; Ar. Kalapi Buch; Ar. Kamal Malik; Ar. Kamal Patel; Ar. Behzad Kharas; Ar. Bijoy Ramachandran & Ar. Sreekanth Sasi; Ar. Amit Aurora & Ar. Rahul Bansal; Ar. Kiran Venkatesh; Ar. Lalita Tharani; Ar. Manish Banker; Ar. Dominic Dube; Ar. Varun Kohli and Ar. Manish Gulati; The issue also contains views of some of the stalwarts of IIID like Ar. Bankim Dave; Ar. Ashok Butala; Ar. Nitin Killawala; Ar. Bakir Baldiwala; Ar. Atul Desai; Ar. Prem Nath; Ar. Rajesh Patel; Ar. Rohit Ganatra & Ar. Vishwas Lele

Give Time A Break

With his words of wisdom and introspection, Pritzker prize laureate B.V. Doshi discusses the role of architecture in giving a new dimension not just to a space, but also to time. This story takes us through his intent and his idea of how more than the built, it is the unbuilt spaces in an architectural expanse that link the visual with the emotional, psychological and spiritual being of the dweller or visitor. This thought-provoking read is a must for all designers and architects to imbibe a sense of ambiguity in the definition of design.

10+ mins

Defining Design Cutting Through Method And Madness

Dr. Prof. S. Badrinarayanan explores the trends in architecture, interiors, and design where the intent follows a comprehensive process, and where it is just a mere imitation. In a world of textured wallpapers and false ceilings, he advocates the need to find the ‘middle-path’ to design.

6 mins

Translating The Rustic Story

Bhyrav B.R. and Aatira L. Zacharias design Quissa Kawani in Church Street, Bengaluru. The restaurant revives old village memories and the feeling of pre-independence Delhi. The basic idea for the space was derived from client interpretation to create a very simple space. This place translates its own story with a small kitchen and a takeaway counter. Special seating area evokes restaurant bliss; and the aroma of tandoori parathas and biryani will definitely cast a magic spell.

1 min

Learning Tree

“While a designer’s work is as creative as an artist’s, the challenge for our profession is ever greater. We have to visualize something new every time, aligned with the thoughts and likes of the end user – the client. When the true vision of both sides amalgamates, a final outcome shapes into reality, be it space or a product.” With this design insight Ar. Alhad Gore creates Globant, Pune, deriving inspiration from nature interwoven with a modern theme.

1 min

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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).