In this issue

New Year. New Hopes; And hope, they say, is the best thing ever. Glittering in the hopeful light, #SurfacesReporterJanuary issue sprinkles several tiny, little such rays of hope in form of inspiring and awe-spiring tales. Amongst them, is a man who had dreamt of sculpting the highest statue in the world and made it happen by sculpting “The Statue of Unity” – touted as world’s tallest sculpture ever built! Yes, #SRCoverStory this month, features Shri Ram V. Sutar, who, along with his talented son Mr. Anil R. Sutar, gave India its own moment of pride, through the recently coveted, Sardar Vallabhai Patel’s statue – a story worth stirring an impel! Not just this, more hopes and stories from Product Designers, Suhasini Paul and Paul Sandip of Paul Studio, (our Rising Stars for January) while we present excerpts from our conversation with Hon. Hardeep Singh Puri Minister of State (IC) for Housing and Urban Affairs, who spoke on Urbanization, Public Art Policy & Sanitation. Alongside, the issue is also giving out a detailed insight on how flooring materials & choices are evolving and what brands are meeting new demands.

Plus, you will also encounter the key interior trends for the year 2019 in #SRTrends as we forecast, “12 Color trends to Watch Out For!”, “4 Key Design Trend Predictions” and explore more about “Coral” – The Color of the Year 2019, while gearing-up for a brand-new, stylish year (on your home front)! Real and inspiring stories and product journeys by Kajaria Ceramics, Greenpanel, Supreme Pipes, VOX, also on SR’s platter this January. So take a fresh start – be amazed, get inspired and claim the year 2019 as yours! A very Happy "twenty-nineteen" from team SR!

Somany Ceramics - Launches New Designs In French Collection

Founded in 1969 by late Shri H. L. Somany, Somany Ceramics is an internationally acclaimed organization that specializes in ceramics and allied products segment. In the last four decades, Somany Ceramics has established itself as an unchallenged leader in the Indian Ceramic Industry and globally as well. Somany is a complete décor solutions provider and its extensive range of products include – Ceramic Wall and Floor Tiles, Polished Vitrified Tiles, Glazed Vitrified Tiles, Digital Tiles, Sanitaryware and Bath Fittings as well as Tile Laying Solutions. #Surfaces Reporter recently spoke to Abhishek Somany, MD, Somany Ceramics Ltd on the launch of their new Premium bath-fittings Collection - French Collection, furture plans and more.

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A Cost Effective, Durable Substitute For Plywood - Club Grade HDF

India’s largest manufacture of wood panels, Greenpanel has their state-of-the-art manufacturing plants in Uttarakhand and Andhra Pradesh, producing Medium Density Fibre Boards (MDF), plywood, Black Boards, Veneers, wood floors, etc.

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10-on-10 With Artist & Sculptor Ram Vanji Sutar & AR Anil Sutar

Within a tenure of 60 years, Ram Sutar’s hands have immortalised countless realistic sculptors, including influential personalities like Mahatma Gandhi to Rabindra Nath Tagore, Chattrapati Shivaji and even the World’s Tallest Statue ‘Statue of Unity’.

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A Vivacious Tête-à-Tête: Varun Poddar CEO, VOX Building Products

VOX is a European Company operating in the building material and home furnishing market since 1992. They have 6 high-tech factories located in Europe & Russia, along with a prominent presence across 4 continents and 40 countries. They have recently joined hands with the Poddar Family, the ex-promoters of Ashirvad Pipes, to expand their distribution network in one of their most important markets in India. #SurfacesReporter spoke to Varun Poddar, the CEO of VOX Building Products Pvt Ltd on this partnership, his plans for the Indian market, new product launches and more...

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Surfaces Reporter Magazine Description:

Surfaces Reporter is India's 1st dedicated magazine connecting "Designs and Materials"! Based on the concept of clutter-free visual content with to-the-point helpful information for easy access to products, it provides clear cut understanding of projects and innovation with materials happening around the world.Surfaces Reporter being a magazine on Exterior-Interior products, projects & designs is created to be helpful for designers & architects to keep updated with the latest material designs and launches; hotel projects managers and developers can refer this to offer innovative design & materials solutions while design enthusiasts can use this to beautify their space! The objective of the magazine is to be ‘the best ever platform’ in India, for delivering Building-materials related informative content, for the Specifiers, Builders and manufacturing fraternity, including general Design enthusiasts, encompassing the B2S, B2B and B2C segments. It is printed in English and speaks more in visual than in written! Have a look among the 50+ more designs showcased regularly in Surfaces and we know that you will keep returning...