In this issue

"Life is all about Ups and Downs, the trick is to enjoy the ups and have courage during the downs." - Anonymous.

This issue of Surfaces Reporter is also about Hope, Courage, Ability to move ahead, innovate and keep going ahead. Some retrospections, ideas, solutions and examples, need of the hour creative innovations and more...

Hope you will enjoy it!

COVER STORY:
SPOTLIGHT - AR SANGEET SHARMA.
TO BE OR NOT TO BE..

SR Rendezvous
- Ar Hafeez Contractor
- Martha Thorne, Exe. Director
Pritzker Architecture Prize

Interior Design Trends
- Ar Sunil Patil
- Ar Bobby Mukherji
- Ar Hiren Patel
- Mr Sumesh Menon
- Mr Dipen Gada

SR Launch Pad
- Century Laminate
- Delta Faucet
- Greenply

Rising Star
- Space Race Architects

WORLDS FIRST 3D PRINTED SCHOOL

Studio Mortazavi, an architectural design agency based in San Francisco, Lisbon, and Paris, collaborated with non-profit organisation Thinking Huts to design the world’s first 3D printed school for a university in Fianarantsoa, Madagascar.

2 mins

TO BE OR NOT TO BE ARCHITECT SANGEET SHARMA

Some known, some untold stories

10+ mins

WORLD WOOD DAY CELEBRATED BY SURFACES REPORTER

The eminent panelists debunked some of the most common misconceptions related to Timber construction and gave explainations to why Timber could be a great material for future construction.

5 mins

Bamboo Society of India signs MOU with COA to mainstream Bamboo in the building sector

THE MOU AIMS AT INTRODUCING BAMBOO, AN AGRO PRODUCT, AS A MAINSTREAM MATERIAL FOR THE BUILDING AND RELATED SECTORS

3 mins

Viewpoint: AR GOONMEET SINGH CHAUHAN FOUNDER PARTNER DESIGN FORUM INTERNATIONAL NEW DELHI

ARCHITECTURE, INVERTONOMICS, DESIGN EDUCATION IN INDIA & MORE

5 mins

A HOME THAT INTERACTS WITH NATURE

Dr. Hareesh and Dr. Anju, well-known doctors in Trivandrum, Kerala, came up with the requirements of building their home, in a lush green site flanked by huge mango trees.

4 mins

AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH THE RENOWNED NEW YORK ARCHITECT DIANA KELLOGG

WHO HAS DESIGNED AN OVAL-SHAPED SANDSTONE GIRL’S SCHOOL AMID THE MYSTIC THAR DESERT

7 mins

RISING STAR AR THAKUR UDAYVEER SINGH, PRINCIPAL SPACE RACE ARCHITECTS, JALANDHAR

Architect Thakur Udayveer started his career with MNC Arcop Associates Pvt Ltd based in Noida but soon came back to Jalandhar to start his own office. With a young and passionate mind, he is always dreaming about the new designs. Taking cue from the major architectural firms, he runs his architectural practice to avoid hassels and believes in thorough detailing while working on any project. He keeps on sharing his views and project details on Social media in order to inspire and impart knowledge to youngsters. In an exclusive interaction with SURFACES REPORTER (SR), he spoke about his experiences, life and more.

6 mins

FUSION VILLA

The optimization of spaces to give a palatial feel is the prime philosophy followed. The outer façade of the abode resembles an ethnic European villa with rustic textures.

5 mins

THE WATERFALL HOUSE

"The sound of running water, the natural stone finishes, the tranquil views of landscapes greens, the sculptural birds all ameliorate the experience of the waterfall house."

3 mins

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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...