In this issue

The March issue of Architect and Interiors India delves deep into designing with technology whilst being grounded in tradition. We present Bricks on the Move, a unique project in Tehran by Iranian architectural design firm Akaran. Also presenting a unique home by Mandiwala Qutub & Associates, a stunning office for Radix by Minnie Bhatt Design and the Lexus showroom by ABM Architects. Special features include Window systems and HVAC Systems.

A COMPELLING ARCHITECTURAL NARRATIVE

THE BRICKS ON THE MOVE BUILDING BY ÁKARAN ARCHITECTS IN TEHRAN IS AN ODE TO MATERIALITY AND LEAVES ANY BYSTANDER AWESTRUCK FOR ITS UNIQUE STRUCTURE. WE TAKE A DEEP DIVE INTO WHAT MAKES THIS BUILDING SPECIAL IN A CONVERSATION WITH THE MASTERMINDS MOEEN AFZALKHANI AND ZAHRA AZIZI.

3 mins

IN COVERSATION WITH MOEEN AFZALKHANI AND ZAHRA AZIZI

A practice rooted in artistic thinking, together with rational problem solving, Akaran (ɑːkarʌn) meaning boundless, never ending, non-peripheral, endless, infinite, originating from the Persian word “bikaran”, is an architectural practice with a rich narrative. For them, it is not a signature style that matters; it is rather the essence of the created space and the continuation of an intriguing spatial dialogue within an environmental, political, social and cultural context. They see architecture as an extension of life, of the everyday, the individual and a collective experience of space.

5 mins

HIGH ON HVAC

HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) SYSTEMS ARE CHANGING TO ENCOMPASS ANTI VIRAL AND GREEN TECHNOLOGIES TO INCREASE THE COMFORT LEVEL OF INDOOR SPACES.

5 mins

WINSOME WINDOWS

WINDOW SYSTEMS ARE ALL ABOUT BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN THE INDOOR AND OUTDOOR SPACES WHILE REGULATING ASPECTS LIKE LIGHT AND SOUND.

5 mins

VENICE IN LA

FINNE ARCHITECTS HAVE DESIGNED A CAPTIVATING GARDEN SANCTUARY IN THE HEART OF LOS ANGELES CHARACTERISTICALLY USING SIMPLICITY WITH SUSTAINABILITY AND CREATIVITY.

3 mins

STRIKE RIGHT

THE RADIX OFFICE BY MINNIE BHATT DESIGN DOES NOT ONLY FUNCTION AS AN INTERACTIVE WORKSPACE BUT ALSO INGENIOUSLY INCORPORATES GREENS AND PLANTS INTO THE DESIGN BY MAKING THEM AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE DESIGN PROCESS.

2 mins

ABSTRACTING AHMEDABAD POLS

THIS BUNGALOW BY MANDVIWALA QUTUB & ASSOCIATES COALESCES A CONTEMPORARY AESTHETIC WITH THE LAYERED ANTIQUITY OF TRADITIONAL POL HOUSES OF AHMEDABAD.

3 mins

AN OCEANIC EXPERIENCE

TAKING INSPIRATION FROM THE OCEAN, THE NEW LEXUS SHOWROOM IN MUMBAI BY ABM ARCHITECTS IS ENERGETIC AND OFFERS A SWISH EXPERIENCE TO ITS VISITORS.

2 mins

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Architect and Interiors India Magazine is a monthly magazine published by ITP Media (India) Pvt. Ltd. in Mumbai, India. Architect and Interiors India Magazine is one of the most popular architecture and interior design magazines in India.

The magazine is known for its stunning photography, informative articles, and expert advice. It covers a wide range of topics related to architecture and interior design, including:

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