In this issue

Commercial Design April 2024

FROM MINIMALISM TO MAXIMALISM: UNDERSTANDING THE SHIFT IN ARCHITECTURAL TRENDS

Exploring the dynamic spectrum of design movements and cultural resonance in contemporary architecture.

2 mins

DISRUPTING THE NORM: REIMAGINING ART CONSULTANCY FOR THE HOSPITALITY SECTOR

Rachael Brown, co-founder and creative director of Capsule Arts, on why the hospitality design sector needs a new approach to art consultancy

4 mins

A PARADIGM SHIFT IN AEC THINKING

Computational design has firmly established its role within the AEC industry as a transformative approach across multiple disciplines, offering new possibilities in efficiency, innovation, and performance optimisation.

3 mins

EMBRACING RAW ELEGANCE

Explore the delicate balance between architectural innovation and sustainability exemplified in Orbit Group’s sales gallery and office, designed by Kolkata-based Spaces and Design, showcasing a harmonious blend of form, function, and raw elegance.

3 mins

EMPOWERING BEAUTY AND DESIGN

Isha Ambani’s vision for Reliance’s Tira Beauty headquarters, elevates beauty in spaces with inclusivity, innovation, and the signature style of Ultraconfidentiel

4 mins

BALANCING THE DEMANDS OF EDUCATIONAL DESIGN IN DENSE URBAN SETTINGS

Saurabh Gupta, Partner at Vijay Gupta Architects, shares insights on how we can navigate urban density and address challenges to come up with creative solutions for educational institutions in Indian cities

4 mins

DESIGN THINKING AS A STRATEGIC LEVER FOR ORGANISATIONAL AGILITY

A comprehensive overview of the impact workplace design has on agility and innovation

5 mins

ENGINEERING TECHNIQUES TO OPTIMISE EVERY COMPONENT OF DESIGN

Delve into the intricacies of contemporary workspace design and gain valuable perspectives from Surabhi Kunj, Head of JLL Design Solutions in India, as she navigates the evolving landscape of workplace innovation

5 mins

DESIGNING ICONS

There's a glistening new silhouette amid the Dubai skyline. As home to the world's longest cantilevered building, it's both an architectural marvel and the city's new culinary hot spot.

2 mins

CREATING DYNAMIC WORKPLACE ECOSYSTEMS

Discover the innovative and human-centric design philosophy of Studio99 DesignCell, as Poonam and Aniket Pawar, the two founding partners of the firm, illuminate their approach to creating dynamic ecosystems that inspire collaboration, foster creativity, and enhance well-being in the workplace

5 mins

CRAFTING STORIES: A PEEK INSIDE PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE INDIA'S VIBRANT OFFICE

SJK Architects have ingeniously designed the Penguin Random House India office, fostering collaboration and storytelling through versatile clusters, thematic artwork, and subtle brand integration

3 mins

CATALYSING NEXT-GEN WORKPLACES

The 14th Smart Office India Summit 2024 in Chennai brought together leaders to explore emerging workplace trends, focusing on sustainable practices and flexible environments, shaping the future of smart offices.

2 mins

GREEN FOUNDATIONS

Mohamad Ballout, Director of MEP Engineering at KEO, on how the company is leading the integration of innovative sustainability strategies within its MEP projects

4 mins

GOING GREEN

Sustainable initiatives in FM for a greener future

3 mins

BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE

The importance of implementing sustainability in real estate development

3 mins

REDEFINING THE BLUEPRINT OF CORPORATE WORKPLACES

Ramesh Nair, CEO, Mindspace Business Parks REIT, illuminates the company's pioneering efforts in crafting dynamic, community-centric workspaces that prioritise tenant well-being and foster a sense of belonging, positioning Mindspace. as a frontrunner in the evolution of modern office environments.

6 mins

AirBrick Infra launches an AI-driven design library for office designs.

AirBrick Infra, a tech-enabled commercial design and build organisation specializing in creating innovative and functional design solutions that transform commercial spaces announced the launch of its tool-Design Library.

1 min

Massive $25 billion asset creation on the horizon for RMZ Corp

Menda brothers owned RMZ Corporation has unveiled its transition into an alternate asset owner.

1 min

75F Smart Innovation Solutions India awarded by the Ministry of Power

75F was honoured at the National Energy Efficiency Innovation Awards 2023, which was held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on 14 December 2023, as a part of the National Energy Conservation Day' celebrations.

1 min

The era of prefabricated modular solutions in data centres

Modern solutions are spatially efficient building blocks and fully integrated, meaning not only a choice for new data centres but a go-to for existing facility modifications and additions.\"

6 mins

It's about time we engineer good LAQ, NOT JUST ENDORSE IT

The technology sector has experienced exponential growth in recent years, which is set to continue. As a result, developers have turned to prefabricated modular solutions, and in certain countries, an element of prefabrication is even mandated, with the aim to reduce construction programs and costs while improving quality.

3 mins

It's about time we engineer good LAQ, NOT JUST ENDORSE IT

The technology sector has experienced exponential growth in recent years, which is set to continue.

3 mins

Addressing the challenges entrepreneurs face in co-working spaces and their paths to success

Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) has evolved a long way in the last 30 years and has become the service model of choice for many property directors with complex, multisite portfolios. The IFM sector represents about a third of the FM market and as it continues to expand, clearly has a bright and sunny future.

3 mins

Addressing the challenges entrepreneurs face in co-working spaces and their paths to success

Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) has evolved a long way in the last 30 years and has become the service model of choice for many property directors with complex, multisite portfolios.

3 mins

Future-proofing commercial real estate

Navigating space efficiency in a changing world

3 mins

Future-proofing commercial real estate

Navigating space efficiency in a changing world

2 mins

Celebrating THE CREATIVE BRILLIANCE

Unraveling the success of Commercial Design Awards 2023 - an unforgettable night of brilliance and innovation in workplace design, project and facility management landscape

2 mins

Group 108 to set up INR 1000 crore IT/ITES project in Noida

Group 108 has announced its latest venture, One FNG, an IT/ITES project.

1 min

Let's integrate

Rebooting the IFM model for a new era of flexibility, efficiency, and integration

4 mins

7-steps to profit in FM

The 7-Steps to Profit is a tried and tested model that has been around in various forms for hundreds of years, says Alan O'Neill, author of Culture Matters

4 mins

Read all stories from Commercial Design

Commercial Design Magazine Description:

The definitive guide to successful commercial spaces and facilities management.

Commercial Design is a must-read magazine from ITP Media (India) for all those involved in the design of commercial workspaces and buildings. The monthly title seeks to be a source of ideas and provide interior designers, architects, consultants, facility managers, PMCs, real estate consultants and specifiers informative and up-to-date news, trends and analyses and incisive features and global case studies.

Provocative, eclectic or simply stylish, every aspect of today's cutting-edge workspace and commercial projects is showcased in this contemporary, well-laid-out and design-driven title. From projects and products to productivity and real human issues that ultimately decide the success of a workspace design, Commercial Design revolves around the cosmos of commercial design and helps its readers make well-informed decisions.