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UNBOXED AND UNBOUND
Studio Chintala solidifies its philosophy of simplicity with honesty in the design of its rooftop glass office
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Volume 9 Issue 2
Surfaces Reporter
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 min |
April - May 2021
Surfaces Reporter
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."
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April - May 2021
Surfaces Reporter
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.
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April - May 2021
Surfaces Reporter
TO BE OR NOT TO BE ARCHITECT SANGEET SHARMA
Some known, some untold stories
10+ min |
April - May 2021
Surfaces Reporter
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 min |
April - May 2021
Surfaces Reporter
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 min |
April - May 2021
Surfaces Reporter
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 min |
April - May 2021
Surfaces Reporter
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 min |
April - May 2021
Surfaces Reporter
Viewpoint: AR GOONMEET SINGH CHAUHAN FOUNDER PARTNER DESIGN FORUM INTERNATIONAL NEW DELHI
ARCHITECTURE, INVERTONOMICS, DESIGN EDUCATION IN INDIA & MORE
5 min |
April - May 2021
Surfaces Reporter
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 min |
April - May 2021
Architect and Interiors India
Design Build: What makes them Tick and What makes them Pick?
REINVENTING THE SYSTEM OF MASTER BUILDER PRACTICED IN THE TIMES PAST, THE CONCEPT OF DESIGN-BUILD, AN INTEGRATED SERVICE SYSTEM OF DESIGNING AND EXECUTION, IS FAST CATCHING UP. IF THE ARCHITECTS AND DESIGNERS WE SPOKE TO ARE TO BE BELIEVED, THE TREND IS HERE TO STAY!
10 min |
June 2021
Architect and Interiors India
FLUTING WITH DESIGN
THE FLUTE PROJECT BY AKASH AND POONAM MEHTA, PRINCIPAL DESIGNERS, AMPM DESIGNS, IS A RHYTHMIC DESIGN STORY, NO LESS!
2 min |
June 2021
Architect and Interiors India
FOUNDATION OF THE FUTURE
THE SARASWATI GLOBAL SCHOOL IN FARIDABAD DESIGNED BY ENVISAGE IS A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF SUSTAINABLE DESIGN IN A CONCRETE STRUCTURE ROOTED IN TRADITIONAL DESIGN ELEMENTS
2 min |
June 2021
Architect and Interiors India
IDENTITY IMBIBED
THE INSTANCE YOU ENTER THIS OFFICE DESIGNED BY PS DESIGN, YOU KNOW THEY ARE INTO SOMETHING EARTHY AND GREEN!
3 min |
June 2021
Architect and Interiors India
LUXE BATHROOMS
AS A PERSONAL SPACE, BATHROOMS ARE CHANGING TO MAKE ROOM FOR THE NEW NORMAL BY USING A COMBINATION OF TECHNOLOGY AND AESTHETICS TO DELIVER FUNCTIONALITY
5 min |
June 2021
Architect and Interiors India
TWO HOMES BOUND BY PARALLEL THOUGHTS
TWO PROJECTS IN KERALA, THE SKEW HOUSE AND TRADITIONAL AFFINITY, BOTH DESIGNED BY THOUGHT PARALLELS, ARE SIMILAR IN THEIR ETHOS YET UNIQUE IN THEIR OWN WAYS
4 min |
June 2021
Architect and Interiors India
UPPING THEIR INNOVATION GAME
WE MAY NOT ALWAYS JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER, BUT WE DEFINITELY JUDGE A BUILDING BY ITS FAÇADE! AFTER ALL, IT IS THE FAÇADE THAT TELLS THE STORY OF A BUILDING!
6 min |
June 2021
Architecture + Design
Form Follows Nature
The project ‘Sunflower House’ designed by Koichi Takada Architects is a carbon positive single-family dwelling inspired by the distinctive yellow flower and powered by the sun, and a response to ‘the new European Bauhaus movement’.
3 min |
June 2021
Architecture + Design
A Non-Linear Connection
Conceived with the aid of computer algorithms, the Cloudbridge in Peru by Arturo Tedeschi is a refreshing approach to connect two points
3 min |
June 2021
Architecture + Design
Building Blocks of the Future
Architect Samira Rathod has designed an environment for learning that encourages the overall development of students
3 min |
June 2021
Architecture + Design
A Sculptural Cave
Designed by MAD Architects, the Cloudscape—a unique public and cultural space for citizens and visitors to Haikou—is a flowing, sculptural concrete form
4 min |
June 2021
Architecture + Design
Embracing Nature
Driving through the winding narrow roads in Malappuram district in Kerala brings us to the site overlooking the lush rubber plantation, which is abundantly grown in and around the gradual slopes, camouflaging the house from plain view.
2 min |
June 2021
Architecture + Design
NURU KARIM: DESIGNING FOR THE FUTURE
The award-winning architect’s portfolio is at the intersection of art, architecture and technology. For Nuru Karim, architecture is an ongoing experiment, one that is meant to find solutions for designing for a better life.
10+ min |
June 2021
Architecture + Design
Innovative, Resilient Designs
In its endeavour to explore relevant technological tools to be able to adapt to changing environments and deliver unique solutions through collaborations, Mumbai-based design studio MuseLAB launched its dedicated research arm MuseX and has come up with innovative designs including algal cultivation, a prototype for a market on wheels inspired by the humble cart and a design proposal for a human-centric public toilet system…
9 min |
June 2021
Architecture + Design
Uplifting Residential Design in the Pandemic Phase 2 — Are we ready yet?
Ar. Sumit Dhawan, Founder & Principal Architect at Cityspace’82 Architects believes that the buildings of the future need to be independent and self sufficient
3 min |
June 2021
Architecture + Design
The Future Of Residential Habitats
Conceptualized by WASP and Mario Cucinella Architects, TECLA is the world’s first 3D-printed, eco-sustainable house model made of raw earth
3 min |
June 2021
Architecture + Design
Healthcare Design In The Post-Vaccine Era
Architect Ravideep Singh dwells on how healthcare design should adapt itself for a post-pandemic, post-vaccine scenario
3 min |
June 2021
AD Architectural Digest India
DEEPPURA GARH
A TWO–HUNDRED– YEAR–OLD HAVELI IN RAJASTHAN WAS GLORIOUSLY RESTORED BY ITALIAN DESIGNER MARIA GRAZIA BALDAN. WITH THE HELP OF BELGIAN ARCHITECT PHILIPPE DE VILLEGAS, SHE HAS SAVED SPLENDID DEEPPURA GARH FROM RUIN WITH REFINED INTERIORS AND THE PERFECT PATINA
3 min |
May - June 2021
AD Architectural Digest India
TAPED TO THE WALL
A CLEVER HOMAGE TO MAURIZIO CATTELAN IS FOUND IN A TROMPE L’OEIL PAINTING AT A NEW BANDRA RESTAURANT
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