Art
Commercial Design
When modernity takes cues from its traditional roots
Replete with natural light, prolific volumes, and an elegant color palette, elements that define the Auric Hall designed by IMK Architects; its design is unlike any other typical administrative building.
5 min |
August 2020
Commercial Design
Re-evaluating workspace design and safety norms in the aftermath of Covid
The panel speaker at the fourth edition of the webinar series aimed to share their own knowledge and experience working with respective multi-national companies and help the audience understand how organisations are coping with the return to business.
3 min |
August 2020
Commercial Design
Returning to the Office: A Global Perspective
As restrictions begin to lift, what will a return to the office look like? What must employers do to ensure safe environments while preserving organizational culture and continued innovation? How will employees embrace the workplace; what will be their expectations? What role will remote work play going forward, and how successful was it during the lock-down?
10+ min |
August 2020
Commercial Design
Office workers' biggest concern? – Commuting
Distributed office models could help relieve employee anxiety
3 min |
August 2020
Commercial Design
Redefining FM in Educational Facilities
By Surajit Biswas, Head of Project & Building Consultancy Division of Land Sterling
2 min |
August 2020
Commercial Design
Parametrically Designed Façade with Sustainable Approach
The digitization has led way to the development of increasingly sophisticated tools that have direct impact on the contemporary practice of architecture and urbanism. Parametric Design is one such tool and it has provided great possibilities for innovation in terms of design, optimization of resources and processes, and improvement in performance for facades.
4 min |
August 2020
Commercial Design
Understanding The Skin Of A Building
Rohit Suraj, founder of Hyderabadbased firm Urban Zen, shares his insights regarding the core challenges in facade installation and how climatic conditions effect the design; he further throws light on the concept of green facades
4 min |
July 2020
Commercial Design
Adapting To The Next Normal & New Dynamics Of Work
The workplace industry is undergoing a complete transformation with new approaches, evolved strategies and leaner budgets. Given this, the third edition of the webinar series delved into the strategies and methodologies adopted by organisations in its effort to adapt to the new normal.
4 min |
July 2020
Commercial Design
The Age of Responsive Workplace
The rise of flexible office spaces and modern, experience-driven workplace environments has seen a huge shift from the traditional real estate model. But it also foreshadows more of what’s to come.
2 min |
July 2020
Commercial Design
Sustainability within FM
With the way we work changing and the focus on sustainability still prevalent, Facilities Management need to continue to explore ways to ensure a sustainable working environment
4 min |
July 2020
Commercial Design
Scandi neutral
Styled Habitat Design collaborates with Royal Haskoning DHV and Live Loud Girl on the interior for Jotun’s new regional headquarters
3 min |
July 2020
Commercial Design
The decentralisation of corporate office buildings
Companies would be wise to not view workplaces in a binary capacity. They should provide employees with a portfolio of technology-enabled solutions and locations to work where and how they choose.
3 min |
July 2020
Commercial Design
Recalibrating workplaces for resilience
While several new protocols have been introduced, the most critical element would be the physical workplace itself. How can facility managers shape the future of work in the post-COVID-19 era?
8 min |
July 2020
Commercial Design
Cyber-securing facilities
How do new technologies increase the physical and digital security of real estate?
2 min |
July 2020
Commercial Design
Bank on this
Banking and financial institutions have a wide array of facilities management requirements and particular industry challenges
5 min |
July 2020
Commercial Design
A new VIEW
What the future holds for office spaces
6 min |
July 2020
Commercial Design
Reopening a safe workplace
Pandemic-proofing offices could involve short-term fixes, new working patterns and long-term design upgrades that put hygiene at the heart of workplace planning
9 min |
June 2020
Commercial Design
Space Matrix and IA Interior Architects form global consortium
Space Matrix, a multinational workplace design consultancy firm headquartered in Singapore with a specialisation in workplace design and build has announced a strategic partnership with US-based IA Interior Architects. Two of the largest global design firms focused on interiors for workplaces have joined forces to provide unparalleled design services and capabilities to serve its clients.
2 min |
June 2020
Commercial Design
Building resilient cities
The healthcare design THAT WILL BECOME THE NEW NORMAL
5 min |
June 2020
Commercial Design
Lean into it
Govind Shepley, owner of Twentyone06, explores how leaner is meaner when coping with the COVID-19 downturn
3 min |
June 2020
Commercial Design
The Vanguards Corporate of Architecture
In conversation with the trio at DSP Design Associates – Yatin Patel, Bimal Desai and Mehul Shah – the founders of the firm discuss how architecture and design can navigate to engage with the evolving demands and challenges at hand and how the practice is addressing core concerns of workplace design in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak
10+ min |
June 2020
Commercial Design
Designing a characteristic facility for WorkFlo by Oyo
What’s characteristic about the co-working space, in Hyderabad, is how Beyond Design Architects have subtly combined different decor styles into a holistic working environment
3 min |
June 2020
Commercial Design
A changing INDUSTRY
Things are going to look very different, very soon
8 min |
June 2020
Commercial Design
A breath of fresh air
Indoor air quality has never been a more pertinent subject during such times, especially now with most of us being indoors
9 min |
June 2020
Commercial Design
The corona conundrum
FM operators and suppliers weigh in on tackling the COVID-19 pandemic
10 min |
May 2020
Commercial Design
Vikram Solar awarded 300MW solar project by NTPC
Vikram Solar, one of India’s leading module manufacturers and a comprehensive EPC solutions and rooftop solar provider, has bagged a 300 MW solar plant project forINR 1,750 crore from National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC) under CPSU-II scheme.
1 min |
May 2020
Commercial Design
When designs can be a driving force
AVA creates an office for MG Motors that translates its global presence and reinforces its brand value
2 min |
May 2020
Commercial Design
WORKPLACE “TRENDS” IN THE AFTERMATH OF A PANDEMIC
With Covid-19 redefining the beginnings of the new normal, how is the industry planning its transition back into the office when the time comes?
8 min |
May 2020
Commercial Design
Rendering versatility
Mumbai-based Canvas Design proves that vivacious and formalistic concepts do not have to be mutually exclusive
3 min |
May 2020
Commercial Design
How BIM can deliver optimum results
Adoption of BIM from a traditional practice requires significant investment. Given the drastic shift from traditional work-flows, any organization has to go through a steep learning curve to realize the expected ROI. We delve into how well managed BIM implementation will see a steady and progressive improvement
10+ min |