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AMAZING TECHNOLOGIES BEHIND BEAUTIFUL BATH SPACES
The world of bathrooms is constantly evolving using newer products, better designs, advanced technology. Incorporating ideas once considered far-fetched dreams is no longer incomprehensible. The present technology is giving new goals for the ideal bathroom, be it having a voice controlled and Alexa powered shower or a 3D printed faucet. While the limelight stays on the beauty, there are some unsung heroes that are the defining reason for a best functional bathroom. #SurfacesReporter dived deep into the world of these fittings and fixtures and brings to you some of the latest innovations that are sure to take your breath away.
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November 2019
Surfaces Reporter
Magnificence Through A Marble Showroom
AR Amit Aurora & AR Rahul Bansal partners, DCA architects Delhi DCA Architects is an award-winning design consultation firm based out of New Delhi, India. Founded in 1996, the firm has accomplished design projects across diverse scales over the last two decades and is headed by two partners, Ar Amit Aurora and Ar Rahul Bansal. With a unique ethos of Dream. Design. Discover. Deliver, the DCA Group provides services in Architecture, Interior Design and Design Coordination across a wide range of building types including Offices, Residential, Retail/ luxury retail, Hospitality and Brand Identities. Every project is a successful result of structured collaboration between the design team, clients and the spaces, thereby crafting innovative and sophisticated design solutions. Working with all the relevant stakeholders, each project is designed to meet specific needs and conditions that create an exclusive product.
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October 2019
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Ritualistic Refurbishing Of A Lavish Hotel
AR Hiral Jobalia is the Principal Architect of Hiral Jobalia Studio (HJS), Mumbai. It is a boutique-sized firm having broad and varied experience in modern home interiors, private residential homes & commercial projects across India which articulates into catering to a mixed set of clients. HJS Studio follows a step program, which starts with the client’s brief, innovation in both design and exploration of materials, constructability & budgets are carefully resolved and refined in a poetic solution that seeks to engage human perception. This results in sensually sculpted designs that speak of intimacy and identity – both at once.
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October 2019
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Home Inspired By Chettinad Architecture
AR Vignesh Sekar Founder, STO.M.P Madurai AR Vignesh is a skilled designer with a passion for creativity and confidence gained from the successful completion of numerous architectural projects. He has previous professional experience at Webe Design Lab Chennai, Cadence Architects and Dominic Dube Inge Rieck Architecture Studio, Bangalore. His firm, STO.M.P is an architecture practice which believes in the juxtaposition of form-based functionality integrated into the collective conscience of the greater community. Largely influenced by the ‘modernist principles,’ the studio experiments the ideas of contextual modernism in alignment with practical aesthetics. STO.M.P has continuously applied techniques to question the conventional material palette. The team believes that sourcing local materials and using sustainable methods in every component of the building is key to a pragmatic yet efficient practice.
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October 2019
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A Literary Delight Through Architecture!
Li Xiang Founder, X+Living Shanghai, China X+Living takes design as the core concept and insists on achieving the highest quality of design works from conceptual design to final completion. The projects, which have involved many fields of business, including parent-child, hotel, office, retail, culture, commerce, etc, had always driven the trend of the industry with high-level design confections and triggered enthusiastic feedback at the phenomenal level in the design industry. Accompanied by the management and founding of Li Xiang, X+Living has become a top design team led by several experienced designers. With high expert skills and outstanding service awareness, X+Living has created a surreal experience for consumers and unexpected brand values for customers.
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October 2019
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A Portuguese Kind Of A Vibe
AR Sameer Balvally & AR Shilpa Jain Balvally studio osmosis Mumbai Founded in 2010, Studio Osmosis is a multidisciplinary design practice formed by AR Sameer Balvally and Ar Shilpa Jain Balvally. After graduating from Academy of Architecture in Mumbai, both of them pursued Masters in Architecture from Texas A&M University. The USGBC LEED accredited professionals believe that every project should be intrinsically green. The studio’s foundation is based on the genesis of the ‘Osmosis’ phenomenon where the ultimate design is a product of client collaboration and intricate aesthetic detail. The firm has to its credit, many award-winning designs and clients. Within a short span of time, Studio Osmosis has become a venerable name in the design and architecture space.
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October 2019
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The Relaxed Ambience Of Skewed House
AR HARDIK SHAH PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT STUDIO LAGOM SURAT Ar Hardik Shah completed his architecture studies from SCET, Surat, India. His professional stint at Mathew and Ghosh Architects Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore equipped him with the skills and confidence to establish his own venture, Studio Lagom in 2011. Studio Lagom believes in creating forms that not only follow function, but create spaces for lifestyles and cultures. They follow every process rigorously, in order to create something that is in harmony with nature. The studio is an ever-evolving space. The seed that was sown in 2011, has now grown from a sapling to a tree. Years of dedicated work, and a nature to curate beautiful art has resulted in a space that is soothing and inspiring at the same time. Today, the practice is involved in creating beautiful residences, compelling retail spaces, sustainable furniture, experiential restaurants, inspiring institutional spaces, and more.
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October 2019
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Learnings From Wade Asia Masterclasses With Mentors
Wade masterclass with mentors has been a dream project. In 2016, it was conceptualised with the thought of creating a platform where young architects and designers could meet and interact with icons whom they admire, adore and look up to. To bring people from diverse fields of art, architecture and design to a common platform has been the primary motivation behind WADE MASTERCLASS, and with every successive year, this diversity has increased. This year 5 women from 5 different backgrounds are coming to answer some of the very significant questions, which we have received from all over India. Gladly, WADE MASTERCLASS has surpassed the field of architecture & design, and become an inspiration for knowledge seekers from all walks of life. We profusely thank our patrons for extending so much love and support!
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September 2019
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Problems With Veneer? A Few Tips For Applying It Right
Veneers – thin slices carved-out from the stem or even the bark of a tree – are often touted as the eco-friendly alternative to solid hardwood. However, veneer application can be a tricky business, even for the connoisseurs of the trade. Don’t let your worries wander anymore. The #SurfacesReporter team, through interactions with some of the major veneer brands and architects, is glad to bring a few exclusive tips and tricks on the process of applying the favoured material.
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September 2019
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New Age Veneers From Decowood
Decowood from the house of Greenlam industries has introduced a range of premium veneers called Distressed collection. This collection retains the beautiful imperfections, accentuating the woods natural beauty.
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September 2019
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Modern Living Amidst Nature
The 79&park is a porous 25,000m2 residential building located at the edge of Stockholm’s treasured national park Gärdet.
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September 2019
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Beautiful Exteriors Built For Eternity
Aspect Clay Ventilated Facades marketed by Wienerberger, the world’s leading and most trusted manufacturer of building materials, has set a new benchmark for the construction industry in India as it is fast becoming Architects’ first choice across the country.
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September 2019
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India Interior Retailing Focus: Lighting The Purple Turtles, Bangalore
Starting as a boutique lighting studio in Bangalore in 2009, The Purple Turtles has grown into one of the most eclectic stores for home decor. Its unique philosophy, ‘our products say something,’ says it all about the young and creative minds who are behind the success of the dynamic studio. Lighting designer and connoisseur of all things fine, it was Radeesh Shetty’s passion for objects that led to the birth of The Purple Turtles. He loves a good design challenge and travelling on work — especially because work means sniffing out beautiful things! While chatting with him, the #SurfacesReporter team learns interesting stories about the firm’s inception, accomplishments, plans and beliefs.
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September 2019
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10-On-10 Mr Pradyumna Vyas
FORMER DIRECTOR, NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF DESIGN FORMER MEMBER SECRETARY, INDIA DESIGN COUNCIL
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September 2019
Surfaces Reporter
Beautiful Panels & Glamorous Surfaces For Your Home
Visit WOOOD Exhibition of India’s some of the growing & innovative wood & panel brands. 11-12 Oct, 2019 NSIC GROUNDS NEW DELHI Concurrent Events India Interior Retailing WADE ASIA Architecture & design Event MATECIA Innovation
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September 2019
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Going Green With Red Brick
Using our oldest building technology may be our best hope for the future.
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April 2017
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See What Tiles Can Do!
Craftsmanship faces a lot of challenges with the rigid dimensions of Tiles.
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April 2017
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Fluid Movements - Office Of Go - Jek
Go-JEK, an Indonesian hyperlocal transport, logistics and payments start-up intended to set up their product development team in Bangalore, India.
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April 2017
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Some Projects By Studio Ardete
Designed as an amalgamation of contemporary and organic features, Fluid Bar Lounge is located on the terrace of an existing boutique hotel on the main highway leading to the city of Chandigarh.
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April 2017
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Atelier Kirkos
Marked by a presence of strong sculptural elements, Atelier Kirkos, was visualized as an office space that would break stereotypes and defy conventionality.
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April 2017
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G. Vamsi Krishna
The future of building industry is getting into a zone wherein advanced technologies and products are deployed for efficiency gains, be it time, cost, quality and aesthetics. Under the leadership of stalwart leaders, Visaka Industries’ products are developed in such a way that they can cater to various demands. With innovative products like Vnext, Vboards, VPlanet and ATUM, Visaka Industries is taking strong steps to facilitate building of self-sustainable, affordable homes. As the #SurfacesReporter team explores its various initiatives with an interaction with Mr G. Vamsi Krishna, Joint Managing Director, Visaka Industries, he takes us through the journey that has led to such mind-blowing innovations.Mr G. Vamsi Krishna is a science graduate from Purdue University, USA. He joined Visaka Industries in June 2010 as a management trainee and was later appointed as Chief Business Strategist of the Company. He is very passionately involved in creating the market for Boards Division. In view of his significant contributions in this connection, he has been elevated to the G. Vamsi Krishna position of Whole-time Director of the Company effective from June 2014.
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May 2019
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Making Wallpapers Stick Longer
Humans get bored quite soon – one of the reasons why we keep on looking for versatility in every aspect of our lives. A home is a personal space where we tend to spend most of our quality time. Therefore, our abodes become a tool to experiment our creativities by often changing the way it looks. However, we cannot afford to often change tiles or go for a brand new flooring type to infuse that newness in our homes. This is when beautiful wallpapers come into picture. Though affordable and aesthetic, the application of these ‘paper wonders’ can be a bit tricky. However, there are ways to simplify these with expert opinion. Fret not! #Surfaces Reporter brings to you the “hows and whys” of wallpaper application such that the beautiful experience doesn’t turn out to be an ache.
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May 2019
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Going Creative With Solid Surfaces
Solid Surface is a standout amongst the most flexible materials of the current times. From private to business, hospitality, open spaces or retail, because of its accreditation and dependability in terms of design, flexibility and cleanliness, Solid Surface has turned out to be a standout amongst the most tested upon material.
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May 2019
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Big Piano
A bold range of artsy furniture.
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May 2019
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10-on-10
Rajesh Uttamchandani, Director of SSK Group (Syska) is a first generation entrepreneur and also the visionary in the true sense. With an enriching experience of over 3 decades, Rajesh Uttamchandani holds a strong lineage of the diversified conglomerate SSK Group, 10,000 crore business conglomerate, before creating and building his own brand – Syska.Under his leadership, Syska’s innovative product and marketing strategy has revolutionized the LED market in India. With more than 40 patent products and 20 International JVs, the phenomenal growth of Syska can be attributed to Rajesh’s dynamism. The driving force behind the brand, he is responsible for formulating the company’s overall strategy, vision and focus, necessary for Syska to continue its pace of rapid growth and expansion. #SURFACESREPORTER spoke to Rajesh Uttamchandani on his vision for the company, the journey, advice for young entrepreneurs and much more...
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February 2019
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A Chic Lighting Showroom
This 2200 sft electrical showroom is divided in two parts, ground floor, which is retail segment where wires, switches etc. are displayed and first floor that has various designer lights like chandeliers, pendant lights, pedestal lights and more.
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February 2019
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Modernization Brings In Exceptional Results
Of all the benefits of a green building, the one that usually lays the biggest impact on the bottom line is energy savings. But what about elevators? Eco-friendly inventions today, help in enabling elevators to operate with much less energy, use less building square footage by eliminating traditional elevator utility rooms, and incorporate eco-sensitive finish materials. Likewise, green procedures for eco-modernizations are additionally accessible to revamp customary lifts. However, beyond new green advancements and remodels, an elevator itself is a critical green instrument. Eco-frindly choices for new development go up against various structures and advances, for example, imaginative crane machines. machine-room-less (MRL) designs, destination software, and sustainable materials.
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February 2019
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Surfaces Reporter In Conversation With Pankaj Chandak
There is a very fine line between quality and class. With so many players in the current board and panel industry, it is tough to differentiate between their products. Praveedh Décor, previously known as Prestige Interio Concepts, has been operating as one of the leading manufacturers of premium prelaminated boards. Known for their quality and durability, their products like OpuLux, Nivesa and Zooper this company have been making waves since the day they launched.#SURFACESREPORTER spoke to, Pankaj Chandak MD & CEO of Praveedh Decor about their journey, milestones, products and more. Sharing excerpts from the chat.
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February 2019
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A Quick-Peep Into The Works Of Sebastian Herkner
Named as “Designer of the Year” by Maison & Objet, Sebastian Herkner is known for the flawless shapes, artistic compositions and subtle surfaces in his designs. SURFACES REPORTER magazine India takes a closer look at his works, innovative ways of using materials and ideas. As one of the most famous contemporary German designers in the world, his love for traditional craftmanship is believed to be responsible behind some of the ground breaking designs.
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February 2019
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The Open House: Modern, Transparent & Opulent
The house has a simple form with straight lines and earthy colors, main elements being silver travertine stone, the white mural on top, and the designer grill covering the big windows in front elevation.
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