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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

10-On-10 Mr Pradyumna Vyas

FORMER DIRECTOR, NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF DESIGN FORMER MEMBER SECRETARY, INDIA DESIGN COUNCIL

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

Going Green With Red Brick

Using our oldest building technology may be our best hope for the future.

See What Tiles Can Do!

Craftsmanship faces a lot of challenges with the rigid dimensions of Tiles.

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.

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. ​​​​​​​

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.

Largest Display Centre For Versace Ceramics In India

Neeru Marketing Chandigarh

A Museum For Tiles - Intersekt Showroom, New Delhi

This is a recently completed showroom for tiles, more like a museum for tiles. The concept is different with its bold abstract elevation, dark interiors with the focus just being on tiles. The architect has explored ‘tiles’ to its maximum limit by using it in flooring, ceiling, walls, furniture, artwork and even lighting. With the requirements of the client, came along the passion for their work over three generations in the tile industry. They wanted it showcase tiles as their beloved possessions. So the end result is a beautiful museum cum experience centre where people would spend hours to look, select and know about the kinds of tiles available in today’s market.

Controverso

Antoniolupi introduces new white Carrara marble, a core material, ancient and multifaceted, interpreted in accordance with the designer Paolo Ulian.

Golden Opulence - A Restroom Adjoining Md's Cabin

To capture the masculine essence through the choice of black as the base color while adding a sense of luxury by opting for gold finish fittings.

Ahuja Residence

The building had to align with vaastu norms and yet be modern in appeal.

Merchant Family Bathrooms

Mr. & Mrs. Merchant approached Pentaspace Interiors+AAPL with a dream to create a residence that would mirror their persona and possess individuality.

Restroom for Women From Old Shipping Container

The lack of washrooms, particularly for women, is a major concern in India. More so, public washrooms are always considered not upto the sanitation standards. Keeping all these things in mind, Ar. Rohit Chavan has created this washroom for women. The concept here is much beyond, presenting the washroom as a social gathering place. SURFACES REPORTER is happy to see such work done by the young designer and hopes to see more such work in near future.  

The Return of Concrete Flooring

Once darling to the architects and interior designers, the concrete flooring slowly faded away in favour of marble, granite, tiles and wooden flooring. However, technological advances and innovations in concrete flooring have revived it as a great design alternative in decorative flooring. Designers today are in awe of the minimalistic touch provided by Concrete flooring to the entire decor. Its industrial look has become the new chick in the town. SURFACES REPORTER looks deep into the world of Concrete Flooring to dig out the trends and how it’s going to be with this material in the design world.

the science of false ceiling

also known as dropped ceiling, suspended celing etc., false ceiling is the secondary ceiling hung directly below the primary ceiling. these ceilings have become a commonplace in the residential and commercial setups as they are a major tool of innovation in the modern architecture and design.

local materials

with the advancement of technologies and rapid improvement in building materials to keep up with the pace of urbanisation, the construction methods and technologies has been facing challenges due to unsustainable aspects of some building materials. this has put stress on the environment and has also increased consumption of energy and other degradable resources. on the hindsight, this has also created opportunities for innovative and unconventional resources to emerge by reinventing the traditional building materials and using it in an intelligent way!