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Showing posts with label Vol VII. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Vol VII. Show all posts

Wednesday, April 26, 2017

Responsible design boosts lifestyles| Co-working café - the new hangout| A synergy of Indian design| and more

                       

Dear IAnDians,

Ar. Sanjay Puri seems to be the hero of our week this time! With yet another international award under his belt (102 till date), we feature his recent apartment block in Ranchi, where technologically refined architecture meets local mindset. The architect has also pioneered a progressive growth concept with an annual event called ‘Dialogues’ that aims to bring the design fraternity together on a jaunt of fun and frolic with equal doses of learning and knowledge-sharing. Check out both stories below.

Another project that takes on the mantle of socially responsible design is the apartment in Brazil designed by Mezzanine Architects for a retired couple. The sensitivity is subtle; the design at first glance youthful and dynamic; but its long lasting impact – immeasurable!

Enjoy the issue. There’s lots more…

Warmly,F
Savitha Hira
Editor

Wednesday, April 19, 2017

Living in an active ecosystem!|Mumbai’s newest night lounge| Entertainment beckons at home| and more

                       

Dear IAnDians,

If there is any industry that can really stretch exploration of material and design, it is the hospitality sector. The urge to experience something new each time one eats out is rooted to a more basic need – that of assimilating something novel that rekindles one’s intrigue quotient and has the adrenaline pumping anew.

Interior designer, Sumessh Menon does a lot of this. His material explorations border on the unthinkable; yet the cohesion he accomplishes is commendable. Creating narratives in tandem with hospitable surrounds with generous doses of intrigue and the vibe of youthfulness thrown in, in good measure seems to have become second nature with the designer. Do check out Mumbai’s latest night scene designed by Sumessh.

Having a finger on the pulse of the client is indeed an art. Studio UnTAG endorses this with a simple and rustic ambience rising from the earth itself. The farmhouse project is a beacon of ingenuity in the middle of nowhere. Casa Clara is another example to the same effect.

Speaking of ingenuity, the eco-system proposed by MINI LIVING in collaboration with So_IL Architects is on the radar to test its success as a futuristic nomadic living pod. Only time will tell how successful this experiment has been.

Let me leave you to discover the rest for yourselves.

Warmly,
Savitha Hira
Editor

Wednesday, April 12, 2017

Metaphors in Design| Mapping technology with architecture| Colour can be as potent as design| and more

                       

Dear IAnDians,

Colour like design is omnipresent, omnipotent! Whether specks or blocks, each hue holds a distinct charm. Two corporates – two approaches – a common thread! Whilst the Halaman Printing office comes alive with playfulness, filling the atmosphere with high energy; the use of colour in Architecture Discipline Studio infuses a note of vibrancy in an otherwise neutral envelope. In both instances - bespoke dynamism to the fore!

Moving from the vibrant to the metallic palette, Anand Jewels by DCA reinstates that opulence can be subliminal with just the touch of gold. The architect makes a statement with a simple iridescent ceiling and its shimmering chandelier; other elements of course make their presence felt, building on the thematic.

Tastefully designed, simple interiors get transformed into story-telling ambiences as Masquespacio once again weave their magic – this time with a casual restaurant in Valencia. Simplicity rules as the café can be attuned to varying moods of the day and night. Do check it out.

Speaking of metaphors in design and mapping technology in architecture, Zaha Hadid Architects translated Samsung’s new phone, Galaxy S8 into a fluid exhibit at Milan. Can fluidity, organics permeate and demonstrate just about anything? We are adding on to the coffers of our right brain.

Ciao!

Warmly,
Savitha Hira
Editor

Wednesday, April 5, 2017

‘Take-make-waste’ to sustainability| New vision of a collective housing typology| Portuguese-inspired restaurant| and more

                       

Dear IAnDians,

Food and ambience are big tickets; always have been. With ‘eating out’ as a major entertainment avenue, designers put their best in reinventing… thematic, materials, play of light, colour… you name it! Check out Minnie Bhatt Designs’ Portuguese-inspired eatery in Mumbai. And stay tuned in for a few more coming up next week.

Considering the steadily-growing importance attached to the environment, Arup Associates have prototyped and tested their offering to ‘circular economy’ – definitely a do-able option that can perhaps make a huge impact, when implemented across the board. Whilst their study on the subject is rather in-depth, we have featured the basics of their proto that debuted at the London Design Festival last year. Do check it out.

On a similar note, the collective housing typology proposed and executed by Metaform architecture office is another subject of interest and debate. With urban multi-storey housing reaching extremely dense proportions and the lack of breathable spaces mounting, could this typology actually work across footprints? Surely, when adopted and adapted variously, we should have that answered!

Enjoy the issue. Until next week…

Warmly,
Savitha Hira
Editor
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