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A Concoction Of 3r’s- Reduce, Reuse, And Recycle | Rajkot

Thursday, 19 December, 2024   4 Min Read
SR December 2024 Issue

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Mesmerising Kaliedoscope of Regional techniques and Reclaimed Local materials | RAIN studio of design

Wednesday, 18 December, 2024   4 Min Read
SR December 2024 Issue

Nestled near the coast in Kuvathur, just 80 kms from Chennai, Karai is a special weekend home that mixes old and new styles.

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A Mosaic- Adorned Free- Flowing Bathroom |Studio Humus

Monday, 16 December, 2024   4 Min Read
SR December 2024 Issue

The bathroom design features an organic and freely flowing form, complete with wash basin counters adorned with mosaic tiles.

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Allure of the Freestanding Helical Staircase | Space and Design

Saturday, 14 December, 2024   4 Min Read
SR December 2024 Issue

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Rat-Trap Bricks, Glass Elegance, and Harmonious Design | Blurring Boundaries

Friday, 13 December, 2024   4 Min Read
SR December 2024 Issue

In Alibag, surrounded by lush mango trees, Prashant Dupare and Shriya Parasrampuria from Blurring Boundaries have designed an amazing nature-inspired home.

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Perforated Facade with Red Granite Kinetic Screen | Dipen Gada & Associates

Perforated Facade with Red Granite Kinetic Screen|Dipen Gada & Associates

Thursday, 12 December, 2024   4 Min Read
SR December 2024 Issue

The innovative design of the façade consists of a semi perforated façade and a kinetic screen made of burnt red granite.

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Mud and Bamboo Façade| ShriAbodes

Mud and Bamboo Façade| ShriAbodes

Wednesday, 11 December, 2024   4 Min Read
SR December 2024 Issue

The main facade blends dry and wet mud construction techniques, showcasing diverse textures from the same soil. Sieved soil has been used for the rammed earth walls, while residual soil with larger gravel chunks was repurposed for the shuttered debris walls.

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Lakha Red Granite and Gwalior White Sandstone in the World’s Largest Office Building | Morphogenesis

Lakha Red Granite and Gwalior White Sandstone in the World’s Largest Office Building | Morphogenesis

Tuesday, 10 December, 2024   4 Min Read
SR December 2024 Issue

The 660,000-square-meter Surat Diamond Bourse, located on the outskirts of Surat, was conceived as a “city within a city” for the world’s largest diamond trading community.

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Sun Responsive Facade | Sameep Padora Associates

Sun Responsive Facade | Sameep Padora Associates

Friday, 6 December, 2024   4 Min Read
SR December 2024 Issue

Sienna Apartments by Sameep Padora Associates features a facade designed for effective sunlight management.

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Parametric Facade with Handmade Bricks | Language.Architecture.Body

Parametric Facade with Handmade Bricks| Language.Architecture.Body

Thursday, 5 December, 2024   5 Min Read

The‘House of Hundred Thousand bricks’ showcases a sculptural facade made of handmade bricks that dynamically interact with the sun’s path, casting changing shadows throughout the year.

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Retreat Home: Serene Getaway by Neogenesis+Studi0261 | Surat Holiday Home Design

Retreat Home: A Sanctuary for Peace and Connection

Thursday, 5 December, 2024   5 Min Read
SR December 2024 Issue

Designed by Neogenesis+Studi0261, Retreat Home offers an escape from the fast-paced city life, blending rustic charm with modern comfort reports SURFACES REPORTER (SR)

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Jodhpur Red Sandstone-Clad Façade | Studio Lotus

Jodhpur Red Sandstone-Clad Façade| Studio Lotus

Wednesday, 4 December, 2024   5 Min Read
SR December 2024 Issue

Studio Lotus has adorned the Museum of Meenakari Heritage and Sunita Shekhawat jewelry store in India with stone lattices and frescoes inspired by regional architecture.

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Vihar Fadia Architects

20-Foot CNC Italian Marble Wall Cladding| Vihar Fadia Architects

Tuesday, 3 December, 2024   4 Min Read

Architect Vihar S. Fadia has brought to life a luxurious three-story bungalow in Ahmedabad.

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Bhutha Earthen Architecture Studio

Rustic Entrance-Wood, Terracotta and Exposed Brick| Bhutha Earthen Architecture Studio

Monday, 2 December, 2024   4 Min Read

The entrance of this project features wooden columns supporting a pitched roof, creating a traditional and inviting ambiance. Inside, an inbuilt thinnai leads to a cozy living room with exposed brickwork and poured earth walls, adding warmth.

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Oxide Finish and Motif Tiles in Harmony | Aslam.Sham Architects

Oxide Finish and Motif Tiles in Harmony | Aslam.Sham Architects

Saturday, 30 November, 2024   4 Min Read
SR November 2024 Issue

Designed by aslam.sham architects, this home celebrates the allure of imperfections and life’s transience through its material choices.

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Sustainable Building With Locally Sourced, Low-Impact Materials| Blurring Boundaries

Sustainable Building With Locally Sourced, Low-Impact Materials| Blurring Boundaries

Friday, 29 November, 2024   4 Min Read

This project features locally sourced, low-impact materials. The load-bearing walls are constructed from cob with local additives and basalt stone rubble. The cob walls consist of soil, rice husks, hirda seeds, neem water, and starch water.

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Perforated Aluminum Grid Ceiling | Idus Furniture

Perforated Aluminum Grid Ceiling | Idus Furniture

Wednesday, 27 November, 2024   5 Min Read

The 10,000-square-foot IDUS retail store, designed by I’m D’sign and I’mX in collaboration with Mariana Cunha Guimarães, features a modern

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Surat Diamond Bourse’s 80 ft Stainless Steel Droplet Sculpture | Morphogenesis

Surat Diamond Bourse’s 80 ft Stainless Steel Droplet Sculpture | Morphogenesis

Tuesday, 26 November, 2024   4 Min Read

At the Surat Diamond Bourse, the stunning entrance lobby showcases an 80-foot stainless steel droplet sculpture, crafted in collaboration with Universal India Studio / Indian Sculpture Foundry.

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From Plunge Pool to Grand Mosaic-Patterned Vault | MuseLab

From Plunge Pool to Grand Mosaic-Patterned Vault| MuseLab

Monday, 25 November, 2024   4 Min Read

This plunge pool was initially expanded to 10’ x 18’ and finally settled at 16’ x 40’. The firm proposed a 77’ vault, enhanced with a stunning mosaic pattern from Lemina Surfaces in collaboration with 121HomeDecor.

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Designer Wall Panel with Glass Wood, Metal on RCC Wall | K.N. Associates

Designer Wall Panel with Glass Wood, Metal on RCC Wall | K.N. Associates

Saturday, 23 November, 2024   4 Min Read
SR November 2024 Issue

This 20-foot round cut-out in the wall features textured glass in blue, yellow, and green, arranged geometrically to mirror the diagonal lines of the surrounding RCC wall.

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Retro Futuristic Terracotta

Retro Futuristic Terracotta | Luire

Thursday, 21 November, 2024   4 Min Read

Inspired by Heatherwick’s Little Island in New York, Huzefa Rangwala and Jasem Pirani of MuseLAB have created a retrofuturistic terracotta dreamscape featuring mushroom-like columns, undulating walls, and a sinuous central island in earthy red tones.

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Red Agra Stone Adorned Edifice | Designplus Architecture(DPA)

Red Agra Stone Adorned Edifice | Designplus Architecture(DPA)

Wednesday, 20 November, 2024   5 Min Read

The facade of Thapar University embodies a harmonious blend of tradition and modernity. Crafted from tall red Agra stone volumes with intricate white marble detailing, it pays homage to the timeless elegance of Indian architecture.

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Powder-Coated Aluminum Fins On Façade | Alok Kothari Architects

Powder-Coated Aluminum Fins On Façade | Alok Kothari Architects

Tuesday, 19 November, 2024   5 Min Read

The standout feature of this project is its elevation design, which entailed enveloping the old house with a new facade while preserving the functionality of the first floor. The challenge was to conceal the irregularities of the existing structure and achieve a unified appearance.

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Corten Steel Facade And Sculptural Staircase- By R+D Studio

Corten Steel Facade And Sculptural Staircase | R+D Studio

Monday, 18 November, 2024   5 Min Read

Corten Steel was chosen as the facade material for ‘The Dichotomous House,’ designed by R+D studio in Gurugram. This selection was based on its unique aging properties upon exposure to the environment. What began as a standard steel appearance gradually transitioned

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Indian Stone And Terrazzo Elegance| Renesa Architecture Design Interiors Studio

Indian Stone And Terrazzo Elegance| Renesa Architecture Design Interiors Studio

Monday, 18 November, 2024   5 Min Read

Tin Tin Restaurant & Bar by Renesa Architecture in Chandigarh, India, exudes an exotic yet familiar charm with its sweeping arches and contoured ceilings. Paying homage to modernist Carlo Scarpa, the venue features a maze of terrazzo flooring reminiscent of Scarpa’s work in Venice.

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Toy Storey

6,200 Discarded Toys Used In Kerala House Walls| Wallmakers

Saturday, 16 November, 2024   4 Min Read

Wallmakers transformed 6,200 discarded toys into the walls of Toy Storey, a circular home located in Vadakara, North Kerala, India. This innovative residence integrates locally discarded toys and old Mangalore tiles into its walls, serving as both structural elements and decorative features.

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Kempegowda International Airport’s Terminal 2

Bengaluru’s Terminal 2: Where Nature Meets Innovation in Airport Design

Saturday, 16 November, 2024   4 Min Read
SR November 2024 Issue

Blending biophilic design and sustainability, Terminal 2 sets a new benchmark for airports worldwide, reports SURFACES REPORTER (SR)

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Hand Painted Floral Motifs on Aged Stone In Udaipur’s 91 year Old Haveli- By Eth Design Studio

Hand Painted Floral Motifs on Aged Stone In Udaipur’s 91 year Old Haveli | Eth Design Studio

Friday, 15 November, 2024   5 Min Read

Nestled within a 91-year[1]old mansion once owned by Maharana Bhopal Singh, Qalaa Art Bar & Coffeehouse offers a captivating fusion of history and modernity. The ancient building, characterized by grand arches and adorned with exquisite wall paintings, sets the stage for a timeless experience

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Clay Residence, Jubilee Hills: A Unique Blend of Brutalism and Vibrant Design

Clay in Jubilee Hills: A Fusion of Brutalism and Bold Color for a Timeless Home in Hyderabad

Thursday, 14 November, 2024   3 Min Read
SR November 2024 Issue

In an architectural journey that transcends styles, Sona Reddy Studio masterfully melds rugged Brutalism with bursts of vibrant color and texture, crafting a living, breathing sanctuary in the heart of Jubilee Hills.

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Renesa Architecture Design Interiors Studio

Brick-Kiln Inspired Store- By Renesa Architecture Design Interiors Studio

Thursday, 14 November, 2024   5 Min Read

Renesa Architects’ Brick Bond store draws inspiration from classic brick kilns, featuring earthy hues and various brick bond layering patterns adorn the floors, ceilings, and walls, showcasing the versatility of the material.

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Design9 Architecture Studio

Ketliwala Modern Canteen- Blending Wooden, Ceramic, and Terracotta- By Design9 Architecture Studio

Wednesday, 13 November, 2024   4 Min Read

In this canteen, wooden flooring complements ceramic tiles, a cane ceiling adds balance, and terracotta plates bring warmth to the walls. Vibrant colors and Jodhpur furniture add playfulness in a mix-and-match style, harmonizing with the contrasting theme.

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Pang Mei Noodle Bar LFS: Award-Winning Sichuan Dining in Beijing | Hybrid Design by Office AIO

Pang Mei Noodle Bar LFS Wins World Interior of the Year 2024 Award at the World Architecture Festival

Wednesday, 13 November, 2024   3 Min Read
SR November 2024 Issue

Office AIO’s Dynamic and Playful Design for Pang Mei Noodle Bar Takes Top Honors, Redefining Sichuan Dining in Beijing reports Surfaces Reporter (SR)

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Darlington Public School Wins WAF 2024: fjcstudios Innovative and Culturally Rooted Design

Darlington Public School: fjcstudios Award-Winning Design Celebrates Culture, Community, and Innovation

Tuesday, 12 November, 2024   3 Min Read
SR November 2024 Issue

fjcstudio earns World Building of the Year 2024 at the World Architecture Festival (WAF) for its visionary design of Darlington Public School, a project that seamlessly integrates sustainability, cultural heritage, and community values reports SURFACES REPORTER (SR)

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Lunar Groove- An Artistic, Crater-like Textured Wall- By Amita Kulkarni and Vikrant

Lunar Groove- An Artistic, Crater-like Textured Wall- By Amita Kulkarni and Vikrant

Tuesday, 12 November, 2024   0 Min Read

The Moon House, designed by SAV Architecture + Design in Goa, got its name for a reason—it brings lunar vibes inside with its curved shapes and natural textures. The standout part is the wall in the double-height living room, featuring a special custom crater-like design. Isn’t it lovely?

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Christopher Charles Benninger: A Visionary Architect Bridging Cultures and Shaping Spaces

Christopher Charles Benninger: A Visionary Architect Bridging Cultures and Shaping Spaces

Monday, 11 November, 2024   5 Min Read
SR November 2024 Issue

"A traveler has no plan, no bookings, no train reservations, and no guides. A traveler moves on instinct and according to intuition in a general direction toward a vague destination." — Letters to a Young Architect, Christopher Charles Benninger.

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Timber-Centric Library Design with Cedar Windows and Hemlock Furniture | Studio Hinge

Timber-Centric Library Design with Cedar Windows and Hemlock Furniture | Studio Hinge

Monday, 11 November, 2024   5 Min Read
SR November 2024 Issue

Studio Hinge transformed Mumbai’s third floor into the Forest of Knowledge, a serene library commissioned by the Cricket Club of India in a historic 1930s art deco building.

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Young Indian Architecture Firm Amongst Top 15 Finalists for AR Emerging Awards 2024

Young Indian Architecture Firm Amongst Top 15 Finalists for AR Emerging Awards 2024

Wednesday, 6 November, 2024   3 Min Read
SR November 2024 Issue

A Threshold, a Bangalore-based architecture practice, joins a global shortlist of trailblazing architects championing sustainable and low-carbon design reports SURFACES REPORTER (SR)

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Welcoming Prashant Sutaria and Hemanti Sutaria A Distinguished Speaker at THE WADE ASIA 2024

Friday, 16 August, 2024   4 Min Read
SR August 2024 Issue

Prashant Sutaria Principal Architect, PSA, Mumbai Co-Founder, Centre of Living and Planning for Tomorrow (CELPT) Starting his illustrious career over three decades ago, Prashant Sutaria has established himself as a prominent architect in India.

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Mihir Kotak and Rinki Kotak Graces THE WADE ASIA 2024 Stage as Esteemed Speaker

Friday, 16 August, 2024   4 Min Read
SR August 2024 Issue

4th Dimension: Transforming Spaces with Visionary Design founded in 2003 by Ar. Mihir Kotak and Ar. Rinki Kotak, 4th Dimension has become a distinguished architecture and design firm known for its ability to create transformative spaces.

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THE WADE ASIA 2024 Welcomes Anupama Sharma as a Renowned Speaker

Thursday, 15 August, 2024   4 Min Read
SR August 2024 Issue

Anupama Sharma is a distinguished Architect and Urban Planner, currently serving as the Pan-India Design Head for Emaar India. With a robust career spanning over 28 years, she has demonstrated strategic leadership and a deep commitment to design and innovative sustainable technologies.

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Vivek Gupta Graces THE WADE ASIA 2024 Stage as Esteemed Speaker

Thursday, 15 August, 2024   4 Min Read
SR August 2024 Issue

Vivek Gupta, the founder of Arvind Vivek & Associates, brings over 35 years of expertise in architecture and interior design. He is a strong advocate of the "Build to Suit" philosophy, emphasizing the importance of aligning architectural designs with climate conditions, geographical coordinates, a

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Gunjan Das Graces THE WADE ASIA 2024 Stage as Esteemed Speaker

Wednesday, 14 August, 2024   4 Min Read
SR August 2024 Issue

Gunjan Das, Principal Architect and Interior Designer at N.G. Associates, holds a Master’s degree in City & Regional Planning from Clemson University, USA. Her career spans both macro-level city planning and micro-level interior design, demonstrating a meticulous eye for detail.

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Welcoming Sanjay Bhardwaj: A Distinguished Speaker at THE WADE ASIA 2024

Wednesday, 14 August, 2024   4 Min Read
SR August 2024 Issue

Sanjay Bhardwaj is a Partner at team3, an esteemed, multi-disciplinary architectural firm dedicated to crafting human-centric and contextually responsive architectural solutions.Founded in 2012 in New Delhi by Sanjay Bhardwaj, Shubhra Dahiya, and Vijay Dahiya, team3 is renowned for its ability to

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THE WADE ASIA 2024 Welcomes Supriya Thyagarajan as a Renowned Speaker

The Wadeasia 2024 Welcomes Supriya Thyagarajan as a Renowned Speaker

Tuesday, 13 August, 2024   4 Min Read
SR August 2024 Issue

Supriya Thyagarajans journey began in London, where she balanced studying with working at a boutique architecture firm in Chelsea. Her manager was instrumental in supporting her studies and providing valuable exposure to Project Management.

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Welcoming Aishwarya Tipnis A Distinguished Speaker at THE WADE ASIA 2024

Tuesday, 13 August, 2024   4 Min Read
SR August 2024 Issue

Aishwarya Tipnis is an Indian architect, educator, and heritage conservationist, leading the practice of Aishwarya Tipnis Architects. Her firm is dedicated to the heritage conservation of neglected monuments and significant buildings across India.

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Welcoming Shaon Sikta Sengupta A Distinguished Speaker at THE WADE ASIA 2024

Tuesday, 13 August, 2024   4 Min Read
SR August 2024 Issue

Shaon Sikta Sengupta, an Edifician since 2000, has led the zonal operations for North and East India at the firm, seamlessly integrating client briefs with research, innovation, and design thinking. Her commitment to enhancing client relationships, collaborations, and partnerships has been pivotal i

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Manish Banker Graces THE WADE ASIA 2024 Stage as Esteemed Speaker

Tuesday, 13 August, 2024   3 Min Read
SR August 2024 Issue

Manish Banker graduated with distinction from the Institute of Environmental Design, Gujarat, in 1991. Following his graduation, he contributed significantly to The Osho Commune International in Pune over a two-year period

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Vistasp Bhagwagar: Bringing Visionary Insight to THE WADE ASIA 2024 Jury Panel

Monday, 12 August, 2024   5 Min Read
SR August 2024 Issue

Vistasp Bhagwagar is the Principal Architect and Managing Director of Architect Vistasp & Associates (AVA), a design firm established in 1997 that specializes in providing comprehensive interior and architectural consultancy services.

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Introducing Chandrashekhar Kanetkar: A Pillar of Integrity and Innovation at THE WADE ASIA 2024

Monday, 12 August, 2024   5 Min Read
SR August 2024 Issue

Chandrashekhar Kanetkar is a distinguished gold medalist from M.S. University, Baroda. Early in his career, he had the privilege of being influenced by world-renowned master architects Le Corbusier and Louis Kahn.

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Welcoming Ashwin Lovekar and Anjali Lovekar : Architect Jury Member at THE WADE ASIA 2024

Monday, 12 August, 2024   5 Min Read
SR August 2024 Issue

Ashwin Lovekar and Anjali Lovekar are distinguished graduates of the esteemed Sir J.J. College of Architecture in Mumbai, having completed their degrees in 1991.

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Meet Alkesh Gangwal: Shaping the Future of Architecture at THE WADE ASIA 2024

Monday, 12 August, 2024   5 Min Read
SR August 2024 Issue

“Where there is a will, there is a way,” is the guiding principle of Architect Alkesh Gangwal, a mantra that has been instrumental in his journey to success. Originating from Aurangabad, Gangwal specializes in residential, commercial, and retail projects.

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Abha Narain Lambah Graces THE WADE ASIA 2024 Stage as Esteemed Speaker

Monday, 12 August, 2024   4 Min Read
SR August 2024 Issue

Principal Architect Abha Narain Lambah holds a Master’s degree in Architectural Conservation from the School of Planning & Architecture, New Delhi, and brings over two decades of expertise to her field.

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Welcoming ID Dipen Gada: A Distinguished Speaker at THE WADE ASIA 2024

Monday, 12 August, 2024   3 Min Read
SR August 2024 Issue

ID Dipen Gada is the Principal Designer and Founder of Dipen Gada & Associates (DGA), a distinguished design firm known for its innovative, minimalistic, and timeless creations. Holding a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from M.S.

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Priyanka P. Mehra: Prominent Speaker at THE WADE ASIA 2024

Monday, 12 August, 2024   3 Min Read
SR August 2024 Issue

Priyanka P. Mehra: Redefining Design Excellence at PS Design With over 18 years of experience in the field, Priyanka P. Mehra stands at the helm of PS Design, bringing her distinctive vision,

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THE WADE ASIA 2024 Welcomes Lijo Jose and Reny Lijo as a Renowned Speaker

Monday, 12 August, 2024   4 Min Read
SR August 2024 Issue

Ar. Lijo Jose completed his Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) at Siddaganga Institute of Technology in Tumkur, Karnataka, in 2001. After graduating, he undertook an internship at C&T in Bangalore,

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Welcoming Sudhir Soundalgekar : Architect Jury Member at THE WADE ASIA 2024

Saturday, 10 August, 2024   4 Min Read
SR August 2024 Issue

Ar Sudhir Soundalgekar  is a prominent architect and the driving force behind Nuture Ideaz, a firm renowned for its innovative and sustainable approach to architecture and design. With a career spanning several decades,

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Introducing: Dr. Vinay Shrivastava Reputable Architect Jury Member at THE WADE ASIA 2024

Saturday, 10 August, 2024   4 Min Read
SR August 2024 Issue

Dr. Vinay Shrivastava is the Founder Director of Vastu Vista, a leading architectural firm based in Bhopal. Established in 2000, Vastu Vista has become synonymous with innovative and sustainable architectural solutions under Dr. Shrivastavas leadership.

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Introducing Rajeev Kumar: Reputable Architect Jury Member at THE WADE ASIA 2024

Saturday, 10 August, 2024   4 Min Read
SR August 2024 Issue

Rajeev Kumar is the CEO and Co-Founder of SHOPPROS, a pioneering company in the retail technology sector. With a vision to revolutionize the shopping experience, Rajeev has led SHOPPROS to develop innovative solutions

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Bringing on stage ID Devika Khosla : Architect Jury Member at THE WADE ASIA 2024

Friday, 9 August, 2024   4 Min Read
SR August 2024 Issue

ID Devika Khosla serves as the Creative Director of The Works Interiors (TWI), an award-winning design studio renowned for its transformative interior design experiences. With a legacy spanning over 25 years,

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Introducing: Ravindra Punde Architect Jury Member at THE WADE ASIA 2024

Friday, 9 August, 2024   4 Min Read
SR August 2024 Issue

Ravindra Punde is a distinguished architect and urban and regional planner with a robust academic and professional background. He pursued his architecture studies at the Academy of Architecture in Mumbai and furthered his expertise in urban and regional planning at the School of Planning and Archite

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Bringing on stage Arvind Jain: Architect Jury Member at THE WADE ASIA 2024

Friday, 9 August, 2024   4 Min Read
SR August 2024 Issue

Established in 2003 by Architect Arvind Jain in Bangalore, Karnataka, A.J. Architects is dedicated to delivering client-centered design solutions that combine practical functionality with world-class aesthetics and iconic designs.

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Bringing on stage Sanjay Goel : Architect Jury Member at THE WADE ASIA 2024

Friday, 9 August, 2024   5 Min Read
SR August 2024 Issue

Sanjay Goel serves as the Chief Architect at Designex Architects, a prominent architectural and interior design firm based in Ludhiana.

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Introducing Tanuj Desai : Architect Jury Member at THE WADE ASIA 2024

Thursday, 8 August, 2024   4 Min Read
SR August 2024 Issue

Architect Tanuj Desai, who holds a Bachelor of Architecture from MM College of Architecture, Pune, and a Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design from RMIT, Melbourne, has been practicing as a designer since 1997. Based in Vadodara

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Introducing Vinit Mirkar : Architect Jury Member at THE WADE ASIA 2024

Thursday, 8 August, 2024   3 Min Read
SR August 2024 Issue

Vinit Mirkar serves as the Principal of IES College of Architecture, where he brings extensive expertise in architectural research, design, and technology across both undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

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Welcoming : Anjan Gupta Architect Jury Member at THE WADE ASIA 2024

Thursday, 8 August, 2024   3 Min Read
SR August 2024 Issue

Anjan Gupta earned his Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch) degree from Bengal Engineering College, University of Calcutta in 1981, followed by a Master of City Planning (MCP) from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur in 1983.

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Introducing Arun Kapur Reputable Architect Jury Member at THE WADE ASIA 2024

Thursday, 8 August, 2024   4 Min Read
SR August 2024 Issue

Arun Kapur is a distinguished architect and academic, known for his comprehensive approach to architecture and planning.

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Welcoming Vami Kotecha: Architect Jury Member at THE WADE ASIA 2024

Thursday, 8 August, 2024   4 Min Read
SR August 2024 Issue

Vami Kotecha, Partner Director at sP+a, completed her graduate studies at the Kamla Raheja Vidyanidhi Institute for Architecture in Mumbai in 2008.

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THE WADE ASIA 2024 Welcomes Jasleen Waraich to Its Jury Board

Thursday, 8 August, 2024   3 Min Read
SR August 2024 Issue

Jasleen Waraich is a distinguished landscape architect and urbanist, celebrated for her innovative approach to creating sustainable and vibrant urban communities. Born in Kolkata, Jasleen completed her undergraduate studies in Architecture at Jadavpur Engineering College before advancing to the ...

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Mahesh Bangad Joins THE WADE ASIA 2024 as Esteemed Jury Member

Thursday, 8 August, 2024   3 Min Read
SR August 2024 Issue

Mahesh Bangad, Associate Professor at Dr. Bhanuben Nanavati College of Architecture (BNCA) in Pune, India, stands out as a remarkable figure in the field of architecture and design education. Currently serving as the coordinator for the B. Arch Course at BNCA, Mahesh brings a wealth of expertise ...

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Harkaran Singh Boparai Appointed as Jury Member of THE WADE ASIA 2024

Thursday, 8 August, 2024   3 Min Read
SR August 2024 Issue

Harkaran Singh Boparai is a young and dynamic Indian architect, product designer, and entrepreneur known for his relentless passion for design and an unstoppable drive for growth. Born and raised in India, Harkaran completed his education at Guru Nanak Dev University, where he graduated as a

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Prashant Bhat: Master Photographer of Architecture and Design joins THE WADE ASIA 2024 as a Jury

Thursday, 8 August, 2024   3 Min Read
SR August 2024 Issue

Prashant Bhat, a distinguished and celebrated figure in the AEC industry, is renowned for his exceptional artistry in photography. His journey began in 1993 with the establishment of Prashant Bhat Photography, transforming a passion into fine art. While his career initially spanned wedding...

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Ar Purnima Sharma Selected for Jury Role at THE WADE ASIA 2024

Thursday, 8 August, 2024   3 Min Read
SR August 2024 Issue

Ar Purnima Sharma, Principal Architect at CAPT Consultants in Chandigarh, has made remarkable strides in the field of architecture. Breaking away from her family’s medical background, she pursued a Bachelor of Architecture from Lucknow College of Architecture in 1988. Her career began as an

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Welcoming Shamini Shanker Jain : Architect Jury Member at THE WADE ASIA 2024

Thursday, 8 August, 2024   4 Min Read
SR August 2024 Issue

Shamini Shanker Jain graduated from the School of Architecture at CEPT, Ahmedabad, and co-founded SS+PD Architects in Jaipur

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Welcoming Tushar Desai : Architect Jury Member at THE WADE ASIA 2024

Wednesday, 7 August, 2024   3 Min Read
SR August 2024 Issue

Tushar Desai is a distinguished figure in the realm of architecture and interior design, recognized for his commitment to excellence and innovative approach.

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Introducing Anil Bhaskaran: Architect and Jury Member for THE WADE ASIA 2024

Wednesday, 7 August, 2024   3 Min Read
SR August 2024 Issue

Anil Bhaskaran, a distinguished architect and urban planner, is the Chief Architect and Managing Director of IDEA Centre Architects

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Welcoming: Sangeet Sharma Architect Jury Member at THE WADE ASIA 2024

Wednesday, 7 August, 2024   3 Min Read
SR August 2024 Issue

Sangeet Sharma is a prominent architect based in Chandigarh, recognized for his innovative approach known as "cubist modernism."

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Prashant Sutaria: Leading Innovator in Sustainable Design joins THE WADE ASIA 2024 as a Jury

Wednesday, 7 August, 2024   3 Min Read
SR August 2024 Issue

Prashant Sutaria, a visionary architect and co-founder of CELPT (Centre of Living and Planning for Tomorrow), stands at the forefront of architectural innovation and sustainable design. As Principal Architect at PSA, Sutaria has demonstrated a deep commitment to creating long-term solutions through

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Ar. Sheetal Kumar Agrawal: Transforming Architectural Visions from the Jury Seat at THE WADE ASIA 2024

Wednesday, 7 August, 2024   3 Min Read
SR August 2024 Issue

Ar. Sheetal Kumar Agrawal, founder of Sheetal Kumar & Associates, based in Jaipur, India, is a highly accomplished and visionary architect with a passion for creating innovative and sustainable designs that harmonize with their surroundings. With over 25 years of experience in the field, he has

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Sukhpreet Singh: Steering Architectural Innovation as a Jury Member for THE WADE ASIA 2024

Sukhpreet Singh: Steering Architectural Innovation as a Jury Member for THE WADE ASIA 2024

Wednesday, 7 August, 2024   3 Min Read
SR August 2024 Issue

Sukhpreet Singh, Country Commercial Manager at IKEA India Pvt. Ltd., is a distinguished professional with a career spanning over two decades. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar, along with advanced degrees in Construction Management and Strategic

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Mandeep Manchanda: Driving Architectural Innovation as a Jury Member for THE WADE ASIA 2024

Mandeep Manchanda: Driving Architectural Innovation as a Jury Member for THE WADE ASIA 2024

Wednesday, 7 August, 2024   3 Min Read
SR August 2024 Issue

Mandeep Manchanda, the principal designer at D’zine Forum, brings over 20 years of experience in crafting distinctive and versatile architecture and interior design solutions. Under his leadership, D’zine Forum has earned a reputation for delivering bespoke projects with a focus on quality...

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Neelam Manjunath: The Visionary Eco-Architect and Sustainable Design Leader on THE WADE ASIA 2024 Jury Panel

Tuesday, 6 August, 2024   3 Min Read
SR August 2024 Issue

Neelam Manjunath, a distinguished architect and principal at Manasaram Architects, has made significant contributions to architecture through her innovative and sustainability-focused design approaches.

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Gopaal Zaverii: Bringing a Timeless Vision to THE WADE ASIA 2024 Jury

Tuesday, 6 August, 2024   0 Min Read
SR August 2024 Issue

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Introducing Visionary Kapil Agarwal : Architect Jury Member at THE WADE ASIA 2024

Tuesday, 6 August, 2024   3 Min Read
SR August 2024 Issue

Kapil Aggarwal, a distinguished architect, received his Bachelor of Architecture in 1996 from MIT Manipal.

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Welcoming Sonali Bhagwati : Architect Jury Member at THE WADE ASIA 2024

Tuesday, 6 August, 2024   3 Min Read
SR August 2024 Issue

Ar Sonali Bhagwati  is one of the prominent women architects in India. A graduate of CEPT, Ahmedabad, Sonali Bhagwatis passion for architecture ignited in her teenage years.

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Ar. Eugene Pandala

Ar. Eugene Pandala: Champion of Sustainability on the THE WADE ASIA 2024 Jury

Tuesday, 6 August, 2024   3 Min Read
SR August 2024 Issue

Ar. Eugene Pandala, a renowned Indian architect and founder of the Centre for Sustainable Built and Natural Environment, has made significant contributions to architecture through his innovative and eco-friendly design approaches.

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Ar. Sunil Maniramka: Renowned Jury Member of THE WADE ASIA 2024

Tuesday, 6 August, 2024   3 Min Read
SR August 2024 Issue

Ar. Sunil Maniramka, founder of Maniramka & Associates (M&A), brings over 26 years of distinguished architectural experience. A graduate of IIEST, Howrah, Sunil has led his firm since 1997, leaving an indelible mark on the architectural landscape

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Welcoming Shruti Dimri : Architect Jury Member at THE WADE ASIA 2024

Tuesday, 6 August, 2024   3 Min Read
SR August 2024 Issue

Shruti Dimri, a distinguished graduate of the School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi (2002), has made significant strides in the field of architecture through her work at Anagram Architects, New Delhi.

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Introducing: Noor Dashmesh Singh Architect Jury Member at THE WADE ASIA 2024

Tuesday, 6 August, 2024   3 Min Read
SR August 2024 Issue

Noor Dasmesh Singh spearheads a globally published, award-winning cross-disciplinary practice NOOR Architects Consultants working in the realms of Urbanism, Architecture,Interior Design, Product Design, and Strategy.

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Ar. Nitin Killawala Takes the Stage as Jury Member at THE WADE ASIA 2024

Monday, 5 August, 2024   3 Min Read
SR August 2024 Issue

Ar. Nitin Killawala Takes the Stage as Jury Member at THE WADE ASIA 2024

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Architectural Visionary Ar. Akshat Bhatt Joins WADE ASIA Jury Panel

Monday, 5 August, 2024   3 Min Read
SR August 2024 Issue

Ar. Akshat Bhatt, the distinguished architect behind Architecture Discipline, has emerged as a transformative force in modern architecture. Since founding his firm in 2007, Bhatt has been at the cutting edge of integrating innovative materials and sustainable practices into his designs.

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Meet Ar. Dean DCruz: The Champion of Sustainable Design at WADE ASIA 2024

Monday, 5 August, 2024   3 Min Read

Ar. Dean DCruz, the distinguished principal architect at Mozaic, is a trailblazer in the realm of innovative and sustainable architecture. With a creative vision rooted in Goa, DCruz has pioneered a new approach to design

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Anand Sharma: Architect Extraordinaire and Key Jury Member at THE WADE ASIA 2024

Monday, 5 August, 2024   3 Min Read
SR August 2024 Issue

Anand Sharmas career is marked by his dedication to socially inclusive architecture, embodied in his “People First” philosophy, which has become a guiding principle at Design Forum International.

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Introducing Sachin Bandukwala: Visionary Architect and Jury Member at THE WADE ASIA 2024

Monday, 5 August, 2024   3 Min Read
SR August 2024 Issue

Sachin Bandukwala, a trailblazing architect and co-founder of BandukSmith Studio, will join the prestigious jury for THE WADE ASIA 2024.

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Nirmala Banaji: Renowned Architect and Jury Member at THE WADE ASIA 2024

Monday, 5 August, 2024   3 Min Read
SR August 2024 Issue

Born in Mumbai on February 2, 1971, Nirmala Banaji is a distinguished architect celebrated for her innovative approach and elegant design sensibility.

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Kayzad Shroff: Renowned Visionary Architect Joining THE WADE ASIA 2024 Jury

Monday, 5 August, 2024   3 Min Read
SR August 2024 Issue

Born in 1979 in Mumbai, Kayzad R. Shroff is a highly regarded architect with an impressive academic background from Cornell University.

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Welcoming Jaigopal Rao: Architect Jury Member at The WADE Asia 2024

Monday, 5 August, 2024   3 Min Read
SR August 2024 Issue

Jaigopal Rao, a distinguished architect and co-founder of Inspiration Collective, is set to join the esteemed jury at The WADE Asia 2024, an event dedicated to celebrating the achievements of women in architecture and design.

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Introducing Ar Parul Zaveri: Trailblazing Architect on THE WADE ASIA 2024 Jury Panel

Saturday, 3 August, 2024   3 Min Read
SR August 2024 Issue

Ar. Parul Zaveri, a distinguished Indian architect and principal at Abhikram, has made significant contributions to architecture through her innovative and sustainability-focused design approaches.

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Meet Ar. Chandrashekhar Kanetkar: The Pioneering Architect Behind Tomorrow’s Design Trends @TheWadeAsia

Saturday, 3 August, 2024   3 Min Read
SR August 2024 Issue

Ar. Chandrashekhar Kanetkar, a distinguished name in Indian architecture, stands at the helm of his eponymous firm with a reputation for pioneering innovative and sustainability-focused design. Graduating with a Gold Medal in design from M.S. University, Baroda.

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Chandelier Charisma- A Stylish Office Transformation in Gurugram by groupDCA

Chandelier Charisma- A Stylish Office Transformation in Gurugram by groupDCA

Wednesday, 24 April, 2024   3 Min Read

Mixing natural and modern elements with wooden panels and vibrant colors, the office is both inviting and stylish.

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UP gears up for big infra changes | New City near Agra, PM announces Rs 34K projects | SURFACES REPORTER News Update

Tuesday, 12 March, 2024   6 Min Read

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Sparrow: The Agenda of Resurgence, invites you to participate in a design competition to build a Bird House for a House Sparrow - STAR India

Sparrow: The Agenda of Resurgence, invites you to participate in a design competition to build a Bird House for a House Sparrow - STAR India

Tuesday, 5 March, 2024   3 Min Read
SR February 2024 Issue

Sparrow: The Agenda of Resurgence, invites you to participate in a design competition to build a Bird House for a House Sparrow - STAR India

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Indias largest Rs 165 Cr Pet Hospital in Mumbai set to open in March, a dream by Ratan Tata | SURFACES REPORTER News Update

Thursday, 8 February, 2024   4 Min Read

Ratan Tata, one of India biggest philanthropist and Business tycoon has fulfilled his long-awaited dream and initiated a state-of-the-art animal hospital in Mumbai. This will be Indias biggest pet hospital spanning 2.2 acres. A report by SURFACES REPORTER

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Veil House: Modern Design Magic with Weathered Steel

Veil House: Modern Design Magic with Weathered Steel

Wednesday, 24 January, 2024   3 Min Read
SR January 2024 Issue

Veil House by 5468796 Architecture stands as an epitome of avant-garde design, captivating the essence of contemporary living while securing its place as a visionary masterpiece.

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Havells, Signify Light Up Ayodhya Mandir and Rampath, RAK, Merino and others also add their contribution| SURFACES REPORTER News Update

Tuesday, 23 January, 2024   6 Min Read

Other than the government, there are a lot of brands that have aided in the development in the temple town including L&T, Havells, RAK, Signify, Merino, Lord’s Mark Industries & more. SURFACES REPORTER takes a note on the contribution made by these brands in the redevelopment of Ayodhya.

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DESIGN FOR TOMORROW Where Trends, Ideas and Tradition converge

DESIGN FOR TOMORROW Where Trends, Ideas and Tradition converge - Submit your Idea

Friday, 19 January, 2024   3 Min Read
SR January 2024 Issue

In the design world, the pursuit of innovation is seamlessly intertwined with a reverence for tradition. As we step into 2024, the design ethos for tomorrow takes center stage, and Surfaces Reporter proudly unveils the editorial theme

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Global Tech giants love for India, Apple unveils new office, Google opts for GIFT City

Thursday, 18 January, 2024   5 Min Read

Global tech giant Apple has recently opened a massive office in Bengaluru. Check out the specification and know about others who are opening their offices in India in this report by SURFACES REPORTER.

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Smritivan Earthquake Memorial And Museum Ar B V Doshi Sangath rocks at Global Architecture Design Awards 2023, secures Platinum & Gold Awards | SURFACES REPORTER Design Update

Saturday, 6 January, 2024   5 Min Read

Legendary Ar B V Doshis firm Vastushilpa Consultants Sangth won recognition at the notable Global Architecture Design Award (GADA) 2023 securing both Platinum and Gold honours. A report by SURFACES REPORTER.

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Iconic buildings serve as landmarks that anchor a city’s identity on the global stage says Ar Sonali Rastogi

Saturday, 6 January, 2024   8 Min Read

Ar Sonali Rastogi, Founding Partner, Morphogenesis, Delhi is one of the most versatile architects in the current Design scenario. Sonali has recently spoke about the transformative powers of the architecture and how it shapes the identity of a city. A brief report by SURFACES REPORTER.

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Rs 1100 Cr New terminal of Trichy, an ode to Southern Architecture | SURFACES REPORTER Design News Update

Tuesday, 2 January, 2024   3 Min Read

Inspired by the local art and tradition, the new airport terminal of Tiruchirapalli has the capacity to handle more than 44 lakh passengers annually. A report by SURFACES REPORTER.

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Airport, Townships, Hotels, Resorts, Projects worth 50,000 crore coming up in Ayodhya | SURFACES REPORTER Real Estate News Update

Tuesday, 12 December, 2023   5 Min Read

As the Ram Temple is set to open in a few days, the once-forgotten city is getting a total facelift with an investment of Rs 50,000 Cr. A report by SURFACES REPORTER.

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This Workspace Elevates Sustainability by Using Recycled Materials for Future Reuse

Monday, 11 December, 2023   3 Min Read

According to the studio, flexibility is a pivotal aspect of the design, with spaces dedicated to individual focus work, collaboration and meetings that can be easily reconfigured.

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This Symbolic Brick-Concrete Memorial Commemorates the Lasting Impact of Actor Vishnuvardhan

This Symbolic Brick-Concrete Memorial Commemorates the Lasting Impact of Actor Vishnuvardhan

Thursday, 7 December, 2023   3 Min Read

According to the studio, the choice of brick and concrete reflects durability, symbolism and versatility, thus embodying the lasting impact of the memories being commemorated.

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A Tropical Oasis with Enveloping Red Tiles and Innovative Ventilation System | Tile House

Saturday, 2 December, 2023   3 Min Read

To counteract its challenging wind conditions, the Tile House features an innovative roof system, resembling an inverted trapezoid, directing wind through the structure.

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Narayan Murthy calls for 3 Shifts in Infra Sector, experts respond | An excusive by SURFACES REPORTER

Saturday, 2 December, 2023   5 Min Read

Billionaire N R Narain Murthy has again sparked a nation-wide debate by proclaiming that the infrastructure industry needs to work three shifts a day during an interview. SURFACES REPORTER spoke to varied stakeholders of the infrastructure industry to try and find out, if the statement holds any tru

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Recycled Glass-Infused Concrete Bridge for a Greener Tomorrow | Darwin Bridges

Tuesday, 28 November, 2023   3 Min Read

The structure, crafted from concrete incorporating recycled glass, replaces a pair of two-lane bridges erected in the 1960s to cater to the burgeoning suburban community and connect it with the highway system.

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Discarded Delivery Boxes, Paper Bags Combat Waste with Artistic Installation | Pulp Fractions

Monday, 27 November, 2023   3 Min Read

Utilizing mainly discarded delivery boxes and paper bags, the studio processed these materials through pressing and drying, transforming them into a lightweight and durable substance.

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Mini India to have replicas of the monuments created out of same material as original| Bharat Vandana Park, Delhi

Monday, 27 November, 2023   2 Min Read

The Bharat Vandana Park, also hailed as Mini India is slated to open in March 2024 after a lot of delays. The park will feature replicas of the famous Indian monuments created out of same construction materials as the originals. A report by SURFACES REPORTER.

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Designer AlZaina Lootah and Ar Sahil Rattha Singh Weave Emirati Tradition and Sustainability into this Wooden Oasis

Friday, 24 November, 2023   3 Min Read

The pavilion aligns with sustainability goals, being dismantlable and reusable, leaving no trace behind as its materials can be upcycled for future use.

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This Rotating Bamboo Facade Redefines Openness in Architectural Design | Furnish Studio

Monday, 20 November, 2023   3 Min Read

Bamboo was chosen for the surrounding walls to support local farmers, while concrete spacers were repurposed from industrial estates’ surplus materials.

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Nescafe’s First Algorithmic 3D-Printed Biodegradable Store Dolce Gusto Neo

Nescafe’s First Algorithmic 3D-Printed Biodegradable Store | Dolce Gusto Neo

Friday, 17 November, 2023   3 Min Read
SR November 2023 Issue

Nescafe’s First Algorithmic 3D-Printed Biodegradable Store | Dolce Gusto Neo

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MVRDV’s Colourful Facade Renovation Leads to Women and Children’s Centre

MVRDV’s Colourful Facade Renovation Leads to Women and Children’s Centre

Monday, 16 October, 2023   3 Min Read

One of the most prominent features of the renovation is the colourful gridded aluminium frame added to the building’s exterior.

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Superlimao Studio

Checkout Brazil’s most Eco-Friendly McDonald’s | Superlimao Studio

Friday, 6 October, 2023   3 Min Read

This innovative 2,150sqft (220sqm) building, completed in 2023, embraces a biomimetic design inspired by the last remaining trees in the area, situated along Avenue Bernardino de Campos.

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ElasticoFarm Transforms Italian Park with Innovative Treehouse-Inspired Home

Friday, 29 September, 2023   3 Min Read

Sheltered by the encompassing trees, The Hole with the House Around dwelling exudes the appearance of a modern treehouse, with its primary structure elevated from the ground, offering sweeping views of the Alps.

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A Facade of Harmonious Architecture and Music | Tension Instrument Concert Hall

Thursday, 28 September, 2023   3 Min Read

Unlike traditional designs that guides one to gaze, this hall invites you to embrace a panoramic view, akin to a harmonious chorus of walls converging to create structural brilliance.

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This Mesmerizing Mosaic Masterpiece Enriches an Outdoor Sanctuary | Broken Pavilion

Monday, 25 September, 2023   2 Min Read

A recent addition to this outdoor haven is the Broken Pavilion, a magnificent mosaic sculpture wall by American contemporary artist Rashid Johnson.

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Studio Gang and SCAPE Revitalise a Remarkable Urban Community Design | Day One Tom Lee Park

Saturday, 9 September, 2023   3 Min Read

The resurrection of Tom Lee Park, now known as Day One, represents a remarkable achievement in urban design and community revitalization, forging a vibrant and inclusive space along the banks of the mighty Mississippi River.

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An Unconventional Home made from Reclaimed Bricks that Harmonizes with Trees | GjG House

Monday, 4 September, 2023   2 Min Read

The building’s curvilinear walls are meticulously constructed using repurposed bricks, minimizing waste and highlighting the inherent charm of real brickwork.

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This Museum’s Geometric Concrete Structure is Illuminated by its Roof’s Cross-Shaped Design | Space of Light

Tuesday, 29 August, 2023   3 Min Read

Characterized by his signature use of concrete, the meditation space is softly illuminated by a cross-shaped aperture in its roof, capturing and transforming natural light throughout the day.

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This Recyclable and Recycled Architecture is Redefining Sustainable Design | Kamikatsu Zero Waste Centre

Monday, 28 August, 2023   3 Min Read

The Tokyo-based studio Hiroshi Nakamura & NAP was commissioned by Kamikatsu to craft an ecologically sound structure that embodies their zero-waste ethos.

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This Eclectic Bengaluru Restaurant is born from Reclaimed Materials | The Circus Canteen

Tuesday, 22 August, 2023   3 Min Read

These materials were carefully sorted into distinct categories, ranging from home appliances to toy cars. The result is an eclectic interior showcasing mismatched furniture and flooring. Remarkably, less than 10 per cent of the interior’s materials were newly sourced.

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This Climate-Responsive Urban Space is 3D Printed from Recycled Plastic | Urban Lounge

Saturday, 19 August, 2023   3 Min Read

This innovative installation seeks to reshape urban outdoor spaces in the fight against climate change.

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This House Redefines Living Spaces for Modern Lifestyles | The Broken Home

Friday, 18 August, 2023   3 Min Read

Integrated Field’s residential project, named The Broken Home, aims to reimagine the lifestyles and relationship dynamics of a Thai family in the modern Digital Age.

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This Wood and Motar Art Installation Redefines Colour and Design | Black – Still

Monday, 14 August, 2023   3 Min Read

The black-painted lath panels, numbering around 2,000, are seemingly penetrated by the oozing mortar—a nod to hidden, powerful forces shaping the city’s landscape.

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Recycled Materials Shape a Vibrant Landscape and Striking Canopy at Udaan Park | Studio Saar

Monday, 7 August, 2023   3 Min Read

The central attraction of the park is a colourful canopy that draws inspiration from the starling murmurations.

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Artful Steel Facade of this House Incorporates Nature-Inspired Design and Plant Support | Woven House

Saturday, 5 August, 2023   3 Min Read

The perforated steel facade features a repeating pattern of twisting, diamond-shaped modules, inspired by rattan weavings.

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This Installation is a Wooden Tribute to Material Life Cycles and Construction Practices | Making A Stand

Thursday, 3 August, 2023   3 Min Read

Comprising 127 six-meter-tall vertical wooden fins, the temporary structure had been meticulously positioned in a grid formation around the existing trees, street furnishings and sculptures of Leeds City Square.

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Mitsubishi Jisho Design Crafts Teahouse Pavilion using Food-Waste-Based Materials | Veneti-An

Tuesday, 25 July, 2023   2 Min Read

Constructed from a variety of food waste materials, including coffee grounds and pasta, commonly found in Venice, the Veneti-An teahouse boasts 7,165 paper tubes, 128 cork floor panels, 74 coffee-ground-made panels and 2,324 joint components made from discarded pasta.

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This Sustainable Marvel is Redefining Architecture’s Future | Darwin Bucky

Monday, 24 July, 2023   3 Min Read

Designed as a prefabricated kit of parts, this innovative structure challenges conventional building practices while providing a unique spatial experience for its occupants.

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A Captivating Mirror and Glass Canopy that Redefines Museum Space| Common Sky

Saturday, 15 July, 2023   2 Min Read

This installation forms a massive glass and mirror canopy, consisting of overlapping mirror and glass panels, to enclose an open-air courtyard at the Buffalo AKG Art Museum.

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Artist Showcases the Power of Unity through Laser-Cut Metal Installation | Gathering Pavilion

Saturday, 8 July, 2023   2 Min Read

Constructed using laser-cut metal, the eight curved modules are intricately stacked, symbolizing individuals coming together in harmony, akin to a collective preparing for farming activities.

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The New Aare Bridge: Blending Tradition and Innovation in Aarau

Thursday, 6 July, 2023   5 Min Read
SR July 2023 Issue

The Aare Bridge in Aarau, Switzerland, is a harmonious blend of traditional and modern design, created by renowned firms like Christ & Gantenbein, WMM Ingenieure AG, Henauer Gugler AG, and August + Margrith Künzel Landschaftsarchitekten AG. Read on to know more

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Asia’s Largest Wooden Building Showcases Sustainable Design and Net-Zero Energy | Gaia

Thursday, 6 July, 2023   3 Min Read

This remarkable building stands out for its extensive use of mass timber, making it one of the largest wooden structures in Asia based on timber volume.

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Studio RAP Unveils Striking Archways with 3D-Printed Ceramic Tiles | New Delft Blue

Tuesday, 4 July, 2023   2 Min Read

Utilizing 3D printing and an algorithmic approach, Studio RAP constructed the archways using 3,000 unique tiles that evoke the colour and patterns of traditional Delft Blue porcelain.

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This Music School Unites Architecture and Community under its Coconut Wood Cantilevered Roof | Casa de Musica

Monday, 3 July, 2023   3 Min Read

Casa de Musica serves as a social gathering space with its warm materials and natural ventilation, while also providing musicians with spacious and well-equipped classrooms.

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Roar Captures the Beauty of Indian Stepwells in this Showroom | Jaipur Rugs’ Dubai Store

Friday, 30 June, 2023   3 Min Read

Housed within a renovated warehouse, once abandoned, in the former industrial area, the showroom boasts cascading, rainbow-coloured staircases that pay homage to these architectural wonders.

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Snohetta Transforms a Museum with Comprehensive Grounds Redesign | Blanton Museum of Art

Saturday, 10 June, 2023   3 Min Read

Impressively standing 40ft tall, each petal is meticulously crafted from perforated panels and spans an impressive diameter of 30ft.

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Check out this Self-Balancing Brick Arch Constructed with Augmented Reality | Angelus Novus Vault

Monday, 5 June, 2023   3 Min Read

Serving as the entrance to the Time Space Existence exhibition, organized by the European Cultural Centre in Venice to address the climate emergency, the Angelus Novus Vault has been designed and built within a brief three-month timeframe.

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Restoring The Nostalgia: David Sassoon Gets a Makeover

Restoring The Nostalgia: David Sassoon Gets a Makeover

Friday, 2 June, 2023   4 Min Read

JSW Foundation’s Restoration & Conservation efforts revive Mumbais iconic library to its former glory

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This Timber Pavilion Amalgamates Research and Nature amid a Forest Canopy | Flora Pavilion

Tuesday, 30 May, 2023   3 Min Read

Titled Flora (Forest Lab for Observational Research and Analysis), the pavilion serves as a scientific facility, allowing researchers to reside and work within the forest canopy.

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MSR Design Transforms an Abandoned Steel Mill into a Colourful Tech Campus | Mill 19

Thursday, 25 May, 2023   3 Min Read

Minneapolis-based architecture firm MSR Design has successfully repurposed a 70-year-old abandoned steel mill in Pennsylvania by creating a vibrant tech campus that includes three colourful buildings and a large rooftop solar array.

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Giant Wooden Table and Chairs Add a Whimsical Touch to this Mixed-Used Facility | Sweets Bank

Monday, 22 May, 2023   3 Min Read

The design of Sweets Bank is intended to evoke curiosity, catch the eye and be highly Instagrammable, thus aiming to enhance the image and reputation of both the town and the Shunkado brand.

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MVRDV to Design an Energy-Neutral Park for a Fossil Fuels-Free Future | Hangzhou Oil Refinery Factory Park

Friday, 19 May, 2023   4 Min Read

By repurposing this industrial infrastructure, access to the waterway will be granted, providing recreational opportunities and fostering economic connections between the north and south regions of China.

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This Sustainable Office Building Blends Railway Heritage and Modern Design | 11 & 12 Wellington Place

Tuesday, 16 May, 2023   3 Min Read

Committed to sustainability, 11 & 12 Wellington Place is a fully electric building, operating with net-zero carbon emissions. The building operates entirely on electricity, eliminating the use of gas and fossil fuels.

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This House with a Singular Column Harmonizes Interior Comfort and Cost | One-Legged House

This House with a Singular Column Harmonizes Interior Comfort and Cost | One-Legged House

Monday, 15 May, 2023   3 Min Read

By minimizing the number of columns, both the foundation and structural costs are kept to a minimum.

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This Cafe is Designed with Incredible Possibilities of Upcycling Milk Cartons and Beer Bottles | Early BKK

This Cafe is Designed with Incredible Possibilities of Upcycling Milk Cartons and Beer Bottles | Early BKK

Saturday, 13 May, 2023   4 Min Read

Milk cartons and glass bottles, commonly found in the neighborhood, emerged as the most suitable materials for recycling and repurposing.

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This Twisting Tower Serves as a Sculptural Beacon for Hikers | Lookout Tower

Friday, 12 May, 2023   3 Min Read

A striking characteristic of the Lookout Tower is its distinctive form—a column constructed on an equilateral triangular plan, simultaneously unconventional and harmoniously regular.

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Researchers Repurpose Deteriorated Old Wooden Houses with 3D-Printed Structures | Traditional House of the Future

Thursday, 11 May, 2023   2 Min Read

Dubbed the Traditional House of the Future, this prototype initiative is part of a government plan in Nanlong Village, located in southwest China, aimed at renovating numerous deteriorated old wooden houses.

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Magma from Volcano Inspires this Colourful, Multi-Faceted Public Space | Magma Flow

Saturday, 6 May, 2023   3 Min Read

The park’s design is inspired by the flow of magma from a volcano with its floor coloured in red, orange and yellow pathways that create organic shapes resembling liquid magma.

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This House Harmonises Traditional Japanese Construction with Contemporary Design | C4L House

Saturday, 6 May, 2023   3 Min Read

C4L House respects Japan’s cultural context and honour the skills and innovations of past generations while providing spaces that can be passed on to future generations.

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Iron and ETFE Polymer Unite to Form a Reflective Cube Installation at Milan Design Week | Momentum

Friday, 21 April, 2023   2 Min Read

Led by Ma Yansong, MAD Architects has unveiled their latest installation Momentum, in collaboration with Interni and AXA IM ALTS at the main atelier of Milan Design Week 2023.

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Apple’s First Flagship Store in India is its Most Energy-Efficient One | Apple BKC

Thursday, 20 April, 2023   3 Min Read

Designed by Foster + Partners, the design of the store incorporates finely crafted elements, locally sourced materials and lush greenery to stimulate the senses and lift the spirits, embodying the creative spirit of Mumbai.

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Brillhart Architecture Captures the Essence of Bahamas in this Tropical Dwelling | Beach House

Friday, 14 April, 2023   3 Min Read

The design of the Beach House is centered around creating individual pavilions that are spread out to form a courtyard.

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Heatherwick to transform old Desalination Plant into a Museum | Jeddah Central Museum

Tuesday, 28 March, 2023   3 Min Read

Heatherwick will be designing the Jeddah Central Museum in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia by converting the desalination plant into a souk – a marketplace.

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4 Ring-Shaped Panda Pavillions By EID Architecture Converges Architecture, Landscape And Land Art

4 Ring-Shaped Panda Pavillions By EID Architecture Converges Architecture, Landscape And Land Art

Monday, 27 March, 2023   3 Min Read

An extension of the world’s leading research institute on panda preservation Chengdu National Giant Panda Research and Breeding Centre, EID Architecture has envisioned a group of four sweeping structures that would blend into the natural environment.

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A Fluttering Fishing Net forms the Facade of this old Market Building | Timeless Beacon

Saturday, 25 March, 2023   3 Min Read

Named Timeless Beacon, the installation is made of multi-coloured fishing nets and reflective film that envelopes the abandoned market building.

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RSDA Illustrates a Bespoke House Design by using Shipping Containers | Container House

Friday, 24 March, 2023   4 Min Read

Led by architects Rakhee Bedi and Shobhit Kumar, the Container House exhibits the example of artistically responding to the methods of repurposing old shipping containers into a quaint abode.

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This Cafe Embodies the Quintessential College Street Coffee House Experience | Coffee House

Thursday, 23 March, 2023   4 Min Read

A beautiful assortment of traditional and modern elements with the classic touch of College Street design creates a lively experience at the Coffee House New Town.

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Portable Buildings: The Future of Architecture is Here

Portable Buildings: The Future of Architecture is Here | SR Exclusive

Friday, 10 March, 2023   3 Min Read
SR May 2020 Issue

The future is here, and we’re talking about buildings that are portable. Gone are the days when you had to be glued to a building, or a building glued to be a spot. Portable buildings are the flying cars of 2020.

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Architecture and Design

Use of Recycled Materials in Architecture and Design

Tuesday, 7 March, 2023   2 Min Read

Someone correctly quoted that architecture is what bridges the gap between the built and the unbuilt environment. To make recycling a successful strategy we must take on appropriate measures to include recycling in the architectural industry.

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Mixed Use Projects in Architecture: Examples & Best Practices

Mixed Use Projects in Architecture: Examples & Best Practices | SR Exclusive

Monday, 6 March, 2023   3 Min Read

With the growth of population, there is an increased need for space. Planners are constantly under pressure to create new solutions. Mixed-use buildings and developments have been around for a long time. It provides us with a sustainable method to use space and utilize resources.

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Top 3 Wood Veneer Application Ideas to Create a Modern Home | SR Ideabook

Top 3 Wood Veneer Application Ideas to Create a Modern Home | SR Ideabook

Thursday, 2 March, 2023   3 Min Read

Having natural beauty within a residential space is a wish of many people. Nothing but true wooden material can get this aesthetic beauty in your home. Veneer, a natural wood product, that not only beautifies the overall space.

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Top Indian Architectural Photographers to Follow on Instagram | SR Article

Top Indian Architectural Photographers to Follow on Instagram | SR Article

Monday, 27 February, 2023   3 Min Read

The digital world has made it easy to transform a mundane Monday into a relaxed Sunday. In today’s times, social media platforms are not merely about socialising.

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7 Projects That Redefine Retail Design | SR Exclusive

Architecture Projects That Redefine Retail Design | SR Exclusive

Saturday, 25 February, 2023   3 Min Read

There is no surprise in the fact that to sell well, it should appeal to the customers. This is because humans are highly visual. Most of the sensory information that we receive is through our eyes.

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SR Interview: Going Sustainable is Expensive. It is a Myth says Ar Snehal Shah, Principal Architect, EssTeam, Surat

Friday, 24 February, 2023   2 Min Read

Climatically responsive, ambient, resilient and efficient – these are the four words that define the hardcore sustainable practice followed and preached by Surat-based EssTeam. An exclusive interview by SURFACES REPORTER with Ar Snehal Shah, EssTeam, Surat.

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Energy Efficient Buildings- The Dos and The Donts

Energy Efficient Buildings- The Dos and The Donts

Friday, 24 February, 2023   3 Min Read

Energy efficient buildings are a need of the hour and the process to design them includes constructing/upgrading systems in buildings to make the most of the energy that is consumed by them and taking steps to reduce the loss of energy.

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Modern Architecture Design: Top 5 Current Trends | SR Trends Report

Modern Architecture Design: Top 5 Current Trends | SR Trends Report

Tuesday, 21 February, 2023   3 Min Read

The architecture field is expanding adversely with time. One can see different types of innovations in the architecture field. Innovation has become a significant trend, due to which each architecture is not focusing on repetitive designs but new innovative designs every time.

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This Pavilion turns Harvesting of Solar Energy into an Inspiring Public Space | Solar Pavilion

This Pavilion turns Harvesting of Solar Energy into an Inspiring Public Space | Solar Pavilion

Tuesday, 21 February, 2023   3 Min Read
SR November 2022 Issue

The Solar Pavilion highlights the power of the sun where energy and heat are both generated on-site with the help of the latest techniques and aesthetic solar panels.

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11 Reasons To Choose PVC Panels Over Ceramic Tiles

11 Reasons To Choose PVC Panels Over Ceramic Tiles

Friday, 17 February, 2023   3 Min Read

PVC panels are the go-to choice of Surface Décor material that is a very trendy choice for most home owners, architects and interior designers these days. Not only is the material sustainable but also work well at any kind of space it is installed at.

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The cause of Mumbai high rise fire may lie in lack of fire fighting system | SURFACES REPORTER NEWS UPDATE

Tuesday, 31 January, 2023   5 Min Read

The financial capital of India, Mumbai, has seen a lot of fire accidents lately particularly in the high rise buildings. Most of these fires attributed to the lack of fire safety measures taken during construction and the recent R A Residency fire, Dadar is no exception. A report by SURFACES REPORTE

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The Legacy of Architect B.V. Doshi

The Legacy of Architect B.V. Doshi

Monday, 30 January, 2023   2 Min Read
SR January 2023 Issue

Balkrishna Vithaldas Doshi, commonly known as B.V. Doshi, was a renowned Indian architect, urban planner, and educator who made significant contributions to the field of architecture. Born in 1927 in Pune, India, Doshi had a long and illustrious career that spanned over seven decades. He was widely

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Cork Walls, Concrete Arches and Exposed Mechanical Systems Fashions Madrid’s Reggio School

Friday, 27 January, 2023   3 Min Read

Jaque-led Office for Political Innovation designed six-storey Reggio School encompassing cork walls, concrete arches, porthole windows and zigzagging roofs.

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This Tranquil Oasis Integrates Classical Kerala Architecture | Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters and Beyond

Wednesday, 25 January, 2023   4 Min Read

Niraamaya Retreat demonstrates a boutique architectural experience of opulence that strongly connects with the surrounding landscape through an appropriate balance of contemporary design and traditional elements.

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India’s pride in Architecture BV Doshi passes away - Irreplaceable says Vertica Dvivedi

India’s pride in Architecture BV Doshi passes away - Irreplaceable says Vertica Dvivedi

Tuesday, 24 January, 2023   3 Min Read
SR January 2023 Issue

What a loss! Devastated to know that Architect Balkrishna Doshi (26th August 1927- 24th January 2023) has left the mortal body in the age of 95. One of the most extraordinary talents of our time and a phenomenal force in the world of architecture, I cannot completely comprehend the enormity of this

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Perforated Stone Facade of This Bikaner Home Blends With Citys Sand Dune Gusts| Design Square

Monday, 23 January, 2023   4 Min Read

Ar. Rajkumar Kumawat with his team at Design Square has designed a spellbinding home in Bikaner, Rajasthan featuring an intricately carved stone perforated screen facade with stone overhangs and projecting balconies.Read more exciting details of the project on SURFACES REPORTER (SR)

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Timber and Concrete Unite to create a Dramatically Sloping Roof Café | Takahama Cafe

Wednesday, 4 January, 2023   3 Min Read

Named Takahama Cafe, the newly introduced structure seamlessly connects the earth and atmosphere and reflects the surrounding environment.

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A Flexible, Energy-Neutral Residential Complex to come up in Amsterdam | Tic Tac Toe

Tuesday, 3 January, 2023   3 Min Read

Each of the apartments in Tic Tac Toe will be flexibly designed with 11 floors alternating between six and 7 homes per floor.

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These Suspended Camping Pods offer Comfort and Luxury of Modern Lodging | Floating Retreat

Monday, 2 January, 2023   3 Min Read

Ardh Architect has introduced a city of hanging pods that will offer a camping experience while hanging in the middle of the air between two mountain ridges.

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3D Printed house for Indian Army | SURFACES REPORTER Design Update

Friday, 30 December, 2022   4 Min Read
SR December 2022 Issue

Faster construction methods are crucial for Army as they are often sent to places where there are little resources. Recently, Indian Army has inaugurated a 3D Printed house in Ahmedabad using a concrete 3D Printer. A report by SURFACES REPORTER (SR).

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Dubai’s 100-Storey Hypertower to be the World’s Tallest Residential Building

Saturday, 24 December, 2022   2 Min Read

The Burj Binghatti Jacob & Co Residences aims to set a record as one of the tallest residential constructions in the world with its 100 storeys.

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38 Clay Plaster Cones Crisscross to Form a Climate-Sensitive Pavilion | querkraft

Saturday, 17 December, 2022   3 Min Read

The Austrian pavilion reinterprets Dubai’s building traditions through its striking 38 intersecting cones of different heights that form the shape of a pavilion.

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This Sustainably Stacked Vertical Campus is Boston’s First Fossil Fuel-Free Building | KPMB Architects

Friday, 16 December, 2022   3 Min Read

The 345,000 sqft vertical campus building in Boston is touted to be the first fossil fuel-free building in the city.

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Yatin Pandyas Latest Volume Will Take You On An Immersive Ride To The Alluring Courtyard Houses of India

With 352 photographs, 333 drawings and 18 maps, Yatin Pandyas Courtyard Houses of India Is A Breakthrough Publication

Tuesday, 22 November, 2022   3 Min Read

Yatin Pandyas Latest Volume Will Take You On An Immersive Ride To The Alluring Courtyard Houses of India

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Rural Villages in the Alps Influence this Studio’s Cladding | Schindel Studio

Monday, 21 November, 2022   3 Min Read

Comprising a bathroom, storage and a single studio room, the Schindel studio can be accessed by two doors on either end of the building’s southern elevation.

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Interchanging Facades of this Building are Shaped by two Differing Urban Contexts | Harajuku Quest

Saturday, 19 November, 2022   0 Min Read

To be developed for NTT Urban Development, Harajuku Quest will be a renewed commercial and cultural centre in Harajuku, Tokyo, and will be reportedly completed by February 2025.

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This 300m Slender Timber Bridge allows you to Cycle through the Tress | Cycling Through the Heathland

Friday, 18 November, 2022   3 Min Read

The 300m long bridge is made of interwoven timber columns and beams that support the concrete cycle path in the centre.

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Construct a Building From Bottom to Top

ETFE: A New Sustainable Way To Construct a Building From Bottom to Top

Thursday, 17 November, 2022   3 Min Read

The true functionality of plastic polymers was not quite realised until recently, this article by Surfaces Reporter(SR) explores more about ETFE. Earlier plastic polymers were seen as auxiliary building materials that could only be used for wipe-clean kitchen surfaces.

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1200 Glass Blocks mimic a Brick Pattern to form Curvaceous Walls of this Pavilion | Qaammat Pavilion

Monday, 14 November, 2022   3 Min Read

Made of two glass blocks, the Qaammat Pavilion has been designed as a landmark for gathering to promote local culture and heritage.

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Dramatic Roofline Shelters this House from Harsh Summer, Torrential Rain | House of Noufal

Monday, 14 November, 2022   5 Min Read

Indian architecture studio 3dor Concepts discerned the brief by drawing inspiration from traditional architecture and modern archetypes.

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Exposed Brick and Concrete Forges A Connection With Nature In this Panchkula House | Studio Ardete

Exposed Brick and Concrete Forges A Connection With Nature In this Panchkula House | Studio Ardete

Monday, 14 November, 2022   3 Min Read

Located in a modest residential neighborhood of sector 20, Panchkula, ‘the Brick House’ designed by Ar.Badrinath Kaleru and Ar.Prerna kaleru led Studio Ardete features raw brick and concrete exteriors that creates a relationship with its natural surroundings.

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This Installation Celebrates Beauty and Importance of the UAE’s Mangrove Forests | Once Upon a Forest

Saturday, 12 November, 2022   2 Min Read

The installation complements the contemporary design event through its fluidity in close association with the diverse landscape of the UAE.

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IIA YAF Crossroads 2022 Takes Calicut to A New Heights | 2500 Delegates, 200 Guests, 10000 Footfall | Surfaces Reporter Event Update

Thursday, 10 November, 2022   6 Min Read

The CROSSROADS- Young Architects Festival, 2022 hosted by the Indian Institute of Architects, Calicut Centre under the aegis of IIA, Kerala Chapter, was a great three days of enjoying the warmth and local hospitality while basking in the architectural bliss. A report by SURFACES REPORTER (SR).

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Seven Spatial Styles Unified by a Central Courtyard | Takayuki Kuzushima and Associates

Wednesday, 9 November, 2022   3 Min Read

The one-story residence lays out an uneven cluster of seven different volumes where each level hosts a distinct programme.

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10,000 Alphabets in Shades of 100 colours Guise as a Floating Book Installation | 100 Colours no 37

Wednesday, 9 November, 2022   3 Min Read

Composed of 10,000 alphabet letters from A to Z, the 100 Colours no 37 installation also includes Norwegian special letters in shades of 100 colours.

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This Shopping Centre Illustrates How to Sustainably Assimilate Urban Mistakes of the Past | Lyon Part-Dieu

Wednesday, 9 November, 2022   3 Min Read

MVRDV’s design extends and restructures the shopping centre into a mall that will open up to the streets.

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Kengo Kuma Designed Wooden Stepped Garden in the Sloped Roof of This Student Exchange Hub in Tokyo

Kengo Kuma Designed Wooden Stepped Garden in the Sloped Roof of This Student Exchange Hub in Tokyo

Tuesday, 8 November, 2022   3 Min Read

Designed by Japanese studio Kengo Kuma and Associates, the new Tokyo Institute of Technology spans a 4,879-square-metre area and serves as a hub to support student interaction, incorporating spaces for co-learning, workshops and support services.

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Swirling Rattan Imitates Clouds and Streams in this Art Gallery | Enter Projects Asia

Tuesday, 8 November, 2022   3 Min Read

The concept of the art gallery revolves around a contemporary design that moves in a fluid space with parametric work and dynamic forms that alter when viewed from different angles.

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3D Printing and Material Science Cuts Construction Time in Half | Mighty Buildings

Monday, 7 November, 2022   3 Min Read

Mighty Buildings produces only 1 per cent of the waste that is generated by traditional methods, thereby having a near-zero waste production.

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Largest Mosque in Central Asia Emblems Culture, Unity and Several World Records | Nur Sultan Grand Mosque

Friday, 4 November, 2022   3 Min Read
SR November 2022 Issue

Designed by Dewan Architects + Engineers, the grand mosque draws inspiration from the rich history of southern Kazakhstan.

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This Pedestal-like Parking holds up a Gleaming Glass Office Tower | 405 Colorado

Thursday, 3 November, 2022   2 Min Read
SR November 2022 Issue

The signature architecture combines a sculptural glass form that meets a terracotta base to match the city’s progressive urban spirit.

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A Century-Old Korean Rustic Charm Elevates this Modern-Day Coffee House

Thursday, 3 November, 2022   2 Min Read
SR November 2022 Issue

Located in Daegu, South Korea, the gorgeous store has been resurrected out of a 1919 traditional Korean-style house known as hanok.

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This Zen-like Home Explores the Raw Beauty and Simplicity of Concrete | Cement House

Wednesday, 2 November, 2022   3 Min Read

Exposed concrete, the course of simplicity and the subtle play of materials shows vestiges of the undressed design aesthetic of the Cement House.

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Block your calendar for Lucknow Architecture Festival (LAF) 2022 | 4, 5 & 6TH November| Outreach partner SURFACES REPORTER

Tuesday, 1 November, 2022   2 Min Read

Lucknow Architects Association is organizing Lucknow Architecture Festival 2022 on Nov 4,5 & 6, 2022. SURFACES REPORTER is the outreach partner for the event. Read on to know more about LAF and what it holds.

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New Practice Elevates a Brownfield into a Lively Town-Centre Gathering Space | Walk-Up Avenue

New Practice Elevates a Brownfield into a Lively Town-Centre Gathering Space | Walk-Up Avenue

Monday, 31 October, 2022   3 Min Read
SR October 2022 Issue

The multi-purpose public space Walk-Up Avenue comprises a flexible event space, green-roofed stage, communal garden, cafe and play areas.

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Off-Grid House is a Simple, Clean-Lined and Comfortable Multi-Family Dwelling in the Compact Neighborhoods of Central Delhi | UnBox. Design

Off-Grid House is a Simple, Clean-Lined and Comfortable Multi-Family Dwelling in the Compact Neighborhoods of Central Delhi | UnBox. Design

Friday, 21 October, 2022   4 Min Read

Located on a two-side open plot in the congested yet sought-after neighborhood of Central Delhi, this “Off-Grid” House has become a landmark due to its beautiful construction.

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Pleated Facade Minimizes

This Pleated Facade Minimizes Thermal Load and Attracts Visitors | Iowa State University

Thursday, 20 October, 2022   4 Min Read

Iowa State University has been known for its strong engineering programs. A brief to make the public, land grant university into a multi-disciplinary culture of innovation by creating a high-quality, centralized space for undergraduate students to explore ideas outside the conventional curricular st

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Sanjay Puri Architects

This Residential Building Alludes Indian Aesthetics, Sustainability and Minimalism | Studios 90

Thursday, 20 October, 2022   3 Min Read

Sanjay Puri Architects has recently completed the work on a residential project, Studios 90. Located in Kodla, Karnataka, Studios 90 is a sustainable housing complex for the workers of a local cement factory.

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SURFACES REPORTER is the media partner for Young Architecture Festival Awards @Crossroads| Calicut, Kerala

Thursday, 20 October, 2022   4 Min Read

The much-awaited YOUNG ARCHITECTS FESTIVAL 2022 by Indian Institute of Architects (IIA) is to be held from 27th-29th October, 2022 to be hosted by the Kerala Chapter with SURFACES REPORTER being one of the media partners.

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1.5 million Botanical, Geometric Motifs Bejewel this Porcelain Facade| Church of Saint Sarkis

Wednesday, 19 October, 2022   3 Min Read

New York-based architect David Hotson in collaboration with architectural designer Ani Sahakyan has created a striking façade for a church in Texas. Showcasing the visual story through a series of Italian architectural surface manufacturer .

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This Low-Density Building is Integration between Living Nature and Architecture | Bosconavigli

Tuesday, 18 October, 2022   3 Min Read

The construction of Bosconavigli has commenced as the team has finished the completion of land reclamation, excavation and perimeter piling to support the area. The brainchild of architect Stefano Boeri, the Bosconavigli project is realised by Stefano Boeri Architetti and Arassociati.

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Get a Glimpse of Hawaiian Red Sugarcane’s uniquely Textured Curls on this Building’s Facade | Koula Tower

Monday, 17 October, 2022   3 Min Read

Studio Gang, a Chicago-based architecture studio, recently completed the residential tower Koula in Hawaii with a heaving facade that draws inspiration from its local ecology. Koula, meaning red sugarcane in native Hawaiian, is a local plant that has a twisting structure.

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tear drop tents

Transparent Teardrop-Shaped Tents Designed by Tokyo Based Architecture Firm | Yuko Nagayama & Associates

Saturday, 15 October, 2022   3 Min Read

Envisaged and designed by Tokyo-based architecture firm Yuko Nagayama & Associates, these tents offer an immersive experience to visitors in a serene forest in Japan.

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This Flat-Pack System offers a Climate-Resilient and Adaptable Solution to Floating Buildings | Land on Water

Saturday, 15 October, 2022   3 Min Read

Copenhagen-based architecture studio MAST has designed a system that can help in constructing floating buildings by making them more flexible and sustainable. Dubbed Land on Water, the system comprises modular containers.

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Kengo Kuma Rebuilds a Gently Arched Timber Bridge that was Destroyed in Japan Flood | Kusugibashi Bridge

Friday, 14 October, 2022   3 Min Read

After getting destroyed by the Western Japan Flood in July 2018, the resurrection of the Kusugibashi Bridge was laid in the hands of acclaimed architecture studio Kengo Kuma and Associates. Located in Osogoe, Shuto Town, Iwakuni City, the Kusugibashi Bridge has been now rebuilt into a wooden bridge

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The World’s Highest Private Club is 1000ft above Central Park Tower | Central Park Club

Thursday, 13 October, 2022   3 Min Read

Private clubs have been a part of New York’s nightlife for decades now. There is a new swanky addition to the city’s exclusive and prestigious clubs where only the residents of the tower can become members and access the club, its top-notch amenities and luxury services.

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TOVA Sustainably Unifies Vernacular Earthen Architecture with 3D Printing | IAAC-3dPA

Thursday, 13 October, 2022   3 Min Read

A group of students and researchers from the 3D Printing Architecture (3dPA) postgraduate programme of the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC), Barcelona have designed and created the first 3D printed architectural construction in Spain.

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Realrich Architecture Workshop

Local Bamboo and Recycled Plastic Coalesce to form this Residence, Workshop and Studio | Piyandeling

Thursday, 13 October, 2022   3 Min Read

Realrich Architecture Workshop recently completed the work on their new project Piyandeling Artisan Residence and Workshop. Located in the serene Mekarwangi Village, North Bandung, the project is an extended concept from the previously Realrich Architecture Workshop’s Guha project.

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MVRDV Designs Bold, Colourful Luminaries out of Leftover Aluminium | High Profile

Monday, 10 October, 2022   3 Min Read

Architectural design studio MVRDV and upscale Belgian lighting brand Delta Light join forces to create a range of luminaries that are inspired by residual product – leftover aluminium. Called High Profile, the bold, colourful and conceptual collection.

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Bara Bridge in Sydney

Sinuous Curves and Skeletal Structure of this Bridge Draws Inspiration from Eel

Monday, 10 October, 2022   3 Min Read

Designed to replace a decaying and inaccessible pedestrian bridge, Sam Crawford Architects created the Bara Bridge in Sydney, Australia. Spread across 40m on the Kensington Pond, the Bara Bridge.

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USA to Welcome its First 3D-Printed Multi-Storey Building | House of Cores

Thursday, 6 October, 2022   3 Min Read

New York-based design studio Hannah has commenced the construction of the first 3D-printed multi-storey structure in Houston, Texas. In collaboration with the leading provider for 3D construction printing PERI 3D Construction.

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Plastic Waste gets a Second Life through Furniture and Household Goods | Plastplan

Thursday, 6 October, 2022   3 Min Read

Known for focusing on using recycled materials that are mainly plastic, Plastplan design studio has developed a machine that can be used for recycling. The Iceland-based studio aims at creating a sustainable planet by curbing plastic pollution.

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Architectural studio MVRDV

This Colourfully Stacked Vertical Village Encapsulates Mixed-Use Architecture | Radio Hotel and Tower | MVRDV

Thursday, 6 October, 2022   3 Min Read

Architectural studio MVRDV recently completed its first building in the United States, Radio Hotel and Tower. Taking shape of colourful stacked blocks cladded in eight different shades of glazed bricks, Radio Hotel and Tower encapsulates a dramatic impact on the skyline of upper Manhattan.

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World Architecture Day

World Architecture Day: 25 Beautifully Designed Architectural Wonders

Tuesday, 4 October, 2022   5 Min Read

Architecture and design are few of the art forms which have successfully mesmerized the world and stayed firm through the test of time. Besides imagination and inspiration, originality and craftsmanship plays a pivotal role in establishing a structure.

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Global sustainable developer URB

URB Unveils Plan for Net-Zero Carbon City in Kuwait | XZERO

Friday, 30 September, 2022   3 Min Read

Global sustainable developer URB recently unveiled its plan to design a sustainable net-zero community for 100,000 residents in the southern part of Kuwait. Spread across 1,600 hectare, XZERO City will comprise 30,000 residential units.

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Artist Illustrates 243 Endangered Species to Educate Masses on Biodiversity | Come Home Again

Thursday, 29 September, 2022   3 Min Read

An illuminated choral sculpture highlighting the 243 species on London’s priority list such as moths, birds, beetles, wildflowers, fishes and fungi has been designed by leading artist Es Devlin.

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Harvests Solar Energy and Offers Shade

A Solar Canopy that Harvests Solar Energy and Offers Shade | Nature

Thursday, 29 September, 2022   3 Min Read

Designer Samuel Wilkinson has designed a solar shelter on a minimal ground level that can collect large amounts of solar energy as well as provide a shelter.

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North Sea Gas Platform Revamped into a Majestic Kinetic Art Installation | See Monster

Thursday, 29 September, 2022   3 Min Read

A waterfall, a garden and a few kinetic artworks come together to form the majestic art installation called See Monster. Touted to be one of the UK’s largest public art installations.

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Germany to Welcome One of its Most Sustainable Office Buildings | NION

Saturday, 24 September, 2022   3 Min Read

A 45000 sqm office tower in Frankfurt, Germany is soon to be one of the most sustainable office buildings in Germany. The brainchild of UNStudio, NION is expected to be a state-of-the-art office building ,

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Foster + Partners Unveil the Glittering Stadium for FIFA World Cup 2022 | Lusail Stadium

Thursday, 22 September, 2022   3 Min Read

With FIFA World Cup just around the corner, Foster + Partners has unveiled images of the Lusail Stadium in Qatar, which is all geared up to host the final of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. The recently inaugurated Lusail Stadium will also host 10 matches including the final.

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Futuristic and Trendy Designs in Pool Design!

Wednesday, 21 September, 2022   3 Min Read

Swimming pools are now becoming the symbol of royalty in the entire world. Due to this, the demand for new swimming designs has increased drastically. Individuals are searching for new swimming pool designs so that they can provide extra uniqueness to their houses.

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Ocean Sole

Ocean Sole Coverts Discarded Flip-Flops into Incredible Artwork

Tuesday, 20 September, 2022   3 Min Read

A social enterprise and a non-profit based in Kenya, Ocean Sole has taken up the challenge of transforming discarded flip-flop waste into whimsical art. Flip-flops are one of the most common footwear, which makes up 25 per cent of ocean plastic

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This Bridge with an Elevated Garden is a Combination of Nature and Architecture | Atrium Pedestrian Bridge

Tuesday, 20 September, 2022   3 Min Read

Bridges are an engineering marvel. Know to enhance connectivity, bridges have evolved over the year, from wood and timber to concrete and steel. The unveiling of the Brooklyn Bridge mesmerized its spectators, while the Golden Gate Bridge still continues to impress the world.

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Architects Create a Living Facade Made of Terracotta for Small Wildlife | Cookfox Architects X Buro Happold

Tuesday, 20 September, 2022   3 Min Read

Composed of terracotta, American architecture studio Cookfox Architects and British engineering company Buro Happold have collaboratively created a facade system that encourages small wildlife, insects, birds and plants habitats. Scroll down to know more on SURFACES REPORTER (SR).

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Designer Pauline van Dongen

Designer Shows the Solar Future for Buildings with Solar-Powered Textiles | Suntex

Monday, 19 September, 2022   3 Min Read

Designer Pauline van Dongen is reportedly developing a new material power packed with renewable energy which can be easily woven into our everyday lives.

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Building Embraces the Idea of Living on Water, Sluishuis

Distinct at Each Angle, This Building Embraces the Idea of Living on Water | Sluishuis

Monday, 19 September, 2022   3 Min Read

Located in the conjunction of urban, rural and water areas of Amsterdam, Sluishuis is the newly introduced housing block on Netherland lake IJburg.

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This Puzzle-Like Structure is the World’s First NFT-Funded Pavilion | Fungible Non-Fungible Pavilion

Thursday, 15 September, 2022   3 Min Read

For the first time, a pavilion has been designed by the public using non-fungible tokens (NFTs). NFTs are credentials of authenticity and ownership that exit virtual or digitally and can be assigned to real or digital assets

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An Urban Habitat for Pollinators that Incorporates Plants and Human Visitors | Alusta Pavilion

Wednesday, 14 September, 2022   3 Min Read

Blending the living aspects of nature and culture through an architectural space that unites rather than separates, architects Maiju Suomi and Elina Koivisto designed a pavilion that encourages creating a more-than-human community by offering a place.

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86.6 m Tall Ascent to be the Tallest Timber-Concrete Building in the World | Korb + Associates Architects

Monday, 12 September, 2022   3 Min Read

Designed by Korb + Associates Architects, Wisconsin’s Ascent has been recently certified as the tallest timber building in the world. Standing tall at 86.6 m height, the mass-timber tower has also been qualified as the tallest timber-concrete hybrid building.

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False Banana Pavilion

False Banana Pavilion is an Artistic Blend of Ethiopian design and English Materials | Flea Folly Architects

Wednesday, 7 September, 2022   3 Min Read

A spectacle hybrid of Ethiopian and English materials and form, the False Banana Pavilion offers a surreal moment to its spectators at Kew Wakehurst botanic gardens in West Sussex, England.

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Swirling Elements of a Conch Shell Inspire the Facade of Show Theater in Qingdao

Tuesday, 16 August, 2022   3 Min Read

Designed to proudly sit on the coast of the port city of Qingdao, the Show Theater’s conch shape is a hat-tip to the city’s marine-rich culture. It also sits right beside the Grand Theater, which has a more subtle design language, creating a kind of contrast that’s wonderful to look at.

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Indonesian architectural design studio Sidarta and Sandjaja

An Archive of Circular Design, this Museum’s Facade is Made of 200,000 Plastic Bottles | MoSA

Monday, 8 August, 2022   3 Min Read

Indonesian architectural design studio Sidarta and Sandjaja recently designed a museum-like space for Space Available studio. The architect duo turned a Bali building into an institution that would be dedicated to circular design.

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Made of Recycled Materials, this Amphitheatre Rekindles Man’s Relation with Nature | Al Dana

Saturday, 6 August, 2022   3 Min Read

For S/L Architects, form and function should be joined in a spiritual union. Creating the strongest bond between man and nature, the firm outlined the design of the Al Dana amphitheatre in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

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This Metal Art Installation Reflects the Natural Cycle of Wild Plants | Scenic Rockery

Friday, 5 August, 2022   3 Min Read

At the recently concluded Hong Kong art project, Napp Studio and Architects led by Wesley Ho and Aron Tsang displayed its work called Scenic Rockery at Tamar Park. Encapsulating the togetherness of science and nature, the installation is designed .

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Wine, Nature and Architecture Collides to Form this Conical Glass Winery Shelter | Vertical Panorama Pavilion

Thursday, 4 August, 2022   3 Min Read

An amalgamation of senses and surroundings, Vertical Panorama Pavilion is designed to create a holistic experience that is based on a journey through multiple horizontal layers, thus resulting in a vertical panorama.

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The Allaria™ Bath Collection by Brizo® A Work Of Rare Alchemy

Wednesday, 3 August, 2022   3 Min Read

Brizo, the luxury fittings brand owned by Delta Faucet Company, understands that fashion isnt only about the clothes – its about the entire lifestyle.

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Timber Clad Shelter Demonstrates

This Timber Clad Shelter Demonstrates the Potential of Locally Sourced Materials | Invisible Studio

Tuesday, 2 August, 2022   3 Min Read

In collaboration with timber structure specialists Xylotek, the UK-based studio Invisible Studio has designed an organically shaped community shelter at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum in Gloucestershire, England. Alongside the local community groups.

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This Bright-Coloured Installation is the Artist’s Re-imagination of an Ancient Roman Gateway

Monday, 1 August, 2022   3 Min Read

As part of Hadrian’s Wall 1900th anniversary celebrations, the Housesteads Roman Fort alongside Hadrian’s Wall in northern England will be donning a colourful reinterpretation of its original gatehouse.

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1,300 Baskets Repurposed to Form this Installation that Adapts Environmental Needs | 1,300 Recycling Pavilion

Monday, 1 August, 2022   3 Min Read

Located in South Korea’s Daegu, designer Hyunje Joo created a temporary installation for the Suseong Light Art Festival competition. The 1,300 recycling pavilion is created with recycled and repurposed materials by using semi-transparent baskets.

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This Tiny, Modest Glass Pavilion is a Luminescent Piece of Design | A Pavilion

Monday, 1 August, 2022   2 Min Read

Office Mi–Ji in collaboration with their client recently designed A Pavilion – a small gazebo that is created to make a big impression. Located in the northern neighbourhood of Melbourne, Australia, the pavilion had been designed in an unquestionably.

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Ikum: Drying Temple

Artist Duo Creates a Chapel-Like Installation by Weaving Drying Herbs, Flowers | Ikum: Drying Temple

Tuesday, 26 July, 2022   3 Min Read

Known for its pioneering exhibitions with renowned artists in contemporary art, the Serpentine Gallery this year is focusing on the climate crisis through Back to Earth. Curated by Rebecca Lewin, the programme is a long-term interdisciplinary artistic approach that aims.

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Bespoke Layers of Coloured Nets and Fabrics Adorn this Canopied Structure | MPavilion by all(zone)

Tuesday, 26 July, 2022   3 Min Read

MPavilion, in its ninth year, has reportedly commissioned international architecture, urbanism and design practice all(zone) as their designer. Annually commissioned by The Naomi Milgrom Foundation, MPavilion draws a similar concept to London’s renowned Serpentine Pavilion.

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Sanjay Puri Architects

Shree Town Takes Cues from Colourful Old Indian Villages and Decorative City Facades | Sanjay Puri Architects

Monday, 25 July, 2022   3 Min Read

For a while now, Mumbai-based Sanjay Puri Architects has been developing spectacular projects for Shree Cement. And the recent addition to it is the vibrant housing complex in Raipur, Chhattisgarh which is designed to withstand the local hot weather.

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Marvelous Marbles

Marvelous Marbles The Art of Selecting The Right Marble

Monday, 25 July, 2022   3 Min Read

Marble can add beauty and depict art through any piece. This is because of its natural property of resonating luxury. Marble is one of nature’s most amazing stones that take millions of years to form. Marble is a metamorphic rock, which shines on polishing. It is formed after being subjected to extr

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Round Cuts and Tubular Opening Facades Accentuates Australia’s First Purpose-Built Centre for LGBTQ + Communities | Victorian Price Centre

Monday, 25 July, 2022   3 Min Read

A nationwide survey favouring marriage equality in 2017 led the Australian parliament to pass a bill legalizing same-sex marriage.

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Skylab Architecture

Nike’s New Office Captures the Spirit of Serena Williams | Oregon, USA | Skylab Architecture

Saturday, 23 July, 2022   3 Min Read

The Serena Williams Building—a workplace for 2,750 occupants at more than 1 million square feet—is the largest structure at Nike World Headquarters designed by Portland-based Skylab Architecture.

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Modular Structures Promotes

These Economical and Efficient Modular Structures Promotes Rapid Construction during Wars

Friday, 22 July, 2022   3 Min Read

Wars are ugly and cause irreparable destruction. Unfortunately, today wars have become a common sight of wrecked lives and ruined infrastructure. Take for instance the situation in Ukraine which is ruled by chaos and ruins.

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E-metabolism

Andra Formen Crafts Quirky Furniture out of Discarded Electric Scooters | E-metabolism

Thursday, 21 July, 2022   3 Min Read

The demand for electric vehicles is on the rise, courtesy of people opting for a more sustainable lifestyle. However, the breaking of these vehicles leads to waste which gets piled into heaps.

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Women-Led Development & Design Wade Asia

7TH Year of Celebrating Women-Led Development & Design Wade Asia

Wednesday, 20 July, 2022   6 Min Read

WADE ASIA, the largest event in the world celebrating the lives and works of women in design, architecture, art, construction, product design, engineering, is back with a bang. Block the dates for an engaging & immersive time with the fraternity, while enjoying knowledge sessions..

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Divided Layers

Free-Flowing Panels Illustrate Daniel Arsham’s Mysterious Gateway Pavilion | Divided Layers

Tuesday, 19 July, 2022   3 Min Read

In collaboration with Kohler, artist and designer Daniel Arsham recently launched the world premiere of Divided Layers at this year’s Milan design week.

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A Recreation of Indus Valley Civilization -3102 Bce Vedic Resort, GOA

Monday, 18 July, 2022   3 Min Read

Maheshwari & Associates (M & A) is one of the leading, creativity driven Architecture and Design Firms in India. It was founded by Ar. Kamal Periwal in the mid – 1990’s, in Mumbai, India. But in few years, Kolkata became the main hub for the firm’s projects.

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Experimenting With Recycled Concrete

Monday, 18 July, 2022   3 Min Read

Samira Rathod is the principal architect and founder of Samira Rathod Design Associates (SRDA). Established in 2000 in Mumbai in the Indian state of Maharashtra with an uncompromising sense of ethics and passion for design, SRDA has built an enviable portfolio of a variety of architecture,

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Bureau Bas Smets

Notre-Dame’s Abandoned Underground Car Park to be Altered into a Visitor Centre | Bureau Bas Smets

Monday, 18 July, 2022   3 Min Read

Landscape architecture studio Bureau Bas Smets will be transforming an abandoned underground car park beneath the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris into a visitor centre.

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This Building Demonstrates Responsible Wood Construction with Sustainable Elements| WRK Architects

Friday, 15 July, 2022   3 Min Read

Simple and elegant, the Nautical Coordination Centre in Amsterdam is a building with lots of windows and is a marvel of sustainable design and purpose. Designed by Amsterdam-based WRK Architects, the roof, the walls and even the floors of the Nautical Coordination Centre are made out of wood.

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i2a Architects Studio

Natural Light, Greenery, and Free Flow of Air Are What Define Void House In Kerala | i2a Architects Studio

Friday, 15 July, 2022   3 Min Read

Porosity is maintained at all sides to ensure easy flow into the residence. And thus the house is named “VOID House” owing to its porosity

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The Luxury Bespoke Practice

Krupa Zubin & Zubin Zainuddin Zz Architects | Surfaces Reporter - Cover Story | The Luxury Bespoke Practice

Thursday, 14 July, 2022   5 Min Read

The Luxury Bespoke Practice-  Bespoke Practice 20 years of Progressive Partnership & Projects

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An Ode to Freedom, Ai Weiwei’s 12m-Tall Steel Cage Structure Unveiled in Stockholm

Thursday, 14 July, 2022   3 Min Read

Right ahead of getting a permanent home in Stockholm, Chinese artist Ai Weiwei’s steel sculpture Arch has been recently installed outside the city’s National Museum gallery. Crafted out of polished steel, the 12 m tall cage-like structure .

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The ocean is an essential part of the identity of Mumbai; performing a role in every citizen’s life in more ways than one. The Lexus Mumbai in Juhu, takes its inspiration from the various features of Mumbai’s coast.

Architects Alfaz Miller & Aahana Miller’s Facade Design Is Inspired by Mumbai Coast

Wednesday, 13 July, 2022   2 Min Read
SR May 2022 Issue

The ocean is an essential part of the identity of Mumbai; performing a role in every citizen’s life in more ways than one. The Lexus Mumbai in Juhu, takes its inspiration from the various features of Mumbai’s coast.

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Anna Garden by KiKi ARCHi

This Multi-Dimensional Guest House lays in Juxtaposition of Nature and Man | Anna Garden by KiKi ARCHi

Wednesday, 13 July, 2022   3 Min Read

Japanese architecture studio KiKi ARCHi completed the renovation project of Anna Garden within 15 months of its given time. Located 30 km to the north of Beijing, the guest house carries the happy time of the owner’s childhood in China. According to the architects.

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Wade Asia Awards 2022 Shortlists to Be Announced Soon - Vertica Dvivedi, Founder, Wade Asia

Wade Asia Awards 2022 Shortlists to Be Announced Soon - Vertica Dvivedi, Founder, Wade Asia

Tuesday, 12 July, 2022   3 Min Read
SR May 2022 Issue

Its been a long wait. But as the saying goes, ‘Patience is bitter, but the fruit is sweet,’ WADE ASIA is coming back with its Mega Event, Conference & Awards in September from 2nd to 4th, Pragati Maidan and Hotel Lalit, New Delhi.

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Raiaskaran Bags LEED Platinum Certification

Raiaskaran Bags LEED Platinum Certification for its Sustainable Mumbai Tech Park

Tuesday, 12 July, 2022   2 Min Read

One of India’s finest real estate developers known for the beautiful juxtaposition of sustainability and art with Indian luxury living, Raiaskaran recently bagged the Leadership in Energy and Environment Design (LEED) Platinum Certification by the Green Business Certification.

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Air Square | KOGAA X Kubicek Visionair

This Portable, Reusable and Adaptable Venue Accentuates Underused Urban Spaces | Air Square | KOGAA X Kubicek Visionair

Monday, 11 July, 2022   3 Min Read

Today, space is exclusive and premium. Empty spaces are simply hard to find in urban developments, while underused spaces demand certain structures and materials, lighting conditions and comfort on account of their inadequate and barren substitute functions

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building materials

Hemporium, Afrimat Build the World’s Tallest Hemp-Made Building in South Africa| 84 Harrington

Friday, 8 July, 2022   3 Min Read

One step forward to a sustainable future, South Africa recently introduced the world’s tallest building made out of hemp building materials. Located in Cape Town, the 84 Harrington Street tower project is a joint venture between two Cape Town-based companies Hemporium and Afrimat Hemp.

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64 Repurposed Shipping Containers Stacked Up to Form a Mixed-Use Development in North America | Local Studio

64 Repurposed Shipping Containers Stacked Up to Form a Mixed-Use Development in North America | Local Studio

Wednesday, 6 July, 2022   3 Min Read

Architecture knows no limit. It comes in all shapes, sizes and materials. One such architectural wonder is the newly opened IDA on the McKinley apartment building in Phoenix, Arizona which is made out of repurposed shipping containers.

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CDA Transforms Sanjaynagar Slum into a Dignified Housing through Participatory Design Approach| Swapnapurti

CDA Transforms Sanjaynagar Slum into a Dignified Housing through Participatory Design Approach| Swapnapurti

Wednesday, 6 July, 2022   4 Min Read

Nearly three in five people in the world are estimated to live in urban areas by 2050, while 44 per cent of the world’s urban population is expected to live in informal settlements by then. The housing deficit in urban India is expected to reach 25 million.

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A Curvaceous Corten Steel Extension that Foretells the Stories of Refugees | FLUGT by BIG

Saturday, 2 July, 2022   4 Min Read

Dedicated to the refugees in Oksbol, Denmark, BIG-Bjarke Ingels Group in collaboration with exhibition designers Tinker Imagineers and engineers Ingenior’ne recently opened the new Refugee Museum of Denmark FLUGT.

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Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai

Ram V Sutar’s 108 ft Kempegowda Statue to be Unveiled Soon at Bengaluru Airport

Friday, 1 July, 2022   3 Min Read

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has reportedly hinted at unveiling the bronze statue of Nadaprabhu Kempegowda soon. After inspecting the progress of the statue’s installation at the Kempegowda International Airport.

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biggest infrastructure projects

Designed by AECOM, Bangladesh’s Longest Four-Lane Bridge to Reduce Dhaka-Kolkata Travel Time | Padma Bridge

Thursday, 30 June, 2022   3 Min Read

One of the country’s biggest infrastructure projects since its independence in 1971 from Pakistan, the Padma Bridge had been recently inaugurated by Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

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Sustainable, Premium Floating City slated to be Build in the Indian Ocean by 2027 | Maldives Floating City

Wednesday, 29 June, 2022   4 Min Read

Nearly 99 per cent of the Maldives comprises the sea, which is home to the exotic marine ecosystem. Known for beautiful beaches with crystal clear blue waters that reflect the mighty blue sky,

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This Unfurling Glasshouse is an Amalgamation of Marvel Engineering and Horticulture Design | Woolbeding Glasshouse

Wednesday, 29 June, 2022   3 Min Read

Inspired by the Victorian ornamental terrariums, Heatherwick Studio in collaboration with The Woolbeding Charity and the National Trust has unveiled the Glasshouse project.

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Yinka Ilori’s First Permanent Installation in Germany is a Potpourri of Colours | Filtered Rays

Saturday, 25 June, 2022   3 Min Read

A permanent colourful pavilion exploring the relationship between light and colour has been recently installed in one of Europe’s largest hotels Estrel Berlin, Germany. Titled Filtered Rays, the installation is created by Yinka Ilori.

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Designer Creates Homeware, Surfaces from Bio-Composite Amber Waste | Amber Waste is Bliss

Friday, 24 June, 2022   3 Min Read

Designer Agne Kucerenkaite’s research-based project Amber Waste is Bliss is an ongoing experimentation of amber waste that is transformed into a new material, thereby creating a range of more cost-effective interior products.

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Framescape Greenhouse Restaurant

ALOT Proposes to Celebrate Iceland’s Panoramic Views through this Farm-To-Table Restaurant | Framescape Greenhouse Restaurant

Thursday, 23 June, 2022   3 Min Read

Architectural designer Hai-png Teow Heffrence, founder of ALOT (Architectural Laboratory of Thought), has proposed to offer diners a new culinary experience by bringing together the process of farming, ingredients processing and dining into one single place.

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Engineered Flooring: Hype, Benefits and Trends

Wednesday, 22 June, 2022   3 Min Read

Engineered wooden flooringis a type of floor that imbibes all the traditional aesthetics of solid hardwood, with an innovative design to make it furthermore versatile! It is made up of several layers, the uppermost layer being a type of real hardwood,

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How to design kitchen backsplash?

Wednesday, 22 June, 2022   3 Min Read

In the recent times we have observed that Kitchen backsplashes have become something of necessity and something that started off as functional convenience, has been turning into the epitome of a style statement for your kitchen.

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Industrial Aesthetic Combined with Sound-Wave Shaped Neon Lights Dominate This Former Factory in the Czech Republic

Sound-Wave Shaped Neon Lights Dominate This Former Factory in the Czech Republic | Industrial Aesthetic

Wednesday, 22 June, 2022   4 Min Read

Positioned in a former electrical cable-making factory in the district of Holesovice, in the heart of Prague, Czech Republic, Kabelovna Studios designed by B² Architecture attracts its industrial aesthetic fused with natural elements of light.

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The Future Is Here: Robot Aid in Architecture

Wednesday, 22 June, 2022   3 Min Read

Robots have become an inevitable part of our lives and their expanses are only growing by the hour, such is also true for architecture. Traditionally architecture has been viewed as something to be built by physical labour of the hand.

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Decoding the DIY Architecture | SR Designguide

Wednesday, 22 June, 2022   3 Min Read

Most of us by now might be aware of Ikea and how their DIY assembly kits took over the internet and the global furniture market and how their simplicity of designs appealed to a wide array of customers. SURFACES REPORTER (SR) took a dive into the DIY world to understand what makes it the choice of t

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Artificial Intelligence and Flax Intertwine to Promote Smart Circular Bridge | Almere Bridge

Monday, 20 June, 2022   4 Min Read

To exhibit the potential of flax by replacing it with steel in construction, the Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) initiated a project to build a bridge made from flax in The Netherlands. Located in the Dutch city Almere.

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MIT Researchers

MIT Researchers Upcycle Discarded Tree Forks into Load-Bearing Joints

Monday, 20 June, 2022   3 Min Read

One of the most popular choices in the architecture and construction industry is that of timber in an attempt to reduce their embodied carbon emissions from other building materials such as steel and concrete. However, the sustainable potential of wood is limitedly known.

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Half Tilted Into the Sea, This Restaurant Offers Panoramic Views of Above and Below the Waterline | Under

Monday, 20 June, 2022   3 Min Read

Beautiful, majestic and storm-proof define the exquisiteness of the recently opened underwater restaurant in Norway’s Lindesnes. Touted to be Europe’s first underwater restaurant, Under is designed by the Norwegian architecture and design studio Snohetta.

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Alaska-Moose-Observation-Deck

Thilina Liyanage’s Bamboo Made Alaska Moose Observation Deck Is An Epitome of Biomimicry | Sri Lanka

Saturday, 18 June, 2022   3 Min Read

Colombo-based Architectural visualizer/designer-Thilina Liyanage has visualized a unique Alaska Moose-shaped Observation Deck that offers a unique platform for people to enjoy the surrounding panoramic view safely while sitting on it.

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21 SECRETS TO JAW DROPPING DESIGNS

Design for Wow! - 21 Secrets to Jaw Dropping Designs | Ar Badrinath Kaleru

Friday, 17 June, 2022   3 Min Read

Quick and easy information readily available on internet ignites the creative minds and widens their vision. Such ideas lose lustre as theyve been tried by many.

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Clean Lines, Minimalistic Tones, Soothing Colours and Play of Light Define This Modern Residence | Ahmedabad | Studio Invoke

Clean Lines, Minimalistic Tones, Soothing Colours and Play of Light Define This Modern Residence | Ahmedabad | Studio Invoke

Thursday, 16 June, 2022   3 Min Read

The ideology of “Less is more “is clearly reflected in the overall space of this apartment located on the 6th floor of a building. Its position also allows more natural light and ventilation and panoramic views.

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Stufish Creates the World’s Largest Stadium

Stufish Creates the World’s Largest Stadium that can be Dismantled, Transported and Reused | ABBA Arena

Wednesday, 15 June, 2022   4 Min Read

British architecture studio Stufish has created the world’s largest demountable venue for Swedish pop group ABBA’s virtual reunion tour. Located in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in East London.

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The Worlds Largest Cantilevers Tower in Dubai | Nikken Sekkei

Worlds Largest Cantilevers Tower in Dubai | Nikken Sekkei

Wednesday, 15 June, 2022   3 Min Read

Located in the proximity of the world’s most dynamic city one Za’abeel tower, designed by Japanese firm Nikken Sekkei, is a mixed-use project featuring two vertical and one inverted tower.

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San Antonio-based firm Overland Partners and Laredo’s local architecture studio Able City have recently unveiled plans for a binational border park along the Rio Grande between Mexico and the US.

Overland Partners to Replace the US-Mexico Border with a Binational Park

Tuesday, 7 June, 2022   3 Min Read

San Antonio-based firm Overland Partners and Laredo’s local architecture studio Able City have recently unveiled plans for a binational border park along the Rio Grande between Mexico and the US.

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Aspen Tree-Shaped Facade to Adorn America’s First Carbon-Positive Hotel | Populus

Tuesday, 7 June, 2022   3 Min Read

As carbon-neutral constructions have been on the rise lately, the United States of America is all set to welcome the country’s first carbon-positive hotel in Denver, Colorado.

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This Solar-Clad Office is Designed to Generate 1mn kWh of Clean Energy Every Year | Sun Rock

Friday, 3 June, 2022   4 Min Read

The first images of an energy complex comprising offices, a maintenance workshop, storage spaces and a public gallery have been recently unveiled by Dutch architecture studio MVRDV.

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MVRDV Lays an Orange Carpet at 30m Height Bridging Rotterdam’s Buildings | Rotterdam Rooftop Walk

Thursday, 2 June, 2022   4 Min Read

A temporary bright orange rooftop installation that crosses the rooflines of two adjacent buildings had been recently unveiled by Dutch architecture studio MVRDV in Rotterdam.

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BIG Designs the World’s Most Environmentally-Friendly Factory in a Forest for Vestre | The Plus

Wednesday, 1 June, 2022   4 Min Read

In conjunction with outdoor furniture maker Vestre, architecture firm Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has unveiled the world’s most environmentally-friendly furniture factor in the middle of the Norwegian forest. Named.

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3D Printing- The Future Ahead

Wednesday, 1 June, 2022   3 Min Read

If you still think of 3D printing as a futuristic tool that is far off in the future then you are mistaken.3D printing is a tool that is in use today and its history is not as new as you might feel.

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Prefabrication is a common term that folks in real estate might come across. But what does the term exactly mean, and how would it affect the future of the construction.

Prefabrication- the smartest way of construction

Wednesday, 1 June, 2022   3 Min Read

Prefabrication is a common term that folks in real estate might come across. But what does the term exactly mean, and how would it affect the future of the construction.

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3D Printed Anti-Seismic

3D Printed Anti-Seismic House Built in less than 24 Hours | Sphere | Serendix Partners

Saturday, 28 May, 2022   3 Min Read

Imagine creating a house and living in it within 24 hours. Living in such a house is now possible. Japanese design studio Serendix Partners has created a home using a 3D printer where people can live within 24 hours.

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Re-Wind Repurposes Discarded Wind Turbine Blades into a Pedestrian Bridge | BladeBridge

Saturday, 28 May, 2022   3 Min Read

One of the fastest-growing renewable energy technologies, the usage of wind power around the world is rapidly increasing. In many countries, wind turbines are now becoming a part of the growing local landscape. Non-biodegradable blades.

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leading developers of sustainable cities

World’s First Net-Zero City with its Own Circular Green Economy to Come in Egypt | Nexgen

Friday, 27 May, 2022   3 Min Read

One of the leading developers of sustainable cities, URB recently announced its plan to set up the world’s first net-zero city in Egypt’s Cairo.

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Kim Min Jae Architects

Kim Min Jae Architects Propose an Elevated Ring Forest-like Structure to Pump Oxygen into Overpopulated Seoul | Seoul Loop

Friday, 27 May, 2022   4 Min Read

Over the years, Seoul has exponentially grown into a beautiful city. Ever since the Korean War, South Korea has achieved growth in a short time, turning from the least developed country to one of the most advanced countries in the world.

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Surfaces 2022: Trends, Wellness, Designs & Demand | May 31, 2022 @ 5:30 PM | Bengaluru | SURFACES REPORTER Event

Save the date | Surfaces 2022: Trends, Wellness, Designs & Demand | May 31, 2022 @ 5:30 PM | Bengaluru | SURFACES REPORTER Event

Friday, 27 May, 2022   2 Min Read

SURFACES REPORTER (SR), in association with ILMA (Indian Laminate Manufacturers Association) is organizing a Panel discussion on Surfaces 2022: Trends, Wellness, Designs & Demand. Here are all the details you must know.

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The Czech Republic recently opened its pedestrian suspension bridge, which is the longest suspension bridge in the world.

World’s Longest Suspension Bridge now Open for Visitors in the Czech Republic | Sky Bridge 721

Wednesday, 25 May, 2022   3 Min Read

The Czech Republic recently opened its pedestrian suspension bridge, which is the longest suspension bridge in the world. Named Sky Bridge 721, the bridge draws its name from its 721 m long length and is located between two peaks of Mount Kralicky Sneznik.

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Plans Unveiled for the World’s First Carbon Neutral Precinct | Barangaroo South

Tuesday, 24 May, 2022   3 Min Read

Under the project development agreement between the New South Wales Government and developer Aqualand, plans for a $2.5 billion scheme for Central Barangaroo on Sydney Harbour have been recently released.

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Parabolic Arched Brick Entrance Underscores This Ancestral Property in Bangalore | Purple Ink Studio

Parabolic Brick Arched Entrance Underscores This Ancestral Property in Bangalore | Purple Ink Studio

Saturday, 21 May, 2022   3 Min Read

The parabolic form of the arch was planned to reinforce the connection of volumes in this ancestral property, nestled in central Bangalore (India).

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Ar. Pruthu Burli and Ar. Parichay Rai

Wood, Concrete and Minimal Furniture Accentuates This Family-Home in the Narrow Street of Bangalore | Intuit Design Studio

Thursday, 19 May, 2022   4 Min Read

Ar. Pruthu Burli and Ar. Parichay Rai led Intuit Design Studio constructed this family residence in an upscale area of Bangalore, which was visualised as an introverted semi-open object drawing light mainly from the sky.

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Brutalism Meets Indianness in This Home in Gujarat | tHE gRID Architects

This Gujarat Home Depicts The Fusion of Brutalist Architecture and Indian Design | tHE gRID Architects

Tuesday, 17 May, 2022   3 Min Read

Featuring raw concrete inside and out, this house in Gujarat is an amalgamation of Indian elements in brutalist design aesthetics.

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The art of creating Mosaic | SURFACES REPORTER Designbook

Monday, 16 May, 2022   4 Min Read

Whether its the interior of your house or the outdoor area, there are many ways to incorporate a mosaic accent piece into the space. Read the article by SURFACES REPORTER (SR) to find out more about how to accentuate the space with mosaics.

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LightPRO Shell Pavilion

Bend It Like Bamboo | LightPRO Shell Pavilion Matches the Mechanical Qualities of Bamboo | SR Design update

Monday, 16 May, 2022   3 Min Read

LightPRO Shell Pavilion, a 10 m span canopy, highlights bamboo-like qualities has been created under BioMat – architect Hanaa Dahy’s research area that advocates bio-based materials and material cycles in architecture. A report by SURFACES REPORTER (SR).

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Minimal, Neutral Aesthetics Unite Smartly to Segregate the Spa and Salon Wings of Snip Salons & Spa | Workshop Inc

Saturday, 14 May, 2022   4 Min Read

Edward de Bono’s wise quote, “Creativity involves breaking out of expected patterns in order to look at things in a different way,” articulates the journey of Goa’s leading luxurious wellness spa, Snip Salons & Spas.

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Three Skate Floors Stacked

World’s First Multi-Storey Skatepark with Three Skate Floors Stacked up on Each Other | F51

Friday, 13 May, 2022   3 Min Read

Stacked upon each other, three skateparks in F51 in England’s Kent are turning into a symbol of urban and generational regeneration, thereby empowering sports and culture.

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World’s First Climate Resilient Floating City to be Set Up in Busan | OCEANIX Busan

Friday, 13 May, 2022   3 Min Read

Reports suggest that two out of every five people around the world live within 100 km of the coast, while 90 per cent of mega cities worldwide are vulnerable to rising sea levels.

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Vinyl Flooring for Dummies: What You Need to Know

Thursday, 12 May, 2022   3 Min Read

It is usually the vertical walls of a new room that get all the love and excitement, yet it is the floor that bears the most pressure (quite literally)and therefore, are worthy of our care andattention. Floors endure a lot of use and are prone to damage

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Surfaces Reporter’s Rising Stars Architect Gaurav Kapoor & Neha Bhardwaj, Principals, Layers Studios for Design and Architecture, Delhi-NCR

Wednesday, 11 May, 2022   4 Min Read
SR March 2022 Issue

Headed by Ar Neha Bhardwaj and Gaurav Kapoor from SPA Delhi, Layers Studios for Design & Architecture understands that built environments in today’s times are complex structures with numerous overlapping layers of activity, functions, usage patterns, aesthetics, desires and prospects for the future.

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Beautiful Natural Stone

The Art of Surrounding Yourself With Beautiful Natural Stone

Monday, 9 May, 2022   3 Min Read

Natural stone is a timeless trend that makes a perfect element for various styles. You can use stone in your home or office for an aesthetic appeal that boosts mood and offers several other benefits. History has enough evidence to depict that natural stone can make any building look superior.

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The Types of Granite for the Kitchen

Transform Your Cooking Space with These Top 5 Granite Choices for Your Kitchen

Monday, 9 May, 2022   3 Min Read

Kitchen countertops are an essential utility for the household. This is why you should choose a material that best fits the role. One such material trusted by many house owners is granite.

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Rajasthani Chitai Metal Work in Houston

Rajasthani Chitai Metal Work in Houston

Friday, 6 May, 2022   2 Min Read
SR March 2022 Issue

Classically detailed & made to inspire, the bar front is made up of Chitai work which is a complex Rajasthani art of beating metal to create different patterns.

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Smart Home: Technological Advances in Homes

Smart Home: Technological Advances in Homes

Thursday, 5 May, 2022   3 Min Read

The army of smart devices is looking to expand its dominion and it has taken a strong hold inour own homes. But all with good intentions. The next generation of smart devices are looking to make our interaction with technological devices.

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Led Lighting

Led Lighting, How It Can Change Your Home - A Blog About Led Lighting and How It Can Improve Your Home

Thursday, 5 May, 2022   3 Min Read

LED lights are a favorite of many homeowners because of their energy-efficient and long-lasting benefits. Apart from this, LED lights also have the power to transform the look of your home. From bulbs to strip lights, you can use LED in various ways to add an element of detail to your rooms.

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load-bearing structure

First Natural Fibre Filament-Wound Composite Structure that is Robotically Fabricated | livMatS Pavilion

Wednesday, 4 May, 2022   3 Min Read

Constituting as the first building ever with a load-bearing structure that is entirely made of robotically wound flax fibre, a group of architects, engineers of the ITECH master’s programme at the Cluster of Excellence Integrative Computational Design and Construction for Architecture (IntCDC).

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developed new materials and products

Designer Develops New Materials from Organic and Textile Waste| Adapt Materials | SR Decor

Wednesday, 4 May, 2022   3 Min Read

Fanni Florian, a design student with a professional background in the health and child and youth welfare sector, has developed new materials and products from organic and textile residues to extend the life of already mined raw materials.

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Choose A Wardrobe

How To Choose A Wardrobe For Your Child - A Blog on wardrobe ideas for children

Tuesday, 3 May, 2022   3 Min Read

Building a wardrobe for your child can get stressful sometimes. Many kids like to stay involved in the process of choosing their clothes. A good wardrobe will focus on the utility with multiple shelves and accessible hanging sections.

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Evolution of Kitchen Design Through the Years From the 1950s to the Present Day

Tuesday, 3 May, 2022   3 Min Read

The modern kitchen is the heart of conversations, the hub of creativity, and a relaxing spot in the family. The modern-day kitchen has all the appliances and is designed with careful thought. But kitchens were not like this in the past. Kitchens in the earlier times .

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Edge Banding

25 Years of Rehau in India -Surfaces Reporter | Frontrunne

Tuesday, 3 May, 2022   3 Min Read
SR March 2022 Issue

REHAU is a German based brand, started in India in 1997. The company had set-up its first manufacturing facility in Pune, Maharashtra. REHAU India is one of the leading global players in the Furniture and Building industry.

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Matharoo Associates

House With a Movable Core Wall - Architect Komal Matharoo Matharoo Associates, Ahmedabad

Tuesday, 3 May, 2022   4 Min Read
SR March 2022 Issue

She started her professional career working for Matharoo Associates on the National competition Entry for Ashwini kumar Crematorium, Surat which the firm won and also built it.

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Biodegradable Construction Material

A Biodegradable Construction Material That Claims to Be an Alternative to Concrete Blocks - Green Charcoal Bricks

Tuesday, 3 May, 2022   3 Min Read

Construction activities including concrete are responsible for about 8 per cent to 15 per cent of the world’s carbon dioxide emissions. The building industry, hence, continues to be one of the largest contributors to global warming and climate change.

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Studio Sangath, affiliated with Vastushilpa Consultants

079 Stories - Khushnu Panthaki Hoof & Sonke Hoof Studio Sangath, Ahmedabad

Tuesday, 3 May, 2022   3 Min Read
SR March 2022 Issue

Studio Sangath, affiliated with Vastushilpa Consultants is a multidisciplinary design practice based in Ahmedabad lead by Sönke Hoof a German architect and his partner Khushnu Panthaki Hoof.

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Maintenance of Luxury Natural & Engineered Stones - Application Ache

Tuesday, 3 May, 2022   4 Min Read

Each furniture item needs care and maintenance. Lack of attention to even the smallest of corners can lead to unsightly appearance, the perpetuation of germs and damage to the property.

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Wood Hempwood

A Sustainable, Versatile Alternative to Wood Hempwood

Tuesday, 3 May, 2022   3 Min Read
SR March 2022 Issue

Fibonacci owner, Greg Wilson has developed HempWood, an American-produced wood material made from a fastgrowing agricultural product. A premier wood substitute that has the smallest ecological footprint compared to lumber alternative, HempWood is an alternative to wood.

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A Material That Could Be Alternative to Wood, Made From Kombucha Waste Pyrus

A Material That Could Be Alternative to Wood, Made From Kombucha Waste Pyrus

Tuesday, 3 May, 2022   3 Min Read

Green warrior, Gabe Tavas, recently bagged the American James Dyson Award for ingeniously creating an alternative wood substitute made from kombucha brewing waste called Pyrus.

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Fungal biomaterials

A Biomaterial That Is Said to Help Reduce the Building’s Carbon Footprint to a Minimum Mycelium

Tuesday, 3 May, 2022   3 Min Read
SR March 2022 Issue

Fungal biomaterials are not only becoming popular but also in demand in the field of architecture and design on account of their sustainable properties. Mycelium is a stabilizing compound sourced from agricultural waste.

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Why Surfaces Matter

Why Surfaces Matter: A Blog About How Your Premises Is Affected by the Surfaces You Use

Tuesday, 3 May, 2022   3 Min Read

Flooring is an essential part of the interior process. It gives instant pleasure or displeasure to the onlookers. It presents as the first interaction with the space. Flooring impacts several aspects of your premises.

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Asymmetrical and Fascinating House of Dynamic Shadows Is Full of Interesting Surprises | Maharashtra | Aakar Group of Consultancy

Asymmetrical and Fascinating House of Dynamic Shadows Is Full of Interesting Surprises | Maharashtra | Aakar Group of Consultancy

Monday, 2 May, 2022   3 Min Read

Prioritizing high-quality materials over ornamentation, the designer wove a sense of craftsmanship into each room of the House of Dynamic Shadows.

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Facade That Looks Like Melted Concrete or Meltcrete

Monday, 2 May, 2022   2 Min Read
SR March 2022 Issue

In order to create a unique-yet-quick facade, the architect created a series of curvilinear concrete facia which looks like a melted concrete.

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What Are Flex Spaces? How Are They Different From Flexible Workspaces?

Monday, 2 May, 2022   4 Min Read
SR March 2022 Issue

Surfaces Reporter brings forth an exclusive and elaborative report on flex spaces, its fall during the pandemic, a predictable rise in the coming months and the creative opportunities for designers and architects.

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FRP Panels vs Aluminium Composite Panels

FRP Panels vs Aluminium Composite Panels: A Comparison Between the Two and Which One Is Better

Saturday, 30 April, 2022   3 Min Read

FRP or Fibre-reinforced plastic and ACP or Aluminium Composite Panels are two materials that are in increasing demand these days. The popularity can be attributed to the superior qualities of these two materials.

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Blinds and curtains are two options that offer endless options for customization.

Blinds and Curtains: A Blog Containing Articles on the Combinations of Both

Saturday, 30 April, 2022   3 Min Read

Blinds and curtains are two options that offer endless options for customization. While it is acceptable to use the two, a combination of both is a trending deal. When brought together the two can bring combine privacy while allowing adequate light.

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Decorating your bedrooms

Top Trends in Wardrobes: A Blog on Wardrobe Designing Ideas and the Latest Trends

Friday, 29 April, 2022   3 Min Read

Decorating your bedrooms with essentials that not just look amazing but also have added functionality is a dream come true. In most bedrooms, the most useful yet appealing feature remains the wardrobes.

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Home With the Use of Mirrors

How to Enhance Your Home With the Use of Mirrors

Friday, 29 April, 2022   3 Min Read

Whether you are redecorating an old space or enhancing the look of a new space, you can make use of accessories for simple additions. Mirrors can do a lot more than reflect light.

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Aluminum Composite Panels:

The History of Aluminum Composite Panels: A Blog About the History of the ACP Industry

Friday, 29 April, 2022   3 Min Read

Aluminum Composite Panels have a fascinating past to themselves. These were developed to fulfill the demands of specific industries. The properties of ACP made it an ideal material.

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Solid countertops

Best Tips and Tricks to Maintaining Solid Surface Countertops

Friday, 29 April, 2022   3 Min Read

Solid countertops are amongst the most common surface materials owing to their adaptability, longevity, and durability. They are easy to clean and maintain and can be used seamlessly for backsplashes, vanity tops, desks, food preparation areas, hot and cold cafeteria areas, and worktables, windowsil

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Handmade Tiles for Card Room

Friday, 29 April, 2022   2 Min Read
SR March 2022 Issue

As the architect describes "The lady of the house was explicit in her specification for the second floor cards room, she wanted a pleasant shock to the visitors, with a riot of colours.

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Flooring Like a Carpet

Flooring Like a Carpet

Friday, 29 April, 2022   2 Min Read
SR March 2022 Issue

In this particular project, flooring has been used to bring pop of colours to the otherwise neutral settings of wall.

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WC From Roca

Inspira Colour Basin & WC From Roca

Thursday, 28 April, 2022   2 Min Read
SR March 2022 Issue

According to the brand, the basin are 40% lighter, 30% sturdier and resilient and extremely resistant to abrasive materials.

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Waste Stone Chips Recycled Into Feature Wall

Waste Stone Chips Recycled Into Feature Wall

Thursday, 28 April, 2022   2 Min Read
SR March 2022 Issue

The idea of this design was borrowed from the lit night sky of Bengaluru where the architect wanted people to have an immersive experience with the city lights.

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Gessi VENTI20 Showering System

Wednesday, 27 April, 2022   2 Min Read
SR March 2022 Issue

In the three-hole wall-mounted version, the typical stylistic traits of the collection are incorporated into the handles and slender spout.

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White Tulip Monolithic Washbasin

Wednesday, 27 April, 2022   2 Min Read
SR March 2022 Issue

The monolithic, free-standing ceramic washbasin is available as a single or double solution. It can be attached to the wall or floor, depending on the specific structural circumstances.

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Terracotta Flooring in the Coffee House

Wednesday, 27 April, 2022   2 Min Read
SR March 2022 Issue

The flooring, a fissured pattern combining the classic monochrome and traditional terracotta, denotes the trajectory of motion whilst providing a playful pop of colour.

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Intricate Brickwork Facade

Intricate Brickwork Facade for a 174 years old brand in Gujarat by Studio Saransh

Tuesday, 26 April, 2022   2 Min Read
SR March 2022 Issue

According to the architect, "The KBM brand being 174 years old, originated in the old city of Ahmedabad and a look at the historic and articulate brickwork throughout the old city, channeled the specific material and techniques for the facade. A report by SURFACES REPORTER

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Exposed Red Brick Wall With Butterfly Roof Accentuates The Beauty of Rawness Of This Tapered House in Chandigarh | Studio Mohenjodaro

Exposed Red Brick Wall With Butterfly Roof Accentuates The Raw Beauty Of This Tapered House in Chandigarh | Studio Mohenjodaro

Saturday, 23 April, 2022   3 Min Read

The airy and sunlit home measuring 4,500 sq ft is beautifully decked with exposed brickwork, a butterfly roof, natural timber, Indian marbles, Moroccan tiles, etc. It is an attempt to push conventionality limits while maintaining the practical aspects of design and functionality.

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Electric Flying Cars, Drones Launched in the UK

World’s First Urban Airport for Electric Flying Cars, Drones Launched in the UK | Air One

Friday, 22 April, 2022   3 Min Read

Urban-Air Port, an aviation and aerospace manufacturing company, has designed an airport called Air One for electric flying cars and large drones in Coventry, UK. Spread across 17,000 sqft, the airport is designed to be the world’s first fully operational.

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Kitchen Furnishing Industry and It’s Customization Needs Today!

Thursday, 21 April, 2022   3 Min Read

Customized kitchens have become a need for modern Indian homes today. The kind of aesthetics that the customized kitchen brings along with the finishes and designing of the kitchen talks a lot about the home and the end-user as well.

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Managing Projects During the Steep Rise in Building Material Prices

Managing Projects During the Steep Rise in Building Material Prices - Vertica Dvivedi Editor-in-chief, Surfaces Reporter

Wednesday, 20 April, 2022   3 Min Read

The downturn in the construction sector despite a positive sentiment in the market and an increase in selling in the real estate sector is directly caused by the rise in construction material prices and the cost of labor.

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On the mark of ‘International Womens Day

I urge each woman to be that exceptional boss, distinctive leader, and commendable role model - Dr Niranjan Hiranandani, MD, Hiranandani Group

Wednesday, 20 April, 2022   3 Min Read

On the mark of ‘International Womens Day, that, fortunately, falls on my Birthday, I take liberty to share some worthy wisdom. With the shining pearly hairs, and wrinkled eyes, I celebrate their (women) rise.

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Food For Architecture from Edible Museums

Food For Architecture from Edible Museums To Textured Pasta Walls - Madhurima Chowdhury Executive Editor, Surfaces Reporter

Wednesday, 20 April, 2022   3 Min Read

Food is never just ‘food’. It is much more, particularly in today’s environment where creators try and find inspiration in every substance. Multiple scientific, technological, and design-based advancements can be seen in the production and consumption of foods.

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This Unique Bengaluru Office Celebrates Design Sustainability through Organic Architecture | Earthitects

This Unique Bengaluru Office Celebrates Design Sustainability through Organic Architecture | Earthitects

Tuesday, 19 April, 2022   4 Min Read

Office spaces have seen quite an evolution over the past few years. And in the time of ‘returning to the workplace,’ the idea of office flexibility, human-centric designs and sustainably-inspired aesthetics suffice the factors of today’s workspace.

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resilient fundamental of construction

Masonry Design Ornaments Jindal Mechno Bricks’ Experiential Centre | Renesa Architecture Design Interiors

Saturday, 16 April, 2022   4 Min Read

Humble yet the most resilient fundamental of construction – brick – conjures an ingrained and palpable narrative that permeates the walls of Jindal Mechno Bricks Group’s impressive experiential space that is created by Renesa Architecture Design Interiors in New Delhi.

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This Chinese Cafe in England is a Potpourri of Colours and Patterns | Studio Sam Buckley

Saturday, 16 April, 2022   3 Min Read

A spectrum of playful and bold patterns pop in the newly revamped Kingston Upon Hull’s Bing Ting cafe. Meaning pancake house in Chinese, Bing Ting is a street food cafe that takes over a 19th-century butcher’s shop in England.

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This Climate-Responsive Home in Chennai Coexists With The Three Decade Old Auspicious Nagalingam Tree | Khosla Associates

Thursday, 14 April, 2022   3 Min Read

Nagalingam Veedu (the house with the Nagalingam tree) responds to the cultural and religious needs of its owners while remaining climate-sensitive to Chennai’s extreme monsoons and summers.

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Office Space in Mumbai’s Historic Quarter

Furniture and Fashion Inscribe within Rooshad Shroff’s Gallery-Office Space in Mumbai’s Historic Quarter

Thursday, 14 April, 2022   3 Min Read

Ensconced between two clients’ premises, the Hermes and Louboutin boutiques at Horniman Circle, in Mumbai’s heritage quarter, nestles RooshadSHROFF Gallery.

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Tetris Game Inspires The White Canvas-Like Facade of This House of Ayoob in Kerala | 3dor Concepts

Tetris Game Inspires The White Canvas-Like Facade of House of Ayoob in Kerala | 3dor Concepts

Friday, 8 April, 2022   3 Min Read

At a very first glance, the unique facade of this house catches attention. Cladded in white, the exterior of the ‘House of Ayoob’ features a canvas-like structure with curved edges resembling stadium blocks stacked one above the other in a Tetris game

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SAWA by Mei Architects and Planners in Rotterdam Features 90 Percent Cross-Laminated Timber in Construction|

SAWA Features 90% Cross-Laminated Timber in Construction | Mei Architects and Planners | Rotterdam

Friday, 8 April, 2022   3 Min Read

Rotterdams first wooden residential tower, SAWA by Mei Architects and Planners has been designed using over 90 percent timber sourced from sustainably managed forests in Scandinavia.

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Othalo and Architect

Othalo and Architect Julien De Smedt Design Affordable Housing Made from Recycled Plastic

Wednesday, 30 March, 2022   3 Min Read

Established in 2019, Norwegian start-up Othalo aims to tackle two of the world’s biggest and most challenging problems – the housing crisis and plastic waste. Currently, the need for affordable and adequate housing is nearly 1 billion

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Litze® Bath Collection by Brizo®

The Litze® Bath Collection by Brizo® Evokes Modern Design with Bauhaus Sensibility

Monday, 28 March, 2022   3 Min Read

The Litze® Bath Collection by Brizo is borne of artisanal technique and bold geometry, brought together by fine craftsmanship. Unassuming geometric purity masks its curious spirit..

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Architect and furniture designer Guillermo Cameron

Guillermo Cameron Mac Lean’s Furniture System Easily Adapts to Different Spatial Needs | Liston

Thursday, 24 March, 2022   3 Min Read

Architect and furniture designer Guillermo Cameron Mac Lean’s architectural take on shelving through his modular furniture system Liston allows users to create infinite configurations. Similar to building blocks, Liston allows users to assemble and create a structure that comprises wooden slats.

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Baldiwala Edge Induces Flat Colours

Baldiwala Edge Induces Flat Colours, Geometric Shapes and Stylised Graphic Patterns into this 2BHK Space | Quirk Box

Tuesday, 22 March, 2022   3 Min Read

When the client’s brief was as simple as to turn his 2BHK space into a home with eclectic aesthetics with corners bursting with colours while maximizing the area, Ali Baldiwala of Baldiwala Edge without a second thought envisioned the 1000 sqft space as a two-bedroom, .

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It is that time of the year to come alive with colours. Holi is one such festival when you come across an array of colours.

Three Spaces with Quirky Elements and Soft Interiors Celebrate the Spirit of Holi | SR Holi 2022

Monday, 21 March, 2022   3 Min Read

It is that time of the year to come alive with colours. Holi is one such festival when you come across an array of colours. In the spirit of the festival of colours, Surfaces Reporter brings to you some handpicked colour-filled spaces encapsulating the vibrant and cheerful vibe.

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UNStudio Finishes The New HQ For K-Pop Creators in South Korea

UNStudio Finishes The New HQ For K-Pop Creators in South Korea

Wednesday, 16 March, 2022   4 Min Read

UNStudio has recently completed the design of a new headquarter building in Seoul for the producers of the South Korean music scene, otherwise known as K-Pop-YG Entertainment.

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Pop of Bold Colours Add a Quirky Twist to This Retail Space in Mumbai

Wednesday, 16 March, 2022   2 Min Read

Modern and bright define the interiors of Mumbai’s newly opened apparel store Fancy Pants. Staying true to the brand’s slogan – Be Fierce Be Fancy – the store celebrates the ideology of the label that is tailored specially for women.

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Colourful Shipping Containers Turn into School for Dogs, Humans and Other Species

Tuesday, 15 March, 2022   3 Min Read

Modified shipping containers are altered into a canine school that addresses the needs and requirements of dogs alongside sheltering other species. Named Educan, this educational multi-species architecture is a training habitat where dogs, humans and other species learn and coexist together.

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Colours in Architecture

Colour Psychology: The Marvel of Colours in Architecture

Tuesday, 15 March, 2022   3 Min Read

Architecture is generally valued for its essential and practical use in sustaining and growth of a society. But for the architect, on top of it all, it is also an art, their chosen mode of expression.

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Renovate Your House Exteriors

Best Tips to Renovate Your House Exteriors

Monday, 14 March, 2022   4 Min Read

The exteriors of the house showcase the whole theme and look of what really the estate wants to speak about. It shows the nature and theme of what the whole building is about and the aesthetics of the owner too.

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Designer Jens Martin

Designer Jens Martin Skibsted Designs Sea-Inspired Chairs Made of Recycled Plastic | Maree Chair

Monday, 14 March, 2022   3 Min Read

High-end furniture brand Montana Furniture has added a new and exciting chair design to its comprehensive product catalogue. Designed by Danish designer Jens Martin Skibsted, the Maree range of chairs is refined with a rational approach that manifests itself in the straight line.

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Annkur Khosla of Annkur Khosla Design Studio

Step into this Café that Beautifully Jumbles Cherry Vibe Colours and Chic Furniture | Earth Cafe | SR Holi 2022

Monday, 14 March, 2022   3 Min Read

Breaking free from the quintessential cafe designs, Annkur Khosla of Annkur Khosla Design Studio has delved into a duality of contrasting colour scheme for the Earth Cafe. Drawing inspiration from its name and cuisine, the cafe features a distinct colour scheme.

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Home Art Lights

Elevate your home with Home Art Lights

Monday, 14 March, 2022   3 Min Read

Light is one of the boldest yet the simplest and most needful material in each estate. It has been around for ages and the ever so innovative trends make it worth having. With distinguished designs, colourful options and material availability, lights can do a lot more than just providing illuminatio

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San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

Highlights from Neri Oxman’s Ongoing Nature X Humanity: Oxman Architects Exhibition

Monday, 14 March, 2022   3 Min Read

At her ongoing exclusive exhibition at San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA), American-Israeli architect and founder of the New York-based practice OXMAN Neri Oxman raises thought-provoking questions on materials, tools and architecture techniques that exist today.

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Exclusive Range of Products

Exclusive Range of Products to Give Your Home a Royal Look

Monday, 14 March, 2022   3 Min Read

Defining each corner and all the rooms, walls, ceilings of a home is a must. Every room has its own vibe while it also matches with the atmosphere of the whole house as well.

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pleasing designs out of waste material

Studio’s In-House Production Waste Converted into 3D Printed Ermis Chair | The New Raw

Friday, 11 March, 2022   3 Min Read

Living up to its core value of crafting aesthetically pleasing designs out of waste material, The New Raw has kicked it up a notch once again with its Ermis chair. Made out of waste material of their in-house production facilities in Rotterdam,

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Façade Photoshop Tips and Tricks

Façade Photoshop Tips and Tricks

Friday, 11 March, 2022   3 Min Read

Façade photoshop is necessary only when showcasing the facades majorly at mid night or when the sun is down. It shows the reflection of light and how having lights within the façade can make or break the whole look of any estate.

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Arpan Shah of Modo Designs Creates An Inside Out Home in Ahmadabad That Seamlessly Integrates Nature

Arpan Shah of Modo Designs Creates An Inside Out Home in Ahmadabad That Seamlessly Integrates Nature

Thursday, 10 March, 2022   4 Min Read

Architectural and Interior Design-Arpan Shah, the principal architect of Modo Designs, has weaved open, semi-open and indoor spaces into an expansive sprawl of ‘Inside Out house’ located on Bopal Ambli road in the western part of Ahmedabad.

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Residential Facade Designs

The Rules of Residential Facade Designs

Thursday, 10 March, 2022   3 Min Read

Facades or the exterior of a building showcases what the building is about. Its aesthetic beauty and uniqueness talks about the person and the infrastructure of the building as a whole. Now-a-days, the use of façade have increased thus making sure the environment friendly measures are taken while ma

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Industrial designer Konstantin

Hexagonal Bricks by Konstantin Grcic are Inspired by Beehives’ Infinite Expandable Structure | Hives for Mutina

Wednesday, 9 March, 2022   3 Min Read

Industrial designer Konstantin Grcic has revamped one of the most ancient building materials – fired bricks – into a fashionable hexagon module that is both organic as well as geometric. Drawing inspiration from beehives, Hives is the new 3D element designed by Konstantin Grcic Design.

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Celebrating International Womens Day

WADE ASIA Celebrates International Womens Day | MARCH 2022 | Special Talks with Women who empower other women

Tuesday, 8 March, 2022   3 Min Read

Founders Vertica Dvivedi and Madhurima Chowdhury created WADE ASIA in 2016 with a small team. But WADE ASIA is no longer a small space, it had grown massively towards celebrating women in the field.

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With 37.5 Feet Height and 44.5 Feet Diameter, This Igloo Cafe in India is Said To Be The Worlds largest | Kashmir

With 37.5 Feet Height and 44.5 Feet Diameter, This Igloo Cafe in India is Said To Be The Worlds largest | Kashmir

Saturday, 26 February, 2022   3 Min Read

Named Snowglu, the cafe has been called worlds largest by its owner. The Snowglu cafe is designed with a height of 37.5 ft and a diameter of 44.5 ft in Gulmarg, Jammu & Kashmir. A report by SURFACES REPORTER

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Mumbai-based architecture studio

This Mumbai Office Gives a Fresh Twist to Corporate Aesthetics | The Working Ants | SR Exclusive

Monday, 21 February, 2022   4 Min Read

A contented, old-time client approached Mumbai-based architecture studio The Working Ants, stipulating a simple design for his crane company office that would reflect a robust and progressive environment in accordance with the vastu principles.

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Sparrow: The Agenda of Resurgence

Sparrow: The Agenda of Resurgence, invites you to participate in a design competition to build a Bird House for a House Sparrow - STAR India

Friday, 18 February, 2022   3 Min Read

Sparrow: The Agenda of Resurgence, invites you to participate in a design competition to build a Bird House for a House Sparrow - STAR India

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modern industrial factory

Studio Saar’s IGBC Rated Utilitarian Factory Reshapes Industrial Architecture | Secure Sanand, Gujarat

Friday, 18 February, 2022   3 Min Read

A purpose-built industrial facility that orbits around the client’s philosophy of placing employees’ well-being at the forefront of its operations has been recently completed by architecture practice Studio Saar. Other than uplifting work environment, electronics manufacturer.

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World’s Largest Walk-Through Kaleidoscope Accentuates Saudi Arabia’s Natural Habitat | Stufish

Saturday, 12 February, 2022   3 Min Read

The leading stage architecture studio Stufish has designed the world’s largest kaleidoscope measuring 40 m long and 6 m high. Installed at the 2022 One Giant LEAP technology conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the mirrored installation showcases the ever-shifting images of the country.

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With 2.8 mn sq mt LEED certified space, India ranks at number 3 for LEED Green Building

Thursday, 10 February, 2022   5 Min Read
SR February 2022 Issue

In a major leap towards a sustainable future, India has secured third rank in the annual list of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), of Top 10 Countries and Regions for LEED in 2021 ranking behind China and Canada. A report by SURFACES REPORTER

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Buying HPL Sheets

Least known Features to Look for When Buying HPL Sheets

Wednesday, 9 February, 2022   3 Min Read

Are you currently planning to renovate your home or office space and confused on what material to use on the surface that not only lasts long but is available in varied finishes and textures?

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A walk-in closet is a dream for many. People usually end up with almirah or wardrobes. Not many think of using a separate small space to make a walk in closet

How to Design a Walk in Closet for Small or Big Space

Wednesday, 9 February, 2022   3 Min Read

A walk-in closet is a dream for many. People usually end up with almirah or wardrobes. Not many think of using a separate small space to make a walk in closet. If you wish to make a small storage area for clothes and want style along with it, walk in closet is the perfect idea you need.

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Tiles and Marbles

Tiles and Marbles: Which One Takes It All?

Wednesday, 9 February, 2022   3 Min Read

Tiles and marbles are both very popular and therefore, it’s hard to differentiate between them when it comes to choosing one for your houses. But, then how does one choose?

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Sanjay Mandal Architect & Founding Partner, Innate Kolkata

AR. Anirban Bhaduri & Sanjay Mandal Architect & Founding Partner, Innate Kolkata - Surfaces Reporter | Spaces & Material Poetries

Wednesday, 9 February, 2022   4 Min Read
SR January 2022 Issue

INNATE is Eastern India based group of architects, designers, urbanists, landscape professionals, interior and product designers. From the timid and humble beginnings, way back in 2005, through the ever-competitive journey, transformation is what INNATE has gone through.

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INCEPPT - The Design Studio

Surfaces Reporter’s Rising Stars Kunal and Pinal Engineer, Inceppt, Surat

Wednesday, 9 February, 2022   3 Min Read
SR January 2022 Issue

INCEPPT - The Design Studio is a professional organization which was conceived in 2012 by Ar Kunal Engineer and Designer Pinal Engineer. Nourished by a team of competent techno crafts, like-minded professionals.

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Customized Bathrooms

Benefits of Customized Bathrooms

Tuesday, 8 February, 2022   3 Min Read

Bathroom is that part of an estate that is used more often than anyone thinks. A normal person spends more time in their bathroom in a day than at any other place in their home. It is the only place in an estate where a person spend time thinking so why not make this place aesthetically pleasing?

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Post Pandemic Design Shift in Architecture & Interior Design, Kolkata

Post Pandemic Design Shift in Architecture & Interior Design, Kolkata With Surfaces Reporter

Tuesday, 8 February, 2022   3 Min Read

Also known as the City of Joy, in Kolkata, SURFACES REPORTER (SR) successfully organised the 13th edition of The Talk of Town in asociation with Amulya Mica. The event was a huge success with almost all the notable names from the architecture and design fraternity of Kolkata.

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The Journey of SJK Architects, Mumbai From Colleagues to Partners - Shimul Javeri Kadri | Vaishali Shankar | Sarika Shetty | Roshni Kshirsagar

Tuesday, 8 February, 2022   5 Min Read
SR January 2022 Issue

Thirty two years ago, when Shimul Javeri Kadri founded SJK Architects, she started out as a one-woman army. Now, as three of her long-time colleagues join her at the helm as partners, the renowned architect demonstrates how power, when shared, can only grow more incandescent as a guiding light.

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Finder Studio is an emerging architectural practice

A Nostalgic Walk Into Yesteryear - A Project by Ar Naveen S, Ar Levin P Joy Ar Jayakrishnan R J | Kerala

Sunday, 6 February, 2022   5 Min Read

Finder Studio is an emerging architectural practice based in Kerala which started in 2017, working on comprehensive architectural and interior design projects. The firm believes architecture is all about spreading happiness, where spaces are created by drawing inspiration from the traditional spatia

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This 3D Printed Rotary Energy System Reduces the PV Module Temperatures and Dust Accumulation | Turkey

This 3D Printed Rotary Energy System Can Help Reduce Energy Consumption for Tall Buildings

Sunday, 6 February, 2022   3 Min Read

Created by researchers from the Adana Science and Technology University in Turkey, this model of a rotary energy system (RES) can lower photovoltaic module temperatures and can eliminate most of the dust accumulation.

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Zaha Hadid Architects has commenced the work

Zaha Hadid Architects Begins Construction on Three Dnipro Metro Stations | Ukraine

Thursday, 3 February, 2022   3 Min Read

One of the leading British architecture firm Zaha Hadid Architects has commenced the work on the three new Ukrainian metro stations. The three new stations, namely Teatralna, Tsentalna and Muzeina will connect the residents, businesses, cultural and academic institutions.

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Charming Punctures on Walls and Wooden Logs on the Ceilings Characterise This Office in Ahmedabad | Architects At Work

Wooden Logs on the Ceilings and Charming Punctures On Walls Characterise This Office in Ahmedabad | Architects At Work

Wednesday, 2 February, 2022   3 Min Read

An earthy material palette, Kota flooring, fascinating punctures on walls, and enchanting wooden logs as partitions ?owing to the ceiling gives a charming appeal to this office - MK ENGIMECH - located in GIDC Kathwada, Ahmedabad.

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home harbors dreams

Best Colors for Bedrooms

Wednesday, 2 February, 2022   2 Min Read

The home, the hearth is the one safe space for all. It is not only made of material objects but every nook and cranny of a home harbors dreams and love.

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Best Colors for Bars at Home

Best Colors for Bars at Home

Tuesday, 1 February, 2022   3 Min Read

When it comes to design, you need to make a thoughtful choice. A design element like color can change the whole essence of the room. Choose the color depending on the kind of ambiance you want to create.

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Wooden Wall Designs and Panels for Bedroom

Friday, 28 January, 2022   4 Min Read

Natural wood has become a way to go for home owners now a days. Wood panels are not limited to backdrops only. Now-a-days, people have starting using wood panels on ceilings and walls of their bedroom in order to connect well with the nature.

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Clarke & Clarke available through Maishaa

Maishaa Showcases Clarke & Clarke’s Wilderie Collection in Stunning Metallic Details | SURFACES REPORTER Material Update

Friday, 28 January, 2022   3 Min Read

Clarke & Clarke – available through Maishaa – recently launched a fantastical collection inspired by nature called Wilderie. Presenting the animal world across continents in colourfully evocative strokes

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local architecture studio

Locally, Handmade Brick Hospital in Bangladesh Named as World’s Best New Building | Kashef Chowdhury/URBANA

Thursday, 27 January, 2022   3 Min Read

Designed by local architecture studio Kashef Chowdhury/URBANA, the Friendship Hospital in Bangladesh has been awarded the RIBA International Prize 2021 on account of its design excellence and social impact and is credited to be the world’s best building.

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Five important parts of Urban Renewal and Conservation

Five important parts of Urban Renewal and Conservation | SR Exclusive

Tuesday, 25 January, 2022   3 Min Read

The term ‘Urban Renewal’ first emerged in the late 1940s in America, as an attempt to modernize central cities. In simple terms, Urban Renewal is a strategic process of remodeling older parts of urban areas.

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Architects around the world are constantly searching for sustainable solutions for building materials. Even though tradition is commonly viewed as the antonym of modernity, traditional building materials are still used today.

6 Things to Remember About Revival of Traditional Building Materials in Modern Times | SR Exclusive

Monday, 24 January, 2022   3 Min Read

Architects around the world are constantly searching for sustainable solutions for building materials. Even though tradition is commonly viewed as the antonym of modernity, traditional building materials are still used today.

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Rs 3,500 cr IKEA Mall comes to Gurugram, to be the first in India | SR Realty update

Wednesday, 19 January, 2022   2 Min Read
SR January 2022 Issue

In a major investment deal, Ingka Centers, a part of Ingka Group that also owns IKEA Retail will develop a new IKEA anchored mixed-use development in the cyber city Gurugram, providing a major boost to the employment in the surrounding area, according to the company. A report by SURFACES REPORTER (S

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This Weekend Home in Pune Fits Snugly Within Its Lush Green Surroundings | SAK Designs

Tuesday, 18 January, 2022   3 Min Read

Lush greenery, breezy bamboo screens and unobstructed panoramic views greet you in this weekend home in Pune designed by Ahmadabad-based SAK Designs

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D1 Architectural Studio

D1 Architectural Studio Unifies Beauty with Sustainability at Vietnam’s Hotel Le Bouton

Monday, 10 January, 2022   3 Min Read

Nestled on the busy Tran Dinh Dan Street of Da Nang, Vietnam, Hotel Le Bouton beautifully identifies itself as an organic structure alluring visitors with the city’s beauty through its configuration.

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Classified as France’s first public building built out of biomaterials

Lemoal Lemoal Uses Hemp to Design the Structure of France’s Pierre Chevet Sports Hall | Surfaces Reporter

Friday, 31 December, 2021   3 Min Read

Classified as France’s first public building built out of biomaterials, the structure of Pierre Chevet sports centre stands tall in the town of Croissy-Beaubourg near Paris with the support of sustainable hempcrete blocks.

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Sicis – available in India through Tessera

Artistic Mosaic Paintings Adorn Jakuchu Collection by Sicis

Wednesday, 29 December, 2021   3 Min Read

Sicis – available in India through Tessera – recently launched its striking Jakuchu collection in India. Sicis aims to pay tribute to the great Japanese painter Ito Jakuchu through this collection by creating real and unique paintings.

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Ikea’s collaboration

Ikea’s 187 sqm mobile home promotes sustainability and minimalist lifestyle

Wednesday, 29 December, 2021   3 Min Read

Bringing a revolutionary turn in sustainable design and architecture, Ikea’s collaboration with tiny home manufacturer Escape and media company Vox Creative will not only make the dream of living a nomadic life come true but also establish the idea .

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Nilaya by Varun Baweja Is An Opulent Sanctuary That Celebrates Extravagance Without Going Overboard

Tuesday, 28 December, 2021   3 Min Read

This 13,0000-square-foot luxury villa in Ludhiana, with five en-suite bedrooms and an unparalleled composition of captivating artistic details, fills you with awe. Exuding an ornate sense of style, the house celebrates extravagance without going overboard.

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World’s Largest Astronomy Museum in Shanghai, Featuring No Straight Lines or Right Angles | Ennead Architects | China

Tuesday, 28 December, 2021   3 Min Read

Echoing the essence of the universe with its shape and geometry, the project is said to be the world’s largest museum dedicated to astronomy.

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This Holiday Home in Coonoor Is A True Paradise Dotted With Sprawling Tea Gardens and Breathtaking Views | Phylosophy Design Studio

Thursday, 23 December, 2021   3 Min Read

Soak in the Breathtaking Views of The Sprawling Tea Gardens in This Beautiful Weekend Home by Phylosophy Design Studio

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3D Printed Stainless Steel Bridge

World’s First 3D Printed Stainless Steel Bridge in Amsterdam by Joris Laarman | SR Project Update

Thursday, 23 December, 2021   3 Min Read

Nearly after six years after the launch of the project, Joris Laarman’s 3D printed bridge has seen the light of the day. Touted to be the world’s first 3D printed stainless steel bridge, the 12m-long pedestrian bridge is built by Laarman’s Dutch robotics company MX3D and engineering firm Arup.

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Can Bamboo replace iron in construction in future| Karnataka | SURFACES REPORTER Research News Update

Thursday, 16 December, 2021   2 Min Read

Bamboo Is on e of the most versatile material with a tensile strength equivalent to steel. Proving it once again, few students of a Karnataka Engineering college have showcased how bamboo can replace iron in construction of house. A report by SURFACES REPORTER (SR).

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aarkh Illuminated Udeta With Innovative Use of Lighting

aarkh Illuminates Udeta With Innovative Use of Lighting

Saturday, 11 December, 2021   3 Min Read

SURFACES REPORTER (SR) talked with Mitul Parekh, founding principal of aarkh about the conceptualisation and realisation of lighting design for the project- Udeta, a new Banquet Hall addition to the existing 5-star luxury resort, Alila Diwa Goa.

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This Sustainable House in Paraguay Blends Contemporary Lifestyle With The Vernacular Construction Techniques | Equipo de Arquitectura

Friday, 10 December, 2021   3 Min Read

Conceptualized and designed by Asunción-based firm Equipo de Arquitectura on a compact size of 190 sqm plot in Paraguay, this home features a perforated brick facade, protruding roof canopy, flexible partitions, and vernacular construction techniques.

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Ravi Verma Residence

A Contemporary, Spacious and Pleasant Home in Hyderabad by Phylosophy Design Studio

Thursday, 9 December, 2021   4 Min Read

Conceptualized by Vasundhara Sampath, the founder and principal designer of Phylosophy Design Studio, the house features mindful minimal interiors, interesting wallpapers, eye-catching artefacts and attractive chandeliers & lightings.

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An Ace in Hospitality & High-End Residential Space! - Sumessh Menon, Sumessh Menon Associates, Mumbai

Tuesday, 7 December, 2021   5 Min Read
SR November 2021 Issue

Cited among one of the topmost luxury designers of India, Sumessh Menon is known for creating bespoke, modern, and chic design concepts. Sumessh has carved a niche for his innovative and flamboyant design creations.

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Bamboo Can Be a Gamechanger With the Right Focus and Direction - Madhurima Chowdhury, Executive Editor - Surfaces Reporter

Tuesday, 7 December, 2021   2 Min Read
SR November 2021 Issue

Covid has not only turned our lives and living upside down. It has equally changed our perspective towards materials we use and get surrounded with.

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Tiles in India- Market Share, Growth Strategies, New Launches and More

Tuesday, 7 December, 2021   3 Min Read
SR November 2021 Issue

India’s ceramic tile market is one of the fastest growing markets in the world owing to factors like rising demand, housing shortage, developing real estate, rising disposable income, expansion of metro cities, government policies etc. According to a market research firm, the Indian Tiles, Sanitary.

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An architect and designer’s style and taste are visually explored in their own habitat where there are no budget constraints and stipulating requirements from the client. On their own, these spatial artists personalize their abode with captivating elements.

Shonan Purie Trehan Creates an Urban Art Loft Space in Which They Could Live In | The Undone House by LAB | Mumbai

Monday, 6 December, 2021   3 Min Read

An architect and designer’s style and taste are visually explored in their own habitat where there are no budget constraints and stipulating requirements from the client. On their own, these spatial artists personalize their abode with captivating elements.

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NASA Design Humanity

First-Ever 3D Printed Home for Mars. Take a look...

Monday, 6 December, 2021   3 Min Read

Developer of advanced construction technologies including robotics, software and building materials ICON along with BIG-Bjarke Ingels Group and NASA recently announced a 3D printed habitat named Mars Dune Alpha, which is touted to help in long-duration exploration missions.

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Minimalism Adorns This Tiny, Modern Apartment in Chennai | Roaish Architecture + Design

Saturday, 4 December, 2021   3 Min Read

The correlation of luxury with size is a thing of the past. These two dynamics of designs that exclusively determine lifestyle with space have undergone a tremendous change in the past few years. Today, opulence is parallel to minimalism.

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Mirador House: A Perfect Weekend Retreat By Shroffleon to Enjoy The Fusion of Sun, Sky and Lush Greenery in Karjat, Mumbai

Mirador House: A Perfect Weekend Retreat By Shroffleon to Enjoy The Fusion of Sun, Sky and Lush Greenery in Karjat, Mumbai

Saturday, 4 December, 2021   3 Min Read

Nestled on 3.5 acres of farmland within the untamed wilderness of Karjat, Mumbai as a tranquil refuge, ‘Mirador House’ by Mumbai-based architecture studio Shroffleón is a second home to a family who were in search of a change in pace, far from any vestige of civilization.

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Swarali & Taha of Space Theory Designs A Positive and Vibrant Office in Ahmedabad | Biyani Tradelinks

Swarali & Taha of Space Theory Designs A Positive and Vibrant Office in Ahmedabad | Biyani Tradelinks

Saturday, 4 December, 2021   3 Min Read

Designers used veneer throughout the project to give it a warm and elegant look with the open ceiling concept. Further, the use of earthen tones with a pop of vibrant colours give a chic and timeless appeal to the office.

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Tallest Building in Brooklyn | 9 DeKalb | Supertall Skyscrapper by SHoP Architects | SR Project Update

Saturday, 4 December, 2021   3 Min Read

The real estate development, construction and acquisition firm JDS Development Group took to its official Instagram handle to announce 9 DeKalb tower will be the tallest building in Brooklyn, New York.

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SR Idea Book

Here’s what you can do with your foyer areas or entryway of your home! | SR Idea Book

Saturday, 4 December, 2021   3 Min Read

Nowadays, mostly every other house does not have an entryway or foyer area. People give less attention to the entryway and leave it to be a passage way. With modern trends and ideas, interior designers and architects give some importance to the entryway.

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A Careful Concoction of Modern Neoclassical Elements Can Be Seen In This Family Abode in Bharuch by P&D Associates

Thursday, 2 December, 2021   4 Min Read

Luxurious fabrics, soft lines, soothing pastel colour palettes, customized furniture, classy marble, rich wood, playful artworks and ornate furnishings create highly elegant and comfortable living spaces in this gorgeous villa- “Glass House” in Bharuch.

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974 Vibrant Shipping Containers and Modular Steel Structure Form Demountable Stadium in Qatar | Fenwick Iribarren Architects

974 Vibrant Shipping Containers and Modular Steel Structure Form Demountable Stadium in Qatar | Fenwick Iribarren Architects

Thursday, 2 December, 2021   3 Min Read

Spanish studio Fenwick Iribarren Architects in association with structural engineers Schlaich Bergermann Partner and engineering consultancy Hilson Moran has recently completed the construction of this vast sports venue ‘Stadium 974’ in Doha, Qatar ahead of the FIFA 2022 world cup.

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Striking Rippling Brickwork Features The Sienna Apartments Designed by Sameep Padora and Associates | Hyderabad

Striking Rippling Brickwork Features The Sienna Apartments Designed by Sameep Padora and Associates | Hyderabad

Tuesday, 30 November, 2021   3 Min Read

The striking feature of the building is its captivating rippling brick facade that features vantage views of the abutting park. The entire project is designed carefully with interior layouts designed to allow maximum air ventilation.

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Amulya Mica,The Talk of Town Kolkata

The Talk of Town, Kolkata by Amulya Micain Association With Surfaces Reporter - Hotel Hyatt Regency, Kolkata

Monday, 15 November, 2021   3 Min Read

Amulya Mica had organised The Talk of Town for Architects & Interior Designers at Hotel Hyatt, Kolkata on 13th Nov/2021 in association with Surfaces Reporter.

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Dersyn Studio Creates Turtle Shell-Shaped New Eco-Tourism Destination in Thailand

Dersyn Studio Creates Turtle Shell-Shaped New Eco-Tourism Destination in Thailand

Tuesday, 9 November, 2021   3 Min Read

Nestled in the lush natural area of Hua-Hin, near Khao Tao Reservoir, the ‘Turtle Bay’ project by architect Sarawoot Jansaeng-Aram of Dersyn Studio is a new eco-tourism destination that forms the shape of turtle shells.

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Selecting the right kind of shade for your interiors can give you a hard time. Some people end up spending too much money on hiring paint consultants or some end up repainting walls to get their perfect wall color. One can find inspiration to paint the walls inside their home itself.

Choosing the Right Wall Paints/ Colours for your Rooms

Monday, 8 November, 2021   3 Min Read

Selecting the right kind of shade for your interiors can give you a hard time. Some people end up spending too much money on hiring paint consultants or some end up repainting walls to get their perfect wall color. One can find inspiration to paint the walls inside their home itself.

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Deliberation over constraints revive Tamraa Jewellery Studio in Ahmedabad | Amogh Designs | Surfaces Reporter

Wednesday, 3 November, 2021   3 Min Read

Design is found where you least expect it and order is found in the chaos of things. Such is the design story of Amogh Designs when a family friend approached the Ahmedabad-based design studio to redesign her jewellery boutique with a Jaipuri decor theme.

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Decorate Your Pooja Room

Decorate Your Pooja Room This Diwali Season with Amazing Décor Ideas

Wednesday, 3 November, 2021   3 Min Read

The festive season is an amazing time of the year where you decorate your house with lights, colours and decorative materials. Why keep the pooja room aside while decorating the whole house?

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2021 Wardrobe design solutions

2021 Wardrobe design solutions for small bedrooms

Wednesday, 3 November, 2021   3 Min Read

Renovating your home is a crucial task and selecting what kind of wardrobe will match with your interiors is another big aspect. When making a wardrobe in a small room, you should consider different kinds of custom wardrobes.

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Clap Studio’s Modular Installation

Clap Studio’s Modular Installation Doubles Up as a TV Set and Multi-Purpose Arena | Surfaces Reporter

Friday, 29 October, 2021   3 Min Read

For the forthcoming World Design Organization 2022 in Valencia, Spain, Clap Studio has bagged the opportunity to create an installation that would provide flexible space to host the event and can last over time.

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The Unique Circular Shape Informs The Qatar Stadium Designed By Ibrahim M Jaidah For FIFA 2022 World Cup

Thursday, 28 October, 2021   3 Min Read

The stadium developed for the sixth FIFA tournament can accommodate up to 40,000 spectators. The stadium is named after a locally available tree and looks like gahfiya- the traditional woven head cap which is worn throughout the Middle East.

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David Adjaye Proposes to Build An Upside Down Tower in New York | Tallest Tower

Monday, 25 October, 2021   4 Min Read

Recently, David Adjayes design team revealed their ambitious plan to construct a staggering upside-down skyscraper in a 1.2-acre vacant plot of land at 418 11th Avenue in Manhattan.

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Carpets can revamp

6 Carpet Buying Mistakes You Need To Avoid: A Blog Around Common Mistakes People Make When Buying Carpets

Saturday, 23 October, 2021   3 Min Read

Carpets can revamp the looks of your home in an enchanting manner. Carpets add an angle of elegance and grace to the aesthetics of your room.

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Sand-Surfaced Vintago Coloured Fibre Cement Panel from Swisspearl | SURFACES REPORTER Material Update

Saturday, 23 October, 2021   3 Min Read

The new through-coloured fibre cement panel from Swissperal comes with a sanded surface. Best suited for the exterior and interior of a building, Vintago panels offer a multifaceted and esthetically beautiful look to the structure.

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Bold Colour Palette Enlivens This Well-Lit Bespoke Penthouse in Mumbai | Sanjyt Syngh

Bold Colour Palette Enlivens This Sun-Lit Bespoke Penthouse in Mumbai | Sanjyt Syngh

Saturday, 23 October, 2021   3 Min Read

Sanjyt Syngh, a Delhi-based interior designer and stylist, is well-known for creating stunning modern interiors imbued with quirky artworks, fascinating lightings, and striking colour scheme.

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The ICSS Complex at SGPC, Rakabganj Sahib Gurudwara Will Have A Unique Dome-Like Auditorium Inside It | Delhi

Friday, 22 October, 2021   4 Min Read

The ICSS Complex shall have a new auditorium constructed inside Gurudwara premises conceptualised by Ar Renu Robin Design Studio & SGPC & Structural Design by SKELETON Consultants Pvt Ltd Noida.

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One of the many things that make homes enjoyable is that you get to reorganize the interior all by yourself. It’s what creates the perfect vibe

Top 3 Things To Consider When Choosing Rugs

Wednesday, 20 October, 2021   3 Min Read

One of the many things that make homes enjoyable is that you get to reorganize the interior all by yourself. It’s what creates the perfect vibe. Only you decide what goes where. Having said that, let’s take a look at one of the household items.

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Sustainable Collection of Rugs

The Rug Republic’s Sustainable Collection of Rugs Made Out of Hemp Fibres| SURFACES REPORTER Material Update

Tuesday, 19 October, 2021   3 Min Read

Natural fibre rugs have long been designer favourites—their earthy texture lends a relaxed, easy vibe to a space and their higher-than-average durability makes them a practical choice too.

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70 Feet Long Arched Ferro-Cement Roof Covers the Top of This Weekend Home in Pune | Red Brick Studio | The Cove House

70 Feet Long Curved Ferro-Cement Roof Covers the Top of This Weekend Home in Pune | Red Brick Studio | The Cove House

Monday, 18 October, 2021   3 Min Read

This weekend home, designed by Pune-based Red Brick Studio, is a perfect retreat for a client who wanted to escape from the chaos of the cities hectic life and enjoy holidays amidst the lap of nature in the hilly terrain overlooking the backwaters of Panshet Dam near Pune.

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CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati Conceptualises Playscraper Tennis Tower Stacked

CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati Conceptualises Playscraper Tennis Tower Stacked with Eight Vertical Courts on Top of Each Other | Surfaces Reporter

Monday, 18 October, 2021   3 Min Read

Two heads are better than one. And the outcome of these creative heads often leads to a masterpiece. One such masterpiece is in the making which will highlight eight tennis courts stacked on top of each other.

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A Colossal Inclined Mirror Wraps The Front of The Swiss Pavilion at Dubai Expo | OOS

A Colossal Inclined Mirror Wraps The Front of The Swiss Pavilion at Dubai Expo | OOS

Saturday, 16 October, 2021   3 Min Read

The Swiss pavilion at the ongoing Dubai Expo features a colossal mirror on its facade that reflects the giant red carpet facing the pavilion. Christened Reflections, the pavilion illustrates the image of Switzerland.

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Aluminium Doors and Windows

Busting Myths about Aluminium Doors and Windows

Thursday, 14 October, 2021   4 Min Read

Doors and windows are the utmost important part of any estate. They keep the space safe and secure and also adds value into an estate. Doors and windows, unintentionally, also adds elegance and grandeur and create a luxurious entrance into any household or commercial space.

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Aluminium is a very sturdy and trendy material

Types of Aluminium Doors and Windows Available in the Market

Thursday, 14 October, 2021   3 Min Read

Aluminium is a very sturdy and trendy material to be installed at doors and windows of an estate. It brings in more light and enhance the surroundings as well. Being a metal by-product, it is the most secure and safe produce to be installed at any household or commercial space.

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Architecture, topmost elite profession in UK| Social Mobility in Creative Economy | SURFACES REPORTER Architecture News Update

Friday, 8 October, 2021   3 Min Read

Architecture has found to be the top elite profession in the United Kingdom as per a report by the Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre, UK. SURFACES REPORTER (SR) tells.

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Nirvana Organic Farmhouse

Put Your Hands Together Envision an Unmistakably Vernacular and Environmentally Sound Bucolic Retreat | Mumbai | Surfaces Reporter

Thursday, 7 October, 2021   3 Min Read

Fairly characterized as ornate, ostentatiously sustainable and opulent, the Nirvana Organic Farmhouse features an understated, rustic charm in contrast to the sharp natural shades of grey, brown and blue. Strategically located on the outskirts of Mumbai.

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20 leading Architectural firms exhibit their projects | Ahmedabad | SURFACES REPORTER News Update

Thursday, 7 October, 2021   2 Min Read

20 of most notable architecture firms from Ahmedabad including BV Doshi’s Vastu Shilpa, Dr Bimal Patel’s HCP, Parulben Zaveri’s Abhikram, Gurjit Matharoo’s Matharoo Associates displayed their work at the exhibition organized by Indian Institute of Architects (IIA). SURFACES REPORTER tells

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British Designer Unveils A Poetic Cross-Laminated Timber Pavilion at Dubai Expo

This Cross-Laminated Timber Pavilion by British Designer Presents Visitors Words in Poetic Form at Dubai Expo 2020

Thursday, 7 October, 2021   3 Min Read

Constructed from cross-laminated timber, the cone-shaped pavilion by British designer Es Devlin displays a series of AI-generated poems.

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VERTICA DVIVEDI

I see many architects occupied with lots of projects. It is not the same with me. Thats making me worried. Am I going wrong somewhere?-VERTICA DVIVEDI

Wednesday, 6 October, 2021   3 Min Read
SR October 2020 Issue

This message was part of a recent conversation between me and an architect from India. The blatant openness took me aback for a while. I felt glad someone was willing to discuss this. Well, the term lots of projects means different things to different firms and the type of projects they do.

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Architects Stanzin Phuntsog

Earth Building Elevates Sustainable Living through Earthbag Houses

Wednesday, 6 October, 2021   4 Min Read

Gone are the days when a house was constructed with bricks and cement and comprised of symmetrical four walls. A deep fondness to create a healthy space that not only connects you to nature but also benefits the environment...

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Sunlight Filters Through the Dotted Roof of This Near Net-Zero House Under Shadows in Haryana | Zero Design Lab

Sunlight Filters Through the Dotted Roof of This Near Net-Zero House Under Shadows in Haryana | Zero Energy Design Lab

Tuesday, 5 October, 2021   4 Min Read

Nestled in the historic city of Karnal, Haryana in northern India, this recently completed palatial House Under Shadows is the epitome of parametricism, sustainability, and Indian-Modern’ architecture.

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Bathrooms

How to Choose the Right Bathroom Vanity: A blog around how to choose the right bathroom vanity

Monday, 4 October, 2021   3 Min Read

Bathrooms need your attention as much as the other rooms. While styling your bathroom, you need to ensure that you choose the accessories and place them well. Poorly placed vanity can interfere with the normal functioning of your bathroom.

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World Architecture Day; Industry extends its gratitude towards the architecture & Design community | SURFACES REPORTER News Update

Monday, 4 October, 2021   3 Min Read

On the occasion of World Architecture Day, Oct 4, 2021, the materials industry extends its gratitude towards the architecture and Design community for creating designs that are the need of the hour. A report by SURFACES REPORTER (SR).

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World Architecture Day| Significance, Theme, Date, Events| SURFACES REPORTER

Monday, 4 October, 2021   3 Min Read
SR October 2020 Issue

World Architecture Day is celebrated on First Monday of Every October. World Architectural Day is convened by International Union of Architects (UIA) in parellel with the UN World Habitat Day. This years theme is "Clean Environment for a Healthy World". A report by SURFACES REPORTER (SR).

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This Award-Winning Bengaluru Campus by Eller + Eller Architekten Will Feature Seven Buildings Connected Through Skywalks and Sky Gardens

Friday, 1 October, 2021   3 Min Read

Eller + Eller Architekten won an international design competition to create the Siemens Healthineers Campus in the new “Silicon Valley - Bengaluru. Siemens Healthineers-

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Powerhouse Company Designs

Powerhouse Company Designs World’s Largest Floating Off-Grid, Carbon Neutral, Reusable Office | Floating Office Rotterdam | Surfaces Reporter

Friday, 1 October, 2021   3 Min Read

Touted to be the world’s largest floating office, Powerhouse Company recently completed Floating Office in Rotterdam (FOR), Netherland. The office is reportedly designed keeping in mind the rise in climate change, where it is said to meet all its electricity needs..

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Natural stones

10 Points- Advantages of Using Natural Marble And Stones For Flooring

Thursday, 30 September, 2021   3 Min Read

Natural stones are part of human habitat since ages. Marble is one of the choicest materials for flooring in opulent homes, luxury spaces and designer architectural projects, both in residential and business properties.

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Terni House | Shreyas Patil Architects | Maharashtra

Terni House: A Beautiful Weekend Home Built in Between The Farmlands | Shreyas Patil Architects | Maharashtra

Thursday, 30 September, 2021   3 Min Read

Designed by Shreyas Patil, this weekend home makes the users feel that they are dwelling right in between the farmlands, less with themselves and more with the flora and fauna of the site.

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vernacular Rajasthani architecture

Studio Saar to Create Discovery Centre that Celebrates Rich Rajasthani Architectural Heritage in a Contemporary Way | Third Space, Udaipur| Surfaces Reporter

Thursday, 30 September, 2021   4 Min Read

Can you imagine a high-quality discovery centre, celebrating the vernacular Rajasthani architecture and catering to the open space needs of not only grown-ups but also children? Well, look no further as Studio Saar is reinterpreting historical elements in a contemporary.

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Scion Innovation Hub-RTA Studio and Irving Smith Architects | New Zealand

Scion Innovation Hub: A 3-Storey Seismic Resilient Timber Diagrid Structure Designed by RTA Studio and Irving Smith Architects | New Zealand

Thursday, 30 September, 2021   3 Min Read

Designed by RTA Studio in collaboration with Irving Smith Architects, the 3-story 1800 sqm facility uses different engineered wood products in different ways.

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People now-a-days tend to choose granite as their perfect countertop due to its durability, strength and beauty.

Types of Granite Finishes: Polished, Honed and Leathered

Thursday, 30 September, 2021   3 Min Read

People now-a-days tend to choose granite as their perfect countertop due to its durability, strength and beauty. It also matches well with the kitchen floor and cabinets which gives it an extra point to be installed as a countertop.

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Alankar Residence by Roy Antony Architects Is A Contemporary Reinterpretation of Traditional Kerala House

Tuesday, 28 September, 2021   4 Min Read

Nestled in a residential zone,4km from the Changanassery town-center, in Kerala. Alankar Residence is a 2-story residential house designed by Ar. Roy Antony Illampallil, founder and principal architect of his eponymous firm- Roy Antony Architects.

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vernacular architecture by Pune architects

Planature StuDio Artistically Juggles Vernacular Architecture and Urban Lifestyle through Mohor House| Surfaces Reporter | Pune

Monday, 27 September, 2021   3 Min Read

A juxtaposition of vernacular architecture and modern lifestyle outlined the basis of architects Sachin and Parchi Deo’s artistic study when the client approached them to build a house dissimilar from the habitual urban spaces.

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Perala Manasa Builds Micro Homes Called OPods Out of Sewage Pipes to Curb Housing Problem Surfaces Reporter Innovations

Perala Manasa Builds Micro Homes Called OPods Out of Sewage Pipes to Curb Housing Problem | Surfaces Reporter Innovations

Monday, 27 September, 2021   3 Min Read

Owning a house is a dream of many. Unfortunately for the world’s second most populated country India, a large section of the society lives below the poverty line. Despite being one of the fastest-growing nations, millions of people in India fail to have adequate housing facilities. Besides,

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Mask Architects Designs World’s First Steel 3D Printed Modular Prefabricated Living Houses in Sardinia, Italy

Monday, 27 September, 2021   5 Min Read

Sardinia, Perugia, and Istanbul- based architecture and design firm Mask Architects, led by Öznur Pinar Çer and Danilo Petta, has designed the worlds first "Exosteel" mother nature modular prefabricated living houses in Orani in the city of Sardinia, Italy.

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Granite

Some amazing granites you should know about!

Saturday, 25 September, 2021   3 Min Read

Granite is a very common choice for most people as it is available in a range of colors and textures and it is pocket friendly when compared with other natural stones.

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building stone materials

How to maintain granite surfaces following simple steps

Saturday, 25 September, 2021   3 Min Read

Granite is a very popular choice of building stone materials especially for homes. It is available in different colors and it is known for its beautiful textures. You can mostly find granite as a kitchen countertop in a home.

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Shine Granite Countertops

How To Shine Granite Countertops Naturally

Saturday, 25 September, 2021   3 Min Read

When it comes to durable and solid surfaces for home, granite is what comes to mind. It lasts long and it goes well as a countertop, backsplash and even in bathrooms. But with time and abrasive liquids.

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Daramu House by Tzannes | Sydney | WAF Shortlisted |

Daramu House by Tzannes Pushes The Limit of Timber Construction | Sydney | WAF Shortlisted

Saturday, 25 September, 2021   3 Min Read

Daramu House by Tzannes has a uniquely sculptural form that features an impressive 18m span in timber, pushing the limits of timber construction and making it a world leader in sustainability.

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14 Most Amazing Staircases

14 Most Amazing Staircases Around the World

Saturday, 25 September, 2021   4 Min Read

Stairs can be aesthetical wonders if they are designed meticulously. History has proven that by producing some very gorgeous staircases that leave people wondering and gasping in awe. These staircases around the world that leave tourists astounded are mentioned in this article by Surfaces Reporter.

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Steam Odyssey Conceptualized

Soomeen Hahm Applies Augmented Reality in Wood to Create 2021: A Steam Odyssey | SURFACES REPORTER

Saturday, 25 September, 2021   3 Min Read

An unlike amalgamation comprising robotically-driven fabrication with highly crafted human labour lead to the formation of 2021: A Steam Odyssey.

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Flooring Options

Pet-Friendly Flooring Options You Must Try

Friday, 24 September, 2021   3 Min Read

Flooring options are not an easy pick. The pressure multiples if you have pets. We do everything around the house taking our pets in mind. For flooring it becomes even more vital since pets can lead to a lot of wear and tear, additionally, it may influence the comfort of your pet.

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Japanese styled compact spaces

A Peep into the Cupboard-Like Flats of Tokyo | Surfaces Reporter

Thursday, 23 September, 2021   2 Min Read

We are all aware of the Japanese styled compact spaces but have you heard of Tokyo’s cupboard sized apartments? Built out of the need to provide living spaces for working professionals at a reasonable rate, Tokyo-based real estate developer Spilytus launched Ququri apartments.

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Ar Kengo Kuma Amongst Times Most Influential | SURFACES REPORTER News Update

Thursday, 23 September, 2021   2 Min Read
SR September 2020 Issue

Architect Kengo Kuma, one of the most influential architects of the 21st century has been included in the list of TIME 100 listing, a much awaited annual showcase of 100 most influential individuals in the world. A report by SURFACES REPORTER.

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Buying Bathroom Tiles

Buying Bathroom Tiles in India - Tips and Sources

Tuesday, 21 September, 2021   3 Min Read

Bathroom is that place at your home for which choosing tiles is a big task. Being one of the private rooms at your home, it gives you the freedom to try any style and look you wish to have which are both a blessing and a curse. Surfaces reporter has some tips and sources for you to try.

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London Building Where Rabindranath Tagore

London Building Where Rabindranath Tagore Translated Famous Poems GITANJALI Up For Sale - Surfaces Reporter

Tuesday, 21 September, 2021   3 Min Read

The London home where Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore lived during his visit in around 1912 is reportedly on the market. Located on the Hampstead neighbourhood of north London, the Heath Villas is the residence where Tagore translated his famous collection of poems, Gitanjali.

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Choosing the right solution

What makes laminates the best choice for surfaces?

Tuesday, 21 September, 2021   3 Min Read

Choosing the right solution for your surface can turn out to be a delicate balance while choosing the durability, style and affordability. It takes a lot while choosing our interiors.

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BIG’s Sweeping ‘CityWave Building’ in Milan Will Be The Largest Urban Integrated Solar Canopy In Europe

BIG’s Sweeping ‘CityWave Building’ in Milan Will Be The Largest Urban Integrated Solar Canopy In Europe

Tuesday, 21 September, 2021   4 Min Read

BIGs high-tech roof structure on its curved CityWave building in the City of Milan can extend to more than 200 meters in length and holds around 11,000 square meters of solar panels capable of generating an estimated 1,200-megawatt-hours of power a year.

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World Zero Emission Day

World Zero Emission Day | Sept 21, 2021 | Give the Earth its due breather | SURFACES REPORTER

Monday, 20 September, 2021   3 Min Read

Celebrated as the World Zero Emission day or simply, ZeDay, Sept21 is a crucial event that encourages us to stop and look back at our Carbon footprint and how we can reduce them. A report by SURFACES REPORTER.

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Bamboo in Construction

Bamboo in Construction: The Rise in Organic Architecture | SR Material Specials

Monday, 20 September, 2021   3 Min Read

One of the abundant natural resources available in the tropical and sub-tropical regions of the world, bamboo is an oldest, well-established building material. On account of its natural characteristics and functionality, bamboo was once a primary building material.

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Unemori Architects Elevate House

Unemori Architects Elevate House in Takaoka 700 Mm above Ground to Prevent Harsh Weather Conditions

Thursday, 16 September, 2021   3 Min Read

Keeping in mind the harsh climatic conditions, Unemori Architects successfully completed the one-storey residential house in Takaoka. Designed on stilts, the Tokyo-based studio designed an inventive and cleverly structured house which would suit Toyama’s weather.

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Varied applications

Varied applications of Marble in Trend these days

Wednesday, 15 September, 2021   3 Min Read

Marble, a natural stone that has been in trend for centuries is yet again on a boom in 2021 with its ever-so-ravishing textures, patterns, veins and bands along with the durability it brings with itself.

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stunning ideas for kitchen

10 simple and stunning ideas for kitchen

Wednesday, 15 September, 2021   4 Min Read

Kitchen is that place of a home that reflects a lot about you. To maintain this very place in a home, it needs to be remodelled after a specific point of time.

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Know Your Tiles

Know Your Tiles : Where and How To Use Tiles and Upgrade The Look and Feel of Your Designs

Wednesday, 15 September, 2021   3 Min Read

Kitchen is that one area in the home that is a centre for majorly everything; be it cooking, the beauty it brings to the living room, or the aesthetics its interiors reflect inside a house.

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Common Application Mistakes to Avoid While Painting

Paint to Perfection: Common Application Mistakes to Avoid While Painting

Wednesday, 15 September, 2021   4 Min Read

Picking colour for your indoors can be a really tough task. One might go gaga while finding the right colour for the right room. There are various problems faced and mistakes made while painting. Here’s how to combat them to success.

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Wallpaper 101: Mistakes to Avoid on The Path to Wallpaper Perfection

Wednesday, 15 September, 2021   0 Min Read

Wallpapers are a very powerful type of surface; they can change the décor of your house and make or break its look. Putting up a wallpaper in your rooms gives it a customized affect based on your personality, choice and taste.

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A Trip to Leather’s Ville: How to Maintain Natural Leather Furniture?

Wednesday, 15 September, 2021   4 Min Read

Leather is a very trendy yet a costly material to have for furniture. It has been around and available for ages and is used for clothing, footwear and furniture.

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Marble is a great natural stone

Where to get best marble and stones in India

Wednesday, 15 September, 2021   3 Min Read

Marble is a great natural stone that is installed at both interiors and exteriors of a house or a commercial space. It is one of the best choices to be installed as a flooring material, kitchen countertop, and backsplash and also as an exterior material.

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Choose a Wallpaper

How to Choose a Wallpaper - Advice on Choosing Wallpaper for Your Area of Living

Tuesday, 14 September, 2021   3 Min Read

Wallpapers are one of the favourite choices of homeowners. It is a versatile material that can be used in every room. There are multiple options to choose from and give your house an upgrade.

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bathroom renovation

Idea-Boom: Makeover Ideas for Small Bathrooms

Saturday, 11 September, 2021   4 Min Read

Some of the most intimate moments of our day are spent in the bathroom. Take your self-care routine to the next level with a bathroom renovation. In order to relax better, it is important to create the right environment.

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Bathroom Accessories

Spa-At-Home: Top 10 Must-Have Bathroom Accessories

Saturday, 11 September, 2021   3 Min Read

In this world which worships the hustle and grind culture, we all feel the need to let go and relax, pretend our worries and all the pending bills dont exist for a while.

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The Intricate Double-Curved Roof of This School in Bali is Made Entirely From Bamboo | IBUKU | Indonesia

Thursday, 2 September, 2021   3 Min Read

The architecture firm IBUKU in collaboration with Jörg Stamm and UK-based structural engineering firm Atelier One used tensioned anticlastic gridshells with arches to form the drape-shaped looking bamboo structure.

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VERTICA DVIVEDI

How I met Didi Contractor by Vertica Dvivedi?

Tuesday, 10 August, 2021   3 Min Read
SR July 2020 Issue

Loving tribute to the self-taught architect, sustainability champion and recipient of WADE ASIA Lifetime Achievement Award

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Gauribidanur Residence, Karnataka, Cadence Architects

A House With A Futuristic White Façade in Gauribidanur, Karnataka by Cadence Architects

Monday, 9 August, 2021   3 Min Read

Designed by Cadence Architects- a Bangalore-based architecture and design practice, this enchanting residential project in Gauribidanur, Chikballapur, Karnataka a representation futuristic and sustainable design.

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Dynamic Snake-Like Shape Distinguishes The JW Marriott Hotel in Shanghai  | Gensler

Dynamic Snake-Like Shape Distinguishes The JW Marriott Hotel in Shanghai  | Gensler

Monday, 9 August, 2021   3 Min Read

JW Marriott Hotel, designed by Gensler, features an unusual wavy snake-like design that complements the water and lush surroundings.

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UK-based Associated Architects

Associated Architects unveil plans for worlds first net zero carbon ready skyscraper Curzon Wharf in Birmingham

Friday, 30 July, 2021   3 Min Read

UK-based Associated Architects has unveiled its plans for Curzon Wharf, which is touted to be the first skyscraper in the world to produce zero net emissions in operational energy.

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European Commission

EUs Fit for 55 Proposes Tax On Companies For Emissions Associated with Heating and Cooling With Fossil Fuel

Friday, 30 July, 2021   3 Min Read

To reduce carbon emissions across the continent, the European Commission recently launched Fit for 55 proposals including caps for buildings and transports for the first time.

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With an investment of Rs 270 crores, Sunhearrt Group will be setting up a largest vitrified tiles manufacturing plant in India in a joint venture with Ajanta Oreva Group.

Sunhearrt Group join hands with Ajanta Oreva Group to set up India’s largest vitrified tiles plant

Friday, 30 July, 2021   3 Min Read

Spread across 99 acre, a total of three production lines will be reportedly launched at the Samakhiyali, Gujarat plant, of which the first one will be operational in the coming six months.

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India Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai Designed by C P Kukreja Architects commemorates 75 Glorious Years Of Indias Independence

Friday, 30 July, 2021   3 Min Read

Conceptualized by Delhi-based CP Kukreja Architects, the four-storey India pavilion will commemorate 75 glorious years of India’s independence through its moving façade at Expo 2020 Dubai.

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South-Korean Architecture Firm Saemoonan Church | Fascinating Façade

Seoinn Design Group and Eunseok Lee create Two Curved Stone Towers for Saemoonan Church | Fascinating Façade

Friday, 30 July, 2021   3 Min Read

13-storey Saemoonan Church, designed by Seoinn Design Group and Eunseok Lee, in the Jongno-gu district of Seoul, South Korea, rises in two towers on either side of the main entrance.

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Multi-Sized Circular Openings and Concrete Balconies Accentuate The Brick Façade of This Vietnamese House | AD9 Architects

Multi-Sized Circular Openings and Concrete Balconies Accentuate The Brick Façade of This Vietnamese House | AD9 Architects

Thursday, 22 July, 2021   3 Min Read

Vietnamese Architecture firm AD9 Architects has punctuated the brick façade of this family home with multi-sized round openings and concrete balconies.

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Nilgiris region in southern India

A Taste of Paradise inside this Family Home at the Nilgiris | Urban Workshop | Chennai

Tuesday, 20 July, 2021   3 Min Read

Designed by Solachi Ramanathan, Urban Workshop, Chennai, House in the Nilgiris is a family home for a client who wanted to spend time, have conversations and create memories with friends and family.

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What’s New About the Newly Released Design for Navi Mumbai Airport by Zaha Hadid Architects

Tuesday, 20 July, 2021   4 Min Read

The newly released design of  the Navi Mumbai airport is in talks for good reasons. This greenfield international airport isbeing built on the National Highway (NH) 4B near Panvel. Learn more about thisairportand itsfascinating design with SURFACES REPORTER (SR) as you read ahead.

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beautiful Indian homes

4 Beautiful Indian Homes That Celebrate Nature And Green Living | SURFACES REPORTER Exclusive

Saturday, 17 July, 2021   3 Min Read

Today most of us are looking to relax by being amidst nature. Nature has the cure for everything which can benefit your life in many ways. Being surrounded by nature in your home can rejuvenate your mind and body. SURFACES REPORTER shares 4 such projects for you.

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Fascinating Facades

7 Fascinating Facades designed by leading architects that will amaze you | Surface Reporter

Friday, 16 July, 2021   3 Min Read

To know what a building has to impress you, the first clue can be taken from its facade. Facades can amaze you at a glance. These generally point to the front side of the building.

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Worlds First Biotech Playground "AirBubble" Designed by EcoLogicStudio | Warsaw | Poland

Friday, 16 July, 2021   4 Min Read

London-based architecture and innovation firm ecoLogicStudio, headed by Claudia Pasquero and Marco Poletto, has unveiled AirBubble as the worlds first biotechnological playground for children to integrate air-purifying micro-algae.

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Meals on Wheels SA Head Office | JPE Design Studio | Australia

Architecture and Design India | The Robust Brickwork and Bold Transparent Forms Define Meals on Wheels SA Head Office

Thursday, 8 July, 2021   4 Min Read

Architecture & Design India-JPE Design Studio has designed an expressive façade for the Meals on Wheels SA Head Office in Australia. The project is also the recipient of the 2021 SA Architecture Awards.

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A heartfelt tribute to the inspiring architect with a glimpse of the life and works of Didi Contractor and her evergreen spirit with a message from Vertica Dvivedi

SURFACES REPORTER- Architecture Magazine India & WADE ASIA Pays Tribute to Didi Contractor

Thursday, 8 July, 2021   3 Min Read

Architecture Magazine India-Surfaces Reporter and WADE ASIA have special memories with Didi Contractor, WADEASIA Lifetime Award Winner 2017 and the inspiring self-taught architect who has dedicated her life to building with mud and abode. We salute her life, work and evergreen spirit!

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Denmarks International Climate Centre- Klimatorium | 3XN Architects + SLA Architects

The Wavy Wooden Façade with Integrated Seating Features Denmarks International Climate Centre- Klimatorium | 3XN Architects + SLA Architects

Wednesday, 7 July, 2021   4 Min Read

Named- Klimatorium- the projects main symbolic gesture is the wavy wooden exterior that rises above the main entry and makes it an easily recognisable landmark.

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A Cosy Green House in Delhi That Coexists With Old Trees And 20+ Species Of Birds | Neem-Aangan | Design Bureau

A Cosy Green House in Delhi That Coexists With Old Trees And 20+ Species Of Birds | Neem-Aangan | Design Bureau

Tuesday, 6 July, 2021   3 Min Read

Architect Ameet Singh of Design Bureau has designed a single-family green residence on a plot with three existing old trees in the megalopolis of Delhi.

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How To Design An Ideal Residential Façade?

Ar. Robin Sisodiya On Designing An Ideal Residential Facade | ASRO Arcade | Gurugram

Saturday, 3 July, 2021   3 Min Read

Architect Robin Sisodiya, the founder and principal architect at ASRO Arcade, has shared with SURFACES REPORTER (SR) how to achieve a balance between all the elements when designing a facade.

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Casa Ballena Ar Center | RIMA Design Group

7 Rammed Earth Buildings Feature Casa Ballena Art Centre in Mexico designed by  RIMA Design Group

Saturday, 3 July, 2021   4 Min Read

Mexico-based architecture practice RIMA Design Group designed Casa Ballena- an art centre using rammed earth with wooden pergolas.

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Milad Eshtiyaghi white cabin

The Futuristic White Cabin by Milad Eshtiyaghi Begins And Ends With The Sea

Friday, 2 July, 2021   3 Min Read

Envisioned and designed by Milad Eshtiyaghi, this stark white A-Frame cabin is located in Arendal, Norway and is an ideal example of a place to contemplate all the transformations that we all went through the last year due to COVID.

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Uxola Apartments by Two Five Five Architects

Bright Pink Balconies Protrude From The Facade of Uxola Apartments in Cape Town | Two Five Five Architects | South Africa

Friday, 2 July, 2021   3 Min Read

South African architecture firm Two Five Five Architects designed a micro-unit residential apartments that feature the bright pink balconies protruding from their façade.

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Tiago Sousa Box house

Portuguese Architect Tiago Sousa Adds Modern ‘Box’ House into the Stone Ruins of Traditional Structure

Thursday, 1 July, 2021   4 Min Read

Portuguese architect Tiago Sousa renovated the ruins of a traditional stone abode in the village of Romarigães by inserting a modern ‘Box’ house without any expansion to the existing footprint.

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The Brick House | RLDA Architecture

RLDA Architecture Gives A Perforated and Projected Brick Facade To This House in New Delhi

Thursday, 1 July, 2021   3 Min Read

Rahoul B. Singh and Lakshmi Chand Singh, the co-founders and the principal architects of RLDA Architecture | Design | Research, used the humble building material-Brick to design this house in New Delhi- a city that has a long history of prominent brick buildings.

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CapitaSpring- Carlo Ratti Associatis Tower of Skygardens and Bjarke Ingels First Building in Singapore | See Exclusive Pics

CapitaSpring- Carlo Ratti Associatis Tower of Skygardens and Bjarke Ingels First Building in Singapore | See Exclusive Pics

Monday, 28 June, 2021   3 Min Read

Bjarke Ingels Groups tower of sky gardens and its first building in Singapore– CapitaSpring- nears completion.

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Kris Yao | Hotel Indigo Taipei | Fascinating Facade

Kris Yao Uses 5,20,000 Handmade Kiln Burning Bricks To Design the Fan-shaped Hotel Indigo Taipei | Fascinating Facade

Thursday, 24 June, 2021   4 Min Read

Opened in early 2020, Hotel Indigo Taipei is the first hotel and retail complex by InterContinental Hotel (IHG) in Taipei designed by the famous architect Kris Yao of the Kris Yao Artech-an award-winning architecture and design firm.

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Lotus-shaped Shivamogga Airport causes rift between Congress & BJP | Karnataka | SR News update

Thursday, 24 June, 2021   2 Min Read

Citing that the lotus represents the ruling partys election symbol, Congress has demanded that the Lotus shaped Shivamogga airport design to be shelved. A report by SURFACES REPORTER (SR).

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Safdie Architects Reveals Plans To Build Interconnected Housing Towers Over Railway Tracks in Toronto | Orca

Safdie Architects Reveals Plans To Build Interconnected Housing Towers Over Railway Tracks in Toronto | Orca

Wednesday, 23 June, 2021   3 Min Read

Boston-based Safdie Architects unveiled plans to construct nine interconnected residential buildings alongside an 11-acre park over a 100-meter wide and 800-metre-long stretch of the railway line.

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Nomad Kokedama forest

Nomad Studio Designs An Ethereal Woodland Made up of 1,200 Japanese Kokedamas

Wednesday, 23 June, 2021   3 Min Read

Nomad Studio creates a tiny sculptural forest consisting of more than 1,200 Japanese Kokedama nested within its inverted dome. The forest reflects upon the unseen significance of the inhabitants within the soil and their connection with nature.

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CEPT Alumnus Builds Germany’s First 3D Printed House; Bags German Innovation Award 2021 | Beckum | SR News Update

Tuesday, 22 June, 2021   2 Min Read

Ankiet Patel, a CEPT alumnus is a part of the team that has built the country’s first 3D printed house and has won the prestigious German Innovation Award 2021 under the category “Building & Element”. A report by SURFACES REPORTER (SR).

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100 Franklin Apartments | Manhattan | DDG Partners

Danish Hand-laid Bricks With Large Italian Wood-Framed Windows Features 100 Franklin | Manhattan | DDG Partners

Tuesday, 22 June, 2021   3 Min Read

100 Franklin features a Danish hand-laid brick façade that is employed expressively around large Italian wood-framed windows, entry points and points where the building joins together.

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Meethi Mishti nu Matti Ghar in Ahmedabad | Sfera Blu Architects

Locally Sourced Materials With A Low Carbon Footprint Wraps the Meethi Mishti nu Matti Ghar in Ahmedabad | Sfera Blu Architects

Tuesday, 22 June, 2021   4 Min Read

‘Meethi-Mishti nu Mati Ghar’ is a 440 sq.m residence in Ahmedabad designed by Naman Shah led Sfera Blu Architects. The beautiful project portrays the humane and genuine manifestations of its two young patrons- Meethi (3 years old) and Mishti (9 years old).

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Ar Christopher Benninger creates Rs 700 Cr Sassoon Hospital Plan| Pune, Maharashtra | SR News Update

Tuesday, 22 June, 2021   3 Min Read

Veteran Ar Christopher Benninger has created an ambitious Rs 700 Cr plan for the redevelopment of Sassoon Hospital, Pune out of which Rs 100 Cr has already been sanctioned by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar for the initial phase. A report by SURFACES REPORTER (SR).

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KHI house & Art Space by Lassa Architects

The Sunken KHI house & Art Space by Lassa Architects Features Rippling Concrete Facade | Greece

Monday, 21 June, 2021   3 Min Read

KHI house & Art Space by London-based architecture firm- Lassa Architects is a minimalist residence highlighting a single, continuous rippling wall framing multiple protected courtyards at the boundary of each wing.

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The White Linear Corridor| Brookfield Asset Management | Ultraconfidentiel

The White Linear Corridor Brightens The Interiors Of Brookfield Asset Management | Ultraconfidentiel

Monday, 21 June, 2021   3 Min Read

Delhi-based interior design firm Ultraconfidentiel has created an eye-catching pristine white marble linear corridor in the interiors of the Brookfield Asset Management new headquarter in Godrej BKC Building, Mumbai.

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Höweler + Yoon Designs | Float Lab | USA

Höweler + Yoon Designs A Luminous Circular Platform That Floats on Pennsylvanian River | USA

Monday, 21 June, 2021   3 Min Read

Höweler + Yoon Architecture designs a glowing green circular platform, ‘Floatlab’ features a sloping ramp shape that allows visitors and the public to stroll atop the river, while some parts of this structure have ‘sink’ by some 4 feet under the water surface, allowing an eye-level view of the rive

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The Climate Skin Covers This Light-Filled 8-Story in Manhattan, New York | Archi-Tectonics

The Climate Skin Covers This Light-Filled 8-Story in Manhattan, New York | Archi-Tectonics

Thursday, 17 June, 2021   3 Min Read

New York City studio Archi-Tectonics has finished a staggering project where they transformed a narrow industrial structure into an illuminated 8-storey family home in SoHo.

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This Tessellated Botanical Pavilion | Kengo Kuma and Geof Nees

This Tessellated Botanical Pavilion is made from ‘Beautiful But Unused Wood’ Fused Like A Puzzle Without Any Metal Support | Kengo Kuma and Geof Nees

Thursday, 17 June, 2021   3 Min Read

Japanese architect Kengo Kuma collaborates with Australian artist Geoff Nees to create a tangible, circular pavilion- named botanical pavilion- using timber collected from Melbournes Royal Botanic Gardens.

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Belaku Residence by Technoarchitecture

Belaku Residence by Technoarchitecture Evokes the Natural Elegance of Wabi Sabi and Balanced Geometric Forms |Bangalore

Thursday, 17 June, 2021   4 Min Read

Ar. Rajesh Shivaram of Technoarchitecture- used the concept of Wabi-Sabi - aesthetic, simple, and close to nature, while designing the Belaku Residence in Bangalore.

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Thabo Mbeki Presidential Library in South Africa

Adjaye Associates Designs Eight Rammed Earth Domed Structures For Thabo Mbeki Presidential Library in South Africa

Wednesday, 16 June, 2021   4 Min Read

Adjaye Associates- has conceptualized a 5,400-square-metre Thabo Mbeki Presidential Library in Johannesburg, South Africa that will feature eight rammed-earth domes.

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Counterpace’s 2021 Serpentine Pavilion

Reclaimed Steel, Cork And Timber Defines The Counterpace’s 2021 Serpentine Pavilion

Wednesday, 16 June, 2021   4 Min Read

After almost one year of extension, the 20th serpentine Pavilion finally opened to the public on 11 June 2021. The pink and grey building is built from cork, reclaimed steel and timber wrapped with micro-cement.

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This World’s Tallest Detached Core Building With Steel Structural System in Shenzhen | Hanking Center | | Morphosis

This World’s Tallest Detached Core Building With Steel Structural System in Shenzhen | Hanking Center | | Morphosis

Tuesday, 15 June, 2021   4 Min Read

Soaring a height of approximately 1,180 feet, the 64- story mixed-used tower with office and retail space is characterized by its pioneering steel structural system and a web-like detached core.

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Restro Qualia by P&D Associates in Bharuch Blends the French Bistro Style With Rustic Finishes | Bharuch

Restro Qualia by P&D Associates Blends the French Bistro Style With Rustic Finishes | Bharuch

Tuesday, 15 June, 2021   4 Min Read

Hand-painted pink flamingo artwork on the exposed brick walls, herringbone flooring, baroque mirrors, overhanging chandeliers, earthy material palette, are some of the features that characterise the Restro Qualia- a multi-cuisine restaurant designed by P&D Associates.

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Red5studio and Ben Decor Wrap this Cafés Façade With Curved Steel Strips to Give it A Look of a Bird’s Nest |Vietnam

Red 5 Studio and Ben Decor Wrap this Cafés Façade With Curved Steel Strips to Give it A Look of a Bird’s Nest |Vietnam

Tuesday, 15 June, 2021   3 Min Read

In Vietnam, the September Cafe – The Wind Blows is a coffee house designed just like a birds nest featuring curved steel strips on its façade and interiors.

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Copain-Copain |Université Laval Students | Canada

A Multipurpose Primary School in Canada Built Using CLT Modules and Passive Techniques by Université Laval Students

Monday, 14 June, 2021   4 Min Read

With the creative thoughts in mind, the students of Universitè Laval designed Copain, Copain?- a primary school that features passive strategies and the use of eco-friendly materials.

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Giant Grass | Zome Building Kit

Create Your Own Bamboo Structure in 2-3 Hours Without Special Tools or Construction Experience | Giant Grass | Zome Building Kit

Monday, 14 June, 2021   3 Min Read

Munir Vahanvati And Mittul Vahanvati of Giant Grass- a Melbourne-based architecture and design firm has come up with a "Zome Building Kit" that works like a Lego or Meccano set on a larger scale and can be used to build a bamboo dome-like structure.

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Nirmanam Design Studio Converts A Basic 3BHK-Apartment into A Classy, Colourful and Cheerful Home | Nisarg

Nirmanam Design Studio Converts A Basic 3BHK-Apartment into A Classy, Colourful and Cheerful Home | Nisarg

Monday, 14 June, 2021   4 Min Read

Darshana Vora & Bhargav Pancholi, Founders and Principal Designers of Nirmanam Design Studio managed to deftly transform the dim-lit, mundane and basic 3 BHK apartment into a cheerful, throbbing, energetic and vibrant space.

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Rupa Renaissance -A 132m Megastructure of Steel in Navi Mumbai by Access Architects

Rupa Renaissance -A 132m Megastructure of Steel in Navi Mumbai by Access Architects

Saturday, 12 June, 2021   4 Min Read

The 132m colossal structure consists of an IT building that offers space for lease to exclusive MNCs and IT firms.

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Kéré Architecture Uses Local Materials and Passive Techniques To Design This Ring-Shaped School in West Africa

Kéré Architecture Uses Local Materials and Passive Techniques To Design This Ring-Shaped School in West Africa

Saturday, 12 June, 2021   3 Min Read

Francis Kérés Lycée Schorge Secondary School set a new standard in education and became a source of inspiration for others due to its integration of locally-sourced building materials innovatively and sustainably.

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Thick Concrete Exteriors of This Library on a Reservoir Pond Make It Earthquake-Resistant | Maru Architecture | Matsubara| Japan

Thick Concrete Exteriors of This Library on a Reservoir Pond Make It Earthquake-Resistant | Maru Architecture | Matsubara| Japan

Friday, 11 June, 2021   3 Min Read

Japanese design firm- Maru Architecture has restored the central library of Matsubara in Osaka Pefecture, by incorporating a monolithic extension hovering on a peaceful pond.

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Jain Residence

This Joint Family Home by Reflective Practices Gives Both Private and Shared Spaces to Its Residents | Madhya Pradesh

Friday, 11 June, 2021   4 Min Read

Ar. Vrushali Sethi and Ar. Ashish Sethi, founders and principal architects of Reflective Practices, carefully designed this Jain residence, which had a special requirement of having two different houses appearing as one from outside.

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RMJM Milano’s New Sanko Head Quarter in Istanbul Has A Void That Stretches From Ground Up To the Roof | Sustainable Design | Turkey

RMJM Milano’s New Sanko Head Quarter in Istanbul Has A Void That Stretches From Ground Up To the Roof | Sustainable Design | Turkey

Friday, 11 June, 2021   4 Min Read

RMJM Milano, one of turkey’s oldest group of companies, won an international competition for its ingenious design of the new Sanko Headquarters in Istanbul, Turkey.

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House in a garden| Gianni Botsford Architects | London

Gianni Botsford Architects Transforms A House in a Garden With Double Curved Timber And Copper Clad Roof | London

Thursday, 10 June, 2021   4 Min Read

London-based architecture studio Gianni Botsford Architects demolished the old bungalow for its owner and replaced it with a building that has a sweeping copper roof and a subterranean swimming pool feature.

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A Lotus-Inspired Suspended Coffee Bar and Restaurant in Vietnam | Da Lat | VHA Architects

A Lotus-Inspired Suspended Coffee Bar and Restaurant in Vietnam | Da Lat | VHA Architects

Thursday, 10 June, 2021   3 Min Read

VHA Architects conceived and built the Flowers of Clouds - a restro and coffee bar at the height of about 1000 meters overhead the sea level in Vietnam

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SR Tribute| Ar Yashwant Mistry | The demise of a legend

Thursday, 10 June, 2021   2 Min Read

One of the most notable architects of the modern era, Ar Yashwant Mistry who gave Indian modern architecture a footing at the international level is no longer amidst us. SURFACES REPORTER (SR) pays humble tribute to the architect and wish for his heavenly abode.

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Kanhaiya- A Experiential Boutique-Style Store For Multi-Brand Tiles and Tap, and Jaquar Sanitary in Nagpur | Inspiration –The Design Avenue

Kanhaiya- A Experiential Boutique-Style Store For Multi-Brand Tiles and Tap, and Jaquar Sanitary in Nagpur | Inspiration –The Design Avenue

Thursday, 10 June, 2021   3 Min Read

Drawing inspiration from its own product range, the idea behind the design was to create an experiential space for the customer, opening up his vision towards the use of tiles as a surface finish to any given plane in the interior box space.

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Henning Larsens New School in Sundby

Henning Larsen Designs Denmarks First Ecolabel Primary School | Sustainable Design

Wednesday, 9 June, 2021   3 Min Read

Henning Larsens New School in Sundby is a historic project that will contribute to the nations sustainable and educational-facility architecture. It is the Denmarks first to be bestowed with the Nordic Ecolabel

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The Mushroom |ZJJZ Atelier | Shanghai | China

The Mushroom - A Wood House In The Forest by ZJJZ Atelier | Shanghai | China

Wednesday, 9 June, 2021   4 Min Read

The mushroom house is dominated by wood with terrazzo parts that reflect the granolithic concrete exterior and features a cone-shaped roof clad in pine wood shingles.

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Delhi-based Architecture Discipline | Discovery Centre | Bengaluru

Delhi-based Architecture Discipline Incorporates Red Egg on the Plaza of Discovery Centre As A Family Junction | Bengaluru

Wednesday, 9 June, 2021   3 Min Read

The award-winning design firm, Architecture Discipline, led by the founder and principal architect Akshat Bhatt, has designed a Discovery Centre in Bengaluru with longer life-span materials.

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Enclaves | Agnieszka Bialek | Monolight Studio

3-D Printed Floating Offices on the River in Poland by Agnieszka Bialek | Monolight Studio

Tuesday, 8 June, 2021   4 Min Read

Poland based designer Agnieszka Bialek, owner of Krakow based studio Monolight has come up with the innovative idea of designing floating office pods dubbed as Enclaves to provide the best views with maximum privacy.

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The Bliss Apartment by Studio Nirvana

The Bliss Apartment by Studio Nirvana Characterizes Subdued Colour Pallete and a Big balcony

Tuesday, 8 June, 2021   3 Min Read

Architect Avinash Joshy at Kochi-based Studio Nirvana has used a dark, subdued palette with a dominance of grey and monochrome hues while creating this home for a young musician couple in Kakkanad- a major residential and industrial district in the city of Kochi in Kerala.

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Wutopia Labs latest bookstore in Shanghai

Traditional Chinese Garden Design Features in the Wutopia Labs Newest Bookstore in Shanghai

Tuesday, 8 June, 2021   4 Min Read

This latest 452-square-metre bookstore in Shanghai is designed by architecture practice Wutopia Lab featuring bookshelves made from perforated aluminum and quartz stone.

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Apartment 801 | Raipur | Studio Adiva

This Modern And Minimalistic Raipur Apartment Celebrates The Local Indian Crafts | Studio Adiva

Monday, 7 June, 2021   3 Min Read

Located in Raipur on the eighth floor of a high rise, this is a contemporary Indian apartment designed by Varun Singhania, the principal architect and founding partner of Studio Adiva.

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K&B Partners Modern Family Recreation Center in Koblevo, Ukraine

K&B Partners Designs A Mussel-Shaped Modern Family Recreation Center in Koblevo, Ukraine

Monday, 7 June, 2021   3 Min Read

Christened Shell House, this mussel-shaped modern family recreation centre has been designed by Kovtun Yuri and Burakov Egor of Odessa-based architecture & interior design firm K&B Partners.

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pencil tower by Durbach Block Jaggers

The Skinniest Skyscraper in Australia by Durbach Block Jaggers | The Pencil Tower

Monday, 7 June, 2021   3 Min Read

Durbach Block Jaggers- an Australian architecture studio, has revealed the design of its super skinny hotel soon to be built at 410 Pitt Street in Sydney.

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#MeTooEarth| A building with microclimate| Marwah, Jalandhar | World Environment Day, 5 June, 2021 | SR Eco project

Saturday, 5 June, 2021   3 Min Read

With its own micro climate, project Marwah signifies a little paradise amidst the hustle and bustle of the city. This is a part of SURFACES REPORTER (SR) #MeTooEarth campaign on the occasion of World Environment Day, 2021.

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#MeTooEarth| Sustainable Design for Masses|5 days- Satsang Event, Rajkot | Studio 919, Ahmedabad, Gujarat | World Environment Day, 5 June, 2021 | SR Eco project

Saturday, 5 June, 2021   4 Min Read

Studio 919 Architects planned a 5 day Satsang event in Rajkot Gujarat having sustainability at its core. On the occasion of World Environment Day, as a part of #MeTooEarth campaign SURFACES REPORTER (SR) takes you through the project

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Nilanjan Bhowal

#MeTooEarth | Quick Tour of Delhi Based Architect Nilanjan Bhowal Green Home | Surfaces Reporter

Saturday, 5 June, 2021   3 Min Read

Green Architect Nilanjan Bhowal, Design Consortium, takes us on a quick tour of his green home in South Delhi and also share his message for all on World Environment Day as a part of #MeTooEarth campaign with SURFACES REPORTER (SR). Here he talks about the rain water harvesting, passive cooling and

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#MeTooEarth | Projects & Innovations that will inspire you | World Environment Day Campaign by SURFACES REPORTER

Saturday, 5 June, 2021   5 Min Read

Environment is one of the main concerns of SURFACES REPORTER (SR). We always strive to bring out the most unheard stories of sustainable design and environment-friendly projects. Keeping up with the tradition, with the campaign #MeTooEarth SR brings to you the top environment positive stories of the

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British Architect Thomas Heatherwick | The Vessel | New York

Ancient Indian Stepwells Inspired British Architect Thomas Heatherwick To Design this 150-Foot Tall Sculptural Monument | New York

Thursday, 3 June, 2021   4 Min Read

British designer Thomas Heatherwick has designed 150-foot-tall sculptural monument- Vessel- at Hudson Yards on Manhattan. He inspired chiefly from ancient Indian step-wells, where more than a hundred flight of stairs descend considerably deep into the earth.

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Casa Santina by Argentina-Based Estudio Opaca Is An Open And Bright Brick Home

Thursday, 3 June, 2021   3 Min Read

Toward a dwelling entrance and a large window that blurs the frontier between the interior and exterior with a private garden, visitors are welcomed by a floating staircase in Casa Santina designed by Argentina-based architecture and design practice- Estudio Opaco.

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Symbiosis Hospital

IMK Architects Creates a Multi-Faceted Brick Facade for Symbiosis Hospital and Research Center (SUHRC) in Pune

Thursday, 3 June, 2021   3 Min Read

Naturally compressed, sundried earthen bricks produced on-site, have been used for façade and masonry work and methods such as brick-boxing were incorporated to achieve efficiency, while reducing pollution in Symbiosis Hospital and Research Center (SUHRC), Lavale, Pune by IMK Architects

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Valldaura Labs | Isolation Cabin | CLT | Voxel |Barcelona

Valldaura Labs Built An Isolation Cabin From Local CLT in Just 5 Months | Voxel |Barcelona

Wednesday, 2 June, 2021   3 Min Read

The Voxel is a 12-square-metre structure is designed to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic as space where a single occupant can be self-confined for 14 days.

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Sleek Geometric Patterns Adorns The Facade Of Community Car Park in Buiksloterham | Amsterdam | XVW architectuur

Sleek Geometric Patterns Adorns The Facade Of Community Car Park in Buiksloterham | Amsterdam | XVW architectuur

Wednesday, 2 June, 2021   3 Min Read

he parkeergarage A1 provides required parking of 250 spaces for local communities, and it is the first of two car parks designed by XVW architectuur in Buiksloterham, Amsterdam. It stretches in a former industrial waterfront of 100 hectares at Buiksloterham in the north of Amsterdam.

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Minimalist Design With A Neutral Colour Palette Beautifies This Bathroom Showroom | Rajkot | Intrinsic Designs

Minimalist Design With A Neutral Colour Palette Beautifies This Bathroom Showroom | Rajkot | Intrinsic Designs

Wednesday, 2 June, 2021   3 Min Read

Gujarat-based architecture and design firm- Intrinsic Designs has fashioned this beautiful bathroom showroom in Rajkot for one of the leading retailers of sanitary wares, bathroom fittings and tiles.

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Residence 95 | J+Am Storey | Delhi

Residence 95 Designed By J+Am Storey Highlights An Eye-Catching Central Void On Its Facade | Delhi

Tuesday, 1 June, 2021   4 Min Read

Amit Bhatia and Jaanshi Bhatia of J+AM Storey modelled ‘ Residence 95’ in New Delhi, marking an alluring central void on its façade.

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Various Associates Lines C2 Cafe & Bar With Wooden Cladding To Emulate A Cabin | Shenzhen | China

Various Associates Lines C2 Cafe & Bar With Wooden Cladding To Emulate A Cabin | Shenzhen | China

Tuesday, 1 June, 2021   3 Min Read

With the concept of ‘Cabin In The City, ‘Shenzhen-based studio Various Associates build a unique style café and cocktail bar with casual dining in Shenzhen, China.

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This Artists’ Cabin in Mumbai Are Raised on Heavy Boulders to Combat Flooding | Architecture Brio

This Artists’ Cabin in Mumbai Are Raised on Heavy Boulders to Combat Flooding | Architecture Brio

Tuesday, 1 June, 2021   4 Min Read

Shefali Balwani and Robert Verrijt of Architecture Brio designed 150 sqm ‘Mumbai Artist Retreat- a series of flexible and resilient pavilions hosting events and workshops on its premises- Alibag Maharashtra.

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T House | Kalpak Shah | Studio Course | Pune

T House:  Minimal Interiors with a Sense of Sustainability | Kalpak Shah | Studio Course | Pune

Monday, 31 May, 2021   4 Min Read

Sustainable Materials and Minimal Aesthetic Feature T House by Kalpak Shah of Studio Course

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Japanese Architect Kengo Kuma Designed Cross Laminated Timber Pavilion And Park In Tokyo

Japanese Architect Kengo Kuma Designed Cross Laminated Timber Pavilion And Park In Tokyo

Monday, 31 May, 2021   3 Min Read

Kengo Kuma, a renowned Japanese architect and founder of Kengo Kuma & Associates, built a temporary Pocket Park Pavilion in Tokyo using cross-laminated timber.

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Apt 1406 | Intrinsic Designs

Earthy and Warm, the Interiors of This Ahmedabad Home Exudes an Unparalleled Charm | Intrinsic Designs

Saturday, 29 May, 2021   3 Min Read

Conceived by Shivraj Patel & Shruti Malani, Principal architects and founders of Intrinsic Designs, this 900 sq ft apartment in Ahmedabad features multi-sensory interior that utilizes earthen hues and minimal accessories.

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LCA Architetti | Casa Quattro | Italy

LCA Architetti Uses Timber, Cork and Straw To Build This Residence | Italy

Saturday, 29 May, 2021   3 Min Read

LCA Architetti designs simple and eco-friendly ‘Casa Quattro’ House of Wood, Straw and Cork in the Italian countryside for a young couple.

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Archi-Union Architects + Fab-Union | Nanjing Pavilion

Archi-Union Architects + Fab-Union designed The World’s Most Extensive Modified Plastic 3d Printed Architecture

Friday, 28 May, 2021   6 Min Read

In collaboration with Fab Union, shanghai-based architectural design firm Archi-Union Architects has designed the world’s extremely extensive amended plastic 3D printed architecture, Nanjing Pavilion of Happy Valley Theme Park East Gate.

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Aikya by Technoarchitecture

Technoarchitecture Gives A Floating Façade To This Contemporary House in Bengaluru | AIKYA

Friday, 28 May, 2021   3 Min Read

Located in South Bangalore, this beautiful 4 BHK residence by architect Rajesh Shivaram of Technoarchitecture is evocative of the simple, open structures of times past, yet possessed of modernity of spirit perfectly in keeping with contemporary life.

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Tadao Ando | Paris Bourse de Commerce Building | Renovation

Tadao Ando Adds 9 m High Cylindrical Concrete wall In Paris Bourse de Commerce Building’s Central Rotunda

Thursday, 27 May, 2021   5 Min Read

Historic Bourse de Commerce building project is one of France’s most anticipated cultural projects of the year, designed by Pritzker prize-winning architect Tadao Ando for businessman Francois Pinault.

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Pehnawa: Striking Apparel Store | Auranagabad | Portico Design Concepts

Pehnawa: Striking Apparel Store Replete With Colours, Textures And Diverse Materiality | Auranagabad | Portico Design Concepts

Thursday, 27 May, 2021   5 Min Read

Pehnawa: Striking Retail Showroom Replete With Colours, Textures And Diverse Materiality | Auranagabad

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Studio Mortazavi Designs Worlds First 3D Printed School in Madagascar | Thinking Huts

Studio Mortazavi Designs Worlds First 3D Printed School in Madagascar | Thinking Huts

Thursday, 27 May, 2021   4 Min Read

Studio Mortazavi, an architectural design agency based in San Francisco, Lisbon, And Paris, collaborated with non-profit organisation Thinking Huts to design the worlds first 3D printed school for a university in Fianarantsoa, Madagascar.

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Cyclone- Proof Structure; The Need Of The Hour | SR Design Update

Wednesday, 26 May, 2021   5 Min Read

After TAUKTE’s destruction, as YAAS tears down India’s East coast, there is a desperate need for cyclone proof structures in order to keep the lives and property safe. SURFACES REPORTER (SR) spoke to the experts from Odisha, the state often ravaged by severe intensity storms and cyclones and underst

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Tower C by Zaha Hadid Architects

Sci-Fi Style Twin Supertall Towers in Shenzhen by Zaha Hadid Architects | Tower C

Wednesday, 26 May, 2021   4 Min Read

Zaha Hadid Architects plans to design these twin supertall skyscrapers for Shenzhen Bay Super Headquarters Base financial centre, China. It is called tower C and will soar to around 400m (1,312ft), or nearly the height of the Empire State Building.

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Lets talk Kitchens with Ar. Shami Goregaokar | GA Design | SR Design Special

Wednesday, 26 May, 2021   5 Min Read

Shami Goregaokar, Design Director, GA has shared with SURFACES REPORTER (SR) some important aspects of kitchen design.

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This Jungle Rooftop Restaurant by Loop Design Studio | Tulum

This Jungle Rooftop Restaurant by Loop Design Studio Will Appeal to All Your Senses | Tulum

Wednesday, 26 May, 2021   4 Min Read

Bamboo arched passage, dynamic seating area, use of organic materials such as stone, cane, mosaic and wood, and cane light fixtures are some of the striking features of this This Jungle Rooftop Restaurant designed by Loop Design Studio.

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The Artist Village: The Place Where Art Comes Home

Tuesday, 25 May, 2021   3 Min Read
SR May 2020 Issue

The heritage crafts village, 15 kilometres north of Puri, Raghurajpur is a landmark when it comes to tourism in the state of Odisha. The Pattachitra painters of this village happen to be renowned across the subcontinent of India for their intricate work on cloth-based scrolls about mythology

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Wicker Mesh Pavilion by DJA

Beautiful Triangular Wicker Mesh Pavilion in France by Latvian Architecture Firm DJA

Tuesday, 25 May, 2021   3 Min Read

Located in the heart of Jardins De lEurope in Annecy, France, the timber/wicker grid pavilion is a perfect combination of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary architecture.

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OPPO Headquarters in Hangzhou, China

Bjarke Ingels Group Reveals An O-shaped Tower for OPPO in Hangzhou, China

Tuesday, 25 May, 2021   3 Min Read

Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has revealed a sinuous skyscraper featuring a Massive ‘O’ for OPPO’s new headquarter in Hangzhou, China.

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Mumbai 3BHK home |  1202| Insitu by Kalakaari Haath

This Minimalist, 3-BHK Home is Peppered With Muted Hues, Local Crafts and Functional Furniture |Mumbai |  1202| Insitu by Kalakaari Haath

Tuesday, 25 May, 2021   6 Min Read

Mumbai-based Insitu by Kalakaari Haath, led by architect Sahiba Madan, has renovated the interiors of this simple and sophisticated home for a young working couple, the designer herself and her pilot husband.

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Bamboo Society of India Signs MOU with COA

Mainstreaming Bamboo in the Building Sector | Bamboo Society of India Signs MOU with COA

Tuesday, 25 May, 2021   3 Min Read

Mainstreaming Bamboo in the Building Sector | Bamboo Society of India Signs MOU with COA

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Koichi Takada Architects | Sunflower House

A House That Turns Face Towards The Sun Just Like A Sunflower | Koichi Takada Architects

Monday, 24 May, 2021   3 Min Read

Sunflower House- a carbon-positive single-family home that generates its own energy. It follows the same approach by the distinctive sunflower that always moves its face towards the sun.

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Spazio Interiors | Kolkata | Jhunjhunwala Residence

Attractive Corridor Accentuates The Interiors of This 4 BHK Apartment | Kolkata | Spazio Interiors

Monday, 24 May, 2021   3 Min Read

Kolkata-based interior design firm Spazio Interiors has designed the interiors of this 4 BHK apartment, located at Swarnamani, one of the most luxurious housing complexes of Kolkata.

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Worlds Tallest Hybrid Timber Tower by SHoP Architects and BVN Design in Sydney

Worlds Tallest Hybrid Timber Tower by SHoP Architects and BVN Design in Sydney

Monday, 24 May, 2021   3 Min Read

Worlds Tallest Hybrid Timber Tower in Sydney by SHoP Architects and BVN Design

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Steel and Brick Farmhouse in Bharuch Woven Around Chikoo Trees | Dipen Gada and Associates

Steel and Brick Farmhouse in Bharuch Woven Around Chikoo Trees | Dipen Gada and Associates

Saturday, 22 May, 2021   3 Min Read

Dipen Gada and Associates has beautifully and sensitively designed a farmhouse- Nirmal House- residing within the dense chikoo plantations in the periphery of Bharuch.

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Studio AVT | Udaan School

Studio AVT Includes Vibrant Triangular Fins and Colourful MS Louvers in Udaan School

Friday, 21 May, 2021   4 Min Read

This play school designed by Studio AVT features exposed-brick façade that is highlighted with the use of vibrant, triangular fins on its windows.

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The Toronto Tree Tower by Penda and Timber

The Toronto Tree Tower Is Built From Cross Laminated Timber and Plants | Penda | Timber

Friday, 21 May, 2021   4 Min Read

Penda architects while designing The Toronto Tree Tower- an 18-storey building that is built entirely from cross-laminated timber (CLT) and plants.

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‘Gaia’ : The First 3D Printed Sustainable House

The First 3D Printed House ‘Gaia’ Built With Soil, Rice Husks, and Straws

Friday, 21 May, 2021   4 Min Read

Italian 3D-printing technology developer WASP constructed this beautiful, eco-sustainable 3D printed house using natural materials such as soil and agricultural waste.

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Sushant Lok Residence | Amit Khanna Design Associates | Delhi

This Delhi Home Features Sun-Filled Interiors, Natural Materials and Sober Colour Palette | AKDA

Thursday, 20 May, 2021   4 Min Read

Amit Khanna Design Associates (AKDA) envisioned a sober home- Sushant Lok Residence- that incorporates natural materials, light-filled interiors, and a calm colour palette.

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Seed-Shaped hotel ZJJZ Atelier | China

Inside the Seed-Shaped Holiday Cabins, Designed by ZJJZ Atelier | China

Thursday, 20 May, 2021   4 Min Read

SURFACES REPORTER (SR) s this post covers ZJJZ Ateliers organic-shaped seed pods nestled in a Chinese pine forest, echoing their scenic surroundings.

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KAAN Architecten | Amsterdam Courthouse | Netherlands.

KAAN Architecten Designs Grand Circular Staircase in the Netherlands Largest Courthouse

Thursday, 20 May, 2021   4 Min Read

KAAN Architecten has recently designed the Amsterdam Courthouse, which is said to be the largest in the Netherlands.

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Crazy House in Vietnam

This World Famous Bizarre and Beautiful ‘Crazy House’ in Vietnam is Entirely Crafted By Human Hands | Dang Viet Nga

Wednesday, 19 May, 2021   6 Min Read

Wild, Bizarre and Beautiful ‘Crazy House’ in Vietnam by Dang Viet Nga

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KPIT Office in Pune | InteGrid Design | Designer’s Group

Asymmetrical Wooden Staircase and Multifunctional Skylight Form Centerpiece of KPIT Office in Pune | InteGrid Design | Designer’s Group

Wednesday, 19 May, 2021   5 Min Read

Ar. Khozema Chitalwala, has lately designed KPIT Office in Pune which was set to achieve a minimal yet dynamic ambience that triggers a sense of motivation amongst employees.

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Spiraling Skyscrapers | A Twisting Tower in Chicago by MB Architects |SR Report

The Growing Trend of Spiraling Skyscrapers | A Twisting Tower in Chicago by MB Architects | SR Report

Wednesday, 19 May, 2021   3 Min Read

The popularity of twisting skyscrapers has increased tremendously, says the latest report from the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH).

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Sky Yard Hotel | China | Domain Architects

Curved White Cladding of The Sky Yards Hotel Distinguishes it from Its Compact and Unsatisfactory Industrial Site | China | Domain Architects

Tuesday, 18 May, 2021   4 Min Read

The unique exterior of the hotel Sky Yards evokes the traditional Chinses garden-making technique of covering and exposing.

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Urban Zen’s Restro Bar in Hyderabad Features Attention-Grabbing Human Graffiti, Warm Colour Palette and Ambient Lighting | Flashback

Tuesday, 18 May, 2021   4 Min Read

Hyderabad-based Urban Zen, led by Rohit Suraj, the Founding Principal And Design Director, has created a multi-level lounge and bar located in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, featuring amazing use of wood, enticing human graffiti, warm colour-palette, ambient lighting, and much more.

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John R 2660 apartment building in Detroit | LOHA | American Architecture

Striking Red Cedar Covers The Façade of John R 2660 apartment building in Detroit | LOHA | American Architecture

Monday, 17 May, 2021   5 Min Read

Striking Red Cedar Covers The Façade of John R 2660 apartment building in Detroit | LOHA | American Architecture

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CTA- The brick house

Salvaged Bricks Hole-Punctured by CTA to Shape This Wall House in Vietnam | Creative Architects

Monday, 17 May, 2021   4 Min Read

Vietnamese architectural studio: CTA, salvaged all bricks from the building sites of properties in the vicinity and punctuated them to feature four small holes in this Wall house.

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Humanscapes Habitat

Auroville Design Consultants Used Eco-Friendly and Recycled Materials to Design Humanscapes Habitat in Tamil Nadu

Monday, 17 May, 2021   5 Min Read

The efficient functional space layout with passive solar techniques and low embodied energy building materials coupled with re-cycled materials characterise Humanscapes Habitat.

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Glass Façade That Romances With Light | BLUE CRYSTAL, Anand | KPA Design Studio | SR Facades

Monday, 17 May, 2021   3 Min Read

Commissioned by a construction company, the façade ‘Blue Crystal’ resonates its sentiment of being blue. Taking the cue from client’s idea of name, ‘Blue crystal’ manifests itself like a crystal with a multi-faceted structure. Check out the interesting design and its story by SURFACES REPORTER.

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A Conversation with the New York Architect- Diana Kellogg, Who’s Designed an Oval-Shaped Sandstone Girl’s School Amid the Thar Desert

A Conversation with the New York Architect- Diana Kellogg, Who’s Designed an Oval-Shaped Sandstone Girl’s School Amid the Thar Desert

Saturday, 15 May, 2021   5 Min Read

A Conversation with the New York Architect- Diana Kellogg, Who’s Designed an Oval-Shaped Sandstone Girl’s School Amid the Thar Desert

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student housing block- charged voids

Architectural style of Le Corbusier Influences Design of This Student Housing Block in Chandigarh by Charged Voids

Friday, 14 May, 2021   3 Min Read

Charged Voids- the Chandigarh-based studio designs a 500-capacity Student Housing Block in Landran, a peri urban area in the vicinity of Mohali (Punjab) a satellite town of Chandigarh.

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This Low Cost, Fireproof, Bug-Proof, Eco-Friendly and DIY-Friendly Home is Made from Air Concrete |DomeGaia | Hajjar Gibran

This Low Cost, Fireproof, Bug-Proof, Eco-Friendly and DIY-Friendly Home is Made from Air Concrete |DomeGaia | Hajjar Gibran

Friday, 14 May, 2021   4 Min Read

Hajjar Gibran, Innovative Designer, Builder, Author, Spiritual Guide and the founder of DomeGaia created a house using AirCrete in Thailand.

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Another form defying design from Ar Daniel Libeskind | Lódz Architecture Center, Lódz, Poland | SR People

Wednesday, 12 May, 2021   3 Min Read

Lódz Architecture Center is the latest project by famed Ar Daniel Libeskind who is designing this building as a part of Nexus21, an urban revitalization project of 21 structures in his hometown of Lódz, Poland. On his birthday, SURFACES REPORTER (SR) presents to you its salient features.

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This Wavy Solar Mountain by Nuru Karim Provides 300 MWH Of Renewable Energy Per Year at Burning Man | Nevada

This Wavy Solar Mountain by Nuru Karim Provides 300 MWH Of Renewable Energy Per Year at Burning Man | Nevada

Wednesday, 12 May, 2021   4 Min Read

Designed by NUDES, this colossal architectural art is a permanent installation on Burning Man’s 3,800-acre Fly Ranch in Nevada that would produce 300 MWh of electricity annually.

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Australian architecture practice ARM Architecture, in association with landscape architects TOPOTEK1, designed  HOTA- one of the most visually appealing recent buildings on the Gold Coast.

3D Voronoi Pattern in the Facade HOTA- Australia’s Largest Regional Art Gallery | ARM Architecture | TOPOTEK1 | Gold Coast

Tuesday, 11 May, 2021   4 Min Read

Australian architecture practice ARM Architecture, in association with landscape architects TOPOTEK1, designed  HOTA- one of the most visually appealing recent buildings on the Gold Coast.

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Studio Tessera Designed a Tessellated Polycarbonate and Wood Canopy Garden Pavilion in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh

Tuesday, 11 May, 2021   5 Min Read

Studio Tessera- the Mumbai-based Architecture firm led by architect Sagarika Suri- has designed a striking and contemporary garden pavilion within a well-known hotel, an old establishment in the dense part of Meerut, Uttar Pradesh.

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Indias first 3D printed House by IIT-M alumni | SR News update

Monday, 10 May, 2021   2 Min Read

Inspiring hopes for millions of Indians who are in search of affordable housing, Tvasta Manufacturing Solutions, a tech start up by three IIT Madras alumni has created Indias first fully 3D printed home. A report by SURFACES REPORTER (SR)

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Solar- Powered Covid-19 Facility Created With Stubble In 80 days | Shriti Pandey | STRAWCTURE ECO| New Delhi| SR People

Monday, 10 May, 2021   3 Min Read

In a move to get more COVID care centers, Shriti Pandey has set up two self-sufficient solar powered units in Bihar and Punjab using agro-waste. These inherently thermally insulated structures not only trap carbon dioxide and heat but also keep the interior cooler. A report by SURFACES REPORTER (SR)

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Hengqin International Financial Centre tower | AEDAS | Macau

Parametric Design Techniques Infuses Into The Creation of Iconic 339-Metres Hengqin International Financial Centre tower | AEDAS | Macau

Saturday, 8 May, 2021   4 Min Read

Located in Zhuhai’s Hengqin Island, AEDAS recently designed iconic 339 meters Hengqin International Financial Centre tower invokes the Chinese myth of flood dragons emerging from the sea.

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Distinctive and Modern Triangular Façade Features The Somany Residence in Delhi | Atrey & Associates

Friday, 7 May, 2021   3 Min Read

Located in the bustling neighbourhood of Engineer’s Enclave, New Delhi, The Somany Residence has become a centre of attraction because of its sharply angled façade.

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Sanjay Puri’s Rajasthan School

Sanjay Puri’s Rajasthan School Feature Red-coloured Angled Walls and Walkways

Monday, 3 May, 2021   4 Min Read

Red-coloured Angled Walls and Walkways Feature Sanjay Puri’s Rajsthan School

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Seoul-Based Architecture Firm Designed a Futuristic Multi-Purpose Building | Mars | Moon Hoon

Seoul-Based Architecture Firm Designed a Futuristic Building Inspired By the Mars | Moon Hoon

Monday, 3 May, 2021   3 Min Read

Seoul-Based Architecture Firm Designed a Futuristic Multi-Purpose Building | Mars | Moon Hoon

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The peace of Blooming Lotus with Asia’s largest Kalasha| Art of Living Ashram| Bengaluru | SR Architecture

Friday, 30 April, 2021   3 Min Read

Designed by Guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar himself, the Bengaluru Ashram is an epitome of peace and tranquility. SURFACES REPORTER (SR) presents to you an interesting overview of the magnificent structure and why it is so close to the million of hearts.

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No Smart Cities without Smart Healthcare | SR News Update

Thursday, 29 April, 2021   2 Min Read

Ar Sanjay Goel, Director, Ludhiana Smart City Ltd, questions the govt and urges to bring changes in the Smart City design to account for better healthcare facilities. A report by SURFACES REPORTER (SR).

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Top Indian Firms Who Specialise In Parametric Design | SR Architecture

Monday, 26 April, 2021   5 Min Read

A terms coined by famous architect and partner of Zaha Hadid, Patrik Schumacher, here the designs are usually based on the integration of complexity and variety, in an effort to discard homogenous utilitarianism. SURFACES REPORTER (SR) presents to you a list of the 10 most famous Indian firms

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Salankar Pashine And Associates

This Luxe Villa in Nagpur Features MS Pergola Roof and a Façade Made of Sustainable Materials | Salankar Pashine And Associates

Thursday, 22 April, 2021   5 Min Read

This Luxe Villa in Nagpur Features MS Pergola Roof and a Façade Made of Sustainable Materials | Salankar Pashine And Associates

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Open Architecture Envisions Six Iceberg

Open Architecture Envisions Six Iceberg-Shaped Glass Structures For Shenzhen Maritime Museum | China

Thursday, 22 April, 2021   3 Min Read

Open Architecture Envisions Six Iceberg-Shaped Glass Structures For Shenzhen Maritime Museum

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An Exuberant Use of Colours, Clean Lines and Linear Spaces Set the Tone of Blue Scoop Haus by DIG Architects

An Exuberant Use of Colours, Clean Lines and Linear Spaces Set the Tone of Blue Scoop Haus by DIG Architects

Tuesday, 20 April, 2021   6 Min Read

An Exuberant Use of Colours, Clean Lines and Linear Spaces Set the Tone of Blue Scoop Haus by DIG Architects

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The First Triple Net-Zero Housing Complex in the World | Seventy-Six | Garrison Architects | US

The First Triple Net-Zero Housing Complex in the US | Seventy-Six | Garrison Architects

Tuesday, 20 April, 2021   5 Min Read

Seventy-Six by Garrison Architects is a mixed-use sustainable structure in Albany, New York, the worlds first triple net-zero building. Triple

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Foster + Partners Wraps its First Project in Russia with a Triangulated Copper Facade

Foster + Partners Wraps its First Project in Russia with a Triangulated Copper Facade | RCC Headquarters

Tuesday, 20 April, 2021   3 Min Read

The award-winning British architectural design and engineering firm- Foster + Partners- has recently unveiled its newly opened headquarter for RCC- one of the world’s leading producers of copper.

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Envisage Design Studio

Envisage Incorporates Mud Phuska to Reduce The Ingress Of Heat By Almost 70% in This New Girls’ Hostel in Alipur

Monday, 19 April, 2021   5 Min Read

Envisage Design Studio Incorporates Mud Phuska to Reduce The Ingress Of Heat By Almost 70% in This New Girls’ Hostel in Alipur

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Tall Angled Strips Fir Wood Features

Tall Strips of Fir Wood Features the Façade of Wisconsins Art Preserve | Tres Birds | US

Monday, 19 April, 2021   5 Min Read

Tall Angled Strips Fir Wood Features the Wisconsins Art Preserve Designed by Tres Birds

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Nature, Art and Innovation Meet in This Iconic Tower in San Jose, California | Habitat Horticulture

Nature, Art and Innovation Meet in This Iconic Tower in San Jose, California | Habitat Horticulture

Friday, 16 April, 2021   4 Min Read

To offer an artistic or architectural landmark to the largest city in Silicon Valley, San Jose, Habitat Horticulture has proposed Confluence Rising- an iconic tower in the city.

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Saundha Gharaunda

Saundha Gharaunda Features An Ever-Charming Central Open To Sky Courtyard | Studio AVT

Friday, 16 April, 2021   5 Min Read

Designed by  Delhi-based Studio AVT or An-V-Thot Architects, entire house is planned around a beautiful central open to sky courtyard.

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Modular Room Partition

Modular Room Partition Entirely Made From Textile and Birch Wood

Friday, 16 April, 2021   3 Min Read

Copenhagen-based designer- Else-Rikke Bruun- has come up with innovative and flexible room partitions- Veneer- that entwine Mexicos classic weaving techniques with the modern and advanced building method of CNC milling.

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Peony Petal and Painted Pottery Influences The Shape of the Olympic Sports Center Stadium in Linxia City, China | DUTS Design Studio

Thursday, 15 April, 2021   5 Min Read

Shanghai-based architecture studios DUTS design constructed this Linxia Olympic Sports Center Stadium in China that serves as one of the citys landmark cultural facilities.

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Accordion-Shaped ‘Xia’ Stool Emits A Musical Note When Pressed | Soraia Gomes | Portuguese

Accordion-Shaped ‘Xia’ Stool Emits A Musical Note When Pressed | Soraia Gomes | Portuguese

Thursday, 15 April, 2021   3 Min Read

Portuguese Designer Soraia Gomes Teixeira has a recently designed “Xia Stool”- an accordion-shaped stool that actually sounds like a concertina when someone sits on it or presses it.

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Eight Curved Elevated Red Walkways | Bangkok Project Studio

Eight Curved Elevated Red Walkways in Thailand Highlight The Value of Nature | Bangkok Project Studio

Wednesday, 14 April, 2021   4 Min Read

Eight Curved Elevated Red Walkways in Thailand Highlighting The Value of Nature | Bangkok Project Studio

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Tubular Pipe Sections

This Building in Dehradun Features Intermittent Facade Openings and A Circular Courtyard | Nest Inn | Myspace Architects

Wednesday, 14 April, 2021   4 Min Read

Perforated Clay-Tile Screens And V-Shaped Tubular Pipe Sections Feature the Nest Inn | Myspace Architects | Dehradun

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Vincent Callebauts Stunning Building

Vincent Callebauts Stunning Building Twists A Total Of 90 Degrees From Bottom To Top Covered With 23,000 Floras | Taiwan

Wednesday, 14 April, 2021   4 Min Read

Named Tao Zhu Yin Yuan, the building designed by Vincent Callebauts, contains 21 floors, out of which 20 floors twist 4.5 degrees per floor as the tower rises, for a total of 90 degrees from bottom to the top.

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Connected Timber Cones Mark

Three Connected Timber Cones Mark The Magical Club House in the Lush Forest of Japan | Klein Dytham Architecture

Tuesday, 13 April, 2021   4 Min Read

Three Connected Timber Cones Mark The Magical Club House in the Lush Forest of Japan | Klein Dytham Architecture

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This Laterite Stone House in Karnataka Highlights A Trough Like Roof | Ovoid House | Greyscale Design Studio

This Laterite Stone House in Karnataka Highlights A Trough Like Roof | Ovoid House | Greyscale Design Studio

Saturday, 10 April, 2021   4 Min Read

Bengaluru-based Greyscale Design Studio has designed Ovoid- a holiday home in Mudigere, Karnataka by using laterite stone.

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Jean Nouvel Unveils the Design of Shenzhen Opera House in China

Jean Nouvel Unveils the Design of Shenzhen Opera House in China

Friday, 9 April, 2021   4 Min Read

Ateliers Jean Nouvel has won an invited international design competition launched in January 2020 to build a new opera house in Shenzhen, China.

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Sameep Padora & Associates Used Black Limestone in the Construction of the Stepped Temple in Andhra Pradesh

Sameep Padora & Associates Used Black Limestone in the Construction of the Stepped Temple in Andhra Pradesh

Thursday, 8 April, 2021   5 Min Read

Sameep Padora & Associates Used Black Limestone in the Construction of the Stepped Temple in Andhra Pradesh

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11,000 Steel Panels Form the Façade of Frank Gehrys Twisting Art Tower Which Is Set To Open In June | Luma Arles

11,000 Steel Panels Form the Façade of Frank Gehrys Twisting Art Tower Which Is Set To Open In June | Luma Arles | France

Thursday, 8 April, 2021   3 Min Read

11,000 Stainless Steel Panels Form the Façade of Frank Gehrys Twisting Art Tower Which Is Set To Open In June | Luma Arles

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The Northstar Nest in Gujarat

The Northstar Nest in Gujarat is A Kindergarten School Encompassing Double Height Spaces, Classrooms and Playground

Thursday, 8 April, 2021   4 Min Read

Chennai-based Shanmugam Associates designed an eggshell white kindergarten campus in  Rajkot, Gujarat.

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Unexpected Circular Interiors

The Unexpected Circular Interiors of A Simple-Looking Red Concrete Building | Chile | Pezo von Ellrichshausen

Wednesday, 7 April, 2021   5 Min Read

Chilean architects Mauricio Pezo and Sofia von Ellrichshausen have recently designed the university innovation center in Chile that has a simple multistorey building with unusual and spatial interiors.

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IMK Architects- Auric Hall

Auric Hall By IMK Architects Revives Traditional Mughal Architecture In Aurangabad Industrial City

Tuesday, 6 April, 2021   4 Min Read

Auric Hall stands tall today as a landmark for Aurangabad Industrial City (AURIC), India’s first greenfield, smart industrial city.

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Vietnam Highlights

This Bat Trang House in Vietnam Highlights An Expressive Perforated Ceramic Brick Façade | Vo Trong Nghia Architects

Tuesday, 6 April, 2021   4 Min Read

This Bat Trang House in Vietnam embodies the unique towns ceramic and pottery heritage and has been around for more than 10 decades.

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Terracotta Screen Covers | Dreamscape Architects

An Eye-Catching Terracotta Bricks Screen Covers The Facade of this Ahmedabad Home | Dreamscape Architects

Monday, 5 April, 2021   4 Min Read

The house for a family of five has become a cynosure because of its attention-grabbing terracotta screen that embraces its serene interiors while ensuring cooler climate within the complex.

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Timber and Steel Roof Adorns

A Sweeping Timber and Steel Roof Adorns the Top of This Fold House In Ontario | Partisans

Monday, 5 April, 2021   4 Min Read

Designed by Toronto-based architecture practice - Partisans- this ‘Fold House’ is a two-storey guest and pool house in Hamilton, Canada featuring a dipping timber and steel roof.

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mountainous landscape

The Cluster of Treehouse Cabins Hidden In the Mountainous Landscape | China | WH Studio

Friday, 2 April, 2021   4 Min Read

Set in the mountainous landscape, this beautiful cluster of treehouse cabins perfectly harmonize with the surrounding areas. Designed by WH studio, these wooden cabins are found at the hotel Senbo Resort Hangzhou in China.

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Uber-Luxe Vibes to the Inhabitants

A House That Gives Uber-Luxe Vibes to the Inhabitants | The Auura Interior Design Studio | Rajkot | Adani Shantigram

Friday, 2 April, 2021   5 Min Read

The Haven is An Uber-Luxe Residence by Shaily Ganatra and Kalpesh Gantara | Rajkot | | Adani Shantigram

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Studio Infinity

Exposed Brick Work With Earthy Toned Palette Features This Advocates’ Office | Studio Infinity |Pune

Thursday, 1 April, 2021   5 Min Read

Architects Tushar Kothawade and Chiranjivi Lunkad of Studio Infinity has designed ‘Brick by Brick’- an eye-catching Advocate’s Office in Pune, Maharashtra.

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The Architect Behind Priyanka Chopra

The Designer Behind Priyanka Chopra’s New York Restaurant | SONA

Thursday, 1 April, 2021   5 Min Read

Opened on March 26, Priyanka Chopras Indian restaurant- SONA-is envisioned and designed by Melissa Bowers.

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A floating & rotating Five star hotel that will generate electricity too |Qatar | Surfaces Reporter

Wednesday, 31 March, 2021   4 Min Read

The eco friendly hotel conceptualised by Hayri Atak Architectural Design Studio, Turkey will generate its own electricity using the rotation and also equipped with wind turbines and rainwater collection. A report by SURFACES REPORTER (SR).

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Mexico-based Architects Hand-Made This Sustainable Moon Sculpture | KBANIA and F*Money | El Pescadero, Mexico

Mexico-based Architects Hand-Made This Sustainable Moon Sculpture | KBANIA and F*Money | El Pescadero, Mexico

Friday, 26 March, 2021   3 Min Read

Positioned among the desert of Southern Baja California and the Pacific Ocean, Moon House "Casa de Luna" is the first collaborative project by the F*Money and KBANIA.

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An Oblong Shape Barrier Free Abode in Jalandhar by Space Race Architects

An Oblong Shaped Barrier Free Abode in Jalandhar by Space Race Architects | Punjab

Friday, 26 March, 2021   5 Min Read

The Barrier-Free abode by Space Race Architects follows the principle of ‘Simple Living and High Thinking’ as propagated by Mahatma Gandhi.

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Sourabh Gupta of Archohm designed

Concrete Grey Meets Earthy Terracotta in Archohm’s Agra House

Thursday, 25 March, 2021   4 Min Read

Sourabh Gupta of Archohm designed ‘The Terracotta House’for a family of five across three generations in Agra. It stands like a warm oasis and exemplifies a relationship between neutral grey concrete and earthy terracotta.

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South Indian Temple

A Serene Home For Three Generations Layered in South Indian Temple Complex | Between Spaces | Bangalore | Cuckoo’s Nest

Tuesday, 23 March, 2021   4 Min Read

Bangalore-based architecture and interior design firm- Between Spaces has designed a simple, pragmatic and modern home fascinatingly interpreting the typical layering in south Indian temple complex.

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Recycled Plastic Cladding Tiles

Worlds First 100 Percent Recycled Plastic Cladding Tiles Made From PVC Construction Waste | Overtreders W and Bureau SLA | Dutch

Monday, 22 March, 2021   5 Min Read

Dutch Studios Bureau SLA and Overtreders W have designed beautiful plastic cladding tiles-called Pretty Plastic formed from recycled PVC windows and gutters.

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Architect and Designer Manoj Patel

A Beautiful Outdoor Furniture Series Made With Clay Roof Tiles | Manoj Patel Design Studio | Gujarat

Monday, 22 March, 2021   4 Min Read

Architect and Designer Manoj Patel is known for making extraordinary out of ordinary clay roof tiles. This time the architect repurposed the traditional clay roof tiles to create a unique outdoor furniture series.

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LIJO.RENY.architects

Climbing Plants Feature The Facade of This House That Rains Light in Kerala | LIJO.RENY.architects

Monday, 22 March, 2021   4 Min Read

The Thrissur-based LIJO.RENY.architects has designed a beautiful house in Ernakulam, Kerala, that features several flowering creepers and climbing vegetables on its facade.

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Post Covid Future

A 3D Printed Bio Based Micro Home for a Post Covid Future by Oliver Thomas and Amey Kandalgaonkar

Monday, 22 March, 2021   4 Min Read

The global uncertainty created by COVID-19 pandemic has changed the lives of people in many ways. 3D printing emerged as a boom during this time that was being used to tackle  the challenges posed by the pandemic, ranging from PPE kits to emergency shelter to isolate patients

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Technology and Management by ZED Lab

Delhi-Based Zero Energy Design Lab Reinterprets Vernacular Architecture With Advanced Techniques in this Brick Hostel | Gurgaon

Friday, 19 March, 2021   5 Min Read

The boys hostel building at the St. Andrews Institute of Technology and Management by ZED Lab is a meticulously designed, well-engineered residential complex that obtains its character from the basic building block – the brick.

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Orbital Assembly Corporation

Worlds First Space Hotel To Open Up For Business in 2027 | Orbital Assembly Corporation | California

Friday, 19 March, 2021   4 Min Read

A journey to space will no longer be a dream only. Like astronauts, people in other professions can also plan a vacation outside the Earth as Worlds first space hotel will soon be a reality

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Japanese Holiday Retreat

The Shape of Japanese Holiday Retreat - YEZO -is Built Using Algorithms !

Friday, 19 March, 2021   5 Min Read

Positioned in the idyllic Hokkaido, the YEZO is a holiday retreat nestled in Japans spectacular northern mountain range. The small retreat uses dramatic landscape and an experimental design approach to design a sanctuary in nature.

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safe sanctuar

Landscaped Terraces And Extrusions Frame the G House Designed By SMW Architects | Mumbai

Thursday, 18 March, 2021   6 Min Read

A home is a space bustling with activity, yet is a calm, safe sanctuary to the ones occupying it. The definition of a house has changed; from fulfilling the basic needs of a home, they’re now spaces thatstretch beyond the threshold of need’ into becoming luxurious must-haves.

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Louis Kahn

Life and Works of Architect Louis I. Kahn: An Overview

Saturday, 13 March, 2021   5 Min Read

SURFACES REPORTER (SR) is sharing the important works of Louis Kahn- one of Americas most influential modernist architects.

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Peter Zumthor

The Genius of Architect Peter Zumthor

Saturday, 13 March, 2021   5 Min Read

How the son of a furniture maker and master joiner- Peter Zumthor-became the world-renowned architect? Read the interesting story of the genius of architect Peter Zumthor at SURFACES REPORTER (SR) along with his notable works.

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build domestic temples

A Unique Home in Mumbai With An Iridescent Oval-Shaped Temple in the Courtyard and A Garden on Top

Wednesday, 3 March, 2021   5 Min Read

Since time immemorial, Indian people used to build domestic temples in the courtyards of their house, usually in space that is secluded from the main house

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Hungarian architects

Hungarian Architect Antti Lovags Architectural Masterpiece - Bubble Palace Is on Sale

Monday, 1 March, 2021   3 Min Read

Built in 1975 by Hungarian architects Antti Lovag for French industrialist Pierre Bernard, this iconic 1200 sqm Bubble Palace is on sale in the south of France.

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The Architecture of Tadao Ando: Master and his Works

The Architecture of Tadao Ando: Master and his Works

Monday, 1 March, 2021   6 Min Read

Tadao Ando is a self-taught Japanese architect. He was born in Osaka, Japan, in 1941 and received no formal training in architecture.

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Brazilian bornarchitect- Isay Weinfeldabout his architectural journey

Discovering Architectural Finesse with Renowned Architect Isay Weinfeld

Friday, 26 February, 2021   4 Min Read

SURFACES REPORTER (SR) had an engaging interaction with the Brazilian bornarchitect- Isay Weinfeldabout his architectural journey, turning point in his career, his new book combining his three passions- film, architecture and music, and lots more.

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10 Documentaries Architects & Designers Must Watch on NETFLIX and Amazon Prime

10 Documentaries Architects & Designers Must Watch on NETFLIX and Amazon Prime

Tuesday, 23 February, 2021   6 Min Read

One of the most significant aspects of being an adult in the 21st century is the world fast development. Be it entertainment or technology everything is dynamic.

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Pooja room- tips

Things One Must Know While Designing a Pooja Room

Tuesday, 23 February, 2021   4 Min Read

SURFACES REPORTER (SR) brings here some of the things one must know while designing a Pooja Room:

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MVRDV Valley

MVRDVs Competition-Winning Design Valley Nears Completion: See Special Features

Wednesday, 17 February, 2021   4 Min Read

MVRDV 75,000 square meters project is said to bring much-needed greening to Amsterdam Zuidas business district.

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Ahmedabad-Based Architecture Firm Created A Restaurant From Clay, Jute, and Other Organic Materials

Ahmedabad-Based Architecture Firm Designed A Restaurant From Clay, Jute, and Other Organic Materials

Tuesday, 16 February, 2021   6 Min Read

Ahmedabad-Based Architecture Firm Created A Restaurant From Clay, Jute, and Other Organic Materials

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Build a Bird House Competition

Participate in Build a Bird House Competition | A STAR India (Sparrow: The Agenda of Resurgence) Initiative

Saturday, 13 February, 2021   3 Min Read

India’s 1st Ever Design Competition for a Birdhouse. Participate in a design competition to build a Bird House for a House Sparrow.

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digital bamboo pavilion

Lightweight Bamboo Construction and 3D-Printing Technology Used in the Making of This Pavilion by Swiss Architecture Students | ETH Zuric

Friday, 12 February, 2021   3 Min Read

The Swiss architecture students at ETH Zurich combined bamboos natural material with innovative digital fabrication technology to create a lightweight pavilion.

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Admont Abbey in Austria is the World Largest Monastery Library

Admont Abbey in Austria is the Worlds Largest Monastery Library

Thursday, 11 February, 2021   4 Min Read

Admont Abbey is the worlds largest monastic library and now the oldest monastery in Styria, Austria library.

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Klementium Library

Klementium Library in the Czech Republic is An Epitome of Baroque Architecture

Thursday, 11 February, 2021   2 Min Read

Designed by architect Amanda Levete, Klementium Library houses more than 20,000 books.

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5 truly stunning libraries around the world.

5 Architecturally Pleasing Libraries Around the World

Wednesday, 10 February, 2021   5 Min Read

While some of these libraries celebrate the innovative, futuristic/ ultra-modern design others will give you a feel as if you are stepping into a royal palace due to their Georgian/Baroque-style.

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This Art Museum Building in Beijing Features Red Brick Walls, Floors, And Staircases

This Art Museum Building in Beijing Features Brick Walls, Floors, And Staircases

Wednesday, 10 February, 2021   5 Min Read

The architect Dong Yugen used brick as the primary architectural element in the walls, floors, and staircases of this fascinating sculptural museum in Beijing, China.

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Tianjin Binhai Library, China

The Futuristic Tianjin Binhai Library by MVRDV

Wednesday, 10 February, 2021   3 Min Read

This futuristic library is dubbed "The Eye" because of a gigantic iris-looking sphere that serves as the focal point in the middle of the building.

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The Facade Patterns of 18 Screens Designed by Sanjay Puri Architects Are Inspired From Traditional Indian Architecture and Lucknow ‘Chikan’ Embroidery

Lucknow ‘Chikan’ Embroidery and Traditional Indian Architecture Features in The Façade Patterns Of This House Designed by Sanjay Puri Architects

Monday, 8 February, 2021   4 Min Read

Sanjay Puri Architects used screens in this project that bring shade from the searing hot sun while large windows on the northern side allow indirect light to infuse the internal spaces of the house.

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Athens-Based Architecture Firm Designed Cave-Like Home Into A Rocky Cliffside

Athens-Based Architecture Firm Designed Cave-Like Home Into A Rocky Cliffside

Monday, 8 February, 2021   4 Min Read

Athens-Based Architecture Firm Designed a modern cave-like house into a rocky cove

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Toni & Guy Salon | Design reseArch Workshop

The New Toni & Guy Salon is entirely designed around Lines as the main theme | Gurgaon | Design reseArch Workshop

Wednesday, 20 January, 2021   3 Min Read

Ar. Bhanu Kharbanda and Ar. Saurabh Kathoria of Gurugram-based architecture firm Design ReseArch Workshop DRAW used an element of LINES all over Toni & Guy Salons interiors.

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David Chipperfield Architects | Neue Nationalgalerie Museum | Renovation | Surfaces Reporter

David Chipperfield Architects Removes 35,000 individual Components from the Mies Van Der Rohe Neue Nationalgalerie Museum as a Part of the major Overhaul

Friday, 15 January, 2021   3 Min Read

Surfaces Reporter talks about major renovation work of the famed Mies van der Rohes museum Neue Nationalgalerie in Berlin to be completed by David Chipperfield Architects.

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11 Major Stories of 2020 | Architecture and Design | Surfaces Reporter

SURFACES REPORTER Lists 11 Top Architecture & Design News Stories of 2020

Tuesday, 12 January, 2021   5 Min Read

From Ram Mandir Temple to Central Visa Construction Project, an exclusive collection by Surfaces Reporter of major news across the country that kept us on our toes the entire year!

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3D printing or additive manufacturing in architecture

Is 3D Printing the Future of Manufacturing Ecosystem?

Friday, 8 January, 2021   5 Min Read

SURFACES REPORTER (SR) team has compiled all information about 3D Printing technology, including its history, benefits in architecture, challenges involved, major advancements, and what the future holds for this exciting technology.

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Mass Timber Architecture: Benefits and Common Misconceptions

Mass Timber Architecture: Benefits and Common Misconceptions

Wednesday, 6 January, 2021   3 Min Read

Although India is in the early stages of a mass-timber construction boom, its adoption in a range of commercial real estate projects is showing an upward trend.

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