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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..

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.

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,

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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