http://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/206606/lifting-the-limits-of-commercial-drainagehttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260427001928.jpegMonday, 27 April, 2026AN ENGINEERED WASTEWATER LIFTING SYSTEM BY SFA PUMPS THAT OVERCOMES STRUCTURAL CONSTRAINTS, LEVEL DIFFERENCES AND HEAVY USAGE DEMANDS.http://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/206605/somany-ceramics-expands-beyond-tiles-into-comprehensive-home-solutionshttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260426224803.jpegMonday, 27 April, 2026Unveils a New Brand Identity, Signaling Evolution from Ceramics Leader to One-Stop Building Partner reports SURFACES REPORTER (SR)http://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/206604/these-monolithic-red-brick-volumes-of-a-cafe-mimics-ancient-ruinshttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260425045110.jpgSaturday, 25 April, 2026According to the studio, it represents one of humanity’s most primordial construction materials which is ancient, tactile and carries a deep cultural resonance that transcends geography.http://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/206603/issey-miyake-turns-production-waste-paper-into-handcrafted-furniturehttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260424033349.jpgFriday, 24 April, 2026The collection spans a range of functional forms including stools, chairs, a dining chair, a table, a side table and a bench, each built from what the brand calls paper logs.http://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/206602/rammed-earth-local-stone-and-terracotta-tiles-shape-this-vaulted-home-inspired-by-the-deccan-plateauhttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260424032629.jpgFriday, 24 April, 2026Rammed earth, local stone and terracotta tiles form the primary material vocabulary of the house, each chosen for its resonance with the rugged, rocky terrain of the plateau.http://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/206601/metal-roofs-glass-panels-and-earthen-forms-shape-this-star-crowned-campushttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260421235508.jpgWednesday, 22 April, 2026Crowning this structure is a striking geometric metallic roof inspired by the Cherokee seven-pointed star, a deeply meaningful symbol in Cherokee culture.http://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/206600/engineered-bamboo-ulin-wood-and-solartuff-craft-this-climate-responsive-restauranthttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260417042435.jpgFriday, 17 April, 2026Completing the roof assembly, Ulin wood shingles which are executed by local craftsmen, cover the entire volume, giving the exterior a tactile, scaled surface that appears to have accumulated organically over time, giving the effect to the building of quietly growing on this hillside for decades.http://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/206599/digital-fabrication-and-glued-laminated-timber-come-together-to-mimic-a-forest-canopyhttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260414231128.jpgWednesday, 15 April, 2026Blossoming wooden columns emerge from the ground and spread outward to support a fluid, continuous roof, all conceived as a single, unified system rather than a collection of separate components.http://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/206598/this-award-winning-bookstore-in-china-looks-like-a-celestial-machinehttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260414004843.jpgTuesday, 14 April, 2026The defining feature of the interior is a series of monumental three-dimensional structures inspired by astronomical instruments and the mechanics of celestial bodies.http://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/206597/foster-partners-to-design-1226ft-glass-2-world-trade-centerhttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260413223016.jpgMonday, 13 April, 2026The outcome, revealed through recently published renderings, is a spectacular rectangular tower clad in glass, distinguished by three open-air terraces and six landscaped corner gardens integrated into the facade.http://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/206596/sen-kapadia-1936-2026-the-architect-who-pursued-meaning-beyond-form-surfaces-reporterhttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260413023238.jpgMonday, 13 April, 2026SURFACES REPORTER remembers modernist, mentor, and thinker Sen Kapadia, who leaves behind a legacy that redefined the language of Indian architecture.http://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/206595/how-eco-c-cube-is-turning-unrecyclable-plastic-into-structural-blocks-stronger-than-concretehttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260411051044.jpgSaturday, 11 April, 2026The proprietary manufacturing method, known as the New-Cycling process, accepts fishing nets, buoys, agricultural film and similar difficult waste streams without requiring prior sorting, washing or any form of pre-treatment.http://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/206594/this-dynasty-inspired-installation-chimes-every-15-minuteshttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260410023957.jpgFriday, 10 April, 2026The structure bears an unmistakable resemblance to a mantel clock yet it has been scaled to the proportions of a modest dwelling.http://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/206586/researchers-combine-watermelon-seeds-and-sawdust-waste-to-create-fire-resistant-panelshttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260409024029.jpgThursday, 9 April, 2026When exposed to a direct flame, the panel holds out for more than three times as long as untreated wood. Cone calorimeter tests illustrated that untreated spruce ignited in approximately 15 seconds, while the struvite composite took between 45 and 51 seconds.http://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/206585/brick-stone-and-bamboo-transform-this-dilapidated-cowshed-into-a-climate-responsive-habitathttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260408021047.jpgWednesday, 8 April, 2026Rather than constructing an entirely new building from scratch, the studio made the environmentally conscious decision to work with what was already there.http://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/206584/uks-first-circular-construction-hub-opens-in-londonhttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260407040445.jpgTuesday, 7 April, 2026The hub includes a community workshop, event and training spaces, an electrical testing facility, a collective office environment, a materials store operated by Resolve Collective and an assembly space capable of accommodating large-scale group construction builds.http://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/206583/rising-star-ar-ronak-patel-vpa-architects-ahmedabadhttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260407024729.jpegTuesday, 7 April, 2026Following the footsteps of his renowned father, Ar Vipul Patel, Ar Ronak Patel is a second-generation architect. According to his philosophy, simple designs tend to be more aesthetically pleasing. Designs with clean bold lines have a timeless impact.http://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/206582/rising-star-ar-ronak-patel-vpa-architects-ahmedabad-green-abode-dehradun-uttarakhandhttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260406232929.jpegTuesday, 7 April, 2026VISION, SITE, AND TOPOGRAPHY Enclaves between the flourishing valley and framed perspectives through the natural contours, these villas are designed to intertwine with a green panorama.http://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/206581/vancouvers-first-supertall-314m-skyscraper-is-inspired-by-sea-sponge-reefshttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260406042245.jpgMonday, 6 April, 2026Its exterior is conceived as a striking fusion of engineering and natural inspiration, wrapped in a steel exoskeleton clad in white Glass Fibre Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) panelling and enveloped in highly translucent expanses of glass.http://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/206580/milan-honours-legendary-architect-zaha-hadid-with-a-street-in-her-namehttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260404024828.jpgSaturday, 4 April, 2026The street, officially named Via Zaha Hadid, has been reportedly dedicated to the late Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid, marking a decade since her untimely passing.http://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/206579/ikat-geometry-basalt-walls-and-copper-shine-in-a-vibrant-hyderabad-barhttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260402223758.jpegFriday, 3 April, 2026conceived as a high-energy bar and restaurant within Hyderabad’s bustling IT hub, Postcard reinterprets the city’s material heritage through a modern lens. Basalt stone emerges as a defining material, echoing the bold geometry of traditional Ikat textiles across feature walls,http://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/206578/from-crisis-to-cost-correction-how-petrochemical-duty-waiver-will-reshape-indias-interior-building-materials-sectorhttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260402052133.jpegThursday, 2 April, 2026As geopolitical tensions disrupt supply chains, India’s petrochemical duty waiver emerges as a critical lever to rebalance costs and accelerate demand across interiors and construction, reports SURFACES REPORTER (SR)http://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/206577/inside-nolte-kuchens-india-strategy-local-partnerships-global-precision-and-long-term-visionhttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260402043524.jpegThursday, 2 April, 2026Selva Kumar Rajulu Managing Director & Senior Vice President, Middle East, Africa and Asia, Nolte FZE speaks to SURFACES REPORTER (SR) on building Nolte Küchen’s India presence through strategic partnerships, customization, and long-term visionhttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/206576/meeting-zaha-hadid-a-massive-turning-point-that-shaped-the-wade-asia-says-verticaa-dvivedihttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260401223955.jpgThursday, 2 April, 2026Zaha Hadid (Oct 31, 1950 – Mar 31, 2016): Zaha Hadid is unforgettable for us. Many of you may know her for the spaces she built and the boundaries she broke. Her legacy lives on in every bold idea that dares to challenge convention and redefine what is possible.http://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/206575/haryana-to-build-indias-tallest-skyscraper-as-part-of-1000-acre-global-city-projecthttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260401214358.jpegThursday, 2 April, 2026This large-scale integrated urban development is being planned across 1,000 acres along the Dwarka Expressway on the outskirts of Gurugram.http://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/206574/irans-oil-blockade-hammers-indias-raw-materials-market-causes-war-driven-price-hikeshttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260402040735.jpegThursday, 2 April, 2026The most direct hit to the building materials and OEM furniture sector has come not from material shortages yet, but from the sudden unavailability and price explosion of fuel that runs fabrication, powder coating and manufacturing operations across the country.http://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/206573/parametric-facade-crafted-from-steel-structureshttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260331230624.jpegWednesday, 1 April, 2026Ramzi Omar Design Studio - RODS is an architectural practice with roots in Dubai and Kerala, offering multidisciplinary design services, led by an architect Ramzi Omar, who is redefining the boundaries of art and architecture.http://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/206572/amid-war-nris-investment-set-to-increase-in-indian-real-estate-a-surfaces-reporter-perspectivehttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260330233252.jpegTuesday, 31 March, 2026From petroleum to construction materials, multiple sectors continue to feel the ripple effects of the ongoing West Asia conflict, now over a month old. However, amid these challenges, a potential silver lining is emerging for Indian real estate. A report by SURFACES REPORTERhttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/206571/hafeez-contractors-minerva-tower-is-indias-tallest-completed-skyscraperhttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260330223859.jpgTuesday, 31 March, 2026Minerva Tower houses 362 marketable residential apartments and was conceived as the commercial centrepiece of a broader urban regeneration initiative covering a 2.6 hectare informal settlement.http://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/206570/a-9000-seat-rooftop-auditorium-inspired-by-ancient-stepwells-sanjay-puri-architectshttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260329220050.jpgSaturday, 28 March, 2026Situated on the university’s expanding 13 hectare campus, the five storey building encompasses a total floor area of 30,800sqm and accommodates a broad range of academic and social facilities, including offices, seminar halls, an auditorium, a library and a cafe.http://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/206569/a-tactile-facade-with-layered-black-lava-stone-brick-concrete-jaalishttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260328003326.jpegSaturday, 28 March, 2026KRIPA” is a residence that reflects the personality of its homeowners - open, minimal, and rooted in functionality. Located on a compact 1500 sq. ft.http://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/206567/pm-modi-inaugurates-jewar-airport-today-a-new-era-in-indian-aviation-surfaces-reporterhttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260328001351.jpegSaturday, 28 March, 2026Jewar Phase 1 goes live, marking a significant step forward with a strong emphasis on sustainable and green design principles reports SURFACES REPORTER (SR)http://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/206566/hettich-reinforces-made-in-india-made-for-the-world-with-new-indore-plant-to-become-biggest-market-surpassing-germany-an-update-by-surfaces-reporterhttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260327001531.jpegFriday, 27 March, 2026Hettich, the German furniture fitting giant and one of the key global players has recently unveiled its plan to make India a key global manufacturing hub strengthening the Made in India, Made for the World approach. A report by SURFACES REPORTER.http://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/206565/ozone-overseas-inaugurates-new-experience-centre-in-jaipurhttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260326045519.jpgThursday, 26 March, 2026The facility provides end-to-end solution guidance and expert consultation tailored to the needs of architects, interior designers, fabricators, builders and homeowners alike.http://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/206564/furniture-manufacturing-in-india-inside-the-absolute-chaos-phase-surfaces-reporterhttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260326002600.jpegThursday, 26 March, 2026A perfect storm of volatile input costs, supply disruptions, and pricing uncertainty is pushing India’s furniture industry into an unprecedented reset moment reports SURFACES REPORTER (SR)http://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/206562/akzo-nobel-india-renamed-as-jsw-dulux-limited-a-surfaces-reporter-updatehttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260326004820.jpegThursday, 26 March, 2026In a significant development within India’s paints and coatings industry, Akzo Nobel India Limited has officially been renamed JSW Dulux Limited, effective March 11, 2026. A report by SURFACES REPORTERhttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/206561/polo-elevators-unveils-its-first-experience-centre-in-delhi-ncr-to-showcase-innovative-lift-solutions-surfaces-reporterhttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260325045617.jpegWednesday, 25 March, 2026New 1,800 sq ft centre showcases live elevator models, premium designs, and energy-efficient solutionshttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/206560/polo-elevators-unveils-its-first-experience-centre-in-delhi-ncr-to-showcase-innovative-lift-solutions-surfaces-reporterhttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260325050832.jpegWednesday, 25 March, 2026New 1,800 sq ft centre showcases live elevator models, premium designs, and energy-efficient solutionshttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/206559/jindal-stainless-commissions-indonesia-plant-pledges-inr-900-cr-boost-surfaces-reporterhttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260325040023.jpegWednesday, 25 March, 2026The company targets 3.5 MTPA sales by FY29, projecting double-digit CAGR, reports SURFACES REPORTER (SR)http://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/206558/war-in-the-middle-east-hits-building-material-industry-hard-a-surfaces-reporter-updatehttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260324043404.jpegTuesday, 24 March, 2026The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is significantly impacting the building materials industry, triggering a sharp rise in costs and disrupting the real estate sector. A report by SURFACES REPORTERhttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/206557/noidas-first-taj-hotel-aims-to-turn-expressway-into-ultra-luxury-address-surfaces-reporterhttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260324025557.jpegTuesday, 24 March, 2026Gulshan Group’s INR 1,000 crore, 57-storey Skyscape tower in Sector 129 will house India’s tallest Taj hotel, 74 Taj-branded serviced apartments and a penthouse, betting big on NCR’s new rich.http://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/206556/sculptural-sine-wave-partition-meets-wood-cork-and-steel-in-this-material-led-showroom-ps-design-mumbaihttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260324000549.jpgTuesday, 24 March, 2026Rather than just showcasing products, the Designest showroom in Indore is anchored by a striking self-balancing sine wave partition that acts as a sculptural spine.http://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/206555/rippled-glass-and-stainless-steel-facade-weaves-12-pavilions-gardens-water-bjarke-ingels-grouphttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260323012431.jpgMonday, 23 March, 2026Set along the Jinji Lake waterfront, China, the Suzhou Museum of Contemporary Art (Suzhou MoCA) presents a facade that reinterprets Suzhou’s historic garden architecture through a contemporary lens.http://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/206554/chinas-largest-bamboo-forest-inspires-this-car-free-urban-districthttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260323000230.jpgMonday, 23 March, 2026Yibin’s rolling, hilly terrain and its proximity to the Shunan Bamboo Forest, which is recognised as China’s largest and oldest bamboo national park, provided the foundational inspiration for the design.http://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/206553/how-corn-waste-and-mayan-tradition-inspired-this-next-gen-building-materialhttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260321015341.jpgSaturday, 21 March, 2026In developing Corncretl, Manufactura drew direct inspiration from pre-Hispanic Mayan construction methods, which made extensive use of lime-based materials long before the advent of Portland cement.http://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/206552/this-mountain-inspired-272m-skyscraper-is-set-to-become-kazakhstans-tallest-towerhttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260321013425.jpgSaturday, 21 March, 2026The project, known as the Alatau Iconic Complex and Gateway District, is planned just beyond the boundaries of Almaty and will bring together a soaring 272m skyscraper accommodating both office and residential functions, alongside a comparatively lower but no less significant 80m luxury hotel.http://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/206551/bhubaneswar-gets-a-badminton-academy-shaped-like-a-shuttlecockhttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260319040651.jpgThursday, 19 March, 2026Archohm shaped the structure with a bowl-like curvature that mirrors the cork base of a shuttlecock, while an elaborate lighting installation along the exterior comes alive at dark, casting rays that evoke the feathered skirt of the iconic sporting projectile.http://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/206550/this-stone-built-data-centre-sets-a-new-standard-for-sustainable-infrastructurehttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260318040043.jpgWednesday, 18 March, 2026The concept traces its origins to 2022, when the studio first developed a broader series of proposals for stone built data centres across Europe under the collective name Stone Clouds.http://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/206549/bdp-cox-architecture-and-collage-design-unveil-sardar-vallabhbhai-patel-sports-enclavehttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260318033409.jpgWednesday, 18 March, 2026The tennis centre, positioned on the eastern side of the Narendra Modi Stadium, will offer a 10,000 seat centre court alongside two additional show courts accommodating 5,000 and 3,000 spectators respectively, plus supplementary outdoor courts.http://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/206548/grand-success-of-matecia-exhibition-surfaces-reporter-architecture-event-in-kolkata-shows-the-rising-power-of-east-northeast-india-a-press-reporthttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260317025508.jpgTuesday, 17 March, 2026The MATECIA Exhibition (Materials & Products for Construction, Interiors & Architecture), held alongside the SURFACES REPORTER Architecture Event, concluded successfully at Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan (BBMP), Kolkata, after three high-energy days from 30 January to 1 February 2026