http://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/206620/transforming-conventional-vocational-campuses-into-future-ready-industry-training-environmenthttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260513233608.jpegThursday, 14 May, 2026Under the leadership of Ar Nandana Jetty, in an average span of 9 months, 65 Advanced Technology Centres across Telangana are executedhttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/206619/carlton-london-teams-up-with-ebg-group-to-enter-indias-luxury-furniture-market-targets-600-franchise-showrooms-surfaces-reporterhttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260509002131.jpegSaturday, 9 May, 2026New ‘Carlton Luxury Furniture’ venture will focus on sustainable, design-led pieces, with 600 showrooms planned across 300 cities in five years through a franchise-led model, reports SURFACES REPORTER (SR)http://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/206618/after-huge-success-matecia-and-surfaces-reporter-architecture-event-are-back-to-kolkatahttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260509000117.jpgSaturday, 9 May, 2026The MATECIA Exhibition and SURFACES REPORTER Architecture Event are coming back to Kolkata at Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan (BBMP), for 3 days of high-energy Business Event from 12-13-14 Feb 2027http://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/206617/how-indian-materials-and-craftsmanship-redefined-the-met-gala-2026http://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260508050904.jpegFriday, 8 May, 2026SURFACES REPORTER (SR) narrates how India’s ancient craft traditions have quietly commanded the world’s most watched fashion stage, right from the ground beneath the gala to the garments upon it because the story is not longer limited to only fashion but construction.http://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/206616/when-architecture-becomes-existence-an-interview-with-dulal-mukherjeehttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/Tuesday, 28 April, 2026Architect Dulal Mukherjee has stirred the imagination of generations of architects and designers with his sensitive, nature-aligned design philosophy, leaving an indelible imprint on the cityscape of Kolkata and far beyond.http://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/206615/encraft-unveils-advanced-sliders-and-window-solutions-for-modern-spaceshttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260507234905.jpegThursday, 7 May, 2026Encraft, a leading name in the premium doors and windows industry, has introduced a new product segment featuring sliders, casement doors, and advanced window solutions.http://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/206614/how-keralas-neytt-shaped-the-worlds-most-photographed-carpethttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260506042813.jpegWednesday, 6 May, 2026Unlike gowns that are credited to designers, carpets are collective craftsmanship where hundreds of artisans come together, many a times anonymous, to weave a story.http://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/206613/glass-bricks-metal-grilles-and-deep-red-tiles-define-this-five-storey-vertical-homehttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260505045827.jpgTuesday, 5 May, 2026The outcome was that of a house that distributes programmatic elements across multiple levels, creating several distinct places throughout the day in which to sit, work, rest and experience the home differently.http://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/206612/cloud-like-domes-and-an-elevated-rooftop-park-reimagine-this-disused-warehousehttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260504043819.jpgMonday, 4 May, 2026Crowning the roofline is the project’s most visually arresting feature comprising a series of translucent, domed canopy structures assembled from hexagonal frames, clustered across the top of the building like a gathering of clouds.http://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/206611/these-pencil-and-watercolour-drawings-translate-into-woven-jacquard-upholstered-furniturehttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260504040445.jpgMonday, 4 May, 2026The furniture pieces that emerged from this research are composed of intersecting cuboids and cylinders where their volumes are arranged into playful configurations that function as seats, backrests, armrests and table surfaces.http://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/206610/design-galore-by-surfaces-reporterhttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260502022428.jpegSaturday, 2 May, 2026DESIGN GALORE by SURFACES REPORTER® is a curated convergence of installations, lighting and furniture that transformed MATECIA Exhibition East and Northeast India into an immersive spatial experience.http://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/206609/a-matte-titanium-pavilion-by-audi-and-zaha-hadid-architects-at-milan-design-weekhttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260501044959.jpgFriday, 1 May, 2026The juxtaposition of the pavilion’s contemporary, precision engineered titanium surfaces against the ornate Renaissance architecture of the courtyard creates a deliberate and considered contrast.http://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/206608/kengo-kuma-translates-architectural-facades-into-a-rug-collection-for-jaipur-rugshttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260501044615.jpgFriday, 1 May, 2026The names, Kasane, Kigumi, Chirashi, Bokashi and Sukima, each describe a distinct spatial or material principle, and these principles are directly reflected in the visual and textural character of the rugs that bear them.http://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/206607/sloan-acquires-controlling-stake-in-essel-bath-fittings-to-deepen-play-in-indias-fast-growing-bath-fittings-markethttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260501043429.jpegFriday, 1 May, 2026US-based plumbing solutions major Sloan buys majority stake in Punjab-based Essel Bath Fittings to leverage local manufacturing, brand equity, and distribution for premium and mid-market growth, reports SURFACES REPORTER (SR).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 REPORTER