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/206563/furniture-manufacturing-in-india-inside-the-absolute-chaos-phase-surfaces-reporterhttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/Thursday, 26 March, 2026http://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 2026http://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/206547/wavy-exposed-brick-facade-shaped-by-pondicherrys-coastal-climate-art-architecture-chennaihttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260315234019.jpgMonday, 16 March, 2026Occupying a compact footprint of 1,200 sqft, the House of Dancing Cactus in Pondicherry features a bold, sculptural facade that transforms humble brick into an expressive architectural skinhttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/206546/smiljan-radic-clarke-wins-the-2026-pritzker-architecture-prize-surfaces-reporterhttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260313043059.jpegFriday, 13 March, 2026The Chilean architect is honoured for a body of work that blends fragility, material experimentation and cultural memory, reports SURFACES REPORTER (SR).http://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/206545/ozone-opens-new-experience-centre-in-mohali-surfaces-reporterhttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260313041613.jpegMonday, 9 March, 2026With this launch, Ozone continues to expand its footprint across India, with its next Experience Centre planned in Jaipur reports SURFACES REPORTER (SR)http://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/206544/this-fully-decarbonised-renovated-campus-in-the-us-sets-a-new-sustainability-benchmarkhttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260313034329.jpgFriday, 13 March, 2026On the sustainability front, the building is on track to achieve LEED Platinum certification, the highest tier in the globally recognised green building rating system.http://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/196544/relocating-kitchens-without-breaking-floors-and-rules-a-smart-hassle-free-plumbing-solution-for-kitchen-in-indian-homeshttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260313025458.jpgFriday, 13 March, 2026In many Indian apartments, the idea of shifting a kitchen sounds exciting on the blueprint but it quickly turns into a structural nightmare in reality.http://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/196543/curved-screens-wrap-this-heritage-inspired-climate-conscious-residential-tower-in-nagpurhttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260313003128.jpgFriday, 13 March, 2026The most visually arresting aspect of the project is undoubtedly its facade, which is enveloped in a system of curved foam concrete modules developed in close collaboration with cladding specialists FlexStone.http://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/196542/najdi-heritage-mirrored-canopy-and-underground-garden-come-together-in-riyadhs-metro-stationhttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260311030051.jpgWednesday, 11 March, 2026The underside of the canopy acts as a vast curved mirror, capturing and projecting a continuous 360-degree panorama of the city above.http://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/196541/crystalline-zinc-facade-and-metallic-overhangs-define-a-climate-responsive-landport-land-ports-authority-of-india-lpaihttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260311000738.jpgWednesday, 11 March, 2026Created to mark 50 years of diplomatic ties between India and Bangladesh, the Landport (Integrated Check Post) at Sabroom-Ramgarh stands as a contemporary infrastructural gateway where architecture and performance converge.http://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/196540/plastic-free-leather-alternative-made-from-brewery-waste-new-grainhttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260310034323.jpgTuesday, 10 March, 2026Arda Biomaterials, a start-up founded by Edward TJ Mitchell and Brett Cotten, has reportedly developed a genuinely plastic-free leather alternative derived from one of the brewing industrys most overlooked byproducts called spent grain.http://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/196539/wood-marble-and-mirrors-bring-victorian-elegance-to-life-i-design-studiohttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260310020602.jpgTuesday, 10 March, 2026Rooted in Victorian elegance and Indian heritage, The House of Jewels is a 4,000 sq ft residence in Kanpur, layered with a rich palette that balances opulence with warmth.http://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/196538/mit-researchers-replace-timber-with-3d-printed-recycled-plastic-floor-trusseshttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260309023749.jpgMonday, 9 March, 2026The team 3D printed construction-grade floor trusses using a composite of recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET), sourced primarily from discarded drinks bottles, and reinforced with glass fibres.http://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/196537/a-celestial-botanical-experience-in-oak-stone-clay-and-light-roomoo-design-studio-shanghaihttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260309001631.jpgMonday, 9 March, 2026Aster by Joshua Paris translates its botanical muse - the aster, a flower whose name also means “star” - into an immersive material composition.http://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/196536/a-harmonious-haven-shaped-by-traditional-courtyards-and-contemporary-concrete-matharoo-associateshttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260306223807.jpgSaturday, 7 March, 2026The house, designed for a migrant businessman, his wife, and their three daughters, is located within the dense urban fabric of Chennai, a metropolis in southern India.http://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/196535/rippling-metal-roof-and-timber-redefine-this-landscape-driven-office-in-farmland-atelier-nagara-architectural-design-office-and-permanent-co-ltdhttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260305215627.jpgFriday, 6 March, 2026Set amid the expansive rice fields of Hashima City, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, the Office in Hashima presents a facade that is deeply shaped by its rural context. The office is designed by Permanent and Atelier Nagara as the headquarters for a civil engineering and real estate firm.http://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/196534/iit-hyderabad-launches-executive-programme-on-driving-organisational-effectivenesshttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260302223410.jpegTuesday, 3 March, 202620-Seat Intensive Programme to be Held on Campus on March 28–29, 2026 Hyderabad, March 2026: he Department of Design at Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad has announced a limited-seat executive learning programme titled “Driving Organisational Effectivenesshttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/196533/a-caterpillar-inspired-facade-sculpted-in-bamboo-gridshell-and-3d-printed-concrete-lyth-design-mumbaihttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260302004305.jpgMonday, 2 March, 2026Conceived as an immersive food street rather than a mere dining stop, the House of Caterpillar is defined by a facade that draws deeply from nature, technology and responsible materiality.http://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/196532/semi-circular-brickwork-and-timber-define-a-vernacular-inspired-facade-dhi-architecture-and-design-bengaluruhttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260223233535.jpgTuesday, 24 February, 2026Located in Bengaluru, the 2,500 sq ft Hombale Residence showcases a facade that quietly yet confidently narrates the idea of a home that is rooted in context, memory and material sensibility.http://www.surfacesreporter.com/articles/196531/livspace-accelerates-ai-adoption-to-redefine-interior-design-workflowshttp://www.surfacesreporter.com/myuploads/20260221015843.jpegSaturday, 21 February, 2026AI-powered mood boarding, 3D rendering and predictive systems are reshaping design, operations and customer experience at the interiors platform reports SURFACES REPORTER (SR).