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Inspiration and insight for architects and interior designers Volume 8 | Issue 06 | September 2016 | `50
Published by ITP Publishing India
Preview
GBC 2016
Spotlight
Bath fixtures
The latest
in kitchen
design
REFLECTIONS
EMBEDDED WITH REFLECTIVE DISCS, THE MICRO ARCHITECTURAL INTERVENTION BY NURU KARIM,
PRINCIPAL OF NUDES, HAS TRANSFORMED A NONDESCRIPT GARAGE INTO A SENSATIONAL SALON
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EDITORS LETTER
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TECH THAT!
Technology has made inroads into every aspect of our lives today. If
you watch any of the many cooking competition shows that seem to
have overtaken our television programming, you will see why Indian
consumers are warming up to the use of kitchen appliances. Considering
our contemporary lifestyles, they would certainly make it convenient
for time-challenged users to cook and clean. The increase in disposable
income has also led to the aspirations for conveniences that were earlier
considered inessential or luxuries. Consequently, in addition to providing
space for the immense storage required for Indian cooking, interior
designers have to allot space for gadgets as well.
Well-travelled consumers are also driving the design change. Exposed
to international trends and products, they are asking for open kitchens
and island counters that facilitate shared experiences of cooking and
dining. With modular kitchens becoming popular, microwave ovens,
ovens, coee machines and dishwashers are gaining acceptance.
As Jurgen Wolf, MD, Hfele India, observes in our feature on kitchen
THE MOST design, The recent growth in social dining and home restaurants testies
DRAMATIC to peoples desire to create and share fun experiences. The kitchen
WAY IN WHICH becomes a theatre in which the act of food preparation, cooking and
sharing creates private entertainment for families and friends.
TECHNOLOGY IS Apart from kitchens, technology is changing the way we want our
AFFECTING US bathrooms to look and feel. Sophisticated in design and smart in the use
TODAY, IS IN THE of energy and water resources, bath xtures have come a long way from
their initial avatar and some like the designer faucets we are seeing
WAY OUR BUILT in the Indian market have even morphed into sculptures. Besides
STRUCTURES faucets, vanity basins, multiple shower panels, rain showers and a host
ARE DESIGNED of other products have not only made bathrooms more luxurious, but
also set benchmarks with their innovative technology.
The most dramatic way in which technology is aecting us, however,
is in the way our built structures are designed. New materials and
methods enabled by technological breakthroughs are giving our
architects and designers fresh grist for their mill. A case in point is
the transformation of a garage space by the architectural intervention
undertaken by Nudes, led by Nuru Karim. The intervention explored
a diamond panel skin system studded with laser-cut acrylic
reective mirror discs, and the design process included digital design
methodologies including digital fabrication techniques all of which is
easily possible thanks to innovation in technology.
Our take on the subject: Lets embrace technology, but use it wisely.
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CONTENTS
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20 SOAPBOX
22 CN Raghavendran expounds on the
genesis and future of sustainability.
22 KUDOS
Prem Nath is establising Green as his forte
with award-winning Green projects.
28 PREVIEW
An exclusive glance into the Green Building
Congress 2016, to be held next month.
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38 PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT
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Kitchen design is making a dramatic shift
with must-have high-tech appliances.
62 CASE STUDY
Nudes takes up a micro challenge with
the Honey Lulla Hair & Make-up Academy.
50 66 EVENT
Think Turf challenged the design fraternity
in Hyderabad and Ahmedabad recently.
70 FOCUS
Laminams Alessandra Stefani tells us about
the limited edition World Atlas Book.
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60-SECOND INTERVIEW
EDITORIAL
ture & Design) and Damyanti Radheshwar (owner, D Radheshwar Architect) Director Indrajeet Saoji
set up their joint venture The Devi Group, the aim was to focus on commu- T +91 93202 85997 indrajeet.saoji@itp.com
nity projects and responsible architecture. Now, their shortlisted design for The South India
Womens Building International Design Competition, launched by the NoVo Director Sanjay Bhan
Foundation and Goren Group, is giving much momentum to their passion. The T +91 98457 22377 sanjay.bhan@itp.com
competition is set to transform a former womens detention facility in New
York into a pioneering centre designed and built by women for the global STUDIO
girls and womens rights movement. Reddy speaks to us about the shortlisted
Head of design Milind Patil
design and how it encapsulates the essence of the competition.
Senior designer Vinod Shinde
Contributor Sanjay Bandre
What did you wish to convey through the design?
Suchi Reddy: We wanted the building to appear as a beacon of light announc-
PRODUCTION
ing its important mission. Given a choice of two dierent heights for the build-
Deputy production manager Ramesh Kumar
ing, we chose the taller one so it could stand tall among its famous neigh-
bours and symbolise the right of women to occupy their space in the world.
CIRCULATION
We wanted the building to feel feminine and uid, solid and light at the same
time, transparent and visually strong. To achieve this, we used a combination Distribution manager James DSouza
of ultra-high-performance concrete and glass. The high-performance concrete T +91 22 61546006 james.dsouza@itp.com
allows us to create the thin ribbons and curved forms that gracefully enclose
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publication, however caused. The opinions and views contained in this publication are not necessarily
those of the publishers. Readers are advised to seek specialist advice before acting on information
How does the proposed design creatively interact with the old building?
contained in this publication, which is provided for general use and may not be appropriate for the
Reddy: The form of our building responds both to the original historic struc-
readers particular circumstances. The ownership of trademarks is acknowledged. No part of this
ture, which is landmarked and cannot be altered, as well as to its neighbouring
publication or any part of the contents thereof may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or
buildings designed by Jean Nouvel and Frank Gehry. Our design, therefore, re-
transmitted in any form without the permission of the publishers in writing. An exemption is hereby
spects history and transcends it to hold its own in this iconic corridor. The new
granted for extracts used for the purpose of fair review.
building envelops the existing with its skin, creating an enclosed auditorium
and event space on the upper oors. It gently oats above the top level of the
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Reddy: The heart of the project is the atrium-style space over three oors of
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around the world working on the global girls and womens rights movement.
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INDUSTRY DATA
INDUSTRY DATA
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CENTURY PLY launched a new-age and durable engineered THE ART HUB hosted the International Print Exchange Program
2016, conducted by ICAC (International Creative Art Centre),
Zykron is Latin for new beginning, and the company and showcased 500 prints by artists from India, USA, UK, China,
hopes this new generation engineered material will replace Nepal, Spain, Netherlands, Australia, Sri Lanka, Belgium and
Vietnam. Ravindra Mardia, founder & dircector, ICAC & The
composite material that is manufactured by combining Art Hub, explained, The idea is to give the Indian as well as
International printmaking artists an identity in the world of art.
This was one of the largest exhibitions of prints in the country,
and thermal insulation, and more. Launched primarily in which included around 150 artists from the International Print
Ahmedabad, Century Ply will launch this product in South Exchange Program 2016, and 111 prints from the noted book,
India by November and pan-India by March 2017. Photographic Expressions by Prof. Kashinath Salve.
GROHE through a tie-up with EasyFix, a home repair and HANDIKART is a new online marketplace for genuine
maintenance services platform, will provide installation service handmade products. In alignment with the Governments
of Grohe products purchased online through Amazon. The Skill India campaign, it aims to bring the exotic appeal of
scope of services delivery will grow progressively, expanding high-quality handicraft goods produced by communities
from 11 cities currently to 35 cities. Grohe has taken this and tribes across the nation. The online platform shall purely
initiative to improve the quality of plumbing workmanship and deal in products that have been part of Indian history for a
also to ensure online customers get their new products installed long time. Priyank Vashney, founder, Handikart, said, Our
promptly. We want to make it speedy, ecient and fuss-free, focus will be to target the Delhi-NCR market now; around
said Renu Misra, MD, Grohe India. The tie-up currently stands 1,000 products across 27 categories will be available. We plan
for a year. Shaifali Agarwal Holani, founder and CEO, EasyFix, to expand it to 75 categories with 10,000 products in the near
added, The partnership will enable us to create more jobs for future. For more information, visit: www.handikart.co.in
our plumbers and even increase our revenues by 5%.
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NEWS & PEOPLE
16 Oscar & Ponnis new Icon of Spaces Art for the public
modular retail congurations together Through the seventh
under one roof. inner in the nterior edition of [en]
Design Best Leisure category, the counters, ArtOxygen
Apollo Wellness Centre covers about is bringing an array
8,000sq-ft and includes a gym, spa of engaging art
and meditation space. The brief was to projects into public
create an environment to accommodate spaces. This years
a wholesome tness studio, traditional edition will celebrate
massage and yoga therapy and the the citys diversity
creative fullment of this brief captured explored at its iconic location Mumbai railway
the jurys aention. The BR Real station. Artists have been invited to investigate
state Awards, now called the cons Of the connection between the terminus, its people
Spaces, was introduced by Singapore- and the city at large looking at the value of
With two wins at BR s cons of Spaces award based organisation Business xcellence this relationship within this transitory container
in Singapore, Oscar Ponni Architects have Research roup in 201. This year, it dwelt on of daily migration, movement and mayhem.
much cause to celebrate. The Chennai-based the challenges of rban Solutions Sustainable Contemporary ndian artist Owais Husain,
rm received awards in two categories: Best Development and honoured projects across one of 11 selected artists, will present a video
Architecture Commercial Project of the Year ndia, South ast Asia and the Middle ast. displaying static objects and transportation
and nterior Design Best Leisure Project. Based on a selection process that encompasses images, speaking of the stations continual ow
These wins builds their repertoire for creating integrity, transparency, consistency and fairness, of goods and people since its inception. Along
award-winning designs increasing their the aim is to provide global benchmarks and with the historical passage of goods, the video
count to more than 71 awards as of now. The recognition, explained ishwesh yer, managing also addresses the shifting of cultures from
Laurel Mall, which won the Best Architecture partner of BR . He added that, this year, the one place to the next. The art festival, where
Commercial category, brings urban density, focus was on the booming international real Husains work will be displayed from October
green space, excellent water bodies, gazebos, estate sector and the nomination process 22-23, will be held from October 8-November 28
outdoor band area, launchpad for products and aracted a lot of interest from ndia. (location still to be disclosed).
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NEWS & PEOPLE
18 CP Kukreja makes India proud Oberois new luxury address
capital of Malaysia. The total built-
up area of the proect spans 200
million sq-ft (almost equivalent to 20
Connaught laces). The Malaysian
Government has proposed a mied-
use development that will include
retail, oces, commercial facilities,
luury accommodation, spaces for
leisure, festivals, culinary and cultural
events, etc. C
ukreas proposal Oberoi Realtys new residential development
for a transit-oriented hub in Bandar will provide luury living in the midst of the
Making the Indian architecture and design Malaysia at the heart of the capital city, is part of verdant Aarey greens in Mumbai. risma,
community very proud, C
ukrea Architects a larger vision for the transformation of Greater comprising large four-bedroom apartments,
nds itself in a unique position after being the only
uala Lumpur. The seamless transportation has been designed by Sim Boon Yang (of
Indian rm shortlisted for the Master lanning network is envisioned to become a benchmark for Eco-id Architects), who is known for his
and Architectural design of the New
uala low CO2 emission in one of the greatest integrated progressive and modern approach to design.
Lumpur City Centre in Malaysia. The reputed underground networks of the world.
uala The development oers facilities such as
practice nds itself in honourable company Lumpurs booming economy, culture, society and a landscaped podium garden, swimming
among other shortlisted international architectural topography demands that Bandar Malaysia not pool, childrens play area and other lifestyle
pratices viz., Zaha Hadid Architects, SOM, only captures the ethos of the city, but also brings amenities. Located on JLR in Andheri, this
Ove Arup and Atkins. The proect, the most
uala Lumpur on the map as one of the global proect is in close proimity to the airports as
ambitious of its kind, involves the development cities of tomorrow, the rm eplained. The ve well as to all prominent CBDs making it a
of a completely new city district spanning over entries will now be evaluated by the ury chaired favourable luury address for many.
00 acres, which will be the new mied-use by the rime Minister of Malaysia in mid-October.
Gathering Roots
A Grohe treat for the Nawabs
A start-up in Guarat
Tapping into the evolving demands of an wants to bring together
increasingly aspirational market housed in the the fragmented interior
city of Nawabs, Grohe launched its new retail dcor material sector
showroom at Hi Style, Lucknow. Spread over under one e-commerce
2,000sq-ft, the display zone showcases the umbrella. Co-founded
entire range of Grohe bath and kitchen tures by Naresh atel, Alpesh
and faucets, notably the much acclaimed and atel and ipul atel, The Roots is envisioned
awaited AquaSymphony display. Speaking on as an ecosystem to cater to B2B and B2C
the launch, Renu Misra, managing director, markets. It promises to oer the ease of select
Grohe India, said, Being the largest city in and order for a range of products like wood,
ar radesh, Lucknow is one of the maor consumers in the Indian market. The display veneer, laminates, wallpapers, solid surfaces,
metropolitans of India and is immensely showcases Grohe Smart Control, Integrated ooring, natural stone and highlighters,
signicant to us. An ongoing boom in the Shower Toilet Grohe Sensia, ower among others. Naresh eplained, e
retail and construction work has resulted in Soul and EuroDisc Joy, which are in perfect developed a solution that merges online
a spike in demand by the residents of this synchrony with Grohes brand proposition of infrastructure and technology, aligned with
multi-cultural city, (who wish) to adorn their oering the most equisite products for the the companys goal of revolutionising the
bathroom walls with our tures. Replete with bathroom. So far, Grohe has an established wood works industry into a well-organised
mock-up bathrooms and live shower display, presence across more than 100 cities in India trade with the help of technology and digital
our consumers now have a one-stop shop to and is aggressively looking to epand to marketing platforms. Along with an online
create a spa in their homes. This launch is yet other emerging and growing cities in a bid to presence (www.theroots.in), they have walk-
another milestone in our ourney to provide oer the best bathroom concepts to a larger in studios two of them based in Ahmedabad
the best in premium sanitary ings to the customer base. and one in Mehsana.
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ADVISORY BOARD
SOAPBOX
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Dikshu C. Kukreja Namita Singh Sanjay Puri Bo Boje Larsen Karan Grover Prof. Mustansir Dalvi Reza Kabul
Niranjan Hiranandani Manit Rastogi Conrad Gonsalves Sandeep Khosla Jrgen Wolf Varun Kohli
HISTORY LESSON
THE SOAPBOX IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR OUR ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS TO EXPRESS
THEIR OPINION ON AN IMPORTANT INDUSTRY ISSUE. THIS MONTH, CN RAGHAVENDRAN
REFLECTS ON THE BEGINNING OF OUR SUSTAINABILITY MOVEMENT AND ITS FUTURE.
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n a recent discussion with a widely represented group aylighting analysis, insulation techniques, computational uid
of varying professional backgrounds, a simple question dynamics for natural ventilation and other optimisation are
arose. There were two answers to the innocuous question major tools of this approach. There is less intuition and innate
How old is the Green building movement in India? understanding of a holistic context here than the rst response.
One response rightfully put forth that it is nothing we The take from the discussion was that both schools of
did not know or practise from time immemorial. (Past genera- thoughts are today mutually non-collaborative, due to an inex-
tions) innately understood and practised sustainability... They ible old school-type thought process and academic learning
knew the sun movement, daily/seasonal variations and other verticals. If integrated laterally and judiciously, the collaboration
natural elements well enough to sync their activities and social could oer great insight to planners, administrators and archi-
norms to it. Exploitation and pollution were unknown terms. tects. In these days, no claim for sustainability can be established
Several innovative adaptations from this long-established without measurement and audit. The pointer is that each school
body of knowledge have been demonstrated in modern of argument oers a path to the same goal, albeit dierently.
projects. These buildings, by design and without technological The evolution of design has to be a mix of in-depth intuitive
interventions, cool passively in hot regions and reduce the dis- understanding of passive design, while simultaneously using
comfort of highly humid locations. These buildings gain rather appropriate application of what is known as building physics.
than suer from sun, wind and rain and use local, recycled and Two developments worth noting are the newly-introduced
low-embodied energy materials crafted by artisans to impress format of Green New Construction Rating System, where
and please the soul, mind and emotions. This is fundamentally recognition for building sustainability through passive archi-
an intuitive, and not a prescriptive, design process. tecture gets due weightage. Also, the new revision of NBC Part
The second line of thought, which could not be dismissed out 11-Approach to Sustainability, lays emphasis on the concept of
of hand, gave more recent dates, perhaps dictated by modern- Adaptive Thermal Comfort (ATC), which is dierent than the
day complexities and a perceived genesis at the Industrial conventional parameters governing AC design. ATC relates
evolution in Europe rst and, recently, in India. Some cite indoor design temperatures or acceptable temperature ranges
rapid urbanisation and uncontrolled consumption rather, to outdoor meteorological and climatological parameters.
mindless exploitation of resources and high dependence on fos- This model refers to the concept of specifying indoor comfort
sil fuel. ombine this with a decit in urban infrastructure, lack temperature set points based on the physiological, behavioural
of vision or will in urban management and the growing aspira- and psychological measures that the occupants take, to adapt
tions of the youthful demography who dream of a good life in themselves to the thermal environment and achieve comfort.
the shortest time we then have an unmanageable concoction. Looking beyond, building a Net Zero future and Zero
The solution under (the second) approach is driven by in- discharge (buildings) are new aspirations in the next decade.
creasing system-eciencies, renewables, reduction and reuse in Every project ought to be Net Zero, so that we are not overtaken
consumption of resources in materials, services and consum- by the environmental challenges. It does not maer what side
ables. By necessity, this is data based and more prescriptive than you are on, but it is time to go Net Zero. Here, I see convergence
the rst approach head ruling over the heart. and collaboration between architectural and building-physics
Every feature of building performance needs to be anal- exponents. We need future thought leaders.
CN ysed and quantied which, thereafter, is compared against Future leaders cannot happen by chance, but there must be
RAGHAVENDRAN a relevant base-line case. Tweaking systems to improve the a concerted and collaborative eort to bring together, from an
principal, CRN performance index is made possible through validated ad- early stage, professionals from across the industry to take part in
Architects & Engineers vanced software-driven energy modelling for climate analysis. a unique programme of leadership and innovation. A&I
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BUILDING GREEN
THE GREEN BUILDING CONGRESS 2016, TO BE HELD NEXT
MONTH, WILL RENEW THE CALL TO SUSTAINABILITY
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earing up for its 14th edition, the Green cussions, and a parallel ehibition showcasing Green building
Building Congress 2016 will once again technologies, products and services.
intensify the sustainability movement in Over the years, the event has aracted many eminent
the country. Organised by the Indian Green speaers, including former resident of India, r AJ Abdul
Building Council (IGBC) and Confederation Kalam; late Chandrababu Naidu (former chief minister of
of Indian Industry (CII), it is one of the largest events on United Andhra radesh); former Chief inister of elhi,
Green buildings in Asia; and this time, it will be held in Grand Sheila iit; r Ken eang of coarchitect; John andyc,
ya, umbai, from October 6. ith an eclusive theme UTC; Sean Chiao, ACO; avid Underwood, president,
Sustainable Built nvironment for All, the threeday event AS
A; r ar Ginsberg (previously associated with the
will dig deeper into the nuances of building Green while also US epartment of nergy); r B oshi, astu Shilpa Con
providing a platform for companies to showcase their most sultants and r arilyn Blac of U.
noteworthy sustainable innovations. The Congress will, once again, gather distinguished
Since 2001, IGBC has been spearheading the Green building individuals government ocials from the and envi
movement in India. Their continuous eorts and support ronment department, ocials from the elhi and umbai
from Green patrons has given the country over 3.2 billion etro ail Corporation, members of dierent Green Councils
sft in Green developments maing it the second country in national and international, members of reputed nancial
the world with the largest registered Green building footprint. instituitions, a host of company representatives and architects
As of June 2016, an additional 3,657 projects are going Green. and engineers. pected ey speaers this year are Tai ee
This signicant growth has been made possible with the sup Siang, chair, orld GBC and honorary advisor, Singapore
port and cooperation of several commied individuals and GBC; ansoor Khan, author and lm maer; aesh Sharma,
organisations, acnowledged the organisation, with the hope Indias rst cosmonaut; eli adel, greatgreatgrandson
that GBC 2016 will increase the sustainable cover even further. of Charles arwin; Toshio Naano, chairman, aiin
In the past, the Congress has covered various topics on Airconditioning India; Kirtee Shah, chairman, KSA esign
Green buildings and built environment, including futuristic lanning Services; oss Shuster, president, International,
Green habitats and technologies. This years theme (Sustain United Technologies Climate, Controls & Security; Niranjan
able Built nvironment for All) is epected to be allencom
iranandani, cofounder and managing director,
iranandani
passing and will shed light on some of the immediate needs Group; and r abrice idier, group director areting,
1. Green Your School and goals for the Green movement in the country. Saint Gobain. Although from dierent spheres, their presenta
competition will once again In eeping with this goal, GBC 2016 will host three days of tions and discussions will highlight the shared responsibility
inspire young minds. multiple conferences covering diverse topics and panel dis towards sustainability,
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Its in the very nature of Voltas core businesses to be ac-
tively engaged in todays Green movement, the company
states. Voltas answers the call to sustainability through its
products, services and operating principles. The company
tries to minimise wasteful energy consumption in its brand-
7 ed products. By forming representations and alliances with
global technology leaders, it has taken a collaborative ap-
proach to the Green path. Voltas oers and encourages the
WHAT TO EXPECT use of technologies that purify the air, lower energy costs,
and puries polluted water and industrialurban euents.
Highlights This is evident in its solutions, practices and projects, viz.,
Exclusive sessions to address Green schools, Green cities, Green Variable Refrigerant Flow, Vapour Absorption Machines,
campus, Green metros, residential and commercial buildings Engineered Ozone System, Vertis star-rated ACs and the
Opportunity to listen to some of the best minds on sustainable many Green building projects it has worked with. Finally,
practices in built environment we follow the most stringent practices of eco-friendliness,
Exhibition on Green building products, materials and technologies sustainability and safety in our manufacturing operations,
Awards for Green building and Green cities projects the company adds.
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Green your school contest Toshiba
Design contest for architecture students With a view to mitigate climate change, Toshiba Group is
striving to reduce CO2 emissions by seing eco-targets to
Objectives improve environmental performance. Since FY2010, the
Facilitate enhancing Green building footprint in India company has set sustainable goals for each year and has been
Enabling Greening of all forms of built environment continuously evolving into a beer Green practice. In FY201,
Showcase leadership initiatives it was able to reduce CO2 emissions by 13.12 million tons
Create conducive atmosphere for market transformation per year by oering newly-developed products throughout
Showcase innovative and futuristic Green building technologies the world. Also, in FY201, in apan and abroad, Toshiba
Provide a platform for networking collected about 1,16,000 tons of end-of-life products of which
95,000 tons were recycled.
knowledge with students, empowering them to make their Carrier Airconditioning & Refrigeration Limited
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supporter of the Ministry of owers energy eciency laws
Ramanujam IT Park Limited for air conditioning in India, and one of the rst to adopt
Spread over 25.27 acres, Ramanujan IT City, is strategically the energy eciency label issued by the Bureau of Energy
located at the heart of Chennais Southern business district Eciency. In 2013, the Carrier Co2nservation Meter (which
6&7. Developments in at Taramani. Designed by US architects SOM (Skidmore calculates GHG or Greenhouse Gas emissions, avoided since
rating systems and intense Owings & Merrill) and constructed by Leighton of Australia, 2000 as a result of customers installing high-eciency Carrier
panel discussions are the project is being developed in a phased manner. It is being products), showed 130 million metric tons of GHG saved
expected to enrich visitors designed as per LEED-Gold ratings, mainly in the following equivalent to removing more than 25 million cars from the
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and showers with colour therapy benets chromo showers 9
or LED showers are witnessing higher acceptability today.
Reiterating the trend in shower solutions, Emanuela Tavo- stand the impact of light on the colour and material, and how
lini, director ales Europe, ra, says, Recently, we have it can be enhanced within the bath space. olours, nishes
5. Hafele recommends good seen an increasing trend in the demand of shower products and designs have a very strong impact on the psychology of
cabinet lighting to enhance that oer multi-functional solutions. The maret is going the user. On the design front, we are seeing a shift towards
the functionality of bath more and more towards a concept of wellness for private use organic design which is more tactile and sensuous.
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6. Abhijit Khodape, product manifold solutions of shower heads with rainfall, cascade, walnut, oa, olive and cashmere are still being preferred, as
manager Sanitary, Hafele. mist and LED technology. they enable users to connect with nature. On the other hand,
Another popular choice that is establishing itself as a glass fronts and high-class lacquered surfaces in gloss and
7. Rahul Kher, country must-have in luxurious bathrooms are intelligent faucet ma nishes in white, anthracite, titanium and true have a
manager Indian Sub systems. According to auri ingh handilaya, managing serene and soothing impact on the user.
continent, Keuco GmbH & director, rystal anitary iings, These faucets have a When it comes to colour choices, the trends are not set in
Co.KG India digital touch panel to control ow, temperature and tim- stone. Abhiit
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8. Crystal Sanitary Fittings notepads, touch screen laptops, and now we are providing muted colours, as the use of colours is essentially a statement
has a product range thats this extension to the washroom in the form of Electronic of personal style and lifestyle. Vibrant colours are often used
best suited to budget and Digital faucets. in bathrooms for ids, who enoy a lively ambience. uted
renovation projects colours could be a popular trend in commercial spaces lie
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styles and features. enhance the concept of wellbeing. urther, one has to under-
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TREND OBERVATIONS AT
EUROCUCINA, MILAN
Besides showcasing the most advanced kitchen solutions, the
EuroCucina trade fair held as part of the Salone Del Mobile in
Milan also chalked out some interesting trends to watch out.
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unorganised market, and given the social aspirations of inside a cupboard. In this case, the cooking and washing areas
modern lifestyles, how much has the consumer need evolved? are contained inside one cupboard, which can be placed anywhere
Not much seems to have changed, as Homemakers notes that within the kitchen/living space. EuroCucina had many linear
the most important thing an Indian client looks for is heavy kitchen solutions on display, that were concealable behind
storage for large and small utensils (especially cookers), deep recessed panels.
4 bowls, canisters and drums to store our and rice all specic
to Indian cooking requirements and still very much at play. Hidden sinks, hidden storage and hidden cooktops:
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of late our clients are asking for two sinks one for washing kitchen island lifts, the counter can be raised to reveal hidden
dishes and other for vegetables and smaller pots and pans. storage underneath. Clever cabinetry can be used to conceal the
2. Flying Bridge by Hcker Besides storage, they also look for aesthetics and an option of appliances panel.
Kitchen swiftly hides the integrating it with the semi-formal dining area.
counter when not needed. Since the Indian kitchen still retains some of its heavy-duty Nature-inspired design: Infusion of nature and earthiness within
requirements and considering the maid essentially manages the kitchen design transform it into a living space. Incorporating
3. Warming drawers (such it, sturdiness remains one of the top priorities while looking herb walls and in-counter herb planters with long troughs within
as these from Sub-Zero & at kitchen design. Deepikka Jindal, MD, JSL Lifestyle Limited WKHNLWFKHQGHVLJQSODFHVVHDVRQLQJVDWRQHVQJHUWLSV,QFRXQWHU
Wolf) are becoming the next and Jindal rchitecture Limited, elaborates, hat maers or on-counter composting systems are also increasingly being
kitchen must-haves. is space management, clear-cut knowledge of working and integrated within the global kitchen design.
washing space and, to a certain extent, technology. Finally,
4. Capt. Mukesh Kumar, its the kitchens robustness that is number one priority in Information: courtesy Hfele India.
CMD, Kanu Kitchen. modular kitchens.
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making maintenance and cleaning easy. TLL are also great for
combining with veneers, aluminium nish or stainless steel
surfaces. We oer TLL in a variety of shades, giving the buyer
ample choices.
International brands have to adapt to the peculair needs of
their Indian clientele. Hcker, which has been in the country
since 2004 through Kanu Kitchen, provides customised, fully
6 built-up kitchens manufactured in ermany; but oers adap-
tations keeping in mind consumer needs. Certain features
are specially designed to suit the needs of the Indian market,
explains Capt. Mukesh Kumar, CMD, Kanu Kitchen, like wa-
terproof skirting, metal protected sink base unit, dish stacking
rack and PU-resist water protection system for the edging.
Besides seeking robust and easy-to-maintain kitchens, In-
dian consumers are also looking at upgrading their kitchens.
Old kitchen solutions are losing lustre, given the fact that the
7 alternatives are not only aractive but also functionally more
promising. Vishal Raman, head, Sales (Kitchen Systems),
Franke Faber India, points out, Increasing number of con-
sumers are now replacing exhaust fans with hoods, which not
only provide superior functionality but are also aesthetically
pleasing. Cooktops are geing replaced with hobs, since hobs
provide a sleeker alternative to the bulky cooktops. As modu-
lar kitchens gathered more acceptance from the consumer, an
8 altogether new category of appliances like ovens, microwave
5&8. Homemakers ovens and dishwashers got added to the mix.
solutions are tailor-made Niva von Weisl, managing director, bulthaup, mentions
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,QGLDQFRQVXPHUV preferred material among their Indian clientele. She explains, What was once considered a luxury has now become essential
The homogenously solid core ensures a seamless continua- in modern kitchens. Dishwashers and built-in ovens are
1HHWL0DFNHUIRXQGHU tion of worktops, side panels and back panel. bulthaup TLL conveniences that most young and urban households want
7KH+RPHPDNHUV fronts with seamless laser edges display technical perfection to include made accessible with easy EMI schemes. For
and are resistant to stains and scratches, hence making them the new-age kitchen, appliances such as built-in microwave,
'HHSLNND-LQGDO0'-6/ last longer; they are sealed against moisture and humidity. oven, coee machine, dishwasher are becoming a must,
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CASE STUDY HONEY LULLA SALON
PHOTOGRAPHS: SAMEER CHAWDA
MIRROR,MIRROR
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ON THE WALL
THE HONEY LULLA HAIR & MAKE-UP ACADEMY REFLECTS THE
SURROUNDINGS AND THE CREATIVE INGENUITY OF NUDES
BY MARIA LOUIS
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ts a small wonder thats becoming a big social clients. The brief given by Bharti Ghelani and Honey Lulla
media sensation. Nuru Karim, the founder and was to simply go all out, discloses Karim. They made
principal architect of Nudes, refers to it as a micro it clear why they came to us: to challenge the status quo
architecture intervention, but the salon design where design is concerned, and create a unique experience.
for the Honey Lulla Hair & Make-up Academy Interestingly, the Bad Cafe was also a reference point, and
in Bandra, a Western suburb of Mumbai, has completely we were flattered by that response. 1. Located in a former
transformed the garage space it occupies. Art has been a Empowered by the confidence reposed in them by the garage space, the salons
huge aspect of his growth, muses the designer, who has clients thanks to their earlier work, the design studio in- design has created a buzz
been inspired by artist Anish Kapoors highly reflective deed went all out. The brief took into account the function- in social media.
cloud at the Millennium Park in Chicago. Somewhere ing and operations of the salon and other information.
in my heart, I wanted to work on a 100% reflective skin, One of the major reasons why Nudes took on the project 2. Reflective laser-cut
where the boundaries between art and architecture bleed. was the stories of heroism and human achievement that acrylic discs are framed in
As a design studio, Nudes does not follow a top-down they found far greater than the scale of this intervention. diamond panels on the
strategy but enjoys working and collaborating with their Small could truly be larger than life where this interven- exterior surface.
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4 PROJECT DETAILS
tion is concerned, reflects the architect. The space also Name of the project: Honey Lulla Hair & Makeup Academy
needed to be wheelchair friendly, as Bharti had a terrible The clients: Bharti Ghelani and Honey Lulla
accident years ago and is paralysed from the hip down. The designers: Nudes
Shes a real rock star and is an inspiration to millions. Design team: Nuru Karim, Kashyap Shah, Sagar Dankhara
Having worked on larger architectural projects in the HVAC consultants: Fair Deal
city, including typologies such as housing, healthcare, Structural consultants: Mane Structural Consultants
culture, hospitality, etc., the possibility of working on a Area: 350sq-ft
micro architecture intervention fascinated Nudes. It was Location: Bandra West, Mumbai
an intervention that needed a patient design response a Duration of project: Three months
site typology that we havent attempted earlier or, perhaps, Date of completion: July 2016
we might have given it a pass 10 years ago, admits Karim.
Working in Mumbai presents some fabulous opportuni-
ties, particularly in the context of it being a city bustling at kling diamond panels made from reflective discs. Karim
its seams with regard to population and access to spaces for explains that this reflective skin has an implied association
livelihood and business opportunities. with and resonates the programme of the hair and make-up
What draws the attention of a passerby is the spar- salon space exploring concepts of reflection, scales and
layering. In addition, it also mirrors the immediate site and
the neighbourhood where it is located, generating interest-
MATERIALS ing graphic reflective pixellations.
The layout of the salon interiors was conceived as an
Flooring: Concrete tiles open plan with compartmentalisation for services only. The
Walls: Concrete texture and white matte paint colour palette chosen was white, grey concrete and reflec-
Ceiling: MS structural slab, exposed and painted black tive finishes which, in a way, had an association with
Lighting: Exposed light, LED light fixtures the function of that space and to the site context. Karim
3&4. The layout was Wall partitions: MDF partitions adds that creating the faade was challenging, but it was
conceived as an open plan Wall textures: Concrete rendered precise using digital means of fabrication.
with compartmentalisation Dado: Concrete tiles Not only has the response of visitors and clients been
for services only. Paint: Water-based and oil paints positive, but the clients are also happy with the result. We
Tables: Plywood and concrete finish didnt fully realise what the impact would be at the start, or
5. The skylight frames an Chairs: Styling station chairs and backwash chairs how people may warm up to it but it has been a roaring
existing tree that forms a Sofas/soft seating: PVC moulded success amd is trending on social media as well, says the
canopy above the structure. rather satisfied principal architect of Nudes. A&I
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wherein Sarangan took the audience through all the nuances the values that they want to follow.
of a renowned and highly established firm like Edifice reso- Samar Ramachandra expressed that there is way too much
nating and encouraging the fraternity gathered. importance given to conflict and dealing with conflicts. We
The keynote address was followed by a brief presentation see builders as a negation, regulations as a negation, Vaastu
by Sandeep Sharma, head, Hospitality & Business Develop- as a negation, business as a negation... After dealing with all
ment, Roca, about the companys innovative products. this negation, there is no energy left; and what is lost in the
The second segment of the evening was the panel discus- whole process is the belief in passion which is absolutely
sion that saw a colourful and highly energetic panel led by wrong. He explained that what needs to be done is to under-
moderator Kanan Modi, director, eLogic Plus Design Studio. stand what exactly the client or the builder wants. There is no
Modi laid out various significant points of discussion before bad wolf in the equation, and they have the right to their aspi-
the panel, including questions regarding social responsibility ration, he added. It is the architects responsibility to integrate 2. Hyderabad audience
and role of the architect vs business. She put forth hypotheti- the aspirations of many people and bring it all together. He
cal scenarios before the panelists, wherein the clients require- advised that one must never lose out on the passion. 3. Samar Ramachandra
ments do not conform to regulations or the surroundings and Latha Kovelamudi spoke of social responsibility being a stated that good integration
wherein builders want to maximise profits by compromis- rather large burden, especially for someone just starting off of different aspirations in a
ing on safety, environment and design sensibilities. Modi an establishment and that, more often than not, there is no project is key.
requested inputs from the panelists as well as advice for the luxury of choice while making such decisions. However,
next generation of architects. once established, a firm or an individual certainly can afford 4. Keynote speaker Ravi
Nanda Kumar Birudavolu proceeded to answer that, when to choose whether or not to consider and play out ones social Sarangans address inspired
it came to conforming to regulations, it was never about how responsibilities, she asserted. the audience immensely.
the regulations are set but rather, about how they are inter- Later, Modi implored the panel for their views on highly
preted. He spoke of striking the right balance between client stylised expressionism when it comes to architectural design. 5. Sandeep Sharma, head,
requirements and following regulations. Further, he advised Design balance, today, tilts unabashedly towards eye-catching Hospitality & Business
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ATLAS SHRUGGED
WHAT ROLE COULD MATERIALS PLAY IN SUSTAINABLE DESIGN AND
CONSTRUCTION? ALESSANDRA STEFANI OF LAMINAM ANSWERS
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pecialists in the production of large-size ceramic dardarchitecture (Beijing, China); and Humberto Campana,
slabs with minimum thickness for exteriors and Estudio Campana (So Paulo, Brasil); with the special pres-
interiors, Laminan proves its strong bond with ence of Prof. Giuliana Bruno, Department of Visual and
the world of architecture by taking part as a Environmental Studies, Harvard University (USA).
supporter in the 15th International Architecture The participation of Laminam at the Biennale also took
Exhibition La Biennale di Venezia, chosen for the affinity to concrete form by supplying Calce Tortora slabs for Kun-
the theme developed by its curator Alejandro Aravena. doos Building Knowlegde: An inventory of strategies at
2 On this occasion, the company presented its editorial the Arsenale. This installation investigates the processing
project World Atlas Book, a limited edition architecture of knowledge behind the act of building.
volume containing the exciting images of Laminam refer-
ences around the world. For over a year, photographer What was the inspiration for the World Atlas book?
Andrea Garuti travelled the five continents to create a This project was born from the desire to leave a tangible,
photo-feature combining architecture, reality and travel incisive record of the progress of Laminam architecture in
report, gently immortalising real-life scenes with powerful the world. I strongly believe that artistic and epic actions
chromatic shades. like these are necessary to retrace time, and sometimes live
1. Laminam unveiled its The book was unveiled during the round table The it once more.
World Atlas book during Planet on the Surface in the Biennales Library, set in the
the round table The Planet historic Central Pavillon at the Giardini venue. Author and What are some of the highlights of the World Atlas book?
on the Surface at the film director, Raffaello Fusaro introduced and moderated The World Atlas shots by the photographer Andrea
Biennales Library in Venice. some influential voices from the world of contemporary Garuti are an expression of his ability to beautifully capture
architecture, among them architects Gianluca Peluffo, the essence of the buildings, making them dance and
2. Alessandra Stefani, vice 5+1AA Alfonso Femia Gianluca Peluffo (Genova-Milan, bringing them to life together with their inhabitants, giving
president and art director, Italy); Anupama Kundoo, Anupama Kundoo Architects rise to photographs that have an almost pictorial quality,
Laminam. (Auroville, India & Madrid, Spain); Zhang Ke, ZAO/Stan- reminiscent of a veritable tableau vivant.
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How does the World Atlas fit in with this years theme for potential in the exteriors, as external cladding in faade
architecture? systems. Thats why the book features, above all, architec-
As soon as we knew the theme of the 15th International tural references, telling how the Laminam slabs were able
Architecture Exhibition , Reporting from the front, we to answer to the peculiar needs of each specific context.
realised the strong affinity that connects us to the exhibition By virtue of their perfect planarity and extreme light-
because of the innovative approach that has always driven ness, Laminam surfaces are also the perfect product for the
Laminam, fully represented by the World Atlas Book. The application in interior architecture, as wall cladding and
Venice Biennale was, therefore, the ideal setting to present flooring in residential and public contexts and in furnish-
our photographic work. The ability to look further and ing as a personalised horizontal surface for kitchen tops,
adopt new perspectives expressed by the picture of Bruce bathroom furnishings, indoor and outdoor tables, as well
Chatwin, symbol of the 15th International Architecture as vertical surfaces for doors and dividing walls.
Exhibition, is also told by the World Atlas Book through a
photographic reportage of the world intended to investi- How has the World Atlas shown itself as a testimony to the
gate the humanity that lives among the architectures. evolution of the company, the material, the technique and
the world of architecture?
What does the editorial reveal? How deep is the companys It was 2001 and, by observing the inactivity in the state-of-
mark on global architecture? the-art of the ceramic processes, Ing. Franco Stefani was
The projects aim is to draw a map of the cities where able to bridge the gap by developing systems designed to
Laminam is present nowadays. In its brief history, Lami- capture the essence of the ceramic material: large surfaces
nam has accumulated an impressive series of interna- in minimum thicknesses.
tional references and has participated in the execution of Combining state-of-the-art technology, entrepreneur-
important architectonic projects: with its public and private ial vision and typical Italian creativity, he has skillfully
buildings from the centre of Tokyo to the Chamber of amplified the format and potential of traditional ceramics,
Deputies in Mexico, from the School of Moscow to Flux- rendering it a latest generation eclectic material, surpris-
mans Building in South Africa, from Panmure Station in ingly contemporary and in continuous evolution.
New Zealand to Bloor East in Toronto. Thanks to this approach, after 15 years, Laminam has
brought his innovation all over the world: from Europe to
How has the World Atlas book been able to depict the the Far East and Oceania, along the routes of innovation
consolidation of the different cultures and architectural and emotion. The World Atlas book shows many differ-
languages of the world using Laminam references? ent architectural projects, expressing Laminams ability to
The World Atlas Book is not just a collection of Laminam understand and interpret them.
references around the world, but is above all a travel diary
made not only of different urban landscape photographs, How do the three different parts of the book work together
but also of memories, reflections about the humanity with to create a comprehensive understanding?
their faces and daily life all documented by images and The limited edition book collects more than 150 photos by the
texts. Its a watchful eye to discover the buildings where photographer Andrea Garuti, and is divided into three main
3. Laminam World Atlas Laminam products have interpreted culture and traditions reportages: the first section of the book is more emotional and
also documents architecture in an innovative way. tells the stories of iconographic countries such as Japan, India
in Russia. and Russia, with a more artistic photographic approach; the
What are the different ways the companys products have second contains a selection of Laminam architectural refer-
4. Arch-Skins Russia Tarusa been used? ences; and the third lists all the Laminam projects worldwide.
Private house, documented In particular, owing to the excellent physical and mechani- The three parts work together to show an idea of the
in the Laminam World cal properties (weather-resistant, unalterable by UV rays present, a thought that goes beyond the surfaces of things
Atlas book for its use of I and resistant to the most extreme stresses) and the excep- to portray reality. This photographic atlas glides over the
Naturali Marmi Travertino tional 1000 x 3000mm size, incredibly light thanks to the architectural and geographic surfaces by intercepting a
Navona. thickness reduced to just 3mm, the slabs express their best deep contemporary and poetic sense of the world.
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Anupama Kundoos Building Knowlegde: An inventory of strategies installation at the Arsenale
investigates the processing of knowledge behind the act of building, discussing the dualities to be
integrated rather than battled with. Kundoos project takes over an entire room in the Arsenale: at
the centre is the full-scale construction of an affordable ferrocement housing unit that can be built
in just six days using Lego-like blocks accompanied on one side by models of her most famous
completed buildings and, on the other, by examples of the principal materials used in her projects.
To create the Full Fill Homes model, which will be installed inside the Arsenale for the duration
of this years Venice Biennale, Kundoo brought skilled stone masons from India together with
engineers from Germany. As with several of the architects previous projects, the full-scale house
showcases the potential uses of ferrocement a material made by layering mortar or plaster over
metal mesh. According to Kundoo, this engineered material offers a wealth of opportunities for
architects, but is particularly well suited for creating flexible and cost-efficient housing solutions in
India and elsewhere.
Kundoo, being a profound expert and practitioner of ceramics, has chosen Laminam slabs
because she appreciates their innovation and the different possibilities of application offered by
their perfect planarity, large size and minimum thickness. In particular, to complete her installation,
she selected Calce series for its ability to represent and recall the cement look that she was giving
to the whole project. The new Calce finish slabs are available in both standard 1000x3000x3mm
size, ideal for vertical wall covering, and in the new 1620x3240x12mm size, intended for horizontal
5 surfaces such as kitchen, bathroom or table tops. Soft materials with a strong contemporary spirit
and icon of a sophisticated design, the Calce collection includes a range of pale colours and delicate
nuances inspired by wet plaster and industrial concrete. It is available in six different colours:
Avorio, Bianco, Grigio, Tortora, Antracite and Nero.
Laminam Calce Tortora slabs were selected by Kundoo to create the physical landscape
displaying the inventory of her most innovative projects: on one hand, 40 plinths covered with
3+mm thick slabs show the fruits of the investigations (as 1:50 sectional models) and on the other,
six tables with 12mm thick tops display the roots of research and experimentation (the 1:5 scale
tectonic models alongside actual material samples that distinguish the architectural vocabulary
of the designer). To enter the Full Fill Home, that demonstrates her current architectural work in
process, three steps have been covered with 3+mm thick slabs, the same used for the four benches
6 at the service of the visitors, showing possible different applications of our material.
What were some of the different topics that arose at the porary ideas. The artisanal tradition of each country can be a
launch of the World Atlas? true source of inspiration for the new generation to interpret
World Atlas Book has been presented during the round table the new projects of the future with inventiveness.
The Planet on the surface. The event has been an invita- Peluffo used the term sentimental urban planning to
tion to ideally fly over the world and glide on materials and talk about his work, where architecture re-interprets history
methods, boundaries and creative utopias. The round table with beauty and responsibility. Culture can be the means of
started with Prof. Giuliana Bruno, the one who theorised the requalification and engine of contemporary architecture.
emotional geography, an interpretative category that is now We need to return to thinking in terms of physical corpore- 7
adopted across multiple disciplines all over the world, in ality of architecture, because its the only tool that we have to
order to officially introduce the concept of surface. make people understand the reality in which they live. It im-
The surface is nowadays an essential matter not only plies an idea of matter: the dialogue takes place through the
physical but also virtual, an essential concept to understand body, and that is why the theme of the matter is the central
the contemporary world. In her opinion, its necessary to theme of the physicality of architecture and the way through
refuse the widespread idea that the surface is superficial which we can build a relationship between art, culture, land
with a negative connotation...in architecture, art and life, transformation and architecture.
everything happens on the surface, passing from the skin to The trasformation and re-invention of the present is a
the skin of the walls. The surface is, therefore, an interface; theme also for Campana, deeply influenced by his childhood
its not an element of separation, but a connection between at Brotas and his living in the crowded So Paulo. Travelling
places and bodies like a membrane, a place of relationship, within his country permits him to be in constant touch with
mediation, projection and, above all, of connection. the crafts that, unfortunately, are disappearing in Brazil. He
Moving from the explanation that surface is...a proper tool founded the Campana Institute with his brother Fernando,
to understand and know reality, Zhang Ke talked about two in order to teach the Brazilian new generations living in the
opposite concepts of our history and time: the origin and the favelas (or slums) manual skills and passion for materials. 5&6. Laminam Calce Tortora
future, the modernity and the tradition in a media world. Kundoo was finally invited to reflect on the theme respect slabs incorporated into
Architecture is still an extremely local practice, and the for the planet, resources and costs. Living in overcrowded Building Knowlegde: An
relationship with the place where the architecture is built is India, her role as architect is not to build new houses but to inventory of strategies
critical and crucial. The new generation of Chinese architects build knowledge, teaching poor people how its possible to installation at the Arsenale.
that he represents, has to find a balance between the burden build their own houses with the natural materials offered by
of their important tradition to be defended and the contem- the earth, with a lower consumption of resources. A&I 7. Anupama Kundoo.
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A TOAST TO ICONS
BERGS PRESTIGIOUS ICONS OF SPACES WAS AWARDED
TO LEADING ARCHITECTS & DEVELOPERS AT A CEREMONY
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ingapore-based Business Excellence & Research developers, architects, interior designers to come together
Group (BERG) hosted its signature award and offer critical insights from a different perspective.
Icons of Spaces the 3rd BERG Real Estate In his welcome address, Prashant Sutaria, architect
1. The event was Awards on July 22, 2016, at the Raffles Town and founder, Centre of Living and Planning for Tomor-
preceded by a panel Club in Singapore. The awards reached out to row (CLPT), highlighted the importance of integrating
discussion on Urbanisation professionals in the real estate & construction sector across design aspects at the project level itself and not as an
& Sustainability in South Asia, South East Asia & the Middle East. after-thought. He stated that the world is moving towards
Construction. The Gala Awards Night provided an ideal platform for newer design concepts that factor in sustainability, safety
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REPORTING FROM
THE FRONT
ABOUT THE 15TH EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL ARCHITECTURE
EXHIBITION, CURRENTLY ON AT THE VENICE BIENNALE
BY CRISTIANO LUCHETTI
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1. The Rain of Light at the
design event was a big hit. Here are some key topics examined: quality of life,
inequalities, segregation, insecurity, peripheries, migration,
2. Installation by Aravena informality, pollution, natural disasters and sustainability.
with waste generated by In order to assemble the exhibition, the curator contacted
the 2015 Biennale. architects who were already known to work on these issues.
He asked for their contribution while not ignoring other
3. The days room by art projects which were voluntarily submitted by lesser-known
collective ayr in the British architectural firms.
pavilion. The real theme lies in the question: Is architecture capable
of contributing to the improvement of humanitys living
4. Chicago high-rise conditions? I think that, in order to answer that, we cannot
projects. avoid mentioning the relationship between the concept of
humanism (a school of thought that enhances the value and
5. South Korean urbanism dignity of human beings) and its application to architecture. 5
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DARINGLY GREEN
A PROJECT BY BELGIAN ARCHITECT VINCENT CALLEBAUT,
TO BE ROOTED IN JAYPEE GREENS SPORTS CITY, NEW DELHI
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elgian architect Vincent Callebaut continues to Named after the worlds tallest living tree, a Californian
push the boundaries of design with his latest coast redwood, the project comprises six mixed-use towers
project a cluster of connected wooden towers of 36 floors each.
which form a vertical village. Callebaut discloses that the towers will feature extensive
A site close to New Delhi, India, has been greenery and will enable occupants to grow their own
marked out for the development, which features wind and vegetables on balconies, faades, rooftops, and in special-
solar power along with greywater recycling. The architect ised greenhouses. The design also calls for fish to be bred,
is calling for small farms with livestock to be integrated and their waste used as fertiliser, in addition to small farms 1-3. The interconnected
into the buildings. with livestock within the towers. towers will use locally-
The project is called Hyperions and follows Callebauts The interior is taken up by apartments of varying size, sourced wood along
usual design language with its curving form recognisable student housing, social areas and office spaces. Furniture with concrete and steel
to anyone familiar with the architects previous projects. will be made from natural and recycled materials, and reinforcements.
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SUMMER HOUSES
Kunle Adeyemi, Asif Khan, Yona Friedman along with
Barkow Leibinger have each designed a Summer House
to accompany the Serpentine Gallery, taking inspiration
from the original Queen Carolines Temple in Kensington
Gardens, designed by architect William Kent in the early
18th century.
The results feature a version of the building turned
inside out and a structure made out of curled wood, as well
as a maze of modular wireframes and a secluded courtyard
designed to reflect sunlight.
Nigerian architect Adeyemi designed his building by dis-
torting the form of the temple, creating what he describes
as an inversion. It shares the same proportions, but is much
more simple in its overall shape. We were fascinated by
the form and the proportions of the temple, and basically
looked at it and played around with it, he said.
Jrn Utzon, designer of the Sydney Opera House who Referencing another William Kent structure that once
is, coincidentally, about to be the subject of a major film stood on a nearby manmade hill, and which rotated me-
depicting his life and work. chanically, Berlin-based Leibinger created a curving timber
Visitors will be able to climb the exterior (up to a certain structure that offers a different perspective to the viewer
point) and can travel through the middle section along a from every angle.
wooden floor until they reach the space which will host Khans design features two aluminium discs stacked in
music, film, dance and literature events during the summer the centre, which reflect sunlight around the space and is
evenings, while during the day it is a Harrods caf. designed to frame a vista. He discovered Queen Carolines
Speaking earlier this year, Ingels said, You dont have Temple was orientated to catch the light on its namesakes
to choose between box or blob, and promised a pavilion birthday, so he planned a building that would create a
that would appear solid from one angle and see-through line from the old temple to the rising sun. In my Summer
from another. House, two pieces of polished aluminium let a reflection of
The Gallerys Julia Peyton-Jones and Hans-Ulrich Obrist light into the space and connect the vista with the past and
said the pavilion was a supremely elegant structure that present, explained Khan.
will surely serve as a beacon drawing visitors across Hungarian-born architect Friedman based his design
Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. on his own La Ville Spatiale project, which he has been 3. The structure is a tribute
Every year since 2000, the Serpentine Gallery has com- working on since the 1950s. It comprises a grid of modular to Danish architect Jrn
missioned a temporary summer pavilion by a leading wireframes a fragment of a structure that could also be Utzon, designer of the
architect. The series presents the work of an international used to construct much larger buildings. A&I Sydney Opera House.
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Italian textile company CTA Fabrics is known to provide a contemporary
makeover to classic styles and now we can avail their new collection in
India. With varied designs and finishes in stripes, damask and floral patterns
accompanied with classic and sophisticated fabrics, this range offers a smooth
blend of fine texture in rich colour palettes. It is available in a wide range of
textile composition such as cotton, linen, viscose, polyester and silk in varied
tones of olive, blue, green, turquoise, red and dove grey. The fabric used in
this collection is ideal for light upholstery, window treatments and bedcovers.
Customer can avail this collection at Zynna, Gurgaon.
ZYNNA
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NAUTICAL WHIMSY
Bring in the refreshing hues and patterns of the sea with the all-new Yacht Club
Collection by Elementto. The wallpapers in white and shades of cool blue introduce
vibrancy and liveliness into the space. It lends a chic seaside look to the rooms with its
bold stripes, prints and patterns. Each wallpaper design breathes an essence of nautical
design whether it is crisp white walls combined with a bold navy stripe or blueprints of
yachts in blue on a white surface. The collection injects a maritime charm to homes in a
sophisticated manner and induces a vintage nautical look.
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As part of its Autumn Winter Collection 2016, Italian furniture brand, Visionnaire
has introduced a luxurious array of bedroom furniture in sophisticated designs.
The Plaza bedroom collection from the new line-up is a comprehensive solution
with a bed, side table and desk chair all designed by Mauro Lipparini. The
crafted bed is upholstered in leather with a kimono-style headboard that has three
smooth layers. This bed has curved lateral parts crafted from stainless steel in gold,
bronze or champagne finish, while the bed frame is made of a dovetail-shaped
base. The luxurious bed can be paired with the Lucky chair that is structured in
gloss-lacquered wood and upholstered in fabric or leather. The Skiba bed-side table
is also upholstered in leather and fabric with a slightly padded curved structure
in plywood. Its interiors are lacquered with a matt finish, while the top and lower
shelf have a bronze or smoked mirror exterior.
VECTOR PROJECTS
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FRENCH CLASSIC
The French Luxury Lifestyle brand, Nina Ricci, launched its bed and bath linen
collection exclusively with Surprise Home Linen, Mumbai. It is the first time Nina
Ricci has ventured into the Indian market along with the high-end luxury linen
store. The Nina Ricci Maison Spring Summer 2016 collection celebrates classic
colours; white and ivory feature prominently and are enhanced by deep shades of
nougat and terracotta. The major codes, inherited hallmarks of the Nina Ricci brand,
have been preserved but modernised. Bed linens feature fine quality Egyptian
cotton, fine sateen and jacquard.
EVOLVED INNOVATION
SURPRISE HOME LINEN With R/Evolution as the theme for
Contact person: Nirav Meswani the year, Roche Bobois unveiled its
Tel: +91-22-26493047/91 Autumn Collection 2016 as a quest for
Email: nirav@surpriselinen.com continuous evolution and innovation.
Website: www.surpriselinen.com Envisioned by designers Roberto
Tapinassi and Maurizio Manzoni,
the Odea sofa is one of the highlights
of the new collection. It evokes a
blooming flower with its petals creating a comforting space. The
oversized 4-seater version of the sofa is inviting because of its
generous proportions and voluptuous forms. The designer-duo
also brought forth the Kompass bridge chair, where they played
with the diagonals of the base that seem to stretch out as if to
capture the arms of the chair. The collection also includes Illusion
sofa designed by Lili Castilla, Edito lounge chair and Aleta
straight floor lamp by Sacha Lakic, Axel dining table by Studio
Naos and Canopy cocktail table by Fabrice Berrux, among others.
ROCHE BOBOIS
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SHINING SAMURAI
Inspired by the armour of a Samurai, Yoroi
appears to be dressed in shimmering leather,
reflecting the evocative power of Deco furniture.
Designed for De Castelli, the writing desk is
made of a natural oak frame, iron and copper
coverings treated in various finishes. Its refined
exterior hides a large frontal drawer and two
drawers with inclined openings as well as two
side doors that shape its curvaceous form.
NAKKASH GALLERY
Tel: +971-04-3808093
Website: www.nakkashgallery.com
FUTURISTIC THRONE
Swiss designer Philippe Bestenheider designed Lui5 high-back chair
collection for Fratelli Boffi back in 2009. The family of seating Lui5,
which includes chair and armchair, looks to the early European 20th
century for its inspiration. The wooden chair with caned seat, has an
attractive and futuristic look and is available in different finishes and
coverings. This year, during Milan Design Week, Boffi presented it in a
new silver-leaf finish.
FRATELLI BOFFI
Tel: +39-0362-564304
Website: www.fratelliboffi.it
CONSTRUCTIVIST MIRROR
Based in Detroit, designer and artist Nina Cho creates furniture and
home accessories with a special twist like her latest series of sculptural
mirrors. The geometric design of the mirrors references constructivist
painting. The form is created by matching various shapes and
contrasting geometric proportions. Cho wanted the mirrors to display a
rich harmony and simplicity of materiality. Her intention for the frame
was to have a strong linear quality, wherein the rails of the frame are cut
very thin to emphasise line.
NINA CHO
Tel: +1-734-6468505
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PAOLO CAPPELLO
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CUBED SPACE
Beat is a collection of upholstered seats with rounded square shapes that
can serve as both side chairs and Ottomans. It is designed to be used in
combination with other pieces to create a cosy space. Available in three
sizes and in a variety of fabrics and leather options, it easily adapts to the
most diverse environments.
INDUSTRIAL CHIC
Classic vintage warehouse lighting with catenary top detail, Shed 17
is suitable for any industrial-looking cafe or eatery. An enamel shade
with green or black on the outside and white on the inside comes with
or without the cage. The light fixture is available with a suspension
chain, cloth-covered cable and ceiling plate.
STRENGTH IN LIGHTNESS
The Less Than Five chair designed by Michael Young and the
Coalesse design group is handcrafted from carbon fibre a new
entrant in the furniture industry, and one of the strongest and lightest
materials available today. The chair supports a variety of users while
weighing less than five pounds. Made entirely from heated layers of
carbon fibre, the chair looks like it just popped out of a mould but
it is handcrafted almost in every dimension, starting with the digital
design and ending with the final product.
STEELCASE
Tel: +971-4-3697838
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MIRRORED NOBILITY
Presented at this years Maison & Objet Paris, Robin mirror embodies
the character of the noble ages with a modern approach. By honouring
the history of one of the best archers in English literature, this piece
was given a strong visual texture through the use of handmade nails in
different sizes. The mirror is supported by a brass structure.
BOCA DO LOBO
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his month, Schn Mendes makes his debut
in Mumbai with a collection of recent works.
The solo show, titled Cameos of a City, features
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a selection of paintings executed over the last
four years under the tutelage of Baroda-based
artists Rekha Rodwittiya and Surendran Nair. Comprising
nine large-format canvases and an assemblage of 10 small
works, the collection reconstructs an urban landscape using
fragments from memory and imagination, while also gazing
at the lived experience of its inhabitants amidst the chaos
and magnificence of an Indian metropolis.
Introducing the young artist, Geetha Mehra of Sakshi Gal-
lery describes, Using multiple perspectives, much like in
Indian miniatures, Schn Mendes bustling cityscapes hold
layered narratives of a diverse population. Each square inch
of the canvas is painted in detail, the content of which could
be both grim and funny. Schn has grown into a mature
artist dedicated to his craft and pursuing his passion single-
mindedly. His talent has been nurtured in The Collective 4
Studio run by Rekha and Surendran, in Baroda.
As an observer and chronicler of the city, the artist is It is through this conjuring of sights and interactions that he
intrigued by the contrasts and similarities playing out in an evokes the charm and chaos, joys and vulnerabilities, memo-
Indian metropolis. The myriad fragments of urban existence, ries and imagination associated with an urban landscape,
characterised by a coexistence of the strange and the unex- revisiting the poignant and stimulating experience of life in
pected alongside the ordinary and the mundane, serve as his an Indian metropolis.
persistent preoccupation. While he paints the outward lives Born in Goa in 1987, Mendes acquired a degree in Mass
of people, he is also keenly interested in their experience of Communication in 2008 and, following a short stint as an
1.Untitled, acrylic on canvas, living in a bustling city. assistant producer, moved to Baroda to study under the tute-
2016, 60x72inches. Mendes panoramas of urban vistas are as teeming with lage of artists Rekha Rodwittiya and Surendran Nair.
construction, civic services and commerce, as they are with During the last few years, his work has been included in
2. Schn Mendes, the artist. interactions between people, offering glimpses into their numerous group exhibitions and he has received the patron-
private spaces and encapsulating cameos of lived experience age of various important private collectors. The young artist
3. Untitled, acrylic on canvas, against the backdrop of various events and situations. continues to live and work in Baroda. A&I
2016, 60x60inches. In his large-format paintings, he freezes narratives of both By Maria Louis
individual and collective experiences on the static, two-
4. Untitled, acrylic on canvas, dimensional surface of his canvas. His compositions capture Note: Cameos of a City, a solo show of works by Schn Mendes,
2016, 60x60inches. the movement, activity and pulse of an urban environment. will be on view at Sakshi Gallery, Mumbai, till October 8, 2016.
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