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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.
Maria Louis, Editor

maria.louis@itp.com
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CONTENTS
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SEPTEMBER 2016 VOLUME 8 ISSUE 6
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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.
90 THE BIG PICTURE

Cover: Honey Lulla Hair & Make-up Academy, designed by Nudes; Photograph: Sameer Chawda Schn Mendes debuts with a solo show.
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GODREJ INTERIO is expanding its online presence, in

partnership with Pepperfry an online marketplace in furniture
category. Godrej Interio will cater to the top 20 cities in India
and, later, expand its operations in a span of one year. Shanu
Singh, head, eCommerce, Godrej Interio, said, By tapping into
this market segment at the right time, we see a signicant part
of our revenue coming from online channels in the future. From
manufacturing the humble Storwel cupboard 80 years back to
being a vibrant, innovative brand with a diverse portfolio, its
been a brilliant, exciting journey for us.
PIRAMAL REALTY, the real estate development arm of

NIPPON PAINT (India), through a partnership with Italys IVM Piramal Group, is making its foray into commercial real estate
Chemicals, is introducing an exquisite range of wood coatings. with the launch of Piramal Agastya, a corporate park located
Under the new Wood Art division, this partnership will promote on the arterial LBS Road, Kurla. It will have independent
and market Nippon Paints existing wood coating products
based on Japanese technology, as well as IVM Chemicals 3,200sq-ft carpet area to over 1,00,000sq-ft of contiguous carpet
leading international brands like Milesi, Ilva and Croma Lacke.
The impressive array of transparent and opaque wood nishes
brought forward by this alliance ranges from traditional coatings USA; SSA, India; L&T, India; Turner, USA; Buro Happold,
like NC and melamine to advanced products such as polyester UK; Priedemann, Germany; Arup Acoustics, Singapore; Belt
(lamination), polyurethane (PU) and water-based products. Collins, Singapore; Max Security, Israel and Lerch Bates, UK.
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%.
BENTLEY SYSTEMS has brought forth the Connect Edition

of Siteops, a cloud service for conceptual and preliminary site
design. It will enable publishing of i-models/PDFs to Personal
Share, a Connect Edition cloud service, so that they can be
shared with others or easily accessed with mobile devices.
The Siteops Documentation Centre will help users progress

needed for project review. It also includes features that make
it easy to create realistic presentations and animations by
adding seasonal trees, moving vehicles, animated characters,
wind-blown skies and more.
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).
Herman Miller hosts exclusive design soiree Masonites Delhi opening

Select members of the design Masonite has
community gathered for the Herman opened the
Miller Design Festival in Bengaluru door to its rst
an exclusive event that was open experience centre
to invited guests only. Called Reach in New Delhi.
2016 and travelling to Beijing, Manila, Rahul Sharma,
Bengaluru and Melbourne, the festival director, Asia/
connects the design community in Pacic Middle
each city and brings together thought ast, Masonite,
leaders to share and learn from said, We have a pan-ndia presence with sales
each other. This year, the focus was oces and three manufacturing facilities, but
on issues that aect businesses on the idea was to connect with the customer
workspace strategy and design. The directly and, so, the Masonite xperience
festival also showcased the design Centre. We will roll out such experience
philosophy behind developing the Herman event were: Jack Wang, head of R+D, POSH centres all over the country on our own and
Miller range of products. collage of paerns Design Lab; Studio 7.; ames Demetrios, through our 23 partners in ndia, so that it can
and iconic Herman Miller objects embedded in director, ames Oce; Smita upta, director, address the vast footprint of the tier-2 and -3
regional inspired motifs was created in a series ensler, ndia; Steve Frykholm, vice president, metros. At the centre, the doors specialist also
of ve posters by Danny van the featured Creative Design, Herman Miller; and Richard showcases applications such as furniture, wall/
artist at Reach 2016. Others presenting at the Stevens, creative director, Forpeople. roof panelling and mouldings.
The role of design Design is about Adversity brings with

is not just responding reducing cost; its it restraint, innovation and
to the mind-numbing being clever with whats deeper understanding of
demand for building, available. recycling people are
BIJOY RAMACHANDRAN, innovating every day in
but also to set the PRINCIPAL,
stage for our society. HUNDREDHANDS ARCHITECTS cities & villages.
TANMAY TATHAGAT, KAPIL BHALLA,
PRINCIPAL, ENVIRONMENTAL PRINCIPAL, SE-ARCH
DESIGN SOLUTIONS
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.
Architects need to In collaborations, Architecture

invest time beyond their the voice of an activist, (can) imagine the
current efciencies to sociologist, economist or future and build it
risk being visionaries, to government is as valid while negotiating
look at all possible as our own voice as the complexities of
futures. designers. the social fabric.
PROF. MUSTANSIR RAHUL MEHROTRA, MARTAND KHOSLA,
DALVI, TEACHER OF PRINCIPAL, RMA PRINCIPAL,
ARCHITECTURE, ARCHITECTS ROMI KHOSLA
AUTHOR AND POET DESIGN STUDIO
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.
I
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
KUDOS PREM NATH
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1 GREEN FROM WITHIN

WHEN IT COMES TO DESIGNING RESPONSIBLY, VETERAN ARCHITECT
PREM NATH SHOWS THE WAY WITH HIS AWARD-WINNING PROJECTS
BY MARIA LOUIS
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HMEL TOWNSHIP

1. HMEL Township has been

awarded Gold grading by
the Ministry of Environment

and Forests.

2. Fly-ash cement blocks
have been used to provide
thermal comfort.
KUDOS PREM NATH
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The use of y-ash cement blocks for eternal wall con-

struction enables temperate dierence of atleast oC to 6oC
between eteriors and interiors the site being in the one of
the etreme climatic conditions. This helps not only during
hot summers, but also during cold winters. The Brick Bat
Coba technique with re clay brick tiles eciently laid over
the roof of the buildings provides heat insulation from the
top a system that again adds to the thermal comfort.
An interesting factor in this Green township is its strategi-
cally-placed landscape islands interlaced between the many
villas and apartments.
The entire masterplan allows for ample green spaces, most
of which have been covered with local trees and planta-
tions. The green cover of about 5,,sq-ft contains lawns,
bushes, shrubs, hedges and a variety of trees. The entire
4 periphery of the land mass has been bordered with a variety
of Neem trees which not only provide visual privacy, but
also cut o the noise and air pollution, especially from the
main approach road. The main road has been edged with
owering trees at the entrance such as Gulmohur, Silver
Oak, Ashok Pendula, Alostonia Scholraris, etc adding to
the overall green ambience of the township.
nternal green spaces larger ones, too, have been studded
with these trees. The ground cover plantations like Golden
Duranta have been used for road dividers, while shrubs
like Aschilfa Godesna and icasa Panda are planted in and
around the villas and apartments green spaces.
Apart from the above, two types of lawns are planned,
viz., organised green lawns and informal green areas. The
garden spaces between the cluster of buildings are provided
5 with garden furniture, paved jogging track, childrens play
equipment and other child-centric amenities. Lawns, gar-
treated through the sewage treatment plant, converting dens and walkways have been well-lit through garden bol-
the sewage into reusable water for landscape and make-up lards and street lights. All roads and driveways are paved;
water for the HVAC systems in the public areas. This system the main and internal roads with paver blocks, while the
was further topped with a bio-degradation system for solid driveways and parking areas are covered with paver tiles.
waste which, in turn, provides cooking gas for the club
house. Solar water heaters, a tried and tested system, is used CYGNUS WORLD SCHOOL
widely in this residential township. Each villa or apartment Cygnus World School at Vadodara for Jan-Priya Trust is the
building has a small installation on the rooftop, which pro- countrys rst non-airconditioned, Platinum-rated, Green
vides the daily hot water requirement with he minimal or building, with more than . lakh sq-ft of school comple
3&4. The HMEL township zero power consumption. spread over 7.5 acres of land. The school has been planned
has also been planned as a
Zero Depletion site.
5. Prem Nath receives the

Hudco Design Award 2015
for Green Architecture.
6. The township has a green

cover of 5,40,000sq-ft. 6
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The school also accomodates computer labs, digital librar-

ies and hobby room, in keeping with its goal of making
studies more interesting and modernised. Each of the labora-
tories is equipped for its specic working, whether it is phys-
ics, biology, chemistry or mathematics. The lab spaces have
been planned large enough to facilitate a proactive learn-
ing. Library design enables correct storage and indexing
facilities for books, CDs, charts, magazines and other study
material. AV lecture theatre has a capacity of more than 120
students and is equipped with the best AV systems.
The surrounding area has been transformed into green-
scapes, with campus common areas along with driveways
and walkways covered with paver tiles/blocks.
9 Architecturally, the buildings have been planned with
glazing on the north side and shaded areas on the south
to cater to all modern requirements of education and the keeping the rooms naturally ventilated, yet thermally insu-
overall aesthetics projects a contemporary architectural feel. lated. The building is user friendly, well planned and well
Each room has been designed in a module of 8m x 8m ventilated. The classrooms are not traditionally designed,
providing a standard size requirement of a classroom for 30- but are enhanced with the help of grati, cheerful colour
3 children and a exibility to multiply or divide the module schemes and highlighters.
for larger halls such as laboratory or toilet block. Classrooms The exterior faade of the building has been given a
are placed in such a manner as to receive maximum North permanent insulating nish with brick tile cladding with
light; with large windows facing the North and two entrance polymer base and the ooring is done with paver tiles. or
doors on the South-side overhang passage. Medical and the interiors, high-class vitried non-skid tiles are used.
health facilities, including distilled and RO water system Keeping in mind the sustainability, durability and
7&8. The exterior faade have been provided keeping in mind the health of the comfort aspect of the school, Bagas eco-board furniture has
of the Cygnus World students and the faculty. been used. ater-ecient sanitaryware and ings, viz.,
School has been given a Along with the landscaped area and sports facilities; urinals, C, washbasins, faucets, ushes, etc, also add to the
SHUPDQHQWLQVXODWLQJQLVK the campus includes academic blocks for the pre-primary, schools Green label.
with brick tile cladding. primary and secondary section. It also houses the adminis- More than 60kVa of solar PV cell panels are installed on
trative area, canteens, amphitheatre and multi-purpose hall. the roof of various structures to be used for both, power
*UDIWLDQGFKHHUIXO There are sports and recreation facilities, including skating back-up and top-up purposes. The project also incorporates
colour schemes liven up the rink, basketball, tennis, race track, football eld and indoor major Green aspects like STP, drip irrigation, power saving,
school campus. sports like badminton and table tennis. rainwater harvesting and cross ventilation. A&I
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BUILDING GREEN
THE GREEN BUILDING CONGRESS 2016, TO BE HELD NEXT
MONTH, WILL RENEW THE CALL TO SUSTAINABILITY
G
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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OVERVIEW OF SUPPORTERS
Venue: Hotel Grand Hyatt, Mumbai
October 6-7: International Conference on Green Buildings
October 6-8: Exhibition on Green Products and Technologies
October 8: Concurrent sessions on:
Green Homes & Affordable Housing
Green Schools
Green Existing Buildings Blue Star Limited
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Green sphere.

Daikin Air Conditioning India Private Limited
3. Dr. Ken Yeang of - -
Ecoarchitect.
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Danfoss Industries Private Limited

With energy eciency as a focal point, Danfoss aims at sup-
plying innovative solutions to help customers save energy,
and plans to take it a step further with Danfoss Climate Strat-
egy 2030. The climate strategy goals includes reducing the
amount of energy Danfoss uses by half. By 2030, Danfoss aims
to consume 12MWh for every million DKK (Danish Krone) of
net sales, instead of the 24 MWh consumed in 2007. It will also
reduce its CO2 emissions by half, and bring it down to 160g
CO2 per kWh from 320g CO2 per kWh. This includes reduc-
ing the energy intensity by 3% every year from 2017, and the
CO2 emissions per consumed MWh energy by 5%. A broad
5 range of ongoing and new initiatives focusing on Danfoss
own energy eciency will help drive progress forward, the
used during air conditioner use both major contributors company stated.
to global warming, the company states. They are commit-
ted to reduce the environmental impact through the recovery Hitachi Home & Life Solutions India
and destruction of uorocarbons during the processes of Hitachi Home & Life Solutions India (HHLI) shares a simple
production, maintenance and product disposal. In product vision: A more comfortable, safe and sustainable world. In
development, Daikin is shifting to refrigerant alternatives keeping with this vision, the company supports the initiative
that do not deplete the ozone layer and that have low global taken by Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government
warming potential. The company added, We (will) con- of India; and believes that manufacturers of goods listed in the
tinue to work towards lessening the impact our business has e-waste category are responsible for facilitating the eco-friend-
on the environment. ly disposal after the end of the products life. HHLI has tied
up with authorised recycling agencies for end-of-life product
Saint Gobain India Private Limited recycling programme. The company will arrange to collect the
The Saint Gobain Group in India, which serves the building product from the location and send it for recycling free of
and construction industry, is working with various stake- cost to the customers.
holders to promote sustainable buildings. In addition, Saint
Gobain Research India Ltd, which houses Saint-Gobains Johnson Controls (I) Private Limited
seventh global transversal R&D Centre in Chennai, is engaged Johnson Controls dedication and commitment to sustain-
(in collaboration with academic institutions) to research ability is driven by its vision and values that are integral to
aordable housing and nd innovative, sustainable solu- them. The company has been named in multiple sustainabil-
tions for hot and humid climates; as also for noisy and dusty ity awards and indexes such as: Global 100: Most Sustain-
4. GBC 2016 will award environments. The group believes, o signicant progress able Corporations in the World; Corporate Knights (the
VRPHRIWKHEHVWFHUWLHG will ever be made in improving energy eciency and reduc- magazine for clean capitalism) since 2010; and 100 Best
Green buildings. ing greenhouse gas emissions without massive action in the Corporate Citizens, Corporate Responsibility Magazine,
habitat and construction industry, which alone accounts for since 2006. It is also part of the Greenovate Program an
5. Dr BV Doshi, Vastu Shilpa some 40% of energy consumption and 38% of greenhouse gas educational initiative led by Singapores Building and Con-
Consultants. emissions in industrialised nations. struction Authority, where experts mentor and share their
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among other areas. Ramanujan IT City building is designed

with 0.625 KVA per 100sq-ft, and the top soil has been pre-
served for reuse in the landscape. Recycled and treated water
is used for toilet ush, landscape and for the cooling tower,
while 95% sewage is recycled.
12 Voltas Limited
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
own schools greener. Carrier, one of the founding members of IGBC, was an early
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
at this years event. areas: energy, HVAC, electrical, IAQ and recycling of waste, road for one year. A&I
PATRONS OF SUSTAINABILITY
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SUPPORTERS OF THE GREEN BUILDING CONGRESS 2016

SHARE THEIR PLANS FOR THE THREE-DAY EVENT
What will be the companys role at the event?
N Sridhar, general manager - HVAC Domestic Projects
Group, Voltas: We are one of the founding members of
the . We oer integrated and ater soutions for
energ eient reen buidings. We aso dea ith energ
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suh as hiers
and soutions. ome of these soutions i be ehibited
1 during the event.)
Shrikant Bapat, country general manager & managing
director, Johnson Controls India: his ear ohnson on-
tros ndia is artiiating in the reen uiding ongress
together ith ohnson ontros-
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2 goa of reating mart ities in terms of overa infrastru- 3
ture sustainabe rea estate integrated ommuniations
and tehnoog energ management and governane. n detetors and re-ghting sstems reating eeent
addition e i have a booth here visitors oud be abe energ-otimised safe and seure oring onditions b
to understand more about the roduts and soutions that integrating a these buiding ontro eements through our
oers in ndia. ntegrated uiding utomation anagement stem
). We i be having a tr-it-for-oursef ind of
Which products/solutions will be unveiled/showcased at ios here visitors an move around a virtua buiding
the Congress? and eeriene the tehnoogia soutions e are rovid-
Sridhar: We oud be shoasing our ehibited aabii- ing on the front.
ties in et-ero nerg uiding hih is an idea form of n this event e i aso be highighting and shoasing
reen buidings suh as aravaran haan in e ehi. ne roduts ith enhaned features and erformane from
We aso rovide ater soutions suh as W and . our dierent buiding rodut vertias ie high eien
We are ioneers in everaging digitisation of our servies to hiers and
sstems safet and seurit sstems
suort reen initiatives. sensors and ontros and a ne atform etass-..
Bapat: ohnson ontros is in a uniue osition to oer We are aso aunhing etass . version softare
entire buiding soutions reated to ndoor ir uait ith man high-end features designed for roviding the
therma omfort aess sstems reating a seure net eve of user-eeriene.
environment for the faiit through reuired surveiane
sstem safe oring environment euied ith smoe What are you looking forward to most from the event?
Sridhar: ur aemt is to oer the arbon footrint of
buidings. We are ooing forard to generating interest in
GREEN CONCEPTS the ommunit regarding benets of reen and energ ef-
ient soutions for a sustainabe tomorro.
As core supporter at the event, Saint Gobain India has said that they Bapat: he reen uiding ongress aims at advaning
would channel high-quality content to the event and induce discussions ndias reen uiding movement and further onsoidate
on the most relevant topics for the industry. Their intent is to ensure the ountrs eadershi osition on the goba reen buid-
that the participants and co-sponsors at the GBC 2016 will leave the ings ma. We aso see the event further he roeing the
venue enriched with product information from all the participating imortane of mart buidings being vita to suort the
brands and focused messaging on the Green building movement governments smart ities roet. his aigns ith our
in India, where Saint-Gobain has had a long-standing commitment. vision that hie tehnoog is avaiabe to mae buid-
1. N Sridhar. They are looking forward to showcase well-being as a concept to ings mart to reaise its fu otentia integrating buiding
the industry, and how Saint Gobain as a group can play a role to sstems that ommuniate to imrove oerations is e. t
2. Shrikant Bapat. deliver comfort to the end user. The stall is expected to be thematic, oud aso be interesting to understand various erse-
expounding on the selected concept, while showcasing eco-friendly tives on not on mart ities but aso ho tehnoog is
3. Innovative solutions like products and its process. The company wants to imprint the Green ereived in aiding the roet to beome a suess and
Voltas VFD Screw Chiller feature of a product into the design concept itself and highlight its here sustainabiit fas in the euation. or it oud
will be on display at the impacts over the lifetime of a project. aso mean shoasing our roduts and soutions that are
event. not on uing-edge but aso reensustainabe. A&I
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utility and are gradually inuencing customers to reinvent
such spaces as recreational hubs. While functionality is
achieved through the right mix of bathroom ings faucets,
showers, accessories and functional lighting), design on the
other hand is a result of the use of dierent materials, textures
and colours wall and oor cladding, wash basins and ambi-
3 ent lighting). Pau Abello, managing director, Roca Bathrooms
Products, observes that the sanitaryware market in India has
emerged as a maor shareholder at the Asia Pacic level. The
new range in the market comprises products like waterless 4
urinals and Smart toilets, rimless toilets that are more clean
and hygienic, 2-. litres ushing mechanisms, wall-hung end segment, other benecial innovations like the water-
toilets, electronic faucets, etc all of them elevating the tech- saving H2Okinetic technology are thankfully available for all
nology standards of bathroom products. price-points and customer segments.
The automatic systems made with the highest quality Sandip Somany, JMD, HSIL Limited, believes that the
and hygiene standards, come with a selection of hands-free trends that we are witnessing today are a mix of modern
features making them a modern-day product. Smart toilets technology when it comes to amenities woven in with a
and electronic faucets have routed their way towards wellness choice of natural materials and unique, layered textures for
into the ever-evolving bathroom space along with presenting the ambience. Design and products of convenience such as the
them with a sleek look, says Abello. Intelligent Closet, Rimless WCs as well as relaxation products
and rain-spa showers are also gaining traction. It has been
SETTING NEW BENCHMARKS some time now that bathrooms have shed their utilitarian
Technologically advanced and yet luxurious, modern bath image and moved into an individualistic sphere, reecting the
xtures transform the bathroom into a living space, pleasuring contemporary lifestyle of home owners.
all the ve senses. anity basins, large tubs, multi-et shower This multi-dimensional trend is due to a wider product
panels, rain showers, and a host of other bath products have range available at staggering price points making) the bath
not only made bathrooms more luxurious but also set a space more personal and customised. For instance, it can be
benchmark in the industry with their innovative technology. massage tubs providing hydro therapy, showers ed with
2&4. Roca wants to elevate Neelesh Gupta, properitor, De Ceramica, says, The lat- LED lights for chromotherapy or water closets that are fully
the technology standards of est innovations in faucets are about delightfully surprising automated or consume less water the promising product
bathroom products in India. shapes for example, twisted spouts and handles and trian- of tomorrow has to meet, match and provide comfort and
gular cross-sections), customisation options, new and mixed convenience to the user, says Somany.
4. Pau Abello, managing nishes and showerheads which give you the feeling of Some innovations within showers are multi-functional
director, Roca Bathrooms more water without using more water. He adds that while showers which oer three dierent water ow options rain,
Products. distinctive nishes are available largely for the luxury, high- cascade or waterfall and mist, showers equipped with inbuilt
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Apart from the overall design, lighting plays a critical role in achieving
a high level of comfort while going about ones regular chores in a
bathroom. Here, lighting has to be special while it should assist you
in your daily activities like shaving, washing and cleaning, it should also
6 create an environment of spa-like recreation where you can unwind. 8
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Sanitary, Hafele, believes, A couple of things enhance the bathroom.
Attractive inside cabinet lighting solves your daily hassles and, yet,
creates an aesthetic effect in your bathroom. Mirror strip lights enable
you to perform your daily washing chores and add a fantastic touch
of visual appeal to your bathroom. Lastly, recessed mounted cabinet
downlights add the element of individualistic style in the bathroom.
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thermostats that ensure the right mix of hot and cold water
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. her
[WXUHV by recreating small spas in private residences or in the hos- says, Two trends are emerging. On one side, nature-based
pitality eld. ra is following this trend, having introduced nishescolours in the form of original wood veneers lie
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 hodape, product manager anitary,
afele,
ing. The customer is used to digital mobile phones, surng believes, We cannot deliberate that the trend is more towards
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
INFUSING COLOUR AND CHIC spas, hotels, etc.
9. De Ceramicas display The world of interiors within the bath space is moving According to harma, the trend now favours rose gold n-
of bath solutions in varied towards lighter colours, nishes, textures which can subtly ish, though gold and other various nishes are still prevailing.
styles and features. enhance the concept of wellbeing. urther, one has to under-
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COOKING THE TECH WAY

HIGH-TECH APPLIANCES AND EXTENDABLE SOLUTIONS ARE
MAKING THEIR WAY INTO MODERN INDIAN KITCHENS
BY CAROL FERRAO
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1. Arttdinox, from the

house of Jindal Stainless,
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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.
Here are some of the biggest changes in kitchen design and
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Intelligent islands connecting living area to kitchens:

Todays kitchens are all about the experience and, therefore, its
no wonder that the island kitchen layout has proved to be among
the most popular kitchen furniture solutions. Even if there is large
space available, it may still prove useful to have a pull-out table
as well as an eat-in island, which can be lengthened or shortened
3 as needed.
WHAT INDIAN CONSUMERS SEEK Hideaway kitchen: In case you only have one space for kitchen
Saturated with solutions, both from the organised and DQGOLYLQJ\RXFDQKLGHDOORIWKHNLWFKHQ[WXUHVDQGDSSOLDQFHV
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:
Large pantry storage for monthly groceries is also crucial. 6HDPOHVVGHVLJQVFDQEHFUHDWHGZLWKVOLGLQJFRXQWHUVWKDWWRYHU
Macker adds, They also look for a larger sink area. In fact, cooktops and sinks to hide kitchen elements when not in use. With
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
WRWWKHSHFXOLDUQHHGVRI that the bulthaup special TLL (Thick-Layer Laminate) is a APPLIANCE-DRIVEN DESIGN
,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,
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$UFKLWHFWXUH/LPLWHG hence ones personal taste can be accommodated, also dryers, barbeques, deep fryers and built-in refrigerators are
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WITHIN YOUR (FOOTS) REACH
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Wolf explains, Another trend observed is the increasing bend

among todays customers towards experimental cooking like
barbequing, baking, grilling, etc. Speciality appliances like
deepfryers, barbeques and grill panels are increasingly taking
an important space in modern kitchens.
With a multitude of appliances available, consumers can
Grohe has put its best foot forward with the launch of two hands-free choose solutions for just about every conceivable kitchen
11 kitchen faucets. The LadyLux3 Caf and K7 faucets are now available want (and not just need). Akash Chavan, executive direc
with Foot Control technology, which allows users to switch the water tor, Globus Procon, believes, The warming drawer is one
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discreetly in the cabinets skirting. Simply tap the kitchen base unit It keeps the food warm as well as slow cooks the food. If you
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This easy and convenient solution is also being touted as hygienic warming drawer, and it should be fresh and ready to serve by
because of its hands-free nature. In appearance and in function, the the time your party starts.
K7 is a professional faucet solution. Its extractable hose is combined Since the impact of appliances on kitchen design is inevi
with the convenience of foot-activation technology. Featuring a crisp, table, it has prompted collaboration between kitchen and
architectural design, this faucets pro-level features will win the chefs appliance manufacturers. As Raman points out, it helps to
heart in both professional and amateur cooks. The LadyLux FootControl evolve products so that appliance and kitchen are completely
has a strong angular body and works well for regular kitchens in sync in terms of aesthetics, t, nish and functionality.
that want to introduce an additional convenience. The Foot Control This collaboration has also led both sets of manufacturers to
technology can also convert any existing Grohe pull-out or pull-down arrive at optimal solutions, prompted by climate change and
NLWFKHQIDXFHWLQWRDKDQGVIUHHPRGHOZLWKLWVUHWURWVHW:KDWV eciency of resources. or example, the kitchen appliances
more, because the activation plate can be installed anywhere along of the future will draw power from solar grid installed within
kitchen cabinets, users in wheelchairs can install the plate within an individual dwelling units. As a result, the layouts shall have
arms reach thus enabling them to operate the faucet with a simple to be customised to support this, opines Raman.
press of the plate without worrying about an uncomfortable reach to While this is an encouraging possibility given the promi
turn the faucet lever. nence appliances are establishing, the immediate question
arises about space allocation for kitchens. In spacestarved
9&12. Hfele considers Indian cities, developers tend to shrink the kitchen area to
H[WHQGDEOHWDEOHWWLQJV todays luxury (and, maybe, tomorrows essentials?). Many a optimise other parts of the house. But with bulky appliances
as a trendsetting kitchen time, we need to alter the kitchen design to include the list of like dishwashers nudging their way into Indian kitchens
element. appliances or create a separate appliances and pantry wall to that still need large storage and pantry spaces, the current
accommodate the gadgets a client wishes to possess. kitchen model tends to fall short. Perhaps this is what led to
10. Akash Chavan, executive Customers want these appliances seamlessly integrated more open kitchens, which gives the illusion of space. Devel
director, Globus Procon into the oerall kitchen design, such as ushmounted (on opers going back to big kitchen spaces seems rather unlikely,
the ceiling) cookerhoods which are being sought after in so designers denitely have their work cut out for them as
-XUJHQ:ROI0'+lIHOH some cases. n the other hand, highend kitchens are taking they try to full every kitchen dream, while looking towards
India. it a step further and packing their cooking spaces with more. manufacturers for more innovation.
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CASE STUDY HONEY LULLA SALON
PHOTOGRAPHS: SAMEER CHAWDA
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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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THE CONCEPT: DIAMONDS ARE A GIRLS BEST FRIEND

The project explores an adaptive reuse transformation of a car garage into a micro architectural
insertion. The existing structure was demolished to design a micro skylit architectural intervention
which could absorb a beautiful existing tree hovering above the structure. Measuring approximately
350sq-ft, the space houses a styling salon offering hair and make-up services. The design plan
visualised an open space with styling stations, backwash stations, pedicure services and related hair
and make-up products on display.
The architectural intervention explored a diamond panel skin system studded with laser-cut acrylic
reflective mirror discs, two inches in diameter. The design process included digital design methodologies
including digital fabrication techniques. The diamond encrusted panels reflect the immediate
neighbourhood and create a pixellated reflective
interface to the customer arrival experience.
The system is defined as follows:
ACP box with apertures CNCd on the surface.
Unique cartesian coordinates for each point is
defined by PVC tubes in order to formulate the form
of the diamond.
These points in space are then encrusted with
reflective laser-cut acrylic discs to complete the
diamond panel.
The diamond panels are then assembled as per
the design configuration and site conditions to
complete the assembly.
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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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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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UPLIFTING THOUGHTS
HYDERABAD AND AHMEDABAD WERE NOT AFRAID TO
CHALLENGE ARCHITECTS TO RISE ABOVE THE NORM
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hink Turf: Design and Best Practices, an initiative

by ITP Publising and Roca, has been travelling HYDERABAD PANELISTS
across the country this year. Having visited
Chandigarh in July, the thought-provoking event Samar Ramachandra, principal architect, Samar Ramachandra Associates
set stage in Hyderabad and Ahmedabad recently. Supraja Rao, chief designer, Design House
The goal remained the same a platform for the architecture Latha Kovelamudi, director, Research Design Office (ReDO)
community to inspire and challenge each other, while Nanda Kumar Birudavolu, principal architect, Nandu Associates
bringing together local architects and designers who shape Kanan Modi, direrctor, eLogic plus Design Studio
their respective cities.
At both events, the panelists explored crucial challenges
faced by the design fraternity, besides discussing favourable Sarangan spoke of the archaic educational foundation of the
design practices and strategies. Significant topics such as the country and of learning about teamwork, bonding, humility
responsibility of architects towards society, impact of technol- and respect in those initial days. He explained the importance
ogy in current design practices, disparity between policy of respecting even the smallest craftsperson in the field and
making and execution, and rampant malpractices were some not being afraid to humbly take their help when required.
of the issues highlighted, discussed and analysed. If you want to learn the trade, want to progress, you must
have the humility to respect the smallest of the craftsperson or
HYDERABAD tradesperson, he declared.
The evening was kick-started with an enlightening keynote He elaborated on the disparity in professional practice seen
1. Hyderabad panelists: address by Ravi Sarangan, director, Edifice Consultants Pvt. in the country. Having witnessed different phases in his pro-
Samar Ramachandran, Ltd. He led the audience through the entire journey of his fessional journey along with his partners, they have evolved
Kanan Modi, Latha practice right from its inception in 1987, the people at its considerably and now conduct workshops and reviews in
Kovelamudi, Nanda Kumar very root and the struggles it has been through; right up to the all stages of design resulting in the best from the team as
Birudavolu and Supraja Rao. path they are looking forward to in the next couple of years. well as the design. It was a highly motivating presentation,
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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
the next generation to set out a vision for themselves and pick representation, and many believe that the art of making build- Development, Roca.
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ods of utilisation of technology. Birudavolu aptly summarised

the joint conclusion of the panel when he said, At the end
of the day, you must remember that its only a tool to convey
your design to the concerned people and not a tool for creat-
ing design itself. We must find what suits us best and utilise it
to the best of our interests.
The importance of sustainability as an inseparable part of
design practices was next in line for discussion. Stating that
Indian middle class values are the most sustainable, Rao
elaborated on the advantages we have as a country mainly
because of the values imbedded in our society. It is possible to
maximise the positive and sustainable results out of even the
tiniest of habits.
The panelists also spoke about the importance of commu-
nication in current practices that often include teams spread
across the globe, along with other vital topics like disparity
between policy making and execution as well as relevance of
7 regional practices and materials. It was established that it is
essential to continually strive to keep alive regional practices,
ings has been reduced to an alliance of fast and capital, art usage of local materials and relevance of traditional methods.
and profit, style and power. The aesthetic is negated, reduced Design, today, is threateningly headed towards disastrous clo-
to merely looks, dressed up as art. This triggered off a diverse sures; good and sensible architectural projects are very few in
and spirited discussion amongst the panelists, where many number within the country, the panel maintained.
agreed with the rather enormous importance laid on visually However, there was a positive belief amongst the panelists
appealing designs mostly unnecessary and unreasonable. and audience that a positive change is on the horizon. India
Where once the norm was form follows function, today it is in an upward phase and sensitive architecture, although
seems to have become form follows money. evolving slowly, will expand in due course. For it to happen,
Supraja Rao stated, Architecture is often the representation there needs to be awareness in society with architects demon-
of an era that mirrors the current values and systems of the strating that there is a better way to do things. On this positive
era. Inevitably, today everything is about style and power and note, the evening came to an end and was wrapped up with a
6. Ahmedabad panelists: extravagance and so, the architecture is bound to reflect it. felicitation of the panelists accompanied by much cheering.
Jayesh Hariyani, Kartik She declared that the ethics of design are descending lower
Bijlani, Hitesh Modi, Yatin at an alarming rate and, perhaps, at some point the design AHMEDABAD
Pandya, Rahul Dalvi, Hiren fraternity would need to hit rock-bottom before starting to The Ahmedabad edition, with its mix of renowned and
Gandhi and Vipul Patel. rethink and design something better again. upcoming architects and designers, began with a keynote
Modi went on to scrutinise topics like technology and its address by Puran Kumar, principal, Puran Kumar Architects.
7. Canna Patel graciously impact on Indian design practices and how each one deals Kumar spoke in depth about the three dimensions of design
participates in the event. with it. Each member spoke about their thoughts and meth- that he personally adhers to viz., the why, the where and
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rules..., as architects we are answerable to community or

society or mankind.
Through personal experiences, Hiren Gandhi found that
the disconnect often seen between the end-users of a building
and the decision makers of a project causes a major challenge
for the architect. He pointed out, Decisions made are often
(based) either on budget or someones whims. Often, clients
AHMEDABAD PANELISTS are not aware of the correct requirements and it is our obliga-
tion to make them know the right and the potentially wrong.
Rahul Dalvi, partner, Dalvi Associates There was an open-ended discussion between the panelists
Yatin Pandya, principal architect, Footprints EARTH and the audience about how many architects are practising
Kartik Bijlani, principal architect, Kartik Bijlani & Associates with responsibility and whether they have any real control
Hiren Gandhi, principal architect, Hiren A. Gandhi & Associates over the system. Everyone agreed that, in our country, rules
Vipul Patel, principal architect, Vipul Patel Associates exist albeit only on paper. The discussion went on to include
Hitesh Modi, principal architect & partner, Modi & Srivastava different views on design flexibility and the importance of
Jayesh Hariyani, senior principal, INI Design Studio versatility in buildings.
Also discussed with much enthusiasm was the delicate
topic of the architects ego or, rather, his [or her] assertion
the how. He elaborated on the importance of the design of style or conviction. Gandhi responded, There is nothing
purpose, relevance of site context in the design process and, wrong in following your own conviction or style. But blindly
finally, on conceptual design process. Using projects from his copying styles or blindly following clients instructions does
own practice as examples, he explained the process of going not make sense. Vipul Patel added, One must think about
from conceptual design to final execution while concluding the client; first and foremost, have an open mind. Your style
with a question to the audience: Given a chance, who would of working must not be affected, but the clients requirements
they design for the client, self (architect) or society? This must be fulfilled.
interesting question generated a spate of animated responses Technology and its impact on current practices were dis-
from the audience and also helped kick-start the panel discus- cussed amongst all the panelists, each one sharing their own
sion segment of the evening. experiences. How technology must be utilised and not over-
Moderator Jayesh Hariyani invited the panel to identify the rated was aptly summarised by Gandhi: Your fundamentals
role and responsibility of an architect in its true sense. Kartik need to be clear. Technology does help in creating several
Bijlani stated the complexities that an architect needs to deal permutations and combinations, which help in making deci-
with while carrying out his role, since architecture affects art, sions faster. There are many decisions laid in front of you, but
literature and society as a whole apart from touching human you must know what is the right one what to choose. That
lives significantly. To this, Hitesh Modi added the importance is the most important point.
of sensitivity to climate, to the surroundings, to the client as Finally, the current position that an architect holds in
well as to the designers conscience. While Modi stated that society and its downfall was discussed by the panel. Pandya
the prime responsibility of the architect lies with the client, described the various reasons for this downfall, including the 8. Ahmedabad audience.
Yatin Pandya argued that it lies with society. He asserted, sheer large number, the rampant corruption and malpractices
An architect is, first and foremost, a professional; and as a seen within the fraternity. He pointed out that recent outputs 9. Puran Kumar was the
professional, his first obligation is to society. He spoke of the churned out by the design fraternity, which havent exactly keynote speaker for the
holistic understanding of an architects responsibility and the been awe-inspiring, have contributed to the lack of respect event in Ahmedabad.
ill effects of a lack of proficiency or ignorance thereof. seen for architects today. Ending on a more positive and
Rahul Dalvi opined that its more of a balancing act done hopeful note for a better future for the role of architects, the 10. Ramesh Ramachandran,
by the architect and many agreed. He stated, Bound by evening concluded with an opportunity to network. A&I senior-VP, Sales, Roca.
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ATLAS SHRUGGED
WHAT ROLE COULD MATERIALS PLAY IN SUSTAINABLE DESIGN AND
CONSTRUCTION? ALESSANDRA STEFANI OF LAMINAM ANSWERS
INTERVIEWED BY MARIA LOUIS
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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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PHOTOGRAPH: ANDREA GARUTI
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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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INSTALLATION BY ARCHITECT ANUPAMA KUNDOO
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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DESIGN UPDATE SERPENTINE GALLERY
A TOAST TO ICONS
BERGS PRESTIGIOUS ICONS OF SPACES WAS AWARDED
TO LEADING ARCHITECTS & DEVELOPERS AT A CEREMONY
IN SINGAPORE
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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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AWARDEES AT ICONS OF SPACES, 2016, SINGAPORE
Architect Awards
Sr. Award Category Recipient
1 Best Luxury Project Developer of the Year Oscar & Ponni Architects, Chennai, India
2 Best Leisure Project Design of the Year Oscar & Ponni Architects, Chennai, India
3 Best Institutional Project of the Year Goldmine Project Consultants, Mumbai, India
4 Best Unbuilt Project of the year (Mixed use) Seema Puri & Zarir Mullan Architects & Interior
Designers, Mumbai, India
5 Best Restaurant Design Interiors of the Year Insight Architects, Trivandrum, India
6 Best Institutional Design of the Year UCJ Architecture & Environment, Mumbai, India
7 Best Concept for Unbuilt Project of the Year Design Cell, Kolkata, India
8 Best Residential Interiors of the Year KNS Architects, Mumbai, India
9 Best Interiors Office of the Year KNS Architects, Mumbai, India
10 Life time Achievement Award Uttam C. Jain, Mumbai, India
Developer & Builder Awards
Sr. Award Category Recipient
1 Luxury project of the year (West) Lunkad Realty, Pune, India
32 Luxury Project of the Year (East) P.S.Group, Kolkata, India
3 Regional Project of The Year (East) P.S.Group, Kolkata, India
4 Best Luxury Project Developer Sonkim Land Corporation Vietnam
5 Best Senior Citizen homes of the Year Ananya Shelters, Coimbatore, India
6 Project Consultant of the Year RASS Projects, Pune, India
7 Best High Rise Pre-Engineered Building of Kirby South East Asia, Vietnam
the Year
8 Best Luxury Residential project (South) SNN Builders, Bangalore, India
9 Best Clubhouse In Residential project SNN Builders, Bangalore, India
10 Best Industrial Project of the Year SCON Projects, Pune
11 Leading Real Estate Developer of the Year Chaidee Amara, Thailand
12 Young Achiever of the Year Nilesh Chavan, SCON Projects, Pune, India
13 Female Real Estate Professional of the Year Snehal Mantri, Mantri Developers Pvt. Ltd,
Bangalore, India
and security at all levels. Sutaria is also part of the Expert

Group at Icons of Spaces and has supported the initiative
since its inception.
The event also featured a power-packed panel discussion
about Urbanisation & Sustainability in Construction and a 2
keynote speech from the nodal building and construction
players in Singapore. Some well known industry stalwarts recognising the great work, but also knowledge sharing
from Singapore and other countries shared their views. and business networking opportunities. Based on a selec-
Eminent panellists included Hemanti Sutaria, architect, tion process that encompasses integrity, transparency,
Mumbai, Uma Srinivasan, VP, SNN Builders, Bengaluru, consistency and fairness, the aim is to provide a global
Gordon Falconer, director smart city solutions, Schneider benchmark and recognition, Iyer added.
Electric, and Bibhor Srivastava, publisher, ITP Publishing The BERG Real Estate Awards were introduced in 2014
India, who dwelt on the challenges surrounding urbanisa- and are now called the Icons of Spaces. They throw a
tion and sustainability in the construction industry. spotlight on high calibre work within the real estate indus-
While announcing the theme for the third edition of the try, encompassing construction, architecture and interior
premier event, Vishwesh Iyer, managing partner, BERG, design. With a professionally run evaluation system, they
said that this year the focus was on the booming interna- also bring the real estate industry of the participating coun-
tional real estate sector. This time, the nomination process tries to the world stage. Methods (India) was the Platinum
attracted a lot of interest from India and other countries in Sponsor, while Construction Week, Architect & Interiors 2. The winners at the
Asia as well, he stated. India, and AsiaBizToday were among the other Supporting 3rd BERG Real Estate
Icons of Spaces provided a unique platform for not just Partners to the awards. A&I Awards.
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FOCUS VENICE BIENNALE
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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F
irst, the numbers: 88 participants from
37 different countries, 62 national
participations, and infinite collateral
events. Thousands of invited guests for
the two days of vernissage (welcome)
and way more visitors expected throughout the
summer until the closing date, November 27. The 15th
edition of the international architecture exhibition
in Venice, the most important architectural event in
the world, opened its doors with the suggestive title:
Reporting from the front. Every edition is strongly
characterised by its curator, and this year is no
exception. Chilean architect Alejandro Aravena, fresh
winner of the Pritzker Prize, examined the challenges
that humanity is currently facing.
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3
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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In its most spectacular expressions, usually designed by

the so-called archistars, architecture is obviously dominated
by the capitalist market which is not always interested in
the needs of the largest portion of the Earths population.
Urban icon buildings gather value and attract interest.
They are defining metropolitan scenarios and visually charac-
terising the landscape of global metropoleis often subject to
instant urban growth with consequent risk of sameness and
loss of identity. There is no doubt that a fundamental role, in
this search for the spectacular, is entrusted to technology that
allows spatial and formal researches until now inaccessible.
Thus, technology is no longer the means to achieve the im-
provement of living conditions but it becomes the ultimate
goal of our research. It turned from being a tool to achieve
results to an ontological end in itself.
A confirmation of this assertion comes from some of
the latest digital experiments in architecture, where the 8
obsessive geometric/structural investigation often seems to
replace a theoretical content still engendered by the search
for solutions to human problems as generative force of
architectural research.
Therefore, considering these assumptions, it seems that
the human being is no longer the primary subject towards
which architecture is looking.
Well, no. This year, the biennale demonstrates exactly
the opposite. In the two traditional venues, Giardini and
Arsenale, and in countless other locations scattered around
Venice, the exhibited projects all have a common goal: the
intention to act as a solution to problems that affect social
and environmental issues.
From large-scale urban redevelopment proposals to dar-
ing structural experiments derived from the rediscovery 9
of ancient building techniques, the common thread is the
search for innovative, often sustainable, solutions for the in the Amazonian jungle, that establish a special relation-
common good. ship with nature. There is an attempt to understand the
The notion of a stable and permanent city is ultimately effects that the economic crisis has had on countries like 6. Incidental Space, by
challenged. The city is intended as an ephemeral body. Spain (whose pavilion won the Golden Lion for best national Christian Kerez, inside
Thus, the architectural analysis tends to focus on temporary participation), where the fast development bankrolled by the Switzerlands pavilion.
settlements such as those of a religious nature which are speculative bubble achieved a high number of unfinished
capable of forming temporary communities but can attract buildings many abandoned. New, perhaps, is an aware- 7. Chilean pavilion.
millions of dwellers. An example is Kumbh Mela, the Indian ness of the urban emergency caused by massive migrations,
location believed to be the largest religious gathering on to be able to define the field of research in which architecture 8. Droneport concept by
earth; held every 12 years, it hosts 100 million people in 55 rediscovers its original mission. A&I Foster + Partners.
days. Or like more playful and party-oriented instant cities Note: The writer, Cristiano Luchetti is assistant professor
such as Burning Man. at the College of Architecture, Art and Design, American 9. Successful curator,
Moreover, architects observe desert settlements, or those University of Sharjah. Alejandro Aravena.
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PROJECTS HYPERIONS
DARINGLY GREEN
A PROJECT BY BELGIAN ARCHITECT VINCENT CALLEBAUT,
TO BE ROOTED IN JAYPEE GREENS SPORTS CITY, NEW DELHI
B
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PROJECTS HYPERIONS
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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capture and re-use of rainwater and greywater. Callebaut

said the project aims to reconcile urban renaturation and
small-scale farming with environment protection and bio-
5 diversity, and combines low-tech and high-tech elements
with the objective of energy decentralisation and food
a network of sky-high suspended bridges will enable deindustrialisation.
residents to move between towers. Although primarily to Wood was chosen as the projects base because it is the
be constructed from wood harvested from a Delhi forest, material that provides the best environmental footprint
the cluster of towers will also feature concrete and steel during its lifecycle from harvesting to recycling, through
reinforcements, including the foundations. transportation, processing, implementation, maintenance,
The sustainable tech and design destined for Hyperions and reuse.
4-6. Termite mounds were is considerable and complex. Some of the most notable fea- Operational energy for lighting, climate control and
an inspiration for the tures include electricity-generating wind turbines and solar water heating will be produced on-site, through wind
original design. panels, which are affixed to the towers faades, and the lampposts that produce their own electricity through
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7
magnetic-levitation vertical-axis wind turbines (VAWTs)

integrated into their poles. Climate control throughout
the buildings mimics that of a termite mound, said the 9
designer, as it works through vertical circulation cores of
wind chimneys. six years from now. He used the name Amlankusam, who
The architect added: The system takes advantage of the he describes as a 45-year-old agroecologist and wrote:
earths thermal inertia, which remains stable at 18 degrees For the past five years, Ive lived with my family in the
celsius all year round. Through natural airflow, the external heart of a plus-energy, vertical eco-neighborhood called
air which can reach 45 degrees celsius and fall to three Hyperions, producing more energy than it consumes.
degrees celsius in the winter is, therefore, naturally In collaboration with architects, agricultural engineers,
cooled or heated in contact with the earth, without using a agronomists and farmers, I eco-conceived this garden towers 7-9. This new vision wants
single kilowatt of electricity. project rooted in Jaypee Greens Sports City (in New Delhi)... to combine rural and urban
In order to highlight the project, Callebaut wrote down My approach is holistic, combining the best of low-tech and lifestyle models to create a
the thoughts of a person he imagined living in the towers, high-tech instead of systematically opposing them. A&I new model of living.
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BIG TRIBUTE IN LONDON

BJARKE INGELS SHAPE-SHIFTING SUMMER PAVILION
FOR SERPENTINE GALLERY IS A HIT
T
1
he Serpentine Gallery in London has unveiled

its summer 2016 pavilion designed by BIG
(Bjarke Ingels Group) founder Bjarke Ingels
which is now open to the public.
The Danish architect formed the structure
out of fibreglass blocks, stacking them in such a way that
the entire pavilion constantly morphs through shapes as
visitors move around it.
I think we tried to make a structure that, in an effortless
way, combines a lot of differences, said Ingels at the open-
ing of the gallery, located in Kensington Gardens which is
part of Londons Hyde Park. Its a wall that becomes a hall
inside, its a gate to the Serpentine Gallery but it also cre-
1. The pavilion is designed ates a space for events. In one direction, its orthogonal and
as a wall that becomes transparent; but when you look through the other side, its
a hall. opaque and translucent and has this curvilinear face.
Ingels added that the structure was partly influenced by
2. Bjarke Ingels, founding a fibreglass shelving structure hes currently working on,
partner, BIG. although its also a tribute to his hero Danish architect 2
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3
architect (or design team) who has not completed a build-

ing in England at the time of the gallerys invitation. Each
pavilion is completed within six months and is situated on
the gallerys lawn. Recent designers include Rem Koolhaas,
Jean Nouvel, Sou Fujimoto, Frank Gehry, Oscar Niemeyer
and Zaha Hadid.
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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SLEEP IN STYLE
As part of its Autumn Winter Collection 2016, Italian furniture brand, Visionnaire
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The Plaza bedroom collection from the new line-up is a comprehensive solution
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is also upholstered in leather and fabric with a slightly padded curved structure
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shelf have a bronze or smoked mirror exterior.
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Designed by Paolo Ceola, this semi-secluded island is a blend of
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The French Luxury Lifestyle brand, Nina Ricci, launched its bed and bath linen
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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
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EVOLVED INNOVATION
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capture the arms of the chair. The collection also includes Illusion
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FUTURISTIC THRONE
Swiss designer Philippe Bestenheider designed Lui5 high-back chair
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century for its inspiration. The wooden chair with caned seat, has an
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CONSTRUCTIVIST MIRROR
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mirrors. The geometric design of the mirrors references constructivist
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NEW SOUNDS, OLD STYLE

Caruso is the new music cabinet designed by Italian designer Paolo
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1 3
CHRONICLES OF A CITY
T
his month, Schn Mendes makes his debut
in Mumbai with a collection of recent works.
The solo show, titled Cameos of a City, features
2
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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