Please tell our readers about your design practice. Architectural design is one the most essential design practices that has a vital interaction with our daily life. We live in homes...
The pandemic presented unique challenges to the architectural hardware industry. Post Covid, homeowners and businesses invested in upgrading their spaces, including the installation of better façades, doors, and windows for...
In a conversation with Ar. Pramod Jain Founder, Creative Architects and Interiors (CAI), Chennai, he talks about his architectural practice CAI, their approach to the design process, sustainable façade and fenestration...
Ar. Anoj Tevatia is a Founding Partner of Design Forum International, in a recent interaction he elaborated on his architectural journey of over 25 years, a few turning points in...
Please tell us about your company, Rishabh WINPRO Pvt. Ltd.? WINPRO is a leading brand for a wide range of system products, facades, and fenestration works, including doors and windows...
Historically, the visual aesthetics of the external façade of any structure was always as significant as the achieving of the appropriate functionality indoors. Glimpse back and you would realise the...
In the region, the use of natural stone has become prevalent in most architectural designs. Over the last decade, this has become increasingly popular for façade use. Designers working towards...
Like all passionate projects, this one too has an interesting backstory. For one, this pertains to the brand Fundermax, for their own office, a new one. Two, it is an...
High-rise building façades have their own set of challenges of wind and execution difficulties and that narrows down the options for what you can and cannot do. But at lower...
Signature projects require multidisciplinary Collaboration to achieve the design and performance intents. As there are no specific references as guidelines to follow; the execution approach is based upon numerous R&D...
Please tell us About your Practice? Any architectural practice, which is speculative in nature and aspires to be a cultural practice, needs to be structured around specific architectural design and...
In recent years, vertical gardens have become a favourite among those who wish for lush green surroundings but are faced with space restrictions. Vertical gardens are not limited to barren...
What is meant by a Sustainable and Efficient Fenestration? What are the characteristics and key features of sustainable façades and fenestration? Ideally, all fenestration should have a small carbon footprint...
How have you been ideating and practising sustainable architecture? Do you think that the present ratings for sustainable buildings are important? Infosys Progeon, Bengaluru Hafeez Contractor (HC): Yes, I feel that...
This article is an outcome of our enormous interaction with government officials in the infrastructure sector. Principally, they are civil engineers and architects engrossed in policy making and implementation. Their...
People find the nightscapes around them created by illuminated building façades interesting. These façades facilitate orientation, convey messages, communicate emotions and create attention. Façade lighting is encouraged as a method...