To design a new island for the Film City Tower in ‘Mahim Bay’, across the Bandra-Worli Sea Link in Mumbai. The site island is located approximately 100 metres off the...
Advancements in façade technology are unlocking new possibilities for architectural expression, with dynamic, adaptable, and parametric façades offering innovative ways to strengthen a building's identity. Projects like the Arab Institute...
Wienerberger India has recently launched T Brick Façade Tiles, an innovative & premium terracotta brick façade tile that revolutionises façade architecture. Designed to redefine façade aesthetics and functionality, these tiles...
Designing a building’s façade and deciding on its interiors goes beyond aesthetic appeal. It is crucial to ensure that the structure’s exterior is safe and durable. Facade safety has become...
Architectural design is like a jigsaw puzzle, with each piece working together to create a beautiful and functional building. This design consists of several interrelated elements that work together to...
The use of glass and aluminium for the exterior walls of building structures has become a popular trend in the construction industry, irrespective of whether it is a high-rise or...
Like all building elements, façades will age and be subject to soiling and structural deterioration, accelerated by exposure to man-made pollutants and other environmental factors. Damage or deterioration to façade...
Facade lighting is a key aspect of architectural design and can bring any building or structure to life. Light influences the perception of its facade and surroundings. Layers of light...
Even though we are told that we shouldn’t, most of us will judge a book by its cover. It strives to pique our interest and make us look inside to...
Vetrotech Saint-Gobain, the global leader in fire-resistant glass solutions, together with Forster Profile Systems, global leaders in specialist steel fenestration solutions, announced the successful development of their new fire-rated, slim-line...
What is your view on the growing demand for Smart Glass in niche and low-rise applications? Smart Glass for façades and cladding is becoming more commonplace, because of the sheer functionality of...
The energy and resources we consume on a daily life basis are precious and very limited. That affects all kinds of industries and their working. With the construction industry being...
Glass is one of the oldest and most popular material in building construction. Over the years, it has emerged as one of the widely used facade materials around the world....
It is the façade of a building that brings an architect’s vision to life, however a building’s skin not only contributes to architectural expression, it also plays a large role...
Let’s take an example of what makes a product different from other products. The way it functions, aesthetics, appropriateness, context behaviour and much more. Similar is the case with a...
As our industry continues to evolve, harnessing and embracing new technologies and materials, our buildings morph and adapt, and our role as façade designers also changes. In the beginning, it...