WFM: Please give us a brief introduction of your firm and a few of your recently completed important projects. Jonas Upton-Hansen: UHA is an international architecture and design studio based...
Buildings in developed countries consume more than 40 per cent of the country’s energy. Since buildings in India are less energy intensive, it is estimated that they consume approximately 30...
Architectural Hardware With the entry of international systems, equipment and hardware firms, the Indian architectural hardware for façade and fenestration has also evolved over the years. Technology and its use...
Uniquely designed and strategically located, ThaneOne Business Park is a corporate real estate with iconic office space. It is spread over 6 acres in Thane and built to LEED Platinum...
A 20-foot-tall pivoted door (given name of “Giraffe” Door) in Burma Teak wood that opens effortlessly, welcomes guests to the double-height space, well-lit by pergola covered skylight. 83’ long skylight...
When you walk towards the majestic Oval Room at The Mansion, your eyes will undoubtedly stop at the striking bronze-shimmered glass panels enveloping this beautiful architecture. What started out as...
Audaciously sculptural or pared down pristine. India’s great feats of architectural ingenuity are pushing the field in bold new directions. Designing energy efficient terminals that have a long lasting effect...
With the advent of Global Warming, energy efficiency and conservation have become paramount factors when designing a building. A typical building contributes to 40 per cent of the total power...
Tell us about Aluplast and your business in India Aluplast is a family-owned business, and the brand has already been in the market for more than 30 years. We are...
With rapid urbanization in developing countries, need to reduce environmental impact and building energy costs have never been greater. Indian construction industry is at a critical juncture wherein it has...
Green” seems to be the buzzword these days. All building components need to conform to green design principles, and the façade is no exception. The building envelope falls under heavy...
Having a glance at monotonous urban spaces at the end of 20th century, we propose a solution which maximizes the possibilities of the human body and spirit and create a...
Façade acts as the boundary between the external and internal environments of a building. As it is the occupants’ interface with the surrounding environment, it has a large impact on...
It is the façade of a building that brings an architect’s vision to life; a building’s skin not only contributes to architectural expression, it also plays a large role in...
Coming full circle to where it started from, Zak World of Façades returned to Bangalore in its third season with an all-new emphasis on the façades for high-rise cluster housing,...
The Facade Access system plays a very important role in keeping the facade timeless. A lot of architects and designers are experimenting with symbolising forms and complex patterns while designing...