We have all being forced to sit at home with our spouse and children due to the Nation wide lockdown due to Corona. We are all facing challenges in this unique ‘vacation’ that has been thrust upon us without being planned and prepared for it. The uncertainty of life post lockdown has confused our intellects and we are all in some what – state of suspension. Continue reading “Work From Home Pod”
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Villas Constructed in Precast Technology
We have ben involved in Precast Technologies from 10 years in India. We have designed over a lakhs square feet of buildings using both 2D & 3D precast projects. These range from standalone houses, Apartments, Amenities & Utilities, Factories, Community Buildings, etc. We recently developed a Catalogue of Villas for Bengaluru region. Continue reading “Villas Constructed in Precast Technology”
Interiors in Metal
A Corporate wished to create an efficient & state of the art infrastructure for their office. The budget was highly restrictive for conventional style Interiors. We decided to use Metal as a structural system for all fixed and loose furniture. This was augmented with use of MDF as a surface to create storage, shutters and tops. Continue reading “Interiors in Metal”
Big Loo – Competition
In Cities people are constantly on the move and travel far & longer from their comfort spaces. The need to refresh and rejuvenate for having a productive and enjoyable day out is a dream for many. India predominantly has a hot climate with humidity ranging from city to city. The need to relieve and refresh is a very basic physical need in such climates. The current situations in our cities, mainly Mumbai is pathetic from point of view of City experience. As a country, we don’t celebrate the outdoors too much and we have now switched to the Mall culture in hope for solace from the hustle bustle of the City. Our Public Toilets lack the dignity of a function that is so intrinsic to our lives. It is essential that we revisit our Public Toilets and create a different image and identity around them. Continue reading “Big Loo – Competition”
Dignified Suburban Train Journey
I stopped driving my car 4 years ago, thanks to net-based car hire services. I feel more independent and stress free travelling in Mumbai using public transport. Being an independent professional I have the choice to travel at the non-peak hours and I choose from various modes including Autorickshaws, BEST/NMMT Buses, Rental Cars, Trains (Harbour/Central/Western), Metro and quite often walking, which i find the smartest way to cut across modes, saving time and money. Travelling in Mumbai is fun and exciting. For me the thrill is in travelling faster and cheaper than if I travelled all the way by car. Not that I don’t take the car all the way… I do if it is the fastest and convenient route. Continue reading “Dignified Suburban Train Journey”
Alternate Building Materials & Techniques
Standardisation is a virtue of large scale manufacturing. Advances in technology and changes in Government policy catalyses invention and delivery of new materials and products. Entrepreneurs who run these businesses invest hugely and heavily advertise their products in the media and other means. Their competitors quickly follow and the market is flooded with similar goods. The users have no other option but to consider these for their projects. This in brief is one simple way how the market works. Continue reading “Alternate Building Materials & Techniques”
Appreciation of Architecture
We in India, as a place are a unique set of parameters. What differentiates/shapes us is our climate, geography, history & culture, influence & exposure, economy and technology. All these help create perceptions that design our attitudes and enterprise. Arguably we are a formidable civilisation, but currently are going through an economic and identity crisis, largely due to our ‘new’ 70 year young governance paradigm. Our absolute democracy and our exploding population has yet not helped us regain our 7000 year old past glory. We have been subject to various challenges and paradigms in human development and technology and we have gracefully adopted and surprised ourselves by our capacities to excel. We are still far from domination, but I am sure that is just one tick in the box. Continue reading “Appreciation of Architecture”
Designing of a House
So you have finalised a plot for building a new home. Now comes the critical stage – of constructing it. But wait…!! Have you designed it? I guess you might have done sketching the plans in Microsoft Paint or Excel.. or bookmarked a 1000 pictures on the internet! Isn’t it!? You think you could now talk to your local Mason and explain him the scheme? Continue reading “Designing of a House”
Openings in a Building
Openings are one of the trickiest elements to deal with. They have to control the transmittance of various elements like Vision, Sound, Breeze, Light, Heat, Water, Dust, Insects and Intruders. A clear understanding of the various forces will help in achieving physiological and psychological well being. Continue reading “Openings in a Building”
3D Monolithic Precast – Factory
This project is a state-of-the-art design for a factory for a state-of-the-art building technology. The entire factory in RCC will be manufactured and installed in 2 months time. Continue reading “3D Monolithic Precast – Factory”