IDEA Next Coffee Table Book 2020 - December Edition

AJAY PATIL PRIME FACIE DESIGN IS A STATE OF MIND FOAID 2020

Project Name : NSCI Royal Halls The Royal Halls (NSCI) were conceived as an Opulent Space for Social Location : Mumbai Gatherings in one of the most Swanky Locations in Mumbai. The Idea was to raise Site Area : 30,000 SQ.FT the bar in terms of the Materials used, Design Philosophy and Grandeur Factor. Initiation of the Project : 2019 Completion of the Project : 2020 Hand crafted Chandeliers, Italian Marble floors, Wall Panelling, elegant custom- Client Name : NSCI- National Sports Club Of India designed Fabrics, Brass Detailing, intricate Ceiling Designs added oomph to our Design Team : Ajoy Patil, Neha Patidar, Namarta Dutt Design Philosophy. Photo Credit : Prime Facie The curved 20’ high Corridors leading to the Halls have Vaulted Ceilings and are clad with Travertine Marble harbouring a sense of arrival for the Guests. 2

AJAY PATIL, PRIME FACIE 3 NSCI Royal Halls, Mumbai

AJAY PATIL, PRIME FACIE 4 NSCI Royal Halls, Mumbai

AJAY PATIL, PRIME FACIE 5 NSCI Royal Halls, Mumbai

AJAY PATIL, PRIME FACIE 6 NSCI Royal Halls, Mumbai

AJAY PATIL, PRIME FACIE 7 NSCI Royal Halls, Mumbai

AJINKYA DHUMAL INFINITY DESIGNING SPACES AND SHAPING LIVES WITH INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS FOAID 2020

Project Name : Infinity At Infinity we believe it is fundamental that the surroundings our employees work in Location : Pune are not only fit for purpose and support their needs but that it is also comfortable, Site Area : 9000 Sq.ft visually appealing and has a welcoming environment. Initiation of the Project : Jan 2019 Completion of the Project : June 2019 The Infinity office is at a prime location of the city of Pune and is equipped with Client Name : Ajinkya Dhumal state-of-the-art technology. It is spread across a whopping 9000sq ft. in order to Design Team : Ravi Didwaniya, Chintal Dalal display every element of design with the latest collection of all materials and samples, along with having a space for all sectors working under the same roof Rameshwer Bharti, Sagar Aawte which include creative designers, architects, the purchase dept., human resources, Sandeep Bhilare admin, accounts, execution, marketing, IT, estimation and MEP as well. The office Photo Credit : Hussain also has a meticulous hierarchy for smooth functioning. The office design enhances the business brand and its core values; it reflects the nature of the business we run and therefore supports all of our departmental needs. Infinity is the only architecture company in Pune with an on-site engineer, a special landscape in-house designer and renowned structural consultants on board. The material palette of the office design reflects modernism, offset with a vernacular twist; it comprises sharp finishes with additions of elements that give the warmth of a home and the functionality of an office space, in order to achieve maximum productivity and creativity. Working environments are needed to be inviting for the purpose of keeping employees fully engaged, with touches of home for everyone to relax and work in a calm manner with a feeling of less pressure. The design is a dynamic one that is human-centric, feels authentic to the brand, and leaves room for growth and new technologies as they arrive. 9

AJINKYA DHUMAL, INFINITY 10 Infinity, Pune

AJINKYA DHUMAL, INFINITY 11 Infinity, Pune

AJINKYA DHUMAL, INFINITY 12 Infinity, Pune

AJINKYA DHUMAL, INFINITY 13 Infinity, Pune

AJINKYA DHUMAL, INFINITY 14 Infinity, Pune

ALHAD GORE BEYOND DESIGN ARCHITECTS AND CONSULTANTS AN AGILE OFFICE FOR THE WORLD’S LEADING TRAVEL COMPANY FOAID 2020

Project Name : Priceline Priceline.com is one of the largest online travel agency in USA. Location : Mumbai Project Area : 20,000 sft This office opens up to receiving candidates for interviews and video conference meetings with Initiation of the Project : March 2020 the USA HQ office, hence meeting rooms in design planning was an important criterion. Completion of the Project : Oct 2020 Client Name : Priceline The reception is the area which is occupied mostly by candidates who come for interview. The Design Team : Ajay Tonpe, Gopal Ade use of seemingly perfect combination of stone, wood, plants, bright rug and earthly shades of Photo Credit : Prashant Bhat upholstery leads the onlooker to a trance of visual delight. The collaboration space with the telephone booths inside the entry lobby provides a visual expanse to the visitor. Every meeting room is equipped with room schedulers and VC capability. The meeting room scheduler outside is at the height based on wheelchair accessibility. All room name signs are in English and Braille for the visually impaired. The choice of quirky, dual shade chairs with wooden armrest in meeting rooms is definitely inviting. The architect predominantly engages in tones of blue and earthly shades that complements the logo and theme of the office. One can’t miss the exquisite detailing, use of plants and elements that revere Indian art and craft. The wall graphics lead the onlooker through beautiful journey across the world and Mumbai city. The space is enriched with a Multi-purpose hall which can be used as a Library, Yoga / Meditation centre and also convertible to a training room with flexible seating options. The design of this area is invigorating where all the elements of “ resimercial design “ comes alive. The idea of a visible open café adjoining the work bay is a bold one; its proximity to free standing and regular meeting rooms makes this area completely unfettered. The main café is open to fun with foosball, casual seating and extends itself to an enthralling experience to a double ceiling room adorned with Mumbai city iconic elements giving it a typical rustic look. Not to miss the actual street lamp and cycle having an attached digital screen for work out. 16

ALHAD GORE, BEYOND DESIGN ARCHITECTS AND CONSULTANTS 17 Priceline, Mumbai

ALHAD GORE, BEYOND DESIGN ARCHITECTS AND CONSULTANTS 18 Priceline, Mumbai

ALHAD GORE, BEYOND DESIGN ARCHITECTS AND CONSULTANTS 19 Priceline, Mumbai

ALHAD GORE, BEYOND DESIGN ARCHITECTS AND CONSULTANTS 20 Priceline, Mumbai

ALHAD GORE, BEYOND DESIGN ARCHITECTS AND CONSULTANTS 21 Priceline, Mumbai

ASHISH PATEL NIKHIL PATEL NILESH DALSANIA VASUDEV SHETA ACE ASSOCIATES FOAID 2020

Project Name : Sun Court House “The Suncourt is inspired by the traditional open to sky Indian courtyard houses where Location : Anand the Suncourt is the heart of the house which brings lighting as well as ventilation to the Site Area : 8500 SQ.FT space. It is covered by a high-tech retractable roof system which can be either closed or Project Area : 8500 SQ.FT opened as per the seasonal changes and periodical changes. Opening the huge main Initiation of the Project : 2018 door you enter the foyer which overlooks the guest living room adjoining to it and Completion of the Project : 2019 showcases glimpsing of the central court. Client Name : Mr. Bharat Meghani Design Team : Ace Team The family living room works as a cozy sitting and entertainment room for family Photo Credit : Tejas Shah photography members and it overlooks the central water body in the courtyard. To keep the court as the focal point we have introduced the water body which is inspired by Ghats which symbolizes the Indian contemporary values of the house. The ghat shaped waterbody holds the brass sculpture of “Shakti”. The ground floor master bedroom is meant for parents and it comprises a personal veranda and a swing which directly overlooks the garden and the theme is modernism and earthy color scheme is followed. In Staircase the sculpture is made out of wood and concrete comprising vertical wooden fins as railings. This vertical fin creates a magical play of light and shadow with the assistance of the direct sunlight coming from the open to sky court next to it. The 2nd master bedroom on the first floor in this Mediterranean style has been followed. It has blue concrete flooring with white wash Indian style furniture and a raised platform for sitting is given near the window and the cozy swing with a small library adjacent to it are all the main features of the bedroom. The 3rd Master Bedroom is more of raw metallic furnished and dark color theme whereas the dark raw wood finish is well in corporate with the metallic finished floor, dressing is connected and open to the bedroom. 23

ASHISH PATEL, NIKHIL PATEL, NILESH DALSANIA, VASUDEV SHETA, ACE ASSOCIATES 24 Sun Court House, Anand

ASHISH PATEL, NIKHIL PATEL, NILESH DALSANIA, VASUDEV SHETA, ACE ASSOCIATES 25 Sun Court House, Anand

ASHISH PATEL, NIKHIL PATEL, NILESH DALSANIA, VASUDEV SHETA, ACE ASSOCIATES 26 Sun Court House, Anand

ASHISH PATEL, NIKHIL PATEL, NILESH DALSANIA, VASUDEV SHETA, ACE ASSOCIATES 27 Sun Court House, Anand

ASHISH PATEL, NIKHIL PATEL, NILESH DALSANIA, VASUDEV SHETA, ACE ASSOCIATES 28 Sun Court House, Anand

ASHWANI DUGGAL SUBASH & ASSOCIATES BEAUTY ITSELF IS BUT THE SENSIBLE IMAGE OF THE INFINITE FOAID 2020

Project Name : Beauty Palace This ambitious project located in the bustling city of Ambala was designed with the concept of Location : Ambala bringing together beauty and design, a space that not only exhibits jewelry, clothing, and Site Area : 25,000 sqft. cosmetics, but also is a treasury with awe-inspiring displays of art and architecture. Project Area : 11,000 sqft. Initiation of the Project : 2017 The sleek double glass casement door marks the entrance of the structure. Special emphasis Completion of the Project : 2019 has been given to the ground floor and the basement which are connected by an elegant Client Name : Mr. Sanjay Sahni winding staircase that proudly flaunts a mural in matte finish, creating a strong and dramatic Design Team : Lavleen Heer, Ranjeet Chouhan visual appeal. The designers have given significant attention to detail by employing the use of Thikri art indigenous to Rajasthan in the drop earring of the lady painted in the mural. Ibadat Bhinder, Ramneet Kaur Harkiran Singh The colors matte black and charcoal grey used for the sections on the ground floor were Photo Credit : Purnesh Dev Nikhanj thoughtfully chosen to highlight the displays. Moreover, LED displays have also been installed to highlight the products in every way possible. The department which houses a variety of exotic and lavish jewelry has been given a royal red carpet finished flooring along with a diamond shaped mirror ceiling and is furnished with copper and brown colors giving it a rustic touch. As we move further, symmetrical patterns of designing have been used to make the site look light, sleek and subtle. The basement is finished with an earthy wooden texture. Apt distinctions have been given to each department which houses a specific color which proves to do a good job at maintaining the focus of the customers on the glittering displays. The well placed feminine sculptures are skillfully carved using fiber glass and are given a copper bronze finish which is a cynosure at every nook and corner, thus highlighting every inch of the showroom. The Beauty Palace is an example of dynamic architecture and an ode to the client’s penchant and proclivity for art. 30

ASHWANI DUGGAL, SUBASH & ASSOCIATES 31 Beauty Palace, Ambala

ASHWANI DUGGAL, SUBASH & ASSOCIATES 32 Beauty Palace, Ambala

ASHWANI DUGGAL, SUBASH & ASSOCIATES 33 Beauty Palace, Ambala

ASHWANI DUGGAL, SUBASH & ASSOCIATES 34 Beauty Palace, Ambala

ASHWANI DUGGAL, SUBASH & ASSOCIATES 35 Beauty Palace, Ambala

BEHZAD KHARAS THE BNK GROUP THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE WORLDS GREATEST ACHIEVEMENTS AND FAILURES IS OFTEN THE DILIGENT WILL TO PERSEVERE FOAID 2020

Project Name : One Avighna Residence The client’s brief was to have a home with darker colours and have no white. They Location : Mumbai wanted us to use colours like green, yellow and blue into their home. This itself Project Area : 3100 Sq.Ft. was a challenge for the design team as most of our designs would have white as a Initiation of the Project : 2018 major base palette. The style chosen was a neo classical fusion of modernism with Completion of the Project : 2019 few classical hints like moulded wall panels. Design Team : Afaque Ansari, Manoj Ray Photo Credit : Prashant Bhat The colours were distributed in a way that they all got intertwined and yet looked harmonious. The living areas and guest room were kept using bottle green and rust with beige and grey as neutral colours to balance the palette. The daughter’s room was kept using yellow ochre while the son’s room was kept deep blue. The master bed was kept muted by using brown and beige. To create an opulent and luxurious feel the use of gold metal strips and screens adorned most elements and areas through the house. A beautiful deck with an outdoor jacuzzi became the soul of the house. A big break away from the regular design trends was a challenge well delivered and thoroughly appreciated by the clients. 37

BEHZAD KHARAS, THE BNK GROUP 38 One Avighna Residence, Mumbai

BEHZAD KHARAS, THE BNK GROUP 39 One Avighna Residence, Mumbai

BEHZAD KHARAS, THE BNK GROUP 40 One Avighna Residence, Mumbai

BEHZAD KHARAS, THE BNK GROUP 41 One Avighna Residence, Mumbai

BEHZAD KHARAS, THE BNK GROUP 42 One Avighna Residence, Mumbai

DHANANJAY M SHINDE DHANANJAY SHINDE DESIGN STUDIO AS ARCHITECTS WE OWE TO OUR SOCIETY A GREENER LIFESTYLE THROUGH OUR DESIGNS FOAID 2020

Project Name : The Nest This is a home for an Ornithologist, a Hon. Wildlife warden of Nashik district. He Location : Nashik already had an Acre of land near the Gangapur dam grasslands at 15Kms from Site Area : 1 Acre Nashik city wherein a small bird museum was functional. The site offers beautiful Project Area : 3000 SQ.FT. views towards the grasslands & Gangapur dam beyond. The sun setting on the Initiation of the Project : 2017 water in the hills beyond is spectacular. The water body & the views beyond became Completion of the Project : 2019 the starting point for design. All the rooms of the house face the grassland & dam Client Name : Mr. Biswaroop Raha beyond. The design approach was a fusion of rusticity and dramatic elements to Design Team : Dhananjay Shinde, Payal Prabhudesai create a magical space that reflects nature. The design also celebrates the Yogin Kulkarni, Rahul Wavikar unfinished edge through use of exposed concrete walls, polished terrazzo flooring, Photo Credit : Mr. Hemant Patil metal columns, clay tiles and sloping roof. The double height entrance lobby, a form finished cuboid lit by a “L” shaped skylight is the predominant element of the house. A bird motif on the form finished concrete wall is an ode to the Ornithologist. The main entrance is along a still water body with a backdrop of form finished wall. Elements like the Mangalore tile roof, colourful columns, yellow wall and the greenery around subtly breaks through the monotonous grey pallet accentuating the spaces. The interior experience was envisaged as a grey monochromatic one with simple uncluttered lines. The neutral tone lends appreciation to the everchanging colors of nature. The material palette inside the house is grey ghotai floors, exposed form finished ceilings, mangalore tiles for the roofs and simple white washed walls. The furniture is sparse , some of it is old family owned, others were made on site. Overall the interior reflects & respects the personality of the user, his lifestyle, his carefree attitude & his approach to nature. Toilets are experimented with pigmented ghotai. Natural light brushes the seamless walls creating a sensorial experience. 44

DHANANJAY M SHINDE, DHANANJAY SHINDE DESIGN STUDIO 45 The Nest, Nashik