IDEA Next Coffee Table Book 2020 - December Edition

Project Name : The Travellers The project came to us with a challenging space and the client’s aspiration to have an office Location : Pune that will ‘stand-out’ from other travel offices in the city. Our initial thoughts focused around Site Area : 2140 sq.ft. proper utilization of the odd shaped floor space and to create a design vocabulary that will Initiation of the Project : 2018 personify ‘TRAVEL’ as a very subtle, but an integral part of the entire office setup. This Completion of the Project : 2019 office is on the third floor of a commercial building abutting one of the busiest roads of the Client Name : Vijay Lokhande city. As a response to keep away the traffic noise, avoid visual distraction of the metro Design Team : Surbhi Dalwala, Prakash construction and to deviate from the monotonous feel of being in a commercial building, we decided to make this office a more in-ward looking space by virtue of the seating Suthar & Sameer Ghare arrangements and internal circulation. Photo Credit : PHX India & Studio Infinity Overall shape of the floor plate, position of lift & staircase block, plus odd geometry of the space at our disposal, all combined together to form a major aspect to be addressed in the initial stages of design. The overall layout planning focused on achieving a desired easy visitor movement and carving out simplified volumes from the available irregular floor plate at our disposal. The otherwise functional items like partitions, storages and screens were devised as elements of space formation and they ended up defining overall aesthetic vocabulary of the entire office. In this project, almost 95% work is customized, while 100% items are locally sourced. Detailing was worked out with available resources & lot of efforts went into getting works done from local skilled / semi-skilled labour. Thru’ out the office, indoor plants have been used to provide a visual relief from the typical attributes of an upper floor commercial space and also to incorporate the client’s love for plants. Pune has a rich history of crafts and even today, there are several traditional and contemporary artists in the city. We decided to integrate them into our designs and make them an important aspect of the final outcome. These elements were conceived and integrated in early stages of design, so as to achieve a desired blend of traditional & modern aesthetics in set timelines.

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TUSHAR SOGANI TSDPL WE ARE THE CUSTODIAN OF NATURE FOR OUR FUTURE FOAID 2020

Project Name : Mansion Royale Mansion Royale –This Ultra Luxury Residential group housing is part of a mix-use Location : Jaipur development having both residential and a 5 star Hotel blocks. While the residential portion is Site Area : 21050.04 sq.m. designed in a waykeeping in mind the connectivity, the internal areas are properly segregated Project Area :102720 sq.m.( Built-Up Area) also in order to provide proper security and privacy to the residents.The location of the site Initiation of the Project : 2017 plays a very vital role in the planning of project & its further design development. As the site is Completion of the Project : Ongoing right in front of theJaipur International airport, thus it is planned in such a way that maximum Client Name : JMJ Group flats can enjoy the view of the runway from there private terraces. Design Team : Tushar Sogani, Abhishek Jain The design is the arrangement of well-defined spaces and open areas with all modern Sunil Khajja, Gajendra amenities and services like private pool, independent lifts, well defined landscaped areas and Photo Credit : Mr. Rohit parking areas. In 3 blocks out of the total 5, there are maximum two units per floor with almost 3 sides open, giving each apartment its privacy like an independent house, proper ventilation and luxury of a bungalow with features, safety & security of group housing. The spaces are designed in a very functional and attractive way by blending architecture, landscapes and interiors together to make vibrant and sustainable living. The orientation of block is designed in such a way that they act as mutually shading elements for each other. Since the site is in vicinity to the airport, there are some limitations in terms of height thus to make use of every space possible, the entire projects terraces are developed as green outdoor spaces and therefore the terraces are designed with separate kid’s activity area, senior citizen areas, landscaped seating areas and many other such activities. To avail the maximum benefit of the available height the entire site is like a sunken green courtyard planned with an all-weather swimming pool, deck are and all the club facilities around the pool. The façade of the building is a combination of neo classical and roman architecture. The facade is based on these architectural elements like pediments, Roman Orders, ornate windows with Brise-soleil (Jaalis) made with GRC. It is a pre certified Platinum LEED 4.1 green building.

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V. VISHWANATH VISHWANNATH ASSOCIATES VISHWANNATH ASSOCIATES REVITALISES THE IIMB LIBRARY FOAID 2020

Project Name : IIMB Library Based on the growing needs of millennial students today from a library, we coined down few Location : Bangalore definitions which we then translated into design: Site Area : 100 Acres Project Area : 50,350 SQ FT (3 Floors) Technologically versed repository of multi-format content, responding to the current Initiation of the Project : 2016 needs entwined with the existing library fabric, facilitating flexible functions and Completion of the Project : 2019 catalysing interactions between the students, faculty and visitors. Client Name : Indian Institute of Management – Preserving the traditional functional requirements, the additional functions are seamlessly Bangalore (IIMB) woven into the pre-existing strong library narrative using colours as a common thread. Design Team : V.Vishwanath, Vidya Vishwanath Studies prove that using colour can increase the attention span of the users and reduce boredom. Hence the element of colour has been introduced to functions like acoustics, AI Jagadish Sulibavi intervention, pedestal for faculty works, comfortable seating etc. Photo Credit : Mr. Harsh Functions like discussion rooms, formal and informal reading, retiring zones, laptop bays, digital display areas etc are tucked in addition to softer, flexible spaces. The remodelled library respects and responds to the existing architectural expression of a heritage structure with comfort for the new India. “It is always a dream for an Architect to be remembered for our good work and our work is a huge responsibility on us as Architects to make a difference to the end user. The excitement, the satisfaction and the fulfilment of 42 months of work, even though the students had appreciated the comfort of using the Library but recognition by the same fraternity is always welcome.” Client Brief : Situated within a reputed institutional campus, the footfall of this library had significantly dropped. The requirement was to revitalize the space, more technology competent and increase relevance to the current needs of the Gen Y users.

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VIRENDRA KUMAR CHADHA THE DESIGN CELL FOAID 2020

Project Name : NX Hotel NX Hotel strategically located on the Eastern Metropolitan Bye Pass, between Location : Kolkata the Airport and City Centre is a Boutique Hotel. It was aimed to design on a tight Site Area : 4115 Sqft budget with a rich look and accommodating all facilities. Graphics and stucco paint Project Area : 14,350 Sq ft and tiles played an important role in the interior design while a stunning GFRP Initiation of the Project : 2017 panel and bright colour panels defined the exterior .With little open space in the Completion of the Project : 2020 front, the attraction had to be made inside. Client Name : Mr Raju Saha Design Team : V Chadha, Subrata Roy The Hotel accommodates 24 number of rooms, a restaurant with 62 capacity Photo Credit : Sayantan Sarkar seating, a Banquet with 150 to 200 capacity and a small private party lounge with 60 person capacity. The Planning called for using every inch of space to the maximum . The rooms are efficiently planned and so is the restaurant. The roof of one part is a lounge with DJ facility while the other portion is landscaped. Ceilings of restaurant has been accentuated by vivid pictorial representation and so is the Reception backdrop. Colour plays an important role in the building. Each area is defined by a colour. Within the zone , contrasting colours is the eye catcher. In terms of materials ,no expensive materials have been used. PVC strips, GFRP and glass are the main materials for external façade. In the interiors, tiles, stucco paint and vinyl prints are the main materials. Smart light fixtures accentuate the ambience. The hotel is a perfect example of making the small - big and rich, a perfect ensemble of relaxation and party. It is to look beyond the next generation . 269

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VISTASP BHAGWAGAR ARCHITECT VISTASP & ASSOCIATES WE FIRMLY BELIEVE THAT GOOD DESIGN = GOOD BUSINESS, AS DEMONSTRATED IN THIS PROJECT! FOAID 2020

Project Name : Thales India Pvt Ltd Spread over 15,000 Sft. in a Modern Office Tower in Noida, the Design for the new office Location : Noida in Thales is a landmark Project for the French Behemoth: Thales whose needs were best Site Area : 97,500 Sq Ft described by who they were: Project Area : 1,50,000 Sq Ft Initiation of the Project : Feb 2020 “The people we all rely on to make the world go round – they rely on Thales.” Completion of the Project : Oct 2020 Client Name : Thales India Pvt. Ltd. (Mr. Saurabh Arora) “In a world that is increasingly fast moving, unpredictable – and full of opportunities, they Design Team : Vistasp Bhagwagar, Sumedha Mediratta come to us with big ambitions: to make life better, to keep us safer. Combining a unique diversity of expertise, talents and cultures, our architects design and deliver extraordinary Mayuranki Singhal, Pewaiz Kamal, high technology solutions. Solutions that make tomorrow possible, today. Swpan Kumar Photo Credit : Rohit Dhingra From the bottom of the oceans to the depths of space and cyberspace, we help our customers think smarter and act faster - mastering ever greater complexity and every decisive moment along the way. Whatever it takes”. Accordingly, the new office has been conceived as a cutting edge & contemporary work space with a combination of Flexi seating and assigned seating with collaborations hubs, pods, meeting rooms and break out areas to facilitate a new generation to work seamlessly in a digital workplace environment. 6 floors were approached with 6 unique feature colours from the Thales Pallate: Blue, Mustard, Orange, Purple, Green and Cyan. Each was weaved into a unique story that was expressed in the break out spaces! Materials used and selected included a GREEN Approach with most materials being sustainable and LEEDS rated to create an office with lower carbon footprints, with no imports from abroad. A Truly made in India office. The Office is laden with technology and smart AV Solutions along with energy saving Lighting. The office combines well and serves to make the end users proud and happy! Good Offices do this and ensure GOOD Business thru Good Design!

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AMRUTHA KISHOR ELEMENTAL FOAID 2020

Project Name The Eco-House at Kottayam, Kerala is tailor-made to suit the lifestyle of the client. Numerous passive cooling strategies have been implemented to match the home’s tropical surroundings. A The Eco-House truly critically regional structure, the design of the Eco House, is a minimalist take on traditional Kerala Architecture. Location Built with burnt clay bricks and minimal concrete, the well-ventilated home is topped with Kerala Mangalore tiles on trusswork. An air cavity is formed in between the Mangalore tiles and the concrete ceiling creates a layer of insulation from the scorching sun. Along with the wind tower and mechanical exhaust system, the Eco-house cools itself during Kerala's hot summers. Good daylighting is one of the prime features of the Eco-House. Although there are plenty of windows, the protruding sunshades at the Eco-House allow only indirect sunlight to come in, minimising solar heat gain. The white interior walls reflect light coming in to brighten up the rooms. Wood from the locality was sourced to build the windows, staircase and furniture and only local species are used for landscaping. The Eco-house promotes a sustainable lifestyle with a dedicated compost system, cultivation of vegetables and fruits on-site and the reuse of harvested rainwater for irrigation. 285

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SHAMILA MEERAN & FAISAL VOHRA F+S DESIGNS FOAID 2020

Project Name Petcart Nest is a one-of –a-kind pet resort on the outskirts of Bengaluru. The two-acre property lies amidst open fields and mango orchards. Petcart Nest The design intention was to leverage the natural land contours and have an ecologically Location responsible approach. Besides reviving a dried pond and retaining all the trees on site, we consciously employed natural materials to create built forms that would complement and Bengaluru integrate with the surroundings. The buildings are sited such that the natural vistas of the surroundings remain undisturbed. The material and color palette was kept neutral and earthy to blend in. Bamboo, while being a strong, eco-friendly building material, creates a beautiful permeable mesh which allows the structures to 'breathe' and flushes the interiors with sunlight and ventilation. The comfort of the four-legged guests was paramount and the resort was carefully designed with an environment- friendly approach to allow this. There’s a saying that ‘The greenest building is one that is already built.’ Our approach with Petcart Nest has been to Reduce, Recycle and Rejuvenate. 292

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