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A Community Centre par excellence Hiren Patel Architects

Shall We Dance Hogarth Architects

Bringing Vaastu Home Creative Design Management

The Global Resident Goddard Littlefair

A Cocoon for the Silk Makers Neogenesis + Studi0261

A Not So Ordinary Home Archana Shah & Associates

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From the mundane to the exclusive, the design conundrum covers the entire stretch. Making homes, offices, public spaces, entertainment places work on the basis of form and function. Materials and products surrounding them are ever changing in their form, texture, durability and the challenge is always in using the best option for the client. Factors like budgets and space constraints add to the free reign a designer can have in moulding spaces. We collect projects which represent a cross section of these concerns. For ultimately we speak to provide ideas for design. We also seek to celebrate a good design and beautiful outcomes for clients. We bring to you a stunningly simple yet alluring space that uses local materials and is sustainable. Ar Hiren Patel transforms this centre for the underprivileged out of its grime and squalor into a haven of peace and quiet. The Global Resident by Goddard Littlefair presents a central London penthouse apartment that spells beauty and functionality at par for the clients. We explore a commercial space for the silk makers of Surat which seeks to carve an identity of its own. Ar. Shailesh. N . Parikh brings home vaastu in this uberluxe bungalow in Vadodara using all the new age materials that money can buy. An enchanting home designed like a dance studio by an architect couple Claire and Ian Hogarth fulfils their aspirations and love for dance. Shall We Dance

And finally a home which may be ordinary in dimensions, yet it is special for those within. This job was done just right by duo Archana and Amit Shah. Tasneema Ranalvi

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contents 24 A Community Centre Par Excellence Community Centre is a public space project designed by Ar. Hiren Patel. The space which was once neglected is transformed so much so that entire complex has become a sense of pride in community.

31 Shall We Dance A home as a dance studio is what architect couple Claire and Ian Hogarth designed for themselves to enjoy their ‘love’ for dance.

40 Bringing Vaastu Home An uber luxe bungalow in Vadodara designed by Ar. Shailesh Parikh conforms to stringent vaastu requirements, as it incorporates new age materials into the contemporary aesthetic.

52 The Global Resident A stunning central London penthouse apartment for an international family, by luxury interior design specialists Goddard Littlefair.

62 A Cocoon for the Silk Makers A corporate office in Surat for Art Silk Cloth Manufacturer’s Association (SASCMA). Neogenesis + Studi0261 created a distinct identity for their client’s within a structure called Resham Bhavan, the quintessential thread and cloth makers realm.

69 A Not So Ordinary Home An elegant smart home designed by duo Archana and Amit Shah. The house fulfils the aspirations and functionality for a simple family.

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A Community Centre par excellence

A public space project is always a challenge. For one the brief is beyond the individual and delves into the realm of public needs and offers utilities to a large scale of people. The constraints on budgets and space notwithstanding public space projects do offer a large palate to a designer to engage and offer solutions. Here we take a closer look at a community center located in an underprivileged urban area. Usually such places tend to be unhygienic and unclean and merge with the eye sore grim reality of the urban squalor in which they are located. The concept was to find such place and to use it positively by reforming and restructuring it. It was to be a place of learning and sharing. The existing complex, comprised of several structures including some religious structures. Overall the essence of the area and place had to be maintained.

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The design team added a few more structures in this complex to create a community-learning place for children. The idea was to create world-class community space with all local constraints, educate the locals to build the place and run the learning classes for children. While designing and conceptualizing the entire complex, one thing became clear that the architecture itself should become the ‘Text book’ for children who would be using the community center. Thus it is focused on sound space planning, use of materials, and use of recycled material to imbibe the sustainable aspect. In doing so it became evident for the design team that many houses in the neighbourhood were quite sustainable due to their constraints of finance and space. While the same constraints existed for this community project as well, but technology was used effectively to counter those.

The existing building was left intact, it was just modified/improved wherever required. This saved nearly half the cost of the building compared to creating a completely new building. The team used local materials that were cost effective and also resulting in considerable amount of energy saving. Screen walls and windows were designed out of waste materials such as glass bottles and bamboo. Simple yet striking these screens add to the aesthetics of the place. The entire complex now exudes a sense of pride for the community, which was once neglected area. The two existing religious structures in the compound continue to flourish around the new development without disturbing them. Thus the whole compound has become a symbol of religious harmony, even the local name for the place is ‘Ram-Rahim Tekro’ which means the hill of Lord Ram (Hindu God) & Allah (Muslim God).

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A well defined mix of brick and stone and bamboo, blends so realistically into the surroundings and yet exudes a beauty and simplicity that truly elevates this community space well beyond its original brief. Project -- A Community Centre” Firm – Hiren Patel Architects Location – Ahmedabad, Gujarat Architect – Hiren Patel Clients – Anonymous Site Area – 9405.73 Sq.ft. Ground Floor – 2600.15 Sq.ft. Second Floor – 1306.45 Sq.ft. Photography – Courtesy Architects

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Hiren Patel Architects P-4, ‘Satkrut’ Parthsarthi Avenue, Near Shyamal Row Houses – II, Satellite, Ahmedabad-380 015 Gujarat, India Tel - +91(79)26767264/26752621 Email– admin@hpa.co.in Web – www.hpa.co.in

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Shall We Dance

A home as a dance studio. Why not? If its your home and you love to dance and you want to dance at home. Guess thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what makes it your home and not any home. In a no holds barred kinda home, this architect couple go for all their innate wishes and desires and make them come true. A risk surely if you ever want to sell the space? Not really as this quirky and beautiful personal home experiment has proved to the duo, the valuation of their â&#x20AC;&#x153;personal homeâ&#x20AC;? has just skyrocketed. Lets just see this enchanting home. The Design Source May - June 2017

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Meet Hogarth Architects, founded by Claire and Ian Hogarth. The dynamite architecture duo who thus injected fun-architecture and colour into their own London family home. A 2,800-square-foot, West Kensington property complete with it’s own illuminated dance floor, DJ booth, hat-wardrobe, sauna, cinema and toast room is what the Hogarth home is all about.

Positioned at the end of a traditional mews, the Hogarth’s unique home is immediately realized upon entering. A welcome bullet-proof front door chosen not for it’s security benefits but for its inky-blue metallic gloss is not so much an entrance as a statement of intent. Personality has been injected into every room of the home. A colourful seating “pit” arranged in front of a movie screen in the basement is the family living room and on the wall a light

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box by the artist Simon Tyszko bears the message: “I just can’t take it any more”. For a more relaxing vibe, there is a sauna and relaxing all white minimalist bedroom. Claire’s colouful array of statement hats, are housed in their own unique hat-wardrobe. The fun quirkiness of the Hogarth’s home can be seen throughout, with a courtyard garden filled with a fully operational outdoor fireplace.

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Claire Hogarth states, “The idea for the dance floor came from how I love dancing, but I’m too old to go out.’ The 150 square-foot space satisfied the dreams of several other family members too, the couple’s 20-year-old son Gil, a budding music industry manager, got the D.J. booth he craved. Ian Hogarth, quotes, “I spend too much time at work compromising, and this is a house that was designed very much for us, fun, and our family.”

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Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a golden property rule that says you should avoid stamping your personality too hard on your home so as not to spook future buyers if you go to sell. But that ethos has been totally ignored here and the Hogarthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home aspires to standout.

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Beneath the house there is a full-scale dance floor, embedded with thousands of tiny pulsing lights, a professional-standard DJ booth and a sound system purchased from a nightclub in Birmingham.

The areas of practicality are of course downto-earth, the kitchen is a glossy white, with a nifty central island with a work surface that slides away to reveal the hob and create a breakfast bar in one swift move. There is also an air source heat pump and solar panels, which should mean no heating bills. The Hogarth’s home would not be completely without a toast room inbuilt into the kitchen to keep the crumbs minimal and dirt hidden away.

Kensington and Chelsea Council to give consent for a much more ambitious fourbedroom and four-storey alternative. The total cost of the works was £650,000 (of which £350,000 went on the basement), bringing their total investment to £1.06 million. The valuation is now way higher than the original quote, proving even the most extreme family home makeover has the potential to turn a serious profit.

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Hogarth Architects Hogarth Architects create inspired contemporary homes ranging from multimillion pound city homes to stylish country retreats that elegantly fulfil the clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s requirements and reflect their lifestyle. The essence of every Hogarth design is to view the home as a sanctuary with the whole design concept shaped around the clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s specific needs. Hogarth Architects will be honoured at the United Kingdom Property Awards in the Marriott Grosvenor Square, London on the 28th October for their project Ash Row. Hogarth Architecture will compete against the best property professionals across the UK to be recognised in the Architecture in Multiple Residence category. They have been named among the most innovative, exceptional, and ambitious projects of 2016. Representing their country on an international stage in London, they await to collect their award later in the year.

www.hogartharchitects.co.uk +44 (0) 20 7381 3409 info@hogartharchitects.co.uk

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Bringing Vaastu Home An uberluxe bungalow in Vadodara designed by Ar. Shailesh Parikh conforms to stringent vastu requirements, as it incorporates new age materials into the contemporary aesthetic.

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Originating in vedic times, vastu shastra, the traditional Hindu system of architecture, prescribes principles of design, layout, measurements, ground preparation, space arrangement and spatial geometry. The designs are intended to integrate architecture with the cosmos, the relative functions of various parts of the structure, and ancient beliefs â&#x20AC;&#x201C; utilising geometric patterns (yantras), symmetry and directional alignments.

Ar. Shailesh Parikh has been responsible of a vast number of projects ranging from Commercial spaces, Residential projects, Educational institutes, Hospitality and Townships for the past 20 years.

With a new generation subscribing to the benefits of following these principles (which purportedly can affect health, peace, finances and general well-being), it is not at all uncommon for architects to be informed by clients that the structure will have to be vastu compliant. In fact, vastu consultants identify locations of entrances, bedrooms, kitchens and various other minute details, which the architect is required to adhere to in his design.

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It was exactly these requirements which Ar. Shailesh Parikh was required to conform to, in his design of this two-level 16,000 sq ft bungalow, sitting on a 28,000 sq ft plot. Heavily vastu compliant down to the artwork, colours of walls and the materials used in different spaces, Ar. Parikhâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s design takes all the restrictions within its stride.

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But along with the diktats of vastu, the bungalow sits very much in today, with its aesthetic and all the conveniences of a contemporary lifestyle. Located in a gated community, the design is replete with a variety of materials to reflect the tastes of the client, who is in the real estate business.

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;As he was open to new ideas and experimentation, the aesthetic is a plush, upmarket one, with no skimping or cutting of corners. The finishes are bespoke and detailed, contributing to a visual complexity which is supported by the size of the spaces,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; says Ar. Parikh.

This is no ordinary home. Incorporating a home theatre, puja room, waterfall, bar and family rooms, all requirements have been anticipated and provided for, creating a luxurious experience. One of two kitchens is meant for the exclusive use of the lady of the house, sporting an island with a breakfast table. The Design Source May - June 2017

A giant wooden knife, spoon and fork adorn one wall, proclaiming the culinary function of the room. The other kitchen is utilised by the staff for routine heavy duty cooking. All the bedrooms have a private dressing area with walk-in wardrobes, connected to the en suite bath. The glass of the shower panels has customised film which echoes the pattern of the tiles on the walls. Throughout the spaces, the ceilings are customised in a combination of wood, POP and acrylic lighting, incorporating both coves as well as spots. Doors are in solid wood, with corian handles.

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The master bedroom has a ‘floating’ bed with a leather headboard. The wall behind is clad with plywood to provide a 3D effect and also incorporates several small uplighters, the whole creating a rectilinear geometry. The five year old daughter’s bedroom sees a coming together of colours in happy abandon, with pink, violet, greens, red, orange and a sunshine yellow jostling for

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attention. With its childlike aesthetic, it is evident at one glance that this is a room for a young girl. ‘An unusual informal arrangement on the ground floor combines needs of both parents and daughter for an afternoon siesta in the same bedroom. A double bed shares the space with a colourful bunk bed, enabling togetherness and bonding for the family,’ says Ar. Parikh.

The walkway to the house is not a straight one. It negotiates a right angle and ascends several steps, before reaching the main door to the home. Two white marble swans flank the walkway at the road level. Further inside, three blue vases gushing water stand like sentinels alongside the walkway, enhancing the exotic ambience. A car shelter has a 21 ft cantilever in a tensile fabric.

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The building is C-shaped and has an impressive double height glazed entrance, which opens into an explosion of space. The impression is aided and abetted by the glass which substitutes for walls in many areas, enabling views of other areas which invite exploration. The wooden ceiling above the dining table has acrylic lights in the spaces which existed in the trunk of the wood used, while a mural of hexagonal tiles on the adjoining wall is backlit for effect. A cantilevered staircase floats between two pillars, leading to the floor above. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The corridor on the first floor enjoys intense detailing, with suspended pergolas and a railing which is lit from the base,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; says Ar. Parikh. Patterns in the artworks are subtly echoed in the upholstery or cushions, creating a sense of repetition in the space.

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Ashish Teli, who handled the landscape, was cognisant of the fact that the large windows should bring in the landscape, without compromising on privacy. ‘In the harsh summers of Vadodara, the trees provide natural shade, allowing the verandahs to see more use by the family. It’s really very difficult to fight the sun here. The staircase, particularly, has a rain forest feel with the extent of greenery visible. So although the trees are outside, they have been positioned to be viewed from the interior.’ Teli also points out that the plot has almost no compound wall, so the plants not only create a hedge, but their green shield also provides a sound barrier. ‘The garden is accessed from everywhere within the house, giving a feel of a private garden to each area. We sourced mature plants which were native to the area, so they would grow well. The effect is one of a lush, tropical forest,’ he adds.

In the event of a water scarcity, the clients have been told to stop watering the lawn. When the supply is restored, all it takes is 10 days for the lawn to become green again. As for the larger trees, ‘They’re smart,’ says Teli. ‘They only need watering for the first six months, after which the roots find their own sources. Some varieties like the champa and bougainvillea have to be parched in order to flower, so this works in our favour too. I’m happiest when clients call to say that the trees are flowering or bearing fruit.’ In fact, the garden is not mere eye candy – it is used for sit outs too by the family, weather permitting. Unfurling from the interior spaces, it has been incorporated seamlessly in the design. While most architects rue the limitations imposed by vastu on both form and function, Ar. Parikh has negotiated a happy marriage between the age old tenets and a contemporary sensibility, creating a design which comfortably straddles two worlds… to deliver just what the client wanted! The Design Source May - June 2017

Project, location: Private Villa Location: Sama-Savali Road, Vadodara, Gujarat Architectural Firm: Creative Design & MGMT, Vadodara Client : Mr.Pratik Shah Design team : Mr.Rakesh Suthar & Mr.Ravi Vyas Consultants : Dr. Vinubhai Patel (Structure Designer) Mr.Ashish Teli (Landscape Designer) Mr.Pinakin Patel (Plumbing Consultant) Contractors : Mr.Ketan Shah (Kanha constructions) Built-up area : 16000 Photographs: Mr. Tejas Shah

Ar. Shailesh. N . Parikh, Creative Design Management, Design, Interior & Consultant 1, Bira Apt., B.P.C Road, Alkapuri, Vadodara. 390007 Tel: 8141022299 / creative2058@gmail.com

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The Global Resident

Luxury interior design specialists Goddard Littlefair have completed the design of a stunning central London penthouse apartment for an international family client, who divide their time between London and their principal Mediterranean home. The fourth-floor, lateral-living Belgravia apartment will serve as a base for the family in the British capital, with a master bedroom for the parents and a separate en-suite bedroom for each child (a teenage girl and an adolescent boy). The overall brief for the scheme was to be â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;bold, elegant, timeless and sumptuousâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. For the client, as a Mediterranean family spending time in a slightly less hospitable climate, it was important that the interiors created a feeling of warmth and intimacy. Glamour was also a key requisite, with striking feature lighting throughout and a palette of smokier, darker textures than might be the London norm.

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Martin Goddard Director & Co-Founder, Goddard Littlefair

Goddard Littlefair: Goddard Littlefair was founded by Martin Goddard and Jo Littlefair in 2012. Both founders have a reputation for innovation, creativity and exquisite detail in their chosen spheres of hotel, leisure, spa and residential design, having worked on many of the capital’s landmark hospitality and luxury residential projects. The company’s ethos is all about human responses to an environment - space, light, textures and ﬁnishes.

Jo Littlefair Director & Co-Founder, Goddard Littlefair

From the navy-and-gold ‘honey bee’ wallpaper of the boy’s bedroom, for example, to dark and moody voiles; metallic, reflective wall coverings and the slickness of the dark gloss wood doors and door frames. The result is a truly-tailored scheme, a home-from-home which responds to the client’s lifestyle requirements and ensures a warm sense of welcome every time they arrive in London. The clients had both strong views and clear aesthetic sensibilities, Goddard Littlefair, Director, Jo Littlefair explained. ‘However, as communication was in their second language, the early stages of the project involved lots of meetings, evolving the concept step by step to make sure the final environment was the perfect articulation of their wishes!’ The apartment benefits from good natural light, with windows and balconies all along the two outside walls. It is comprised of extensive living and dining spaces, which are separated but linked via a feature fireplace wall. There is also a kitchen, three en suite bedrooms and a guest powder room. Some of the brand new apartment’s finishes were already in place, having formed part of the base build of the apartment block - including the exquisite marble bathrooms - but as these finishes, along with the overall layout and space-plan, were designed by Goddard Littlefair, the integration of the new interior scheme presented no problems for the team. ‘On this project’, Jo Littlefair added, ‘we sought to strike a really refined balance between traditional luxury and contemporary and unique furniture and features, with almost every single item, from the dining table to the bedside tables to wall-coverings, bespoke-designed for the scheme, in order to ensure a feeling of true luxurious exclusivity and to articulate the look and feel the client required.’ The Design Source May - June 2017

Design Walk-through: The apartment is wrapped around a central lift lobby with the living and dining spaces taking up the full width of the righthand side of the plan, followed by the kitchen, the master bedroom and then bedrooms and bathrooms two and three. The apartment also has a guest cloakroom leading off the lobby/hall. Walls throughout feature specialist metallic and reflective wall coverings, with those in the living and dining spaces commissioned from a specialist maker in New York. Joinery, especially doorframes, is in a high-gloss lacquer finish. Flooring includes a suite of different marbles, such as Botticino for the entrance lobby border and Noir St Laurent for the kitchen and bathrooms. Oak parquet timber flooring is used for all other spaces, with added bespoke feature rugs. The artwork in the apartment was commissioned especially for this space. The entrance lobby features a console table and two brass-based Hardwick lamps with white shades from Vaughan. A dramatic overhead chandelier is formed of multi-layered, antique black and gold soft-edged metal triangles.

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The sofa is in a soft gold velvet, whilst the seats are in a grey glazed linen with a contrasting surround (Arlington fabric in zinc) and a fine velvet trim. To the side of one of the armchairs is a small side table in aged gold leaf. Scatter cushions are a mix of plain and textured fabrics in shades of silvery-grey, anthracite and cream. The bench is in dark timber and upholstered in buttoned petrol blue velvet. A central, two-tier square coffee table is bespoke, with an antiqued glass top and brass-edge nail-head detail to the leather-wrapped edges and legs. The clear glass chandelier directly overhead is the four-tiered Pentagon 2 by Bella Figura from the Retro Murano Collection, whilst the lamp on the bespoke dark-timber side table (with a central-edge brass detail) features a smoke glass base and a pale blue silk shade.

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The formal dining space, perfect for entertaining, seats ten around a bespoke dining table in highly-polished macassar ebony. The dining chairs are bespoke-designed by Goddard Littlefair and include eight upholstered dining chairs, with embroidered perimeter edges and two ‘Corset’ carver chairs at each end of the table, with patterned embroidery spines. A stand-out two-tier Pentagon rectangular chandelier over the table is by Bella Figura, from the Retro Murano Collection. The rug in the dining space is in cream wool with a viscose motif and a graduated border in a very pale blue. One entire wall of the dining space is made up of a hand-silvered antiqued mirror with bevelled detailing, to add to the room’s reflectivity, sense of space and drama, whilst a down-lit artwork at its centre breaks up any sense of uniformity. The opposite wall features a bespoke dark timber display and storage cabinet, with inbuilt down-lighting, to showcase the client’s glassware collection and conceal cutlery. A small console serving table alongside with decorative tassels and brass-lacquered handles is perfect for dispensing drinks. Behind the cabinet and console we see the specialist metallic wall finish, which extends on into the living space. A two-way fireplace with a remote-controlled fire and Botticino marble surround separates the dining space from the living space beyond. Above the fire on the dining room side of the wall is a circular mirror, with black waxed pigment edges and moongold leaf glass inserts. The specialist wall finish continues from the dining into the living space, which features further bespoke furniture: a sofa, two

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armchairs and a bench, plus a stand-out full-wall starburst unit opposite, which conceals the television and the children’s gaming consoles. The unit is made from highly-polished macassar ebony veneer, with a satin brass trim and custom-made solid brass handles. To its side sits a two-table nest of circular-topped side tables in verre eglomisé and gilded iron.

The next room along is the kitchen, which also features highgloss lacquer finishes to match the bespoke joinery, plus a Carrara marble backsplash and worktop. All appliances are by Gaggenau and are integrated. For the bathrooms, Noir St Laurent marble is used for the master suite flooring, with Calacatta marble for the shower and walls. All the brassware was bespoke-designed for the overall apartment block by Martin Goddard of Goddard Littlefair for Perrin & Rowe. The master bathroom also features underfloor heating, a rain shower and a marble surround bath, designed by Goddard Littlefair. The master bathroom also features integrated coffer lighting and large-scale, stepped-edge verre eglomisĂŠ feature mirrors.

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The girlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bedroom features a wall covering to the headboard wall from Elitis in a purple faux metal leaf. Scatter cushions here are more decorative than elsewhere in the apartment, with silver trimming or featuring a Paisley design fabric. All the furniture is also bespoke in this room, in a palette of soft geometric greys and creams. There is a bespoke dressing table/desk, with drawers featuring crystal and nickel handles and an accompanying chair, upholstered in lavender and plum glazed linen with a buttondetail back. The desk light is the Kenton Desk Lamp by Artemis, with a purple shade and a hand-rubbed antique brass stand. One bedside table has four legs and a drawer, whilst the other has four legs and three drawers. Two bedside lights are the Mougins Column lamps from Vaughan in a bronze and clear crystal finish.

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The main feature light in the room is the Waterfall 2 by Bella Figura in smoke glass and gold metal. The room also has bespoke loose-laid rug, with a linking, geometric overlay pattern. The girlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bathroom has Fior di Bosco flooring with a Calacatta marble border and underfloor heating, plus a step-free rain shower with recessed lighting and downlighting below the sink.

The richly-luxurious master bedroom is a balance of traditionally masculine and feminine fabrics and colours, including a vinyl wall covering by Philip Jeffries in Metallic Raffia with a handapplied antiqued glaze for the panelling and skirting areas, plus gilt cream highlights to the ceiling coffers. Some metallic areas, hand-painted, have been added for increased reflection. The bedroom also features a 3-part Sahco hessian-fabric padded wall feature in â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;minkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; behind the bed, with a chamfered edge and a slightly waxed feel. To each side are panels in silvered, mirrored glass with artworks at their centre. The bespoke-designed loose-laid, hand-tufted wool rug is in navy and cream and features a circular motif, whilst the oyster-silk-lined bedspread is also bespoke, as is the bed frame itself. Scatter cushions are in blue, nickel and bronze. The bedhead is in leather, whilst a beautiful, bespoke bench at the foot of the bed is upholstered in raven velvet. A stunning overhead chandelier â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the Arctic Pear chandelier from Ochre - weighs 56kg and features pear-shaped solid glass elements.

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The curtains in the master bedroom are in a bronze silk, whilst the two bedside tables, in different shapes to avoid too much symmetry (one is square and one oval), have limestone and leather tops respectively. The lamps on the tables are the Diamond Table Lamp by Thomas Pheasant, whilst the lamp on the bedroomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bespoke dressing table is the Eternity lamp from Best and Lloyd in crystal and nickel with a Chase Erwin silk-laminated shade. The bespoke dressing table is in a polished dark-stained timber with black horn drawer handles, with a bespoke upholstered chair. A large, wall-mounted mirror above the dressing table has a frame and a 20mm-recessed, lit central panel.

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The boy’s room, with a darker, more masculine feel, has a Barneby Gates ‘Honey Bees’ feature wall covering and a plainer ‘pewter’ wall covering from Papillon to the other walls, whilst the bed features a bespoke headboard and bedspread (in a lined, quilted fabric with a hexagonal pattern), as well as bespoke bedside tables, desk and chair. The bedside light is the Residence light by La Fibule. The room’s overall colourway is a navy and gold base with rust highlights. The loose-laid rug here has a stronger geometric, arrow pattern. The boy’s bathroom has Botticino marble flooring. The guest bathroom / powder room features Noir St Laurent flooring with a Calacatta marble border and underfloor heating.

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A Cocoon for the Silk makers

This is a corporate office in Surat for Art Silk Cloth Manufacturerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association (SASCMA). How different could it be from any other corporate or association office. Carving out a distinct identity within a structure called Resham Bhavan, the quintessential thread and cloth makers realm, this was the job cut out for the designers.

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Team Neogenesis+Studi0261 was selected to design this office that would befit its role. The end product comprises of a modern concept which uses the identity of silk product and represents this as an art form mirroring the silk clothing industry.

Neogenesis+Studi0261 Founded in 2011 in Surat, Gujarat, NEOGENESIS+STUDI0261 is a dynamic and evolving practice with a commitment to the inherent value of design to enhance the quality of life at all levels of exposure. This team of 3 young dynamic designers Chinmay Laiwala, Jigar Asarawala and Tarika Asarawala in the brief span of 5 years, have completed over 45 projects of varying scale and nature in the field of Master Planning, Residential Developments, Industrial Projects, Institutional Buildings, Recreational Projects, Commercial Developments and a whole lot of Interior Projects. They strive to create an authentic â&#x20AC;&#x153;sense of placeâ&#x20AC;?. The nexus of architecture, contemporary culture and latest technology is the constant focus of all their endeavors. Chinmay Laiwala

Jigar Asarawala

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Silk fiber is produced by silkworms to form cocoons. Silk is strong, flexible, and fibrous, and is essentially a long continuous strand of protein. The architects have deconstructed the property of silk fibre in order to represent the silk industry. The structure of silk fibre is a triangular prism which allows the cloth to refract incoming light at different angles, thus producing different, shimmering colours. This property inspired the design firm to create a language for the space which acts as a skin in the working areas of the office.

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The entrance screen is made out of currently outdated plastic bobbins which personifies the past significance of the industry. It also embodies with it a message of sustainability and recycling as form of art. All the spaces within are enhanced by the use of a legible and contemporary signages which intervene different elements into one. Dashes of earthly yellows and browns mix with otherwise achromatic palette, making the interiors stand out. The departments were broken down according to the hierarchy, staff numbers, functions, internal and external communication requirements, storage and equipment needs.

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While the rest of the spaces are perfunctory in their style quotient with functionality as the norm, the overhauling essence of the silk as art breathes through the entire office.

FACT FILE: Client: Surat Art Cloth Silk Association Design Team: Chinmay Laiwala, Jigar Asarawala, Tarika Asarawala, Rohan Khatri Built up area: 900sq.m Cost of project: Rs 27 lakhs Material Specifications: Composite aluminum panel, hollow aluminum pipes and black smoke glass.

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Neogenesis + Studi0261 A-55, River Palace, Nanpura Surat, Gujarat Tel: 0261 247 4402 studioneogenesis@gmail.com

A Not So Ordinary Home

The apartment is an ordinary urban scape space, a longitudinal symmetry with its varied spaces for living, dining, cooking and sleeping juxtaposed within the outward parameters. It would be a one in many spaces which our cities breed. Yet the families which inhabit these uniform spaces are unique in their aspirations, likes, preferences and tastes. A designers job is to deliver that unique quality that will make this space owned and loved by its family.

Designers Archana and Amit Shah work closely with the client moods and preferences to cull out desired outcomes.

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Archana Shah & Associates established by Principle Designer Archana Shah and Amit Shah, has been practicing as an architechture and interior design firm for over 2 decades. The spaces created by the firm are highly friendly yet infused with unexpected flair and uniqueness. Their work is particularly characterized by simplification of form, amalgamating contemporary and modern designs with minimalism, clean lines and less strong colors. The firm also encourages the use of local materials and craftsmen with innovative applications in the interiors endearing both national and international clients.

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This apartment had a simple longitudinal geometry. The clients were simple in their needs and desires as well. A certain minimalist philosophy is at take here with a no frills simple outlook in all its spaces. The individuality is expressed through colors and textures. The Drawing room has a wall with niches for displaying the collection of the artifacts. A generous number of artifacts from artists Amit and Aneri Shah are in use here. Art outlook features in various crevices of the house. The light grey stencils on the dark grey concrete finish wall with square grooves creates a steady artistic look. The elegance of the grey particularly stands out. The stencil which signify an Indian artistic pattern gets repeated in the sofa upholstery creating a story and a pattern alike. Simple spatial techniques like the use of glass and other reflective surfaces to make the spaces look larger and wider. Glass apart of its spatial extravagance effect also acts as a partition which divides spaces and yet does not give the permanence of a brick wall. It creates an illusion of a temporary divide with a flexible overview. The color palettes of the living room are a study in subdued elegance. Greys matched with the browns of the wood to the cool blue of the dining chair upholstery, blend usefully and subtly. An added touch of stylish accents along with the subdued color palette complete the contemporary look of the place.

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Immediately adjoining is the family lounge which dares with brighter shades of red and yellow, rich yet subdued marking the difference in mood and ambience. The outside part of the Lounge area had been covered inside to make the Lounge appear more spacious. The Lounge area was created by covering the outside space and hence creating a new guest bedroom (which was previously the Lounge area) for the family. The initial â&#x20AC;&#x153;Curved wooden and glass partitionâ&#x20AC;? of the guest bedroom which was earlier the Lounge, was knocked down and a wardrobe divider was made, with half opening in the room and half in the passage and thereby saving more space. The layout has been planned so as to keep the home looking spacious and clutter free.

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Hence the accents which reflect an Indian aesthetic stand out in the openness of the space. The wall behind the bed in the Master bedroom has a tile patterned, MDF finished in rustic texture. The bright red niche draws attention as one enter this room. The overall look of the house is smart and functional. The inclusion of potted plants serve as decor element while bringing in nature.

Archana Shah & Associates G-2, Parul Appts., Satellite Road Ahmedabad 380015, Gujarat. www.archanashah.com Email: admin@archanashah.com

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Cirrus Doccia Gamma Cirrus is an avant-garde range of showers and shower essentials designed with European collaboration. Integrating lighting and chip programming into the world of showers. Cirrus offers the Indian bather, the delights of LED lights, Chromotherapy multi lighting as well as features like blue tooth music and phone audio in some of its models. Unlike European showers the Cirrus merchandise does not create a gigantic hole in your bath fittings budget.

Bath essentials that possess exceptional beauty yet come with immense endurance, needed to thrive in Indian conditions of varying water pressure and salinity. Buy Cirrus Doccia Gamma showers by Ark Rubinetterie, experience bathing in Light and Music.

Ark Rubinetterie is an effort by Crystal Sanitary to bring forth the latest in water deliverance implement in Europe to Indian customers. They offer top class ranges of Faucets and Showers, Sanitary Fittings as well as LED and Chromotherapy showers,

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K-Lite Advantages - Powerful Design Powerful light

LED Bollards from K-Lite Efficient and cost-effective LED bollards with rotationally symmetrical illumination for ground surfaces. The photometric design of these luminaires is based on LED, integrated with K-Lite’s precision reflector module. These luminaires are characterised by their high luminous efficiency, extremely long service life and the uniformity of the degree of illuminance. These luminaires are available in Ø100 and Ø166, three different heights to suit the installation site. Their sturdy construction makes them especially suitable for areas in which considerable robustness is required to ensure vandal proof service. Application: For the illumination of footpaths, entrance areas, driveway, private and public areas.

* Extruded aluminium alloy housing through homogenization for durability and thermal management. * Stainless Steel hardware used for long life and for easy of maintenance. * Silicon EPDM gasket used for IP ratings and conforming to the safety and reliability requirements of the products. * UV stabilized, non yellowing polycarbonate diffusers for better light transmission, vandal resistant and UV stabilisation. * Finished with 60 micron thick polyester based powder coating for uniform deposition and excellent finish. * CREE / OSRAM / NICHIA make LEDs, which are internationally recognized brands with higher lumen output are used for better illumination and longevity. K-LITE INDUSTRIES D-10, Ambattur Industrial Estate, Chennai – 600058 Tel: 044-26257710, 48581950 Mobile: 95000 79797 E-mail : info@klite.in Website : www.klite.in

Above Sink Storage Kitchen is the most utilised space in the house and needs to perform extremely efficiently. Every part of the kitchen is used for its efficient functioning. The sink is a important intergral part of the kitchen and most activities happen around this space. These rack systems can be fitted above sinks to store all your cleaned utensils in a organised way. offers some highly useful

storage solutions for the sink area. The storage above the sink can be used to store plates, glasses etc. Peacock Revera offers rack systems that can be fitted above sinks to store all your cleaned utensils in a organised easy to access and efficient way. Made from highest quality steel these racks look elegant and save you space.

Peacock Revera info@peacockkitchenworld.com www.peacockrevera.com

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Natural stone as veneer Stone Veneers are lightweight, flexible, acrylic sheets with a layer of natural stone. The final product is a beautiful natural stone effect which is easy to cut, transport and install. Available in a variety of textures and colour palettes; stone veneers are extensively used in furniture, doors, windows, kitchens, washrooms and even as fashion accessories. At Stonearth, they design and create exquisite stone veneers for your design needs – residential, commercial. Each piece of natural stone veneer is crafted uniquely to complement your individual project. Stone Veneers are lightweight, flexible and colourful with unlimited architectural possibilities. • Veneers fit onto every surface that are currently used in construction. • Veneers are significantly easier to install even on curved areas. • Veneers are available in many colours and in a variety of desired shapes and sizes. • Veneers are durable and shock resistant. • It is easy to maintain stone veneers and requires no special cleaning device. • Changing weather conditions have no effect on veneers. The plethora of stone veneer options from Stoneearth will meet all your décor requirements.

Showroom: Plot 229, Above Honda Showroom, Sector 9 (Nr Metro Station), Dwarka, New Delhi www.stoneveneer.co.in, www.stonearth.in Office: L-43, Connaught Circus, New Delhi -110001, India Tel: 0091-11-23416350 Email: info@arvicon.com, www.arvicon.com The Design Source May - June 2017

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Granicer - the beacon of India’s tile industry Granicer Ceramica Indiana is the spearhead brand of Comet Granito Pvt. Ltd. With significant investments in R&D, product design, latest, state-of-the-art machinery, automation and a well-executed marketing strategy, Granicer Ceramica Indiana has gained a fair share in the tile market. Grancier is not just another tile manufacturing company, it is a trend-setter, a leader that not only opens a new world of designs and products to architects and designers, but also influences the future of tile business in India. Mr. Pintubhai Shamjibhai Padaliya, Managing Director, has been responsible for creating and designing the superlative range of Granicer tiles. Widely travelled around the globe, he has translated the best designs of the world into highly sought after products of Granicer. Most of the products designed and manufactured by Granicer have been pioneering products in the Indian tile industry. Mr. Prashantbhai Virjibhai Bhalodiya, Director and Mr. Pareshbhai Devshibhai Bhalodiya, Director have invested a great deal of time and effort to create a strong market base and a sustainable marketing cycle in India. This has resulted in a strong brand equity for Granicer among customers including leading architects, designers and real estate developers of India. Granicer Ceramica Indiana has a pan-India market penetration. With a dealer network covering every state of India, Granicer is on the threshold of a major growth phase, both, in terms of sales volumes and customer acquisitions. Bran new range for 2017 includes ‘Aged, Smooth Contour Finish’ tiles and ‘Hi-Reflective Index’ tiles. Highlights of Granicer Ceramica Indiana: * 800 designs * Fastest growing tile company in India achieving CAGR of 40% * Largest manufacturing capacity for PGVT Tiles 11.2 million sq.mts * Global presence in over 25 countries * Assurance of product Quality, Finish and Durability * Product range available in Marble, Stone, Wood, Color body. Designs and Textures – in Matt, Semi-gloss, Gloss & High Gloss * Hi-Resolution design and printing * ‘RANDOM’ Printing to give variations in tile design * New product development and launches every year * Sizes : 60x60mm, 80x80mm, 100x100mm, 60x120mm, 80x120mm & 80x140mm in a wide range of thickness ranging from 4.8mm to 12.8mm * Ultra-modern factory located at Ceramic hub of Morbi, Gujarat * Regular upgradation of men and machinery to match global expectations

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With emphasis on hi-definition, digital printed tiles with a wide spectrum of spectacular designs, textures, finishes and sizes, offering stunning and seamless beauty, Granicer products are acknowledged as the finest in the country - comparable to international brands. This reputation is the result of consistent commitment to quality and the sheer range of products that the company offers its customers.

Granicer - The Design Studio 29 D/E, Laxmi Industrial Estate, New Link Road, Andheri (W), Mumbai - 400053. Tel: +91 22 49064906 | Email: head_marketing@granicer.com

Feel like a Noble while you sleep on Magnificence The Great Eastern Home introduces a magnificent new range of Beds that will provide you with a majestic experience â&#x20AC;&#x201C; one which every person dreams about. These period style beds have been reproduced to perfection and are now available at The Great Eastern Home. They will add majesty and opulence to the abode of its connoisseurs and patrons. Queen Size Bed: The four poster bed available at The Great Eastern Home will take you back to the time of the royals when placed in your room. The intricate designs exquisitely handcrafted in Burma teak wood- Burmese Art Deco make this bed exclusive. There is nothing like the romance of a four-poster bed, evoking an era long past. Brass Bed: If you are looking out for something elegant and classic to sleep upon, then the brass bed available at The Great Eastern Home is it. What makes this bed exceptional is its durability. This colonial style bed will last you for ages and generations and never run out of fashion or style due its simple and classic design.

Four Poster Bed: When made a part of your home dĂŠcor, this magnum opus is a dream come true. This is a reproduction piece that symbolizes the richness of Art Noveau style with its stunning designs intricately handcrafted on Burma teak wood. The overwhelming success of The Great Eastern Home has lured the company to conceptualize an expansion plan to other cities of India like Delhi and Bangalore as well as in Riyadh, Moscow, London, Tokyo and Paris. The Great Eastern Home is a confluence of Ideas, Design, and Art - A Homage to the Art of Fine Living and a Celebration of Past Ages. The New Great Eastern Spg & Wvg Co Ltd. 25-29 Dr. Ambedkar Road, Byculla, Mumbai 400 027 Tel: +91 22 23717228/ 996 777 4041

Quadro - ball bearing benefits for furniture Ball bearings are precision components that deliver the smoothest possible action and enjoy an extremely long life. And they are virtually indestructible, coping with big temperature fluctuations and tremendous loads. Runner elements in furniture and household appliances work hard, often in the most difficult conditions. If you are looking for a tough runner system capable of delivering peak performance and of coping with a heavy work load, there is nothing to beat a system based on the ball bearing idea - the Quadro system. How Soft closing System shuts drawers softly and soundlessly ? Noise levels in the home shoot up when drawers are closed vigorously. The front slams against the unit. Drawer contents rattle. Contents get shaken up. Things clatter, nerves Jangle. Drawers with this System banish this type of disturbance. They help to create a relaxed mood and a more efficient working environment. Peacock For Ever offers Soft Closing System that closes all drawers gently and softly - from lightly laden sock drawers in the bedroom to heavily laden cutlery drawers in the kitchen. This System is integrated in the Quadro runner to save kitchen manufacturers additional production steps. II is completely invisible, completely effective and very impressive.

Telescopic Channel Quadro attachments available with Baskets Soft Closing Quadro Channel Peacock Forever Firsttech Solution Pvt. Ltd. Tel.+91 8527304545 info@peacockkitchens.com www.peacockkitchens.com

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Rolf Benz 50, a class apart RB 50 is an exceptionally elegant anniversary sofa which features superlative seating comfort, an innovative relax function and an outstanding variety of floor plan options. Inspired by our design icon ‘Addiform’, this creation, which has been nominated for the German Design Award 2015, has quickly become an international success. As a result, ROLF BENZ 50 is celebrating yet another superb achievement in it’s over 50-year history of producing premium, “Made in Germany” furniture. It is a perfect option to lean back and luxuriate in the feeling of perfect relaxation. The optional innovative back mechanism allows smooth adjustment from sitting to reclining. It boasts especially comfortable padding and features a step less adjustable mechanism that converts the cushion into a highly functional headrest Rolf Benz 50 has an especially comfortable seat structure based on traditional, craftsman-made upholstery techniques that have been developed even further. The construction produces comfort that is superbly soft and yet still supportive at all times. The back cushioning is tailored precisely to the seat thanks to carefully-positioned clefts in the foam, offering a beautifully harmonized, overall seating comfort. ROLF BENZ offers a 5 years warranty on construction, upholstery, functional features for added comfort and workmanship for the entire upholstery structure. Rolf Benz is just not a statement but a claim - Sofas For Life.

Email:info@hulsta-india.com Website: www.rolf-benz.com

The diverse range of Bath Fittings manufactured by KINGSTON caters to every budget and requirement. The range includes Conventional Economy, ISI Marked (as per BIS/IS:8931:1993), premium ranges. Single Levers, Rain Showers, exclusively designed ARTEFECTS SERIES which is yet another feather added in its cap. A HIGH-END COLLECTION which is designed elegantly & skillfully and is a personification of the hard work & skill put in to develop it and many more… for luxurious contemporary bathrooms. Every new range that it brings out reflects the effort and time KINGSTON spends to improve the quality, look and functionality of its product. KINGSTON has a highly motivated and customer centric sales in all over India on PAN INDIA BASIS. It’s after sales network has spread across the country and sales offices in all major metros. KINGSTON has been approved in all prestigious Govt. Departments too. The bathroom fittings are adhere to strict quality control and are made using best grade material to ensure long lasting and smooth functioning. Manufacturing of KINGSTON/COBRA SS KITCHEN SINKS includes IS] Marked as per IS:13983:1994, AISI-304(18/8) Grade & Stainless Steel Sheets having 1mm thickness with guarantee for lifetime. The in house infrastructure of KINGSTON enables to keep a strict control on the quality of products and reduce the production lead-time. The fully integrated 32000 Sq.Ft. manufacturing unit has state of the art machinery and tool rooms focusing on premium Faucets and Bath Accessories. Our Single Lever Faucets (with internal cartridge mechanism and technical guidance from Roshera S.A. Spain) are optimally designed, environment- friendly models that help you conserve water, without compromising on performance. Over the years, KINGSTON has been able to design and produce products for its large institutional clients as per their design & specification. It is their customer oriented approach and high quality standards that makes KINGSTON a sought after brand in Bathroom Fittings. Plastocraft Sanitary India Pvt. Ltd. Tel: 91-11-43594444, 28115834, Costumer Care : 8750055974 | Email: kingstonfitting2010@yahoo.in | www.kingstonbathfitting.in

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‘Keep Clean – Go Green’ Rebecca Environment Engineering Solutions Pvt Ltd, offers a host of modern technology products to tackle waste management and treatment. Their products are latest in technology, high quality and eco friendly to meet the scrutiny of the discerning consumer. The products undergo rigourous testing using high end quality testing units that offer strict quality control. Backed by a team of skilled and experienced environmentalists who are constantly innovating Rebecca Environment Engineering Solutions offers the most needed products and services in the Indian market.

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The Food Waste Disposer (FWD) Food Waste Disposer is a must for modern day kitchen. It fits easily and discreetly under the sink and helps to keep the kitchen clean by providing a convenient way of getting rid of messy and smelly waste. It disposes off peels, kitchen scraps, chicken, and fish bones, egg shells, etc. by effortlessly grinding food waste into tiny particles that are automatically flushed away down a standard kitchen drain into the local waste treatment system or a septic tank. • • •

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Fruit pits Fishbone Leftovers Vegetable scraps Chestnut shell Bones Egg shell Tea leaves

Bottle cap Metal Glass Ceremic Leather rubber Plastic foam Big Bone Some stuff with too much fiber material

Sewage Treatment Plant

Water Demineralization Treatment Plant

Sewage Treatment Plant is an advanced technological mechanism which purifies contaminated substances in the sewage system. These substances undergo treatment in multiple processes – physical, chemical and biological – for contamination removal.

Demineralization is a physical process of removing mineral salts from water by using the ion exchange process. It uses speciallymanufactured ion exchange resins which provides ion exchange site for the replacement of the mineral salts in water with water forming H+ and OH- ions. Because the majority of water impurities are dissolved salts, deionization produces a high purity water that is generally similar to distilled water, and this process is quick and without scale buildup.

Water after being used in oil and gas industry, manufacturing industry and households etc., gets contaminated, thus need to go thru a rigorous process of purification treatment and is thereafter environmentally safe water. STP Bio-Digestive Vortex System Technology Bio-Digestive Vortex Systems technology utilizes air, aerobic bacteria, bacteria generators, aerator devices and engineered containment vessels to create a system that consumes and converts biomass into water and recyclable compounds.

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Nature Digester Aerobic Bacteria Generator (ABG) Octopus Balanced Pressure Aerator Hub Matrix Aerobic Bacteria Growth Medium Proprietary Blend Aerobic Bacteria provided by Sludge Hammer Group Ltd (USA) Vortex Portable Bio-Waste System

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Changing the way you dream your kitchen/dream, design, create your signature home interiors In the past decade, Indian Modular Kitchen Industry has grown tremendously and have overtaken International brands. The Homemakers, one of the first and premium kitchen company in the capitol since 1998 has ventured into the start-up domain by launching www.kitsforhomes. com. The Homemakers is a brand with a vision to add new innovations to the concept of modular kitchen in India. With a vision to create your dream homes, the brand focuses on global designs, high end finish to make its products ‘must haves’ for all the patrons. The product portfolio comprises modular kitchen, wardrobes, vanities, wall units, laminated floorings, to name a few. www.kitsforhomes.com is an interactive DIY e-commerce portal by The Homemakers where one can design the kitchen on a very easy to use design app. Even a novice can create his own kitchen design through this very easy to use app. The consumers will get a chance to buy the best from the world of modular kitchens sitting in the comforts of their homes and offices. The product portfolio comprises of cabinets, shutters, hardware, built in appliances and accessories. The website has a lot of unique features like the factory manufacturing videos, easy installation videos, product of the week, etc. At Homemakers they firmly believe that the kitchen is a primary part of a home, hence it should be designed aesthetically. They have introduced the concept of “3D Kitchen” wherein, the viewer can visit the website or can download the app and share all the details they aspire for their dream kitchen. The details will include the design layout, colors, placement options etc.

GMF - Premium Furnishings GM Fabrics, India’s leading name in the home furnishing fabrics segment, recently announced the launch of its premium line of furnishings under the new brand GMF. The company owns the popular brand Homes Furnishings that caters to middle and upper middle class households. In its new avatar, the company will now expand its influence to premium audiences through its exclusive

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Also, it individually takes care of the arrangement of individual components, dimensions and space which helps to effortlessly create, compare and analyze various design options. According to Ms. Neeti Macker, Director - Kitsforhomes. com, “India is a large potential market and with the changing consumer habits, there is tremendous signs of growth in Modular kitchen industry. The overwhelming response of our patrons towards this trend coupled up with the rising influence of e-commerce will bring about a tectonic shift in the paradigm of the industry. KITSFORHOMES is an initiative that aims to ride on this trend and become the trend setter for the industry”. Kits for Homes Own Interiors Pvt. Ltd 466, Tower B1, Spaze I-Tech Park, Sector 49, Sohna Road, Guragon-122018 Haryana, India Email: contact@kitsforhomes.com | kitsforhomes.com

designer-created collections. The Taj Collection, which captures the essence of a classic era while maintaining the contemporary sensibilities with pleasing effect will feature under the GMF brand. “Great thought and effort have gone into the detailing of the Taj collection. While it captures the essence of a classic era, it maintains contemporary sensibilities with pleasing effect,” explains Mr Gurvinder Singh, MD – GM Fabrics. The collection now available at leading furnishings stores is a reflection of the sheer detailing and intricateness that went into the building of the Taj, over 350 years ago. The Taj Collection sits at the very pinnacle of GM Fabric’s design pyramid. Its fabric spectrum includes Jacquard, Satin, Sheer, Velvet, Woven, Embroidery and Digital Print. With ideas and motifs inspired by the Taj, it truly presents the perfect canvas for anyone looking to transform their home into a contemporary classic.

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Vistadome Glass Roof - Saint Gobain Indian Railways recently introduced the see-through Vistadome air-conditioned coach for a quaint commute from Vishakhapatnam to the famous Araku valley. Saint-Gobain specifically designed and supplied glass panels for the roof that comprises of two different kinds of glass variants. The rooftop panel is made of SGG Priva-Lite, a glass that becomes transparent/ translucent at a click of a switch. This glass is paired with SGG Planitherm Ultra a thermal insulation glass that helps maintain optimum daylighting without glare and helps maintain the indoor air-conditioning at a desired temperature irrespective

of the climate outside. The composite unit that measures to 33mm thickness also provides acoustic insulation. These specially designed panels provide for stellar views to commuters, while giving them the comfort of solar and thermal control on exceptionally sunny days. The coach features a dome design with large windows and an observation lounge for panoramic views enroute Araku Valley. Passengers can now get breathtaking views of multiple tourist destinations including Anantagiri ghat section, Lambasingi and Borra caves along the route. Commenting on this launch, Mr. Santhanam, President & MD – Flat Glass (South Asia, Malaysia & Egypt), Saint-Gobain, said, “We are thrilled to partner with Indian Railways to create a spectacle of such large proportions. Innovation is at the heart of Saint-Gobain’s business and opportunities like these stand testimony to the future-ready solutions we create. We are sure that these specially designed coaches will provide passengers luxury and multi-sensory comfort, all the while offering them views of a lifetime.” This specially-designed Vistadome coach was manufactured at the Integral Coach Factory (ICF)-Perambur, Chennai.

Bangalore gets its first HSIL store Plans To Open A Dozen More Premiere Stores across India by the End Of 2017 HSIL Limited, launched their first Hindware Premiere Store in Bangalore. The store named Katta Ceramics showcases a wide range of premium and luxury products from faucets, showers, washbasins, chromo showers, bidets to WC’s. The store was inaugurated by Mr. Sandip Somany, VCMD, HSIL Limited and Mr. Manish Bhatia, President (Hindware) & CEO (EVOK Retail) - HSIL Ltd. The store offers tools such as a live consultation zone, pre-designed bathroom suites and exclusive product islands. The store also has an assistive apps section which helps consumers to design their bathroom by using two exclusive apps - the Interactive Planning App and the HindwareDreamBath App. The interactive planning section allows users to plan the actual floor area of their bathroom and the assistive apps section helps them to get suitable advice on best suited products. Speaking at the launch Mr. Sandip Somany, VCMD, HSIL Limited, said, “The demand for premium and luxury products in the bathware industry has been on a rise and by opening Hindware Premiere we wish to address this demand.”

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The store’s format is planned keeping in mind the varied customer needs in the region who enjoy a fine mix of premium and luxury sanitaryware products. Spread over 4800 sq. ft. area, the store also boasts of an exclusive QUEO Luxury bathroom lounge seamlessly integrated to showcase the designer collections by renowned designers like Antonio Bullo, Romano Adolini, FedricoTombolini, Chiara Valeri and Antonio Cristofaro. Mr. Manish Bhatia, President, Building Products Division, HSIL limited, commented, “We plan to open a dozen more Hindware Premiere stores across India by the end of 2017.”

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