VOLUME 02 ISSUE 01 JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2019
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DESIGN CONNECT PROMOTING GOOD TASTE
DESIGNED TO EXCITE
THE G-SPACE HAIR SALON BY HANYUE INTERIORS
PROJECT ADLER BY PUBLIC ARCHITECTURE + COMMUNICATION
A DESIGN SUPPLEMENT FOR SWISSE VITAMINS BY SIX DEGREES
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n institution is a place where participants among other things learn to be efficiently organized. And Adler University is one institution which advocates the idea with its new design scheme. The redesign undertaken by Public Architecture + Communication infuses the space with vibrant colours and creates a sense of visual connectivity.
We then take you on a trip down memory lane with MuseLAB’s Art Deco project. Mumbai and quite a few cities in India had embodied the Art Deco syntax. And in the present time line Team MuseLAB’s offers its personal touch to synthesize a design narrative which rekindles the nostalgia.
Editor’s Note
In the present time line where man made marvels are revered it is necessary to understand the importance of sustainability. A sustainable ecosystem vouches for a bright future and architects play a major role in this mission. The workspace of Luigi Rosselli based in Sydney, Australia champions this cause by utilizing a waste product like terracotta roof tile in a novel way. The project was realised by Luigi Rosselli Architects in collaboration with Raffaello Rosselli’s, RdotR Studio.
In our interview section meet Anurag Sarda, a young designer who has won the coveted Red Dot design award, not twice, not thrice but four times, We also catch up with Madhu Chandrika who toes the fine line between design and art with elan. Winner of the Goldman Sachs & Fortune Global Women Leaders Award, Madhu Chandrika incepted her studio whilst she was still completing her formal education in fine arts and today her clientele includes well known corporates and institutions. If you haven’t noticed our logo has changed, we had to part ways with the old one owing to its allegiance (read copyrighted) to a global audio brand.
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Project Adler by Public Architecture + Communication
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A tête-à-tête with young designer Anurag Sarda
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The Beehive by rdotr + Luigi Rosselli Architects
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A Throwback at Art Deco By MuseLab
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Swisse Vitamins HQ by Six Degrees
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In conversation with artist Madhu Chandrika
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Project Adler by Public Architecture + Communication
EfficientlyOrganized Adler University’s new campus in Vancouver instills a sense of connectivity without compromising on style. Project Designed By : Public Architecture + Communication Photo Credits : Martin Tessler.
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An all-round education is necessary to ensure a better world. In an attempt to propagate good education Universities are reaching out to people in the online and offline mode. New campuses are being added in different cities and locations. And one of the recent additions in this context is Adler University in Vancouver.
Project Adler by Public Architecture + Communication
The campus occupies the first five floors of a slender glass point tower and is infused with the vibrancy of the university’s brand colours. Amidst a summation of satellite campuses of different universities, Adler defines its presence using vibrant tones. It personifies a temperament which is truly extrovert! The personification is in sync with the graduate programmes for social justice which are run on this campus. When Public Architecture + Communication was commissioned to work on the project the design team was asked to create a sense of academic community in an office building customised for a varied set of tenants.
The design has transformed the way Adler carries out its business.
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Inside a vertical promenade encourages you to explore the campus. A spiral stair makes its way through the common areas and concurrently offers impressive views of the campus and the city. Keeping in sync with the curriculum at play the campus is reinforced with inspirational quotes from social justice leaders.
The design may well bring to mind the Adlerian therapy which focuses on the development of individual personality while understanding and accepting the inter connectedness of all humans. Design wise the classrooms, offices and support spaces sport their own character but they are interconnected via the common area.
The design has transformed the way Adler carries out its business. Earlier it was difficult for the institution to invoke a cohesive sense of mission. Much of it had to do with its isolated layout out in a building based in the central district. Faculty offices were on floor seven. Administration, classrooms and social spaces were on floor twelve. It was difficult to maintain a sense of continuity and it was not possible to reach a faculty office without an escort.
The space endorses the brand colours in a stylish way.
The common spaces act as binding factor for the dedicated spaces inside inside.
However the story changed for good, now all the floors are linked by sculptural stairs encouraging the students and visitors to walk around the entire campus. On the second floor a campus commons is the pre-event space for the university’s largest seminar room.
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Project Adler by Public Architecture + Communication
The inspiration comes from academic courtyards like Harvard Yard where the common spaces act as binding factor for the dedicated spaces inside the campus. This design facilitates informal learning and social interaction; attributes critical for a school dedicated to lifelong learning.
A glazed sliding partition can be opened to connect the two spaces and allow the entire school to gather in a single space for ‘town hall’ meetings. An adjacent bar creates a welcoming atmosphere for evening symposia and events.
Project Adler by Public Architecture + Communication
In the words of Public’s lead interior designer Teresa Miller. ‘The design for the project is also all about making an interior project an exterior representation of the Adler campus at the city scale, seen through the tower’s glass exterior, colour creates a civic scale to a project that would otherwise be just an interior.” Given the location of this project you may not see a clock tower here but the colour palette adopted provides reference within the vertical campus in the same way that a clock tower on a traditional campus usually does.
The colour scale move from sober hues to flashy tones.
An educational institution is a space where participants among other things learn to be efficiently organized, and now the Adler campus advocates the idea in its design as well. Connect Online@ www.publicdesign.ca
Keeping in sync with the curriculum at play the campus is reinforced with inspirational quotes from social justice leaders.
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The use of glass adds a required dose of transparency in the layout.
The project is on track for LEED Gold Certification. Design Connect|January-February 2019
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Q and A with Anurag Sarda
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Why did you choose design as a career ? Since childhood I was always into building things using stuff around me. Sometimes I broke the mixer grinder in the house or used some parts from an old tape recorder. I loved building miniature versions of home appliances as well. I even built a complete cricket kit. Making things from the scratch fascinated me which later helped me realize, I want to become an Industrial Designer.
Q and A with Anurag Sarda
A designer who has four Red Dot Awards to his credit, quite early in his career, can easily be considered as a Young Gun. A conversation with the versatile young designer Anurag Sarda
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Leglock : Winner of Red Dot Award 2013, Leglock is a combined bicycle stand and lock that parks and locks the bicycle in just one step.
The Kit Bike : All the parts can be disassembled and carried in a circular leather backpack.
The internships that shaped your career ?
Q and A with Anurag Sarda
My internship with Samsung in South Korea was a really important one. I was selected among the two Indian candidates to represent the country along with participants from seven countries for the Global Design Project. This internship helped me comprehend the idea of design much beyond the Indian borders and in a way shaped my ambitions too. I felt the need to learn more and make a mark on the international stage. Later an opportunity to intern in Germany with WILD DESIGN helped me hone my industrial design skills. It was during this internship I came in contact with some amazing German designers while working on multiple projects. The kind of professional education you received ? I studied Industrial Design from MIT Institute of Design (ID), Pune. This was the most important step in my career. MIT ID has shaped my career and I got a lot of opportunities through it, first one was an internship with Samsung in South Korea. Before this, my parents thought I would study MBA just like my elder brother. But they were very supportive when I decided to get admitted in the college of design.
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DOBI is an aid for washing clothes that works regardless of electric power.
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DAS Aurora: The light can be installed in the dinning area, mainly as a substitute of lighting fixture. If the air is polluted LED’s will display colorful lights; once pure, yellow light will be displayed.
Pivot - Pivot is a compact stationery, truly one of its kind.
Notable designers you have worked with when you started off ? I would like to mention two designers who have influenced my work immensely when I started off: Firstly Taehak Kwon, a Korean designer who was my colleague during my internship in Germany. Taehak is a winner of most of the international design awards like the Red Dot Award, IDEA, Spark and IF Award.
He inspired me to participate in the design awards while teaching me a lot of interesting techniques to sharpen my industrial design skills. Secondly Amit Mirchandani, the design director of LUCID in Bangalore where I started working after my graduation. Mr Mirchandani has helped me learn things beyond industrial design, he helped me in refining my design sensibilities.
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Q and A with Anurag Sarda
Your design idols ? It has to be Dieter Rams because I am also a strong believer of “Good design is as little design as possible.” The next set of products you are working on ?
Leaf: Inspired by the natural occurrence of water condensing onto leaves, the Leaf system uses the same principle to collect dew before filtering and turning it into usable water.
It’s a secret, but you might be seeing it in the next year’s Red Dot Design Award Ceremony. I have been busy with my regular office assignments and I am yet to start on a new self-initiated project.
Challenges while converting a design concept into an actual product ? Finding suitable partners to develop a concept further is one of the biggest challenges I have been facing. Converting the concept into an actual product is a lot easier once you meet the right set of people.
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A device for communication and navigation assistance keeping in mind the needs of the senior citizens.
Is design democracy or dictatorship ? To me the approach varies from product to product. For some products you need to take the approach of dictatorship, when you create the product from a fresh idea and then make it part of people’s life. On other hand I also believe in hearing the user stories and come up with insights to shape the product through my expertise.
Is functional design a luxury or is it about affordability too ? Functional design to me means making the most out of limited resources. It means keeping things simple and focusing purely on the function. Since, I am a strong believer of “Good design is less design”, to me functional design bends toward affordability. Functional design can also become a luxury depending on the choice of material and the manufacturing technique. The accolades you have won along the way ?
I have won the Red Dot Design award four times including the “Best of the Best”, the Spark international design award and the Time to Care sustainable design award organized by Victorinox - Makers of original the Swiss knives. Connect Online@ www.anuragsarda.in
Paper Sniper: Paper Sniper has a unique curve edge blade with 4 times higher usability and effectiveness.
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Paper Sniper : The product won the Spark :Concept winner award.
THE BEEHIVE Project Designed By: Raffaello Rosselli Architect with Luigi Rosselli Architects.
The Beehive by rdotr + Luigi Rosselli Architects
Photo Credits: Prue Ruscoe, Ben Hosking, Raffaello Rosselli, Callum Coombe
In the architectural universe the value of a project is often defined by the rarity and exclusivity of the material used. And then there’s a course correction, read on to know more. There are numerous projects which continue to captivate us, the uniqueness may lie in design, the time it was built or the architect who designed it. “The Beehive” designed by Raffaello Rosselli Architect with Luigi Rosselli Architects in Sydney, Australia belongs to this league.
The project utilises teracotta tiles to define uniqueness within the mainframe of sustainability.
Dappled light filters through the terracotta screen in the lower floor of the office.
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The Beehive by rdotr + Luigi Rosselli Architects
The project explores how an undervalued waste product like the terracotta roof tile can be redefined and revalued. The material is available in abundance but no efforts were made to reuse it. In the absence of recycling usually these tiles end up in a landfill which constitutes 50% of Australia’s waste output.
Luigi in the presence of the six armed Serge Mouille pendant suspended from the ceiling and custom designed chairs he had created for a restaurant back in the 90s. Design Connect|January-February 2019
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In this project the main façade of the building is located in the west side. The terracota tiles filters the sun rays and offers respite from the harsh sun. The terracotta tile was also chosen as it related to the raw brick materiality of the neighbouring masonry buildings. Keeping in view with the nature of the project the façade design was conceived through multiple full scale tests and hand built prototypes. The position of each tile course in the final design was based on the observations and results obtained in this stage.
In tune with the results and in accordance to the function the acute course was used at the bottom due to its strength.
The Beehive by rdotr + Luigi Rosselli Architects
Equilateral tiles were used at eye level to reduce visual obstructions. While diagonal tiles were used at the top due to their low clearance and were angled north.
Internally the light-filtered architecture studio is designed as an environment to stimulate creativity and teamwork: a ‘Beehive’ of architects.
The building curves back protecting and retaining the existing paperbark tree.
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The design sought to provide an active but intimate environment with multiple working positions offered by custom-built joinery.
The Beehive by rdotr + Luigi Rosselli Architects
The terracotta tile is in sync with the raw brick materiality evoked by the neighbouring masonry buildings. These joineries were largely repurposed from the former studio, another component of the upcycling drive on this project. The main space is devoid of walls, and is defined by two linear rows of semi-enclosed booths. Each architect is provided with two desks, linked by a long linear standing bench which facilitates collaborative work.
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The Beehive by rdotr + Luigi Rosselli Architects
The tiles were also utilised to create a ‘pigeon hole’ bokshelf which offers a sem-enclosed partition between the meeting room and the workspace.
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The Beehive by rdotr + Luigi Rosselli Architects
Equilateral tiles were used at eyelevel to reduce visual obstructions. While diagonal tiles were used at the top due to their low clearance and were angled north. Design Connect|January-February 2019
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The Beehive by rdotr + Luigi Rosselli Architects
A tree top terrace - to facilitate coffee and conversations.
On the top floor, a communal garden terrace offers a point of release to work in the sunshine, hold community events or relax after a long day. Below this level, the conference table is semi-enclosed by a terracotta tile bookshelf, this was a conscious attempt to reassert the value of reusing materials and sustainable solutions.
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The Beehive by rdotr + Luigi Rosselli Architects
The stair s leading to the studio is adorned with carrara marble mosaic tiles which has been used in the lobby too.
In executing this project the architects have chosen to walk the talk and point it out to the wider public and clients the possibilities of recycling construction waste without compromising on the aesthetics. Both in developing and developed nations where the business of construction is rampant, architects can take a cue from this wonderful example. Connect Online@ www.luigirosselli.com
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BACK IN TIME A Throwback at Art Deco By MuseLab
The Art Deco project romances the past in a contemporary mode.
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Muselab designs the interiors of a home in Worli, Mumbai, draping it in a century old style which continues to loom in the city.
Worli is one of those premium spaces in Mumbai where new age architecture is redefining the city skyline. It represents a summation of some of the best projects which the city can boast of. In this space awash with newness Team MuseLAB was called upon to work on an interior project based on Art Deco; more than a century old style, which was introduced in Mumbai back in 1930s.
The project is based on the 18th floor of a prominent high rise in Worli. Given the location it offers wonderful views of the race course and the Worli sea face. The abode primarily caters to the client, his wife and son, apart from his parents who visit at times. The client wanted the project to be Vastu compliant with a proper dose of luxury infused in it. The infusion of luxury was done using elements from art deco. All the interior accessories and furniture pieces that you see bring to life the century old style which never fails to impress.
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A Throwback at Art Deco By MuseLab
Project Designed By : MuseLAB Architects Photo Credits : Sameer Tawde
Speaking on the Art Deco narrative Huzefa Rangwala, Design Principle, MuseLAB says “The interiors of this project centers around the furniture pieces which become functional art pieces. All of them were custom designed by us using the Art Deco syntax. The customization keyed in the quotient of exclusivity in the Art Deco framework. ”
The interior accessories define the themed ostentation of this project. One of the highlights in the living room is a jaali which separates the formal living room and the seat of the dining area.
A Throwback at Art Deco By MuseLab
Given the defined sq.ft area segregation was always a challenge but Team MuseLAB did it with elan. The segregation entails creation of dedicated spaces which includes the formal and the informal living room, the dining space, the kitchen area, the master bedroom, the guest bedroom and the kid’s room. One of the highlights of the smart segregation is a jaali which separates the formal living room and the seat of the dining area. Made using plywood and coated with brass finished PU the jaali acts as a suspended curtain. The project epitomizes customization, even the paintings which herald the Art Deco format were custom designed. One of the eye catching wall art in the dining area features a lady with red lips. The illustration was drafted by the designers and then printed on glass. Likewise Feng Shui inspired wall art also adds a unique flavor in the setup. One of the interesting specimen, which adorns the formal living room features a couple of black flying pigs with golden wings.
The accessories define the themed ostentation of this project. And since each of them were custom designed it heightens the quotient of exclusivity. Among other things the formal living room engages you with a single high back chair, a side table and a pink sofa and five floating tables. The room is often used to entertain guests and the idea of having floating tables was a perfect fit. “The informal living room,” says Huzefa “was designed with the fact in mind that it is a space which brings the entire family together. Hence introducing an L-shaped sofa and a wooden armchair with a center table in this layout made apt sense. This space also accommodates the eight seater dining table. Part of the seating arrangement includes a bench and then there are four chairs.”
Blue , grey and green hues set the tone for an art deco backdrop.
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The colour and materiality is restrained but tasteful. Wooden vitrified tiles by Kajaria laid out in a herringbone pattern adorns the formal living room. The dining space and the informal living room was decked up using grey Bardiglio marble and accentuated with strips of black granite. In the masters and the guest bedroom a concoction of Bardiglio black granite and Jaisalmer stone was utilized. The kid’s room features 6 x 6 inches grey tiles which transforms into 6 x 6 patterned tiles in the bathroom area. The tiles in the kitchen too are attention seekers thanks to the prominent graphics printed on them.
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A Throwback at Art Deco By MuseLab
This area which also connects to the rest of the house. The convergence makes way for five doors. Two leading to the respective bedrooms, one leading to the kid’s room, one leading to the kitchen and another one to the powder bathroom. To ensure the doors don’t cause a distraction the heights of all the doors were kept same besides each door was adorned with touchscreen graphics to blend with the surroundings.
A Throwback at Art Deco By MuseLab
The colour and materiality is restrained but tasteful.
Bardiglio marble accentuated with strips of black granite in the formal living room.
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A Throwback at Art Deco By MuseLab
The walls in the different rooms have been adorned with Asian Paints Royal Emulsion. Shades of grey acquire prominence in this Art Deco setup. Furthermore finer design details like green doors and the wooden finish for the door frames in the informal living and dining space too play an important role. Team MuseLAB is known for its bespoke and leading-edge approach to design and highly customized environments. And with Maison Deco Team MuseLAB has proved it yet again. The project makes best use of available space, maximizes storage and offers a throwback to the Art Deco. Connect Online @ www.muselab.in
The project makes best use of available space, maximizes storage and offers a throwback to the Art Deco. Design Connect|January-February 2019
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Project Designed By : Six Degrees, Australia Photo Credits : Greg Elms
Six Degrees provides the Swisse Vitamins Melbourne HQ with a design supplement ushering in a
Swisse Vitamins HQ by Six Degrees
positive environment for the staff and the visitors.
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Swisse Vitamins HQ by Six Degrees
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This project involved the re-design of Swisse Vitamins’ Melbourne headquarters to improve the environment quality and work setting for staff and visitors. Design Connect|January-February 2019
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Swisse Vitamins HQ by Six Degrees
Office spaces are where productivity is meant to prosper. A well designed office space enables employees to be motivated to work. Furthermore an office is usually the first point of contact for a prospective client with an organization. So it pays to have an office space which engages them in a positive way. Swisse is Australia’s multivitamin brand. It pays to have an office space which engages the employees in a positive way.
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Swisse Vitamins HQ by Six Degrees
To attain the desired level of suppleness the design team inducted a combination of open plan and traditional office spaces in the design draft.
The company is committed to worldclass pharmaceutical manufacturing standards; scientifically supported research and development in nutraceuticals and complementary medicine. This project involved the re-design of Swisse Vitamins’ Melbourne headquarters to improve the environment quality and work setting for staff and visitors.
After all a company which promotes good health needed to ensure that their office space too espouses a similar aura. Six Degrees one of Australia’s leading architectural practices was roped in to execute the project.
Unlike its present design, the previous incarnation was devoid of light and offered limited flexibility in utilization of spaces. Mark Healy, Design Architect, Six Degrees points out “Our concept was to cut out the core of the building creating an internal garden oasis (based on ancient Roman and Islamic models) to bring in movement, light and natural ventilation while providing a tranquil, leafy outlook.” Design Connect|January-February 2019
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Swisse Vitamins HQ by Six Degrees
The presence of timber slots on the ceiling and a glass faรงade at the entrance.
To attain the desired level of suppleness the design team inducted a combination of open plan and traditional office spaces in the design draft. They warp around an internal void which extends up to both the levels. The provision also made way for a break out space and an open deck behind the front faรงade of the building. To ensure the foreplay of light the designers used a horizontal strip of bronze mirror in the interior face of the void. It also helped in masking the floor plate behind while maintaining the double height glazing.
The 925 sq.mt office space also accommodates a warehouse.
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The 925 sq.mt office space also accommodates a warehouse, the boundary between the rear warehouse and the offices is glazed to ensure a spatial and cultural connection between the two.
The office space showcases careful selection of materials and its end effect in the design portrait. A natural palette of grey, black, and natural timber complements the garden setting and provides a natural work environment, reinforcing the company’s health philosophy.
A natural palette of grey, black, and natural timber comprises the redesigned office space.
When you see the presence of timber slots on the ceiling and a glass façade at the entrance, it looks inviting. It is perhaps an effort to fuse an old world charm with a perfect dose of contemporariness. And maybe an ode to the natural progression of design with time, more so, since the company was incepted 50 years ago.
Swisse Vitamins HQ by Six Degrees
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Q and A with Madhu Chandrika
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Design Connect spoke to Designer Madhu Chandrika about her illustrious design journey and her future plans
Q and A with Madhu Chandrika
Good design for me has to be a symbiosis of aesthetics and functionality. It has to appeal to the senses while intrinsically communicating, befitting and enhancing the environment it is in. The style has to be contextual and yet hold its own.
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From wall murals to accent furniture, as an artist you are also involved in various arenas in the domain of design, in your own words, what is good design?
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Good design for me has to be a symbiosis of aesthetics and functionality. It has to appeal to the senses while intrinsically communicating, befitting and enhancing the environment it is in. The style has to be contextual and yet hold its own.
What led to your inception as an artist? Can you tell us about the professional education you undertook and the designers you interned with in the beginning of your career? I was always artistically inclined from my childhood and was recognized and encouraged in school by my teachers. I did my degree in fine arts from college of fine arts, Chitakala Parishath Bangalore. The truth is I started my studio while still in college and so I haven’t interned with any designers. In my journey everything has been experimental and through explorations !
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Anup Shaw Law Firm, Bangalore
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MEMG Corporate Office, Bangalore
You work with a number of artisans, how did you scale up with time, can you take us through that chronology? I employ and train unskilled people and turn them into artisans. On the shop floor we are always tend to experiment with new materials. A fresher is allowed to dabble in several activities like cutting, painting, finishing molding under the watchful eye of an experienced staff. From here it is easy to identify their strengths and slowly train to further enhance their strengths.
My employees on the production side are long serving and once they join they rarely want to quit ! which means I have artisans who have been with me since the inception of my studio.
On the design front I have a small team of experienced visualizers and I regularly hire graduates from different design schools who are then trained to work on the detailing of the designs for execution. This gives a fresh approach every once in a while.
Where is your workshop based? Are clients allowed to visit the workshop? My workshop is based in Bangalore and fully equipped and experienced to handle projects across the country. Clients are welcome to visit the workspace. Personally I do not advocate clients visiting to see progress of their commissioned works as they will not be able to picture a finished product but if its an architect or an interior designer then I’d love to discuss and interact as then its more of a collaboration and the end result is always more than the sum of the individuals!
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In the initial days of your journey as an artist which was that first creation which put you in the hall of fame? When I started my studio 23 years ago it was also the time when the IT boom had just started and several IT companies were setting up their campuses in Bangalore. They needed contemporary artworks to spruce up their expansive interiors and we were the right fit .So in the initial couple of years I worked with several companies like Unisys, Accenture, Honeywell, Philips and so on. This gave me a foothold with the interior designers handling large projects and there has been no looking back from then.
It would be incorrect to denote one artwork which propelled me into the ‘Hall of Fame’ there are couple of them which have been quite popular. The artwork at Neelkath Jewelers in Bangalore, the artworks in UPES Dehradun campus, the 30 ft high artwork at ISB in Mohali.
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More recently I have created several interesting artworks for the Manipal Group. These artworks are for their hospitals across the country and their educational institutions. Each of them is unique and does wonders to the places they are installed in. Oneof them being the façade wall sculpture at the Delhi Manipal hospital , The recently installed artwork around the artwork of Lord Bahubali in Shravanabelagola would be another highlight.
As an artist, which are the materials you have flirted with? Many artists seem to have a material allegiance, how does it work in your case? Yes you have nailed it ! I don’t have an allegiance for any specific material as I love to experiment with new materials and create something totally out of the context for which the material is intended for ! I have worked with wood, resins, glass, metals like aluminium, copper, MS, yarns, threads, fabrics, acrylics, vinyl so on and so forth.
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Given the volume of work you have executed, how do you involve yourself personally in each of the projects you execute? How much time is required to create a customized marvel? The installations usually take 3 to 4 months to from conceptualization to installation.
All our artworks are created inhouse in my studio. Assembly and installation is done on the site. This allows me to be personally involved in all my custom designed projects. There are several decisions I take as a project progresses and for me there is nothing more important or satisfying than working in my studio.
All the auxillary work is executed by my rock solid team and they make sure that my time is spent where it is needed most i.e. in the overall design and the intricate detailing which brings out the final look and feel of the artwork.
As an artist you have engaged yourself in the different domains of art and design, whats next? I would love to create kinetic installations and I would love to get creative with the way facades of buildings are designed. Other than customised design, I have created a range of artworks, which is available online for all discerning art lovers. You can place an order sitting in the comfort of your homes.It has been my constant endeavour to reach clients with a taste for uniquess and an eye for aesthetics beyond geographical boundaries.
Unlike west artistic collaborations in India is relatively less, as an artist are you keen to undertake a project which involves collaboration? I do agree with you that collaboration in art is still very nascent in India, it can pave the way for some new ideas. It would be interesting to collaborate with absolutely diverse style artists and see a totally unheard material being harnessed and used creatively ,aesthetically and artistically! Connect Online@ www.madhuchandrika.com
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Manipal Hospital, Dwarka
The G-Space Hair Salon by Hanyue Interiors
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The Glitz-Hair salon is a flagship store located on Zhongming Road in Taichung. The project was planned in thirty days and executed in another sixty days. The salon spread across 320sqm acquires a vintage look using a choice of materials which includes reclaimed timber and faux cement paint. The design brief was simple, the client wanted a salon which would create a lasting impression. The segregation was simple the division of spaces included two levels apart from the front end and back end.
Project Designed By: Han Yue Interior Design Photo Credits: Shimmer Space Photography
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The G-Space Hair Salon by Hanyue Interiors
Pomp and splendour are the two words which come to mind when you see the G-Space Hair Salon designed by Hanyue Interiors.
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The G-Space Hair Salon by Hanyue Interiors
Unlike a regular salon the rinse area occupies the center of the salon, likewise the height of the work tables are not standard size. They were custom designed to fit the hairdresser’s request. The mirrors too are movable to ensure a wider space is available as and when required. Connect Online@ www.hanyue-interior.com
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The G-Space Hair Salon by Hanyue Interiors
Upfront what catches your attention is the bar, tables and chair which functions as the waiting area for the customers. The rear end is where you get your hair trimmed and stylized. As you head from the waiting area towards the end of the hallway the illumination catches your attention. The space is infused with radiance using nearly three hundred LED bulbs. Together these bulbs create an image of hair waves in the air.
Private Residence No. 7 by FLBXL Architects
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Private Residence No. 7 by FLBXL Architects
In Ahmedabad FLXBL Architects crafts a tale of exclusivity using the raw appeal of exposed concrete. Project Designed By: FLXBL Architects Photo Credits: Harsh: Pandya/Panchkon Design Connect|January-February 2019
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Private Residence No. 7 by FLBXL Architects
The house, dubbed as the Private Residence No. 7 is located in the middle of a neo-posh locality of the city. The exposed-concrete residence shows how architecture can be used as a tool to give expression to human mind through clever play of open and closed spaces. The house accommodates a family of four and reflects their affinity for nature. A keen desire to usher in greenery is clearly visible in the elevated garden and roof top courtyard.
The presenc e of some accessories tend to usher in a traditional syntax in a contemporary canvas.
The project displays an affinity for nature and a keen desire to accomodate immense greens.
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The residence demonstrates programmatic and experiential continuity through a complex interlinking between the solid and the void. Its interior spaces adorned with a mix of wood and other urban fabric create an interesting contrast with the concrete exterior enhancing the exterior views.
The building responds to the local climate which is typically hot for a major part of the year while it brings in plenty of natural light and ventilation in every room. The openings are oriented to pull in more light from the north and east facades and to significantly reduce heat gain from the south and west.
Private Residence No. 7 by FLBXL Architects
From the interior to the exterior the project enages in a precise dialogue between the solid and the void.
The residence is located in the middle of a neo-posh locality of the city.
The interior voids, facade openings, roof top courtyard, elevated garden and extended walls work together with light, shadow and the landscape to create a powerful influence of nature while keeping the identity of that of the monolith intact.
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Private Residence No. 7 by FLBXL Architects
The ground floor houses a large living room extending towards the dining area at the south, a family room at the west and the entrance at the east, all of which look onto peripheral gardens. The living room is oriented on north-south axis to attract northern light inside the residence, and the kitchen and dining spaces extend into southern dining patio and raised garden.
The project recieves a good deal of sunlight which unleashes a drama of its own.
The interiors seem to counter balance the rawness radiated by the exteriors.
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The approach way to the entrance provides one with a view of the roof top garden and a hint of a secret tree court. The bedrooms and entertainment room at the first level extend along the eastern side of the roof top courtyard. And along the way it offers a wonderful view of the green spaces, dotted with trees and the screening landscape.
Private Residence No. 7 by FLBXL Architects
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