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rchitecture is both the process and the product of planning, designing, and constructing buildings or any other structures. Architectural works, in the material form of buildings, are often perceived as cultural symbols and as works of art. Historical civilizations are often identified with their surviving architectural achievements. Throughout ancient and medieval history, most of the architectural design and construction was carried out by artisans—such as stone masons and carpenters, rising to the role of master builder. Until modern times, there was no clear distinction between architect and engineer. In Europe, the titles architect and engineer were primarily geographical variations that referred to the same person, often used interchangeably. It is suggested that various developments in technology and mathematics allowed the development of the professional ‘gentleman’ architect, separate from the hands-on craftsman. Paper was not used in Europe for drawing until the 15th century but became increasingly available after 1500. Pencils were used more often for drawing. The availability of both allowed pre-construction drawings to be made by professionals. Concurrently, the introduction of linear perspective and innovations such as the use of different projections to describe a three-dimensional building in two dimensions, together with an increased understanding of dimensional accuracy, helped building designers communicate their ideas. However, the development was gradual. Until the 18th-century, buildings continued to be designed and set out by craftsmen with the exception of high-status projects. Building first evolved out of the dynamics between needs shelter, security, worship, etc. and means available building materials and attendant skills. As human cultures developed and knowledge began to be formalized through oral traditions and practices, building became a craft, and “architecture” is the name given to the most highly formalized and respected versions of that craft. It is widely assumed that architectural success was the product of a process of trial and error, with progressively less trial and more replication as the results of the process proved increasingly satisfactory. What is termed vernacular architecture continues to be produced in many parts of the world. With the emerging knowledge in scientific fields and the rise of new materials and technology, architecture and engineering began to separate, and the architect began to concentrate on aesthetics and the humanist aspects, often at the expense of technical aspects of building design. There was also the rise of the “gentleman architect” who usually dealt with wealthy clients and concentrated predominantly on visual qualities derived usually from historical prototypes, typified by the many country. In our current edition, we have featured 10 most promising architects 2020 We have introduced profiles of ABM Architects, ANSA Interior and Architectural Design Consultancy, Expressions design, NPAPL, RMA Architects, Shabnam Gupta, Tealwalls, Vista Architects,
Do flip over every single page to unveil the secret of the success of these start up!
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ABM architects
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BM Architects is a novel Architecture & Interior Design firm with a strong reputation for design across a wide array of sectors. Alfaz Miller’s dynamic duo–co-founder and Aahana Miller–Associate Architect are pushing the firm to reach the zenith without relent. Under their aegis, the Company is committed to providing practical, flexible, and enduring architecture. ABM Architects is a Mumbai based Architecture & Interior Design Firm. Alfaz Miller co-founded the
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Firm in 1972, and is the Principal Architect. The firm has evolved with changing times and has a young work force, guided by experienced professionals in the core team. ABM’s wide experience spans major institutional and corporate projects, private buildings, offices, airports, hotels, health, residential spaces, heritage and conservation work. The firm enjoys a reputation for architecture and design solutions that are varied, comprehensive, and most importantly, client-focused. Every ABM creation aims to integrate a timeless aesthetic with functional
design, an objective that has been at the core of the firm’s culture since its inception. ABM’s design excellence has been acclaimed by the many awards and citations it has received. Client satisfaction has always been the firm’s principle objective - its success measured by the fact that 80% of ABMs projects originate from loyal clients. It has consciously chosen to remain a boutique design firm undertaking selected projects at a time. This helps the firm stay focused on the work at hand, paying attention to detail and be accessible to March 2020
and commissioning of sculptures, artworks and installations from a vast selection of artists. Visionary founder: Architecture, to Alfaz Miller, has always represented a satisfying amalgamation of his various interests: he loved to sketch; was interested in science and math. Alfaz Miller established ABM Architects soon after achieving his Bachelor of Architecture from JJ School of Art in 1972. The firm has grown from a 70-square-foot one-man office to a 7,000-squarefoot building at the center of Mumbai. Miller’s proficient design skills, grounded ethics, and sharp business acumen, continue to define his self-sufficient firm which possesses all capabilities required for transforming ideas on paper, into brick-and-mortar realities.
the client at all times. The firm evaluates wide-ranging ideas from the client, the project team and the consultants. This is made possible by ABM’s highly-efficient infrastructure within its own sixstoreyed office building in the heart of the city, which houses multiple teams working collaboratively on several projects.
The office also houses fine artist Brinda Miller’s studio, as well the Miller family’s vast personal collection of art. Brinda Miller advises clients on the purchase
Miller’s success story was triggered by the restoration of the interior architecture of ANZ Grindlay’s Fort office in Mumbai (1989), overcoming the challenges posed by a design intervention in a functional workspace. The
The skilled and collaborative workforce of 50 in-house architects, designers, 3D visualizers and engineers, is wellsupported by competent structural and service consultants. ABM’s in-house MEPF team (Mechanical, Engineering, Plumbing and Firefighting) work closely with the architects and interior designers to deliver comprehensive services to each project. 12 inory
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project cemented ABM Architects’ reputation for creating solutiondriven design programs, and prioritizing quality of work, timelessness. Above everything, the project laid a foundation for a long-lasting client relationship, which ABM prides itself on maintaining. As Alfaz enters his elegant and eclectic workplace in Studio Millernium, Mumbai, it hums with high-octane energy, perfectly in keeping with his approach to every project. One of the firm’s many specialties is residential architecture, and his office mirrors this expertise, with its division into intimate seating and work areas – all designed for an open exchange
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of ideas, and Alfaz’s collection of art and vintage cars. Under Miller’s guidance, ABM Architects has successfully delivered several projects across all scales and buildings typologies: banks, office buildings, airport lounges, residential complexes and villas, each responding to the unique programmatic constraints and the client’s exact needs.
spectrum. As principal architect of an awardwinning firm, Alfaz Miller himself is the recipient of several accolades and awards. He is driven by the constant desire to leave a mark on the architectural skyline; and his achievements are a constant reminder that design is still his true calling.
From small projects which are composed with careful artistry to a highly specialized vocabulary of interior design to medium and large architectural projects for individuals, corporations, and institutions; Alfaz is comfortable working on both ends of the design
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t Tealwalls, we are constantly innovating ourselves to create captivating spaces for our clients while also taking interior designing to the next level. Therefore, we don’t just stop at designing, we provide end-to-end interior solutions for your home. From space planning to material
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selection, our range of services and tailored solutions cater to all your interior needs. We take pride in delivering fresh and unique interior designs that completely transform your home. Right from planning, design and material selection,
to overall execution, we take care of everything. Our expert designers draw inspiration from your lifestyle to build you a unique space. Whether it’s an apartment or an independent house, our team provides the best interior selections that complement your style. March 2020
XIME. He has also completed his Executive Management Program from IIM Calcutta specializing in Finance and Marketing.
Abhishek Kumar
Co-Founder & CEO at Tealwalls
Abhishek has worked with project management firms like Bovis Lend Lease and DTZ as well as played a key role in Och Ziff’s asset management team in India. He has also assisted in setting up projects and operations vertical in two of the most prominent real estate developers of Pune – Marvel Realtors and ABIL Group before starting his new venture as an interior designing firm. Expertise:
We are a group of interior experts who believe in creating exceptionally designed living spaces for you. Here at Tealwalls, we care about our client’s aspirations, ideas and most importantly, their dream home. That is why, we help you build a customized space that reflects your personality and taste. Our aim is not just to complete the project one time, but also to make sure that we are able to help you with your decor’s years down the line, when you need. We have over 10 years of combined experience in building beautiful interiors that are not just aesthetically pleasing, but are also functional. We work hard to strike the right balance between beauty and practicality to deliver authentic work and home spaces that redefine perfection.
designers, reliable vendors and skilled craftsmen who work very hard to create innovative living spaces that suit your style. Our utmost belief is quality over quantity. We aim for perfection in everything we do. Right from the start, our in-house team gets in touch with you to personally know the idea behind your dream space. Picking up from there, our design specialists carefully create an ideal blueprint of your space keeping you in the loop every step of the way. Once the plan is finalized, our production team gets to work to make your dream space a reality. Ambitious persona: Abhishek Kumar
Abhishek Kumar has over a decade of experience in interior design and construction management.
We are not like any other interior design companies. We bring you end-to-end interior solutions through our aspiring team of expert
He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, as well as a postgraduate degree in Construction Management from
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You are in safe hands! Right from consultants to craftsmen, our team has over 50+ years of collective experience in their respective fields. Our team is committed to deliver 100% every time! That’s why we work closely with all the clients to make sure they get what they were promised. Simply working hard does not get things done on time! That’s why we work smart in planning and executing every step to bring out the best.
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Ingeniously created interiors for your home without compromising on the quality.
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Ingenious styles, created with perfection. Inspired by your ideas, our team will design an ideal space that is a true reflection of your personality.
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etting an unmatched standard of beauty and perfection, we introduce ourselves as ANSA Interior and Architectural Design Consultancy – one of the best interior designers in Delhi NCR. ANSA Interior and Architectural Design Consultancy has challenged the conventional way of interior designing and given new dimensions to the art of interior designing. Our specialization lies in interior design of residential and commercial projects and delivering a unique blend of comfort and style to our clients. We are also known for our premium consultancy services related to Vaastu, and 3D View. We have an innate capacity to understand our client’s choice and taste with respect to interior design and thus with their close collaboration, we convert their dreams into reality by offering a unique and personal touch to the interiors. The interiors designed by us represent a unique panorama of elegance, style, unmatched designs, diversity and colors that are sure to captivate anyone. We are there with our clients at
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Sapna Aggarwal- CEO every step right from making layouts, supervising the site and helping our clients in purchasing, ordering and overseeing budgets. With the help of our experienced and creative personnel we help our clients in building their dream home or offices.
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designer to follow their project from start to finish ensuring a personalized service delivered to an uncompromisingly high standard. Interior Design Capabilities: We exhibit an absolute different and unique work culture that includes unique services like, space planning, decorating, renovation and new construction and all done in a manner that is exclusive. From contemporary to modern, we are able to offer different look to your interiors. We entirely focus on creativity and understand the competency of our workforce. We believe in maintaining a cordial and healthy relation with our client so that they openly express their views. With our capability to understand the client and their budget we are always able to surpass their expectations. Achievements: We have some unique and
appreciable interior design work that can be proudly added to our name. Some worth mentioning works are• Designing of texture paint at Wagah Border and Hussaini Wala Border, India • Designing of DG Bar at Chawla Camp, Najafgarh, Delhi (India) Design visionaries: The Team at ANSA Interior and Architectural Design Consultancy Ankush Aggarwal Ankush a graduate in Commerce and Post graduate in Interior Designing from International Academy of Design is an ambitious & dynamic entrepreneur. With a firm determination and fresh ideas, he set to spell magic in the world of interior designing with his creative skills. Creativity is Ankush’s best traits and his team his strength. With the help of his experienced and creative team he helped people build their
dream home or offices into reality. From space planning to decorating & designing, Ankush Aggarwal brought a revolution in the interior designing arena by offering bespoke services, promising utmost satisfaction. He has been writing articles for magazines like – Design Today, India Today, Architecture Update and many more. Sapna Aggarwal Sapna graduated in Home Science (Hons) from Lady Irwin College and acquired professional qualification in Interior Design and Decoration from IAD and diploma in AutoCAD from CAD Centre in year 2001. Sapna’s innate creativity and passion for designing has carved a niche in the interior designing industry. She is in the panel of guest invitees to judge INIFD exhibitions. and a guest lecturer to JIMS, an external examiner in INIFD. She has also been writing articles for magazines like -femina, Society Interiors and also featured in designing shows on Zee Business. We have the knack of understanding the clients’ spoken and unspoken needs, lead the creative efforts of the design team says Ankush. Ankush says, At ANSA Interior and Architectural Design Consultancy, we have constantly challenged the conventional way of thinking and thus given a new dimension to interior designing. We specialise in interiors design of both residential and commercial projects and delivering a unique blend of comfort and style.
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‘‘ Safety applies with equal force to the individual, to the family, to the employer, to the state, the nation and to international affairs. Safety, in its widest sense, concerns the happiness, contentment and freedom of mankind
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view and mission for the future of SD Inc. and its clients. We consistently provided the finest design and solutions for custom building, kitchen and bath design, landscape design, fine furniture, art, and home-technology.
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s a leading architecture and design firm, it is our priority to serve not just our client’s needs but to also provide above and beyond innovative solutions for today’s problems with modern architectural designs that must be aesthetically outstanding yet environmentally responsible. We believe that the appeal and organization of a well-designed environment defines an essential level of professionalism and trust that everyone should have. To compete with today’s fast pace world, design matters and design is what keeps our clients up to par with their competition. SD Inc., an internationally
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renowned multi-disciplinary architecture and interior design firm founded by Sunil Dhingra and Shilpi Dhingra. For Sunil, architecture is everything. From the structures that surround us to the designs and novelties that simplify and beautify our day-to-day existence, he looks for inspiration in the most minute details. As an architect and interior design specialist, he is able to blend creativity and practicality to innovate unique, well-designed environments for living, working, and everything in between. Sunil says, what started as a passion grew into a network of professionals who share the same
We place a strong emphasis on Cost Optimization, which in simple terms means to minimize our clients cost while effectively providing equal to if not better modern architectural and interior designs that would have charged our clients a fortune. Because of our cost optimization it has become one of our Unique Selling Points. Our passionate and professional team ensure that you, as one of our clients, will have a professional team catering to your specific requirements that are unique to your designs and ideas. You’ll also be able to effectively manage the budget and lowering it to a considerable percentage without sacrificing quality design and timeliness of completion. March 2020
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Expressions Design As world is evolving continuously, customer’s needs & requirements are also changing rapidly. Hence, our Personalized Customer Service & Speed of Flawless Execution have become focus areas during any of our project execution. We are continuously thriving to excel in these two areas to raise our standard.
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e, Expressions design are one of the Best Interior Designer in Mumbai, started our Interior Designing Services in 1990 from Mumbai, India. We provide Residential and Commercial Interior Design Services across India. We have completed more than 300 residential & commercial interior projects and transformed customer’s lives with our creative & innovative Interior Designs. Our 25+ years of experience & over 300 satisfied customers are the key differentiating parameters which makes us stand out among few others in the industry. We capture The Spirit of our customer and The Essence of space to convert his dreams into reality. We also add flavor of individual Soul & Culture in our designs, so as reflect customer’s personality & lifestyle. As a Professional Interior Designer, we believe in building
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the trust with our customers and work with them very closely during the designing of their dream space. Our standard process of project execution helps us to interact & engage meaningfully with our customers and understand their needs in depth before starting the project. We feel satisfied only if we are able to transform & up lift our customer’s lifestyle and energize them emotionally & spiritually. Around the world, there are rapid changes happening in people’s lifestyle, culture & technologies. In similar way, Interior Design Trends have also undergone through vast transformation. However, we believe that basic principal of good Interior Design is Convergence of Art, Science and Mathematics and we apply this principal in all our designs to differentiate between “Interior Designing” & “Interior Decoration”.
While Customized Interior Designing is our core service offerings, we also showcased Standard Home & Office Design packages on this platform mainly to educate our customers about design specifications & its associated prices. Our Standard Home Design Concepts includes – Living Room Designs, Bedroom Designs, Kids Room Designs and Kitchen Designs. Further, to ease out designing process, we have Furniture & Decor Shop wherein customer can see various furniture designs & exclusive decor product to match his choice. Visionary founder: Our founders are from diverse fields and have vast Experience in Interior Designing & Business Management. They sincerely believe in adding value in customers life through our Interior Design Services and bring long lasting happiness. They follow professional and transparent business practices to build trust with customers and employees. March 2020
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Visionary founder: Neeta Jajoo She is alumni of prestigious institute, Sir J.J School of Arts, Mumbai, which is known for excellency in Arts & Creative fields. She holds her degree in Interior designing from this institute. Being creative and free in nature, immediately after completion of her studies, she started her own Interior designing firm – Expressions design, in 1990. Over last 25 years, she has very well captured changing lifestyle & culture of many Indian families and now it has become her strength in her designing work. Her expertise of understanding customer needs & budgets and then quickly define scope of work with cost estimates helped her to gain customer’s confidence. Capturing The Spirit of the customer & The Essence of the space to marry them in design differentiated her work from others. She always thrives to work upon the designs which are complementing customer’s Family Culture and their Aspirations in 23 inory
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the life. She uses beautiful mix of Ethnic and Modern Trends in her designs to match client’s aspirations.
be focusing more on increasing digital presence to create necessary brand awareness from long term perspective.
Sandeep Jajoo
It’s a team work:
He holds degrees of Master in Management Science and B.E. Electronics with working experience of over 25 years He. worked with many Indian Business houses like Videocon, MIRC Electronics, Reliance Communications and Hathway Digital. He has wide experience in the field of Product & Marketing Management, Business Operations & Customer Management. He has been actively involved in operations of Expressions design for last many years and guided with his expert skills to cope up with rapidly changing business environment. He is mainly involved in strategy, planning & business expansion. His vision is to get exponential growth from this rapidly growing industry of Interiors & Furniture. He would
We have Professional Team of Interior Designers & Complete Design Infrastructure in our office located at Thakur Village Kandivali East, Mumbai. We use latest CAD design software tools for 2D & 3D designs at our studio to show virtual real designs to customers. Our multiple teams of Contractors, Carpenters, Painters, Electricians & Civil Workers are working with us since last 15 years and fully trustworthy to work at customer premises. We ensure that our customers are fully comfortable with our Contractors & Workers through regular interaction & effective monitoring systems. We personally co-ordinate with our Contractors & Workers for efficient execution of project and to build customer’s trust.
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Design that touches human aspiration appeals to all,rest is math and geometry
We at NPAPL believe in solutionoriented design services and collaborative entrepreneurship. We are led by belief that ‘design’ is the most powerful tool for achieving competitive excellence, therefore we constantly attune ourselves to the newest of trends, technologies, products and techniques. The firm functions on a very transparent model, where
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the team enjoys the freedom to direct and operate. We hold a reputation of efficient delivery and co-ordination as per commitments made to the client. Vision: Creativity coupled with passion - forming a Centre of Excellence for innovation centric designs. Moving forward each day with a commitment to become the #1 company in ‘Design and Build’ for clients across the globe by 2020. To become the most preferred
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‘Project Management Expert’ for clients across the world. To be the company that best translates a client’s need for ‘Interior - Design & Build’, showcasing state-of-theart and iconic landmarks. Mission: Constantly endeavouring to build the company’s business on the trust of our clients. Hence, translating the company’s Vision Statement into a reality. Believing in equal opportunity and growth for all. Progressing with partners / project
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stakeholders towards achieving the highest goals. Hence, believing in and practicing a win-win philosophy. Ambitious persona: Niteen parulekar Director Architect “Niteen Parulekar” a graduate in Bachelor of Architecture from the renowned JJ School of Architecture in (1988), he is one of India’s leading architects, attributed to his versatility and visionary approach to design. In 1996, after a stint of nearly eight years in the industry, he established Niteen Parulekar Architects Pvt. Ltd. (NPAPL). He is best known for his experimental innovation and nouveau designs. His versatility and progressive leadership have been phenomenal in the development & growth of the firm. His creativity and passion to excel have been the reasons behind his endeavours. His work has been recognised in leading publications like the Times of India, Loksatta, Maharashtra Times and Hindustan Times. He has forayed into projects spanning Residential, Commercial, Corporate, IT Campus, Hospitality, Healthcare, Institutional, Master planning, Retail, Industrial and Leisure verticals. He is one of the privileged few architects to be featured for two signature projects in the Volume ‘Golden Hands - The Power of Architecture’ revealing contemporary works of Indian Architects.
In the last two decades, the work of NPAPL has earned the firm acknowledgment as one of the most respected architectural & interior design firms in India. Our design methodology is systematic and pragmatic yet innovative and opulent. We deploy extensive construction knowledge and profound attention to detail from the conceptual development of a project through execution and handover. A disciplined, thorough process ensures creativity becomes reality. That’s why we cover every step and detail, from the first call to the final walk-through. Every project starts by discovering where you are and where you want to go. By understanding what you want, we can start to build your vision.
Areas of expertise:
To quote your project, we scope it and send it out to bid. With our industry expertise, we can value engineer elements of the proposal to fit both your vision and budget.
Niteen says, we offer customized construction services and capabilities for commercial and industrial clients to help them refresh and reimagine their spaces.
Next, we create a plan for the work with timelines and schedules. Because we’re highly experienced in working in occupied spaces, we’ll ensure everything is business
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as usual for you. We attend to all necessary documents and permits in preconstruction meetings so your work proceeds smoothly. We also place long lead-time and submittal orders. When our tradesmen arrive, everything is in place, from temporary partitions to plans and permits. Our attentive team handles ongoing on-site adjustments and maintains a clean and safe work site. Weekly construction meetings keep things proceeding smoothly. From creating a punch list to walking the entire project, we fine-tune every detail so your site is in tip-top shape. You receive a closeout book with as-builts, warranties, and operating manuals says Niteen.
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AR. SAMARTH CHATURVEDI
Vista Architects, is an architectural & interior design firm specializing in comprehensive architecture, interior design, strategic planning, urban planning, project management, hardscape & landscape diversified into residential, cafe, business / corporate, shopping, hospitality, healthcare, religious & educational.
designing dynamic and beautiful spaces is that they come from knowing your goals, location significance and leveraging the potential of space’s existing elements, then building it with creativity and vision. The result is an ART that tells a story about its location, the consideration of the four existing walls and most importantly reflects the essence of your individuality.
professionals and associates believe in ‘aesthetics that work’. In other words, our innovative design solutions meet the highest standards in terms of looks and functionality. We can assist in the early planning stages of the development, compile construction documents, and provide construction stage related services as well.
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and quality, which is why we are where we are. Expertise: We have the resources and capability to set up your space from scratch. To be more elaborate, our solutions cover design and execution of everything including civil works, interior designing and execution, HVAC, electrical works, fire protection/alarm systems, access control, LAN and data cabling, electronic surveillance and Video Conferencing Equipment installations. We also ensure a ‘single window’ for you to communicate and follow up during the tenure of the entire project. This saves you precious hours that would otherwise have been spent in coordination and communication. Magical teamwork: Our team carries out stringent quality and workmanship audits during the progress of work. \We constantly exceed the design expectations of our clients while keeping a check on the budgets. Our team undergoes continuous training to keep ourselves updated about the latest products, methodologies and other aspects of interior fit outs. Ambitious persona: AR. Samarth chaturvedi Samarth has a keen interest in the field of Architecture and design with a zeal to look out for best possible solutions to the 27 inory
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Progressive Design Revisions
His eye is always on the creative lines where his sense of grandeur is matched with the style of design. To him stagnation is the death of creativity and creates change which you want to see in the world.
No take-it-or-leave-it-attitude and I-know-it-best talks. We respect opinions, revisions and love to iterate till perfection without compromises.
Besides, he is also on a mission of improving the standard of Architectural education and imparting knowledge to young students. He is a visiting faculty since 2013 in SGI Anand College of Architecture, Agra.
Quality Check at Site Our site engineers ensure the contractor follows execution standards and adheres to design. We share the site meeting reports to our clients on a regular basis to keep them informed on the developments. We’re Heart-Fully Flexible
He is an active member with various professional bodies such as Council of Architecture (COA), Indian Institute of Architects (IIA), Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) and Institution of Valuers (IOV).
We’re a humane company. We hate rigid terms, conditions and red-tapes. We do everything within and beyond our scope to support our clients.
Samarth says Unique Features that our clients will love we have.
We hate delays. While creativity cannot be rushed, we keep up ahead of time through quick turnarounds. We understand time is a truly non-renewable resource.
Single Contact In-House Expertise Cross innovation & responsibility is lost when parts of work is outsourced. We’ve an in-house team of expertise with 3D visualisers, quantity surveyors, lighting designers and project managers
Quickest Turnaround
Samarth believes Engaging today’s leading modern architects and the some of the best interior designers in India is a simple process.
Principles & Ethics Above All We’re free of all industrystandard shady practices. We believe in being transparent to the client and do not work on a commission basis with vendors and contractors. March 2020
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RMA Architects is an architectural practice with studios in Mumbai and Boston. From a studio established in Mumbai by Rahul Mehrotra in 1990, the practice was reformed as RMA Architects in 2010. The practice is simultaneously engaged with a diverse range of clients, including governmental and nongovernmental agencies, corporate and private clients, and institutions. RMA Architects has completed projects ranging from single-family residences to larger scale buildings and urban designs proposals. Project types include residential, office, institutional, art galleries and retail, as well as conservation of historic structures. Led by four Principal Architects and a core group of Design Associates, the studio works actively with local craftspeople and contractors to develop and refine construction details and methods of building that are relevant, sustainable, and founded on local knowledge. By working with varied constituencies, and through a multiplicity of modes of engagement with practice, RMA Architects endeavours to develop and evolve culturally specific design solutions for each unique context.
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Rahul Mehrotra Founder
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Visionary founder: Rahul Mehrotra is an architect, urbanist and educator who is the Founder Principal of RMA Architects and is Professor of Urban Design and Planning at the Department of Urban Planning and Design at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design. Mehrotra has designed projects that range from recycling urban land and master planning in Mumbai to the design of art spaces, boutiques, weekend houses, factories, social institutes and office buildings across India – thereby engaging diverse issues, multiple constituencies and varying scales: from interior design and architecture to urban design, conservation and planning. He studied at the School of Architecture; Ahmedabad graduated with a Master’s Degree in Urban Design with distinction from the Graduate School of Design at Harvard. Apart from his engagement with the design of buildings, Mehrotra has been actively involved in civic and urban affairs in Mumbai, having served on commissions for historic preservation and environmental issues, with various neighbourhood groups. He was the Executive
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Director of the Urban Design Research Institute, where he is now a Trustee and has taught at the University of Michigan and at the School of Architecture and Urban Planning at MIT. Mehrotra has written and lectured extensively on issues to do with architecture, conservation and urban planning in Mumbai and India. His writings include coauthoring Bombay The Cities Within, which covers the city’s urban history from the 1600s to the present; Conserving an Image Centre The Fort Precinct in Bombay, which was a seminal study, and based on this study and its recommendations the historic Fort area in Mumbai was declared a conservation precinct the first such designation in India. In 2000, he edited a book for the UIA that earmarks the end of the century and is titled The Architecture of the 20th Century in the South Asian Region. Mehrotra has also edited the first of the three books that document the 2004 Michigan Debates on Urbanism, and in 2011 wrote Architecture in India – Since 1990, which is a reading of contemporary Indian architecture.
in Mumbai, having served on commissions for the conservation of historic buildings and environmental issues with various NGOs and Civic groups. Architecture Foundation: Architecture Foundation is an organisation with a focus on the creation of awareness of Architecture in India. Initiated by RMA architects, with an agenda informed by the impulse to archive, document and disseminate ideas about Architecture, the mandate of the Foundation is aimed at practitioners while also the general public with the emphasis on generating an inclusive debate about Architecture. The Foundation focuses on research projects and the production of a public dialogue in order to situate contemporary architecture within its historical context. Equally, the Foundation is committed to generating awareness concerning Architecture practice as well as ethics and values among the profession and general public at large.
Mehrotra has long been actively involved in civic and urban affairs
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Architectural Consultancy
I.D.E.A.Z. Architectural Consultancy is a design firm headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Orissa. I.D.E.A.Z Architectural Consultancy focus on providing services in the areas of Architecture, Interior Design, Master Planning & Programming.
Having thrust in the field of cost-effective and disaster resistant building designs. In addition, he has immense knowledge in the field of Estimate, BoQ, Statutory guidelines &compliance and in interacting with Government, Quasi Government and PSU sector.
Krishnendu Nandy, Managing Partner of I.D.E.A.Z. Architectural Consultancy has gathered over 18 years of experience on high end hospitality, corporate, residential, housing and commercial projects across India and abroad. He has collaborated with international architects for designing the BMW, Audi, Volvo, Harley Davidson & Volkswagen faciltiies in Eastern India. Krishnendu believes in sustainable architectural design and its implementation.
Krishnendu says, we provide support for projects around India and abroad. Our relationship with our clients through our project work reflects our commitment to quality design and responsive services. Our design approach includes the highest standards of quality, technical competence and cost control. Our design style is flexible and diverse, reflecting our ability to adapt to a specific request.
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challenge, enables us to provide quality service to our clients, while producing exemplary design results. I.D.E.A.Z. Architectural Consulting offers its clients professional design services in the field of planning, architecture and interior design. For each project, we tailor our services and appoint the most suitable personnel to fulfil the unique requirements of the client efficiently and effectively. We have a branch office in Siliguri & are in the process of opening offices in other regions of the country. I.D.E.A.Z. Architectural Consultancy has a staff of 18 professionals including trainees and is equipped with the latest communication and IT systems.
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Shabnam Gupta
Great Design doesn’t shape spaces. It shapes lives. Shabnam believes that good design is cohesive, cathartic and peopleled. She also believes that such powerful design aesthetic can only stem from the right work ethic- one that keeps people before design and function before form. As an interior designer with multiple accolades, 34 inory
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Shabnam has a deep understanding of the dynamics that design shares with people and hence of the responsibility that comes with it. Not surprisingly, a study of each of her design uncovers how inherently transforming, each one of them is. The dining table where one shares their day or the custom-made wall paper in your study that stimulates
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your thinking buds, Shabnam’s design philosophy makes sure that the people are always at the core of everything she does. A designer by profession, a thinker by habit, and an inventor by choice The brain behind some of the most prestigious projects and offbeat interiors across India, March 2020
Shabnam Gupta has created, over some stellar years, spaces that are best described as iconic. But the one role she proudly owns and has grown to love is that of a storyteller par excellence.
and how she is intent on creating timeless stories, one exclusive and artistically endowed space, at a time.
The genesis
A flower child at heart, Shabnam has always found peace in the unconventional and a method to the madness of passionate design. She credits her muse, Mother Nature, for this unique line of thinking and unabashed creativity. By combining traditional symbolism and visual elements, Shabnam Gupta mixes and matches an earthy palette with a contemporary soul that’s laced with a rustic edge. All of which is generously interspersed with bursts of refreshing colours to recreate a design aesthetic that has now come to be known as signature Shabnam Gupta
An award-winning interior designer, Shabnam started out small with her big dreams in tow. But clarity has always been her forte. Be it in her arresting design and interiors now, or at the tender age of 16 when it was clear to her that she was destined for design. A spectacular journey later, her incredible body of work that includes interiors, styling, and decor for celebrity homes, popular restaurant chains or even stand-out individual spaces, speaks for itself. And it speaks of the visual delights she has created, the originality that flourishes through her design
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The foreword When it comes to Shabnam, everything leads to a new beginning. Like when she conceived, from a scratch, the verdant vacation home in Goa as an ode to Mother Nature or when she moulded, through her idiosyncratic style, the rebellious, rustic, fluid and lavish home of Irrfan Khan. Hailed as a residential masterpiece by experts and connoisseurs alike, it has gone ahead to become the most talked about piece of property in the context of luxury living. More recently, Shabnam has scaled the peaks of success, almost literally, with her gorgeously eccentric interiors for Kangana Ranaut’s majestic mountain retreat. But her design has never been limited to just celebrity homes. From the remarkably edgy interiors of Bar Stock Exchange to nonpareil
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farmhouses, from the handpainted walls at the earthy Tanjore Tiffin Room to the intimate and millennial-friendly space of Viman Nagar Socials, and from awardwinning apartments to memorable retail outlets like Pepperfry and more, Shabnam Gupta lends her distinctive style to every space she has touched, crafting a poem out of it, in her one-of-a-kind design style. Magical team: Behind every successful woman stands a team who believed in her. Shabnam’s vision to explore undiscovered design vistas and position India as the hub of emerging design is upheld, enhanced and continually upgraded to its best version by a dedicated 36 inory
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team of professionals and design experts who ensure that every thought that she puts down on the paper is translated, without a glitch, into reality. Beauty is the lover imagination courts. Shabnam’s unconventional imagination and her team’s styling expertise is all you need to convert any space- your office, home, restaurant or even a holiday home, from ordinary to extraordinary. A splash of colour against the monochrome, a vintage oak coffee table in the midst of a chic conference room, retro instruments in modern dens and contemporary colours in a rustic palette, Shabnam’s eye for the unorthodox lets her styling and décor consultancy, convert any and
every plain, vanilla space into eyecatching ones, in a snap. A story is nothing without its intricacies. Why should your space be any different? Shabnam and her team mould each space into a thing of beauty through their careful assembling of lighting and hand-picked pieces of furniture to redefine a place. A rugged door laid against pristine white walls or a cascading chandelier that lets people discover stars in their own drawing-room, Shabnam understands that every space breathes through wellcoordinated furniture and lighting. Through Peacock Life Design Consultancy, Shabnam Gupta aims at bringing to its clients a haven of affordable yet unique décor pieces and lighting fixtures. March 2020
Expertise: If Orange Lane is the shape of imagination, Peacock Life is the playground for it. One glimpse of the distinctive, quirky and elaborate range of products at Peacock Life and you will agree.
Erected on Shabnam’s unwavering belief that ‘design is for everyone and not just the elite’, Peacock Life by Shabnam Gupta celebrates the inclusive nature of design through beautiful decor pieces. Peacock Life brings eclectic design to life through its core areas of specialisation:. Custom-Made Handcrafted Decor:
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The design of every piece at Peacock Life fuses Indian aspects with its individualistic recycled character, either through material or colour or by giving new life to defunct objects making them statement pieces.
of beautiful lighting fixtures that range from industrial to quirky and can effortlessly accentuate the vibe of any space.
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Whether it is adding pops of colour to a blank wall, or installing a hand-painted panel with a touch of whimsy, here the ideas to create artscapes are manifold. Their vivid range includes digital prints, wall-art sculpting, murals and commissioned paintings, all of which are open to customisation.
An exclusive set of products thatare especially scouted, handpicked and upcycled, and available as one-off pieces. The Customised Piece An enchanting range of handcrafted pieces like Rochester Chesterfield Sofa, Drum Side Table which is designed in-house and is also open to customization. The Solitary Make:
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At Peacock Life, Shabnam Gupta and her team craft compelling brand narratives with quality design that not only transforms spaces but also redefines styles and lives.
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