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ince the beginning, the architecture and interior designs have been the example of change. Inspired by the different traditions, culture, changing the value system of the society, and fleeting trends change over time. Everyone has recognized the power and value of good design. From styling to designing, coloring, and more, it seems like trends come in and out of fashion. Today, as technology has become more prevalent, so does the demand for technology in design. It is not only about living life, but it’s also about experiencing the best life.
Welcome to the New Era of Interior Design
Preferences are shifting from experiencing something that is convenient to experiencing something that is authentic. Finding solutions to the problems is only the essence of toady’s modern design thinking. Hitting the future as hard as one can is the only option for interior design companies. Otherwise one can be out of date tomorrow. The overall interior design sector’s vision would be to bring great design at affordable prices to everyone on the planet. And, all the companies are probably taking effects. Thoughtful and innovative design makes everyone feel good. Each generation has its own set new preferences with the changing lifestyles and values. As a result, today, the interior designers are challenged by its competitors, shifts in the market, and demanding clients. Even though it is an inevitable change, bringing greater opportunities for them. So, this can be considered as a call to action for that every individual in this sector to recognize this new era and making efforts to transform product or services from ordinary into something more rewarding and more memorable.
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Interview with Insights Success Ornate Projects: Creating Beautiful Interiors
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Outstanding Interior Designers Experience Distinctively Designed Spaces by Mansi Desai
26 Creative Interior Designer Kreative House Innovative Designs, Quality Execution
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38 7Elements Interior Studio Professional Designing Expertise Delivered Exquisitely
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42 Contours | The Design Company Designing Dreams & Transforming Spaces
46 Dzign Thoughts Designing Novel Spaces
Geeta Vaibhav Design Studio (P) Ltd Designing Aesthetically Functional Spaces
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Milind Pai Architects Creating Inspiring Spaces
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imple yet sophisticated!’ Today, many of the innovative companies are providing new directions that c a n a c t u a l l y h e l p a s p a c e t o e v o l v e m o re a n d a d d i n g m o re s w e e t n e s s t o i t !
The interior design market is ready to provide an incredible modern designs with expected greenery, deep colour dashes, and etc. Also, to keep the things interesting, they are making a constant interplay between textures, patterns, and solids.
Keeping in mind, that ‘ideas rule the world’, and it has never been truer than it is today. This is the time when ‘wild ideas’ seem to be making up the lion's share of all ideas. Thus, this month, Insights Success has come up with the special issue “The 10 Innovative Interiors Designer To Know”. Here, we have tried to focus on innovative interior designers and their company’s portfolios with unique solutions. Some of the below mentioned innovative interior designers in India have grabbed our attention most to become the most innovative interior in this edition. On the Cover of the magazine, we have featured the special story of Infinity Architect & Interior Designers. Infinity is as an interior design company catering to the Luxury Interior Design market. We have also focused on different companies with their creative core personas, who have come up with most unique solutions. Thus, we have chosen, KREATIVE HOUSE as a ‘Creative Interior Designer’. Kreative House is one of the most sought after firm for residential architecture and interior design in India. And, Mansi Desai as an ‘Outstanding Interior Designer’. Mansi Desai-Designs for living is a firm creating interiors and products that are functional and aesthetically exquisite. Apart from this, we have preferred innovative Interior Designers, 7Elements Interior Studio -7 ELEMENTS INTERIOR DESIGN is a full-service interior design company in Hyderabad specializing in interior design, decorating and architectural renovations. Contours the design co. -CTDC offers a designing platform that encompasses research, development, and implementation of design in architecture and interior designing. DZIGN THOUGHTS -Dzign Thoughts wishes to translate every four walls and a ceiling into an expression of art, emotions, imagination and ideas. Geeta Arya & Associates -Geeta Vaibhav Design Studio (GVDS) is a full-fledged architectural and interior designing company. Milind Pai Architects & Interior Designers MPA offers comprehensive services in the field of design, construction, interior ornamentation and project consultation. Along with this, we have an exclusive ‘Interview with Insights Success’. Here, the head of the company Ornate Projects LLP, Pankaj J. Popat and Bhakti Bhojwani have shared some insightful answers highlighting the influences made by their firm, service offerings, winning honors, current and future perceptions. This magazine also includes leaders’ thoughts as well. ANISH K MOTWANI, the driving force behind Anish Motwani Associates discusses the topic “Future of Workspace”. So, flip the pages of our magazine and explore interesting insights into the world of business!
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hile visiting or viewing a place, the first thing that the human eye notices are its design and details. Nature, being the best designer of all has created a world that is full of designs worth replicating. For the man-made spaces, it is the job of the architects and interior designers to design an appealing space. Some of the greatest buildings and monuments of the world are architectural marvels that are not just structures but stories in themselves. What marks them different from each other is their unique design that that incorporates the times, requirements, inspirations, emotions and more.
When it comes to personal or individual spaces in modern times, what people want might be different from what they need and what they communicate that they need. It is thus the job of the designer to understand the fine lines between what is being asked by the consumer and what is actually required by them as explained by the great artist and teacher, Hans Hoffmann, “Design is the intermediary between information and understanding.” For such people, who appreciate the finer things in life and have an eye for design and details, Infinity Architects and Interior Designers has been catering with phenomenal success. The Holy Trinity for Creating Unique Designs Infinity Architects and Interior caters to Luxury Interior Design market and is the most recognized brand in the market and well known for its exclusivity and finesse. Ideate, Integrate and Implement is the holy trinity that the company believes is responsible for its phenomenal success. Infinity believes this market requires artists that create and provide authentic service to clients. Understanding the difference between the client’s need and want is an overlooked part of the process without which one cannot remain true to the project. The mantra of Infinity is to be aware of what the client needs while the client himself is drawn by his wants and overwhelmed by endless possibilities. It requires research, authenticity and appreciation – things that Infinity does best. Every single design and material used is original and unique for every project with no repetitions, making it completely personalized for the client.
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All-encompassing Services Infinity is amongst the global companies which gives all services under one roof like Architecture, Interior Design, Project Management Consultancy, MEP Services (Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing), 3D Visualization and Annual Management Contracts. This prevents the customer from running around to try and find the best solution regarding various requirements. Also, Infinity gives services for Material Procurement which is beneficial for the customer for cost savings. Infinity takes a lot of pride for its impeccable execution process and detailing in Design. It probably is the only Design firm in the region where every given site has a dedicated Site engineer and individual Designer other than the principal Designer. Infinity is capable of blending different elements to create an ambience which makes it feel good, lively and perfectly complements the client’s character and taste. In-house services like Project Management Consultancy, MEP
“In Designing, every detail is a luxury and those details are not just details, they make the design”
consultancy and AMC (Annual Management Contracts) help the clients for their one-stop solutions even after the project is handed over. Furthermore, at Infinity, the material procurement team comes in handy for the clients ease to help them with the material purchase, this further helps control the project budget on a longer run. The Design Maven Infinity’s Founding Director – Ajinkya Dhumal has been creating true masterpieces of luxury for Residential & Commercial Interior Designing for more than a decade. Like his designs, his success story is rich in elements which range from simple background and initial failures to passionate persistence. His interest in sketching fueled his curiosity about the Design world which he explored to the fullest. Today, with his brilliant taste and touch of luxury his company is the most recognized brand in the market and well known for its exclusivity. Dedication, Discipline, imbibing holistic approach towards projects, his
important role in the company by working cohesively as a team; the team with vision, passion, creativity, hard work and thirst for the continuous growth of the company.
keen understanding of the extraordinary the unerring taste and always considering customer is king, are his qualities which have contributed towards the upliftment of the company. His leadership is draped in inspiration as he and his team go about creating new ideas, utilizing new materials, visiting new exhibitions and creating a unique lifestyle of people living in the spaces. Reinventing Design – Team Infinity Infinity’s employees are essentially the key stakeholders. Built on 17 years of vast experience and expertise, Infinity has accumulated an impressive track record founded on trust and credibility. With quality service that speaks, its interior design concepts have been known to focus on translating clients’ specifications into discerning ideas. It is only through the employees’ creative and technical eye that Infinity’s projects are unique and exceptionally remarkable. The four pillars of its team “Designers, Execution, Purchase, and Admin” have eventually carved out an Elite niche name for Infinity. They play the most
“Being in a creative industry, Infinity meets clients demands, needs, aspirations, imaginations and build their dream into reality”
A Dynamic/Lively Sector With the growing penetration of technology, Ajinkya feels that the world looks at Interior Design as made do of Pinterest and Google images. The current generation’s imagination is fueled as well as limited by what it sees on the search engine which is the bitter reality of Interior Design landscape. Mass production design houses have cultured the market with affordable and economic Designs. While this certainly serves the purpose of the clients of a livable space but the essence of a unique approach for design is lost in transition. Ajinkya adds, “With the fast-growing tech enable advancement, creativity is challenged. It has become a world of copy-paste. It’s the most disturbing scene in the Interior industry. However, technology has helped in achieving speed, availability, affordability. The business has become faster than ever.”
Distinct Impact Infinity, deferring from the path too commonly traversed, believes in value for money and creating a unique approach which makes the spaces more sustainable, user-friendly and remarkable impact. It believes in creating bespoke designs for its clients and adding a unique language and design ideas to every project. With services like in-house annual management contracts, the clients hardly need to worry about the postservice issues faced at projects. For Infinity, a Client is a ClientPartner. This way it becomes easy to step into the client’s shoes. When it gets a requirement to furnish, it never comes up with solutions to only these requirements, but looks at it from a 360-degree perspective and beyond. Every avenue of client’s aspirations, desires and needs get its appropriate attention through Infinity’s accommodating yet disciplined approach. Words of Wisdom For the young and budding designers and entrepreneurs, Ajinkya has the following words to share: “There is no perfect advice as the design is a matter of preference and individual liking. However, there are a few popular design styles which are widely accepted by the general clients as timeless and comfortable. I think anyone thinking of starting their company should have work experience of six to eight years at least in the same industry. The Key to success has no shortcuts. As we know, to reach somewhere, we need to start from somewhere. This philosophy only works when we have a properly defined process. Take charge of your personality and harness it with empirical encounters.”
“One look at any of our projects and you can feel the passion touching you” Starving Distractions, Feeding Focus Being in a creative market, the challenges are aplenty for Infinity, ranging from stiff competition, budgetconstraints to lack of skilled labour and more. But it believes in Problem solving attitude and focuses on being part of the solution as the main key to overcome any of the challenges. “Do not linger around the problems, be a part of the solution team” is the Mantra at Infinity to overcome any sort of challenges it has ever come across. Since it’s inception, Infinity has successfully designed over a thousand projects. All of them Designed and executed with a holistic approach. A powerhouse of creative talent, a skilled workforce and dedicated team along with a reliable source of vendors, is Infinity’s key to accomplishing challenges of any magnitude. So is absorbing diverse insights from all the departments and applying towards various hurdles constructively.
Possibilities – Infinite Infinity has clients majorly in Pune, Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi and Hyderabad. Its enduring relationships with clients are testaments to its hard work. Infinity’s portfolio has grown extensively to include prestigious residential and commercial works. Achieving sustainability while strategically positioning and living up to its motto, Infinity aims to build a significant presence PAN India, implementing BIM, Product Design and to have International Collaboration. Ajinkya adds, “We are striving to sculpt an entity where the lifestyle which everyone covets gets manifested in reality.”
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ORNATE PROJECTS CREATING BEAUTIFUL INTERIORS
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n architectural specialized firm, Ornate Projects LLP revolves around the philosophy of creation of timeless design with impossible timeline and strong ethos towards contextuality and efficiency, bespoke design solutions. In an interview with Insights Success, Pankaj J. Popat and Bhakti Bhojwani have shared some insightful views and highlighted the influences made by their company to be the most Innovative Interior Designers. IS: Kindly brief us about your company. Ornate Projects LLP is an internationally renowned, award winning, firm based in Mumbai. Headed by Pankaj J Popat and Bhakti Bhojwani, the practice infuses dynamism, innovation for quality and time-based project handovers. The firm specializes in a wide range of architectural, interior and construction projects. Ornate Project’s philosophy revolves around creation of timeless design with impossible timeline and strong ethos towards contextuality and efficiency, bespoke design solutions. At times, it so
LEADER’S THOUGHT
“Virtual Reality Changing the Design World!” Virtual Reality technology has so much potential for architects and designers. As an immersive technology, it will transport the users into a fully interactive 3D environment, giving them the opportunity the feel of a particular space, room, floor, or building design as a whole. Virtual Reality is rapidly altering the landscape o design. VR technology isn’t new. But, some of the ways integrated into everyday experience is innovation and exciting for designers, end users. What our previous generations used to visualize & sketch on the paper for hours is now possible on the click of a button. That’s technology!!
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happens that the project launch date is decided even way before the demolition work has started. To deliver quality under such challenging situations and strike a balance between client requirements, site conditions, and execution that involves various agencies, suppliers, artist etc. is Ornate Projects prime forte. IS: Brief us about the Founder/CEO and his/her contribution towards the upliftment of the company. What was the source of inspiration for your company to be in the Interior Design Solution Providers segment? Bhakti Bhojwani quotes “Fashion fades style is eternal” Trends exist to make people feel badly about what they don’t have. Rather design should be timeless. Taj wasn’t built in a day yet stands tall as an epitome of luxury and Era-time of design. Being born to a legacy family which has been in the world of design and construction, right from her childhood Bhakti Bhojwani grew up seeing raw canvas spaces transform into opulent spaces. When anyone asked her, what she wants to do when she grew up? she was sure she wants to do interior design and styling. She strongly believes one should choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life. Creating a beautiful interior is something that comes instinctively and gives her great pleasure. Bhakti, 22 | INSIGHTS SUCCESS
Graduated from Rachna Sansad is a Partner, with her father at Ornate Projects. She designs, executes & styles a wide range of commercial, residential and retail spaces with her team of young Designers. She was felicitated with a trophy in hospitality and retail design from Hosts – Next Gen creations and later on by the institution in her final year of education. Today her clients recognize her efforts, vision, creativity. They see this creativity combined and pivoted by technology as an inborn gift of representing her fierce undaunting style. Her recent works involve a bespoke luxury one of its kind bridal boutique in Mumbai’s high end leading jewellery brands “I see myself as a story teller, clients hire me to write their biographies but instead of using words I use fabrics, textures, elements, items personal to them.” She comments. Owing to her distinguished taste in style and creativity every piece of art and furniture is commissioned and handmade in-house by explicit workmen trained in various fields of art. Ornate pieces of furniture are created with utmost detailing by our Ornate Projects In-house team of talented contractors, workers, artisans and consultants on our panel. VOLUME - 8, ISSUE - 13, 2019
system factory units. Delivering such a complex plan of the business is something he & his team works flawlessly. IS: What are the different products and services provided by your company, setting it apart from its competitors? Bhakti Bhojwani not only helps her father with the day-to-day workings of the office, she has brought in new technologies and software to the firm. Bhakti expanded her father’s legacy of construction, management consultancy, chain form of interior design for production factory units to interior design consultancy and brought in material procurements, interior styling, styling products, imaginative designing all under one roof. At Ornate Projects we understand very well the concept of meeting, committed dates and timelines. We take up complex projects on under difficult timelines and delivers outstanding workmanship, and extremely important on time and in budget. Design is about making people happy functionally, aesthetically & emotionally. What makes it more interesting is Ornate Projects flawlessly committed approach of treating every project individualistically. Repeating makes them so monotonous. Every client, every project, every need is unique. IS: What are the key attributes that helped your company to overcome the challenges?
Pankaj J. Popat holds his Graduation degree of first class in Civil Engineering from VJTI, he worked with leading firms of the country in his early years. Pankaj J Popat found Ornate Projects to give shape to his passion and vision in Interior design and construction. He imparts his vision and knowledge to us as a design head of this multi-disciplinary firm. OP stands tall on Pankaj’s experience of three decades of trust in the industry of design. In a span of over three decades Ornate Projects under his guidance has completed handover of more than 400 versatile projects ranging from an entire spectrum of factories units, corporate offices, boutiques, commercial and retail design, bungalows, second homes, high-end residence apartments. Adding to the concentric layer his vision the team comprises the best interior designers experienced and young minds to shape opulence and grandeur into the spaces he envisages. He has completed over 2,00,000 sq. ft. of factories in cities like Mumbai, Dahanu, Shirwal, etc,. He is India’s trusted name in construction of pharma, jewellery, laundry manufacturing VOLUME - 8, ISSUE - 13, 2019
Speaking of challenges, they faced in their run, they opined that it remains the same in the sub-continent in a marketplace where interior is mostly commoditized than valued for its originality and design integrity, there is always a cheaper and easy option for you as a practice not to lose a project. And for the client to opt for a cheaper less challenging and familiar one. “we have to invest in real hard work of breaking these molds and stereotypes, in many cases” Pankaj Popat, Bhakti Bhojwani IS: What is the current scenario of Interior Design landscape, from your point of view? With the massive tech-enabled advancements, what are the opportunities and challenges evolving with it? It can be tricky to predict the future. As expected, technology is set to play a huge role in the future of interior design. But which technologies? And how might we use them? Today we talk about Smart homes, 3D printing, virtual reality, sustainable design, affordable homes, how practical is that? Are we taking cautious steps towards the brighter future? We are choking the trees. We are building a concrete INSIGHTS SUCCESS | 23
jungle without any future planning. Future is living with in harmony with the environment. For example, we are making dry walls in a city like Mumbai where the climate cannot sustain them, only so as to plagiarism the west. The extensive use of plastic in interiors, we as designers should take a mindful conscious effort towards converting the cheaper solutions into the sustainable ones. Technology is changing the shape of every field to a great extent. The world is coming closer due to social media. IS: What are the benefits gained by your clients while doing business with you? Ornate Projects has been fairly successful in their run till date. They work with more Patron clients than generic ones. Mostly such projects set strong benchmarks. Speaking of achievements, they say “Ornate Projects won Top 20 architects in Mumbai for our projects of one-of-its-kind Bridal Boutique. This Boutique with a unique concept and branding idea won many prestigious awards.” We at Ornate believe in keeping transparency in terms of the design as well as the materials used. Our aim is to provide a 24 | INSIGHTS SUCCESS
long-term solution to the clients in terms of low maintenance and elegance for which we suggest the use of those materials that are environmentally friendly, local and natural and create a balance between interiors and nature. IS: Kindly tell us about the company’s vision and mission. Their prime objective is for Ornate Projects to have a global footprint and to be reckoned among the most innovative practices globally and to be responsible for some important and relevant architecture, Interiors and Construction. IS: What would be your advice for the budding startups and entrepreneurs in the industry? Ending the interview with a note for the younger generations, they had a concise but strong response“Patience, Perseverance & Optimism.” That should suffice in itself for any youngster in search for some motivation.
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yderabad based Kreative House is one of the most sought after firm for residential architecture and interior design in India. It has gained popularity in Hyderabad and Pune as a firm for perfect Design and Execution of Luxury and Green High-end Residences without compromising on quality and workmanship. In more than a decade, Kreative House has completed sustainable and innovative designs for close to 15 lakh sq. ft. of space across commercial, residential, retail and hospitality spheres. Complementing Each Other – In Life and Work The design firm with husband-wife architect duo – Pavan Kakade and Medha Kakade at the helm has grown to become a single-stop shop for its prospective clients. An astute sense for the design comes naturally to Medha, the Founder and Principal Architect. Her first job was with the reputed architectural and interiors’ firm in Sangli. Her strong design sensibilities saw her handling major interior projects completely on her own. Her stint at the firm came to an end in 2002 which paved the way for the foundation of Kreative House.
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In 2012, she was joined by her husband Pavan who was working in the capacity of ‘Chief Architect’ at AHIDCO (Aditya Housing& Infrastructure Development Corporation). Hailing from Solapur, Maharashtra, Pavan was born and brought up in Hyderabad. With a passion for architectural design, Pavan enrolled in JNTU (Jawaharlal Nehru Technical University) to pursue Architecture. His creativity was acknowledged by NASA (National Association of Students of Architecture) when Pavan designed a “Futuristic Living Module” which was selected as one of the best designs in the competition. His career started with a leading architecture firm, moving on to to the role of lead Architect with HDFC for architecture and interior works of their new branches and project evaluations, then AHIDCO and finally Kreative House.
Team Kreative House comprises of architects, interior designers, civil engineers, research assistants and surveyors. The team designs and executes customized amenities to suit the individual personalities and needs of the clients. Projects handled by the studio reflect the studio’s focus on good space planning, explorations with varied decor styles, and minute attention to detail. Its services comprise of:
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each other and Kreative House’s abilities are only poised to grow. With their rich knowledge in designing and project handling, they have taken the firm from a home office of staff four people to one of the leading architecture and interior designing firm in Hyderabad and Pune. Its work is also seen in Vizag and Solapur. Services That Enthrall
multiple aspects which make our lives safe, secure and more comfortable. While a basic home consists of kitchen, bedrooms, living and dining, luxury residences have a home theater, spa and sauna rooms, gymnasium rooms, private terrace gardens, infinity pools, recreation rooms, sensor and temperature controlled sanitary and plumbing accessories, dimmer and sensorcontrolled mood lighting and more. Architectural design plays an important role in deciding the outcome of all the above aspects and giving that sophisticated yet pleasant look. A good design also redefines the overall experience of the space. • High-End Green Residences Green is the new black. Saving our planet and ecology has become more important today, than ever before. Green building design in general and residence in specific has to be sensible INSIGHTS SUCCESS | 27
in reducing carbon footprint and it should consider the site factors like local climate, locally available building materials and how technological advances can be used for the betterment of this objective. Goals of the green building are: • • • • • •
Life Cycle Assessment Building Design Efficiency Energy Efficiency Water Efficiency Material Efficiency Waste Reduction.
• High-End Interiors High-end Interior is a matter of choice and selection. There are different styles in interiors like contemporary, classical, neoclassical, country etc which is defined by specific design, material, finishes, colours and so on. It is Kreative House’s job to design, find and source the right products to achieve a stunning interior experience. Luxury finishes range from premium exotic veneers, gold or silver leafing/gilding works, very premium Italian 28 | INSIGHTS SUCCESS
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• Project Execution Kreative House has well-designed systems and process in place to handle large luxury and green residential projects. Dedicated and experienced team of professionals supervise the execution works in minute detail. It ensures that the client approved design is strictly adhered to and deviations if any in special cases are done only after proper consent of the design team and clients. Keeping it Kreative! Team Kreative House keeps exploring the new ideas in designing, by understanding the individual client choices and requirements. This makes every project unique from others. It is also leveraging the services of technology and using a new material which is energy-efficient and eco-friendly. It uses new software like lumion, 3d max etc to develop 3d concept, which makes it easy to convince the client’s, by presenting the 3d views. Use of project management software facilitates the completion of a project on time by keeping a track on project daily basis. Being a single stop solution of all the Architecture and Interior works makes the client happy to be associated with Kreative House for their project. Added to that, the hard work, creativity and dedication of its employees make things easy in designing and handling the projects. Attention to detail is strictly adhered to and therefore the results are never short of being superlative.
“Interior design industry is one of those industries, which changes with time, technology and new materials in the market. So, it is very important to be updated.” Futuristic Designs For a decade and a half, Kreative House has been delivering nothing but the best, within stipulated deadlines. It has completed several prestigious projects across multiple cities in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra covering a wide spectrum of residential, institutional and commercial spaces. Each one of these projects has been received with great appreciation and satisfaction from individual clients and corporate groups. Their ability to redefine living concepts with aesthetical designs and innovative ideas has been greeted with high regards. The company aims at creating and designing spaces that will leave a permanently great impression, even on the global scenario. And going forward, as an architect, interior designers and landscape architects, it would like to handle multidisciplinary projects across India and the globe.
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Word for Newbies The couple’s advice for the budding designers:
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nterior Designing in today’s time has become far more creative and diverse. With new developments in the industry there is always an alternative for an expensive original material which enables to design luxury interiors as well as budget friendly interiors. The tech enabled advancements have been a boon to designers. With 3D view of the design, the client gets a real look of the place before it is completed. The exposure to various design trends has been made possible and beneficial to all. If there are pros there will be cons as well. With the wide exposure, the original design can be easily imitated. Sometimes the designers fail to get the credit of their design copied by others from online. With modular designing becoming the trend today, too many people are opting for ready made solutions rather than appointing a dedicated designer for the task.
Yet, one woman and her team with passion for designing and breaking the stereotype while making her name known across the interior designing stratosphere is Mansi Desai – Founder of MANSI DESAI – Designs For Living. Mansi spearheads her interior designing firm located in Mumbai. She is an Alumni of ‘94 Batch of Diploma in Interior Design’ from the prestigious Nirmala Niketan Institute in Mumbai. She also holds a Postgraduate Degree in Interior Design from the Rhodec International Institute, London - United Kingdom. During her prolific career, she has collaborated closely with some of the established architects in the industry. She is the winner of best design award from Houzz for two years continuously in 2018 and 2019. INSIGHTS SUCCESS | 33
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COMMERCIAL Work spaces tend to become very stressful and over a period of time the ambience does get monotonous. Therefore, the team designs commercial spaces with the focus to maximise a refreshing and positive environment across the space. “We tend to keep these spaces simple yet attractive based on the kind of work involved in the area,” claims Mansi. Forecasting interior trends and designs helps it to keep the space unique in such a way, that even after a long period of time the space continues to look chic and up to date.
RESIDENTIAL “When it comes to residential design we take it very personally, we make sure to convert the house into a home,” states Mansi’s team. While doing the interior spaces of a house the team ensures that it reflects the client’s personality and style, after all it is the home that comes to the rescue and one can dwell in it in peace and serenity after a long day at work. The team loves to experiment with eclectic, minimalistic and other styles of design, but at the same time it continues to focus on functionality and maximise the use of space.
Designs For Living “Our multi disciplinary services; Architecture, Interior Design, and Turnkey Solutions based on pro-efficient skills, knowledge and experience are here to cater to your needs and to give you a single point of contact with a strong business relationship you can count on,” says Mansi. MANSI DESAI – Designs For Living is a full service design firm that provides Architectural and Interior Design services to clients across an expansive range of markets and localities. The firm is committed to provide the clients services from pre-design through completion ensuring dedication, continuity and satisfaction. “The open
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work environment in our office allows the opportunity for design collaboration and constructive problem solving,” she proclaims. The licensed staff of the company consists of architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, draughtsman and contractors who provide exemplary services. Their expertise, professionalism and innovative approaches have been fundamental to the successful execution of design solutions.
HOSPITALITY Considering the current scenario where every other day there’s a new restaurant, pub or a hotel coming up. It’s mandatory for interior designers to be at their toes when it comes to updating spaces with new materials, experimenting with unique looking artefacts and colours. “In this sector having a theme helps the client and us to move along the project without losing track,” explains Mansi. Hence, she helps the clients in picking up a theme and proceeds cautiously to avoid having the project get out of style. VOLUME - 8, ISSUE - 13, 2019
“All our projects are contemporary and chic, with a distinctly different approach from one another,” tells Mansi. The company is not just an architectural firm, but it is a way of practice. The name’s prologue itself resonates its philosophy. ‘Designs for Living’ echoes quality and practicality towards form and function. It holds a standard of consistently delivering high-quality, client-oriented design, shaped by sound environmental solutions; places that are beneficial to the user as well as the environment. The clarity in the approach has proved to be the anchor in all the projects setting Mansi Desai apart from its competitors. “We have always strived to deliver what has been state of the art for every project,” adds Mansi. Aesthetically Exquisite Voyage Mansi Desai’s team follows passion for designing an interior space not just for the sake of it but, for the sole purpose to reflect the dwellers personality living within. “From residential to commercial and hospitality we do it all,” claims Mansi. The firm does not possess any patent design style as it does not believe in one particular era or aesthetics to be tamed for in designing. The company consistently keeps up with the updates, latest trends, materials and design forecasts which enables the clients with best beneficiary services in designs. It is not
just functionally adept but aesthetically exquisite too. “The clients are amazed and in awe of the final outcome as we transform their dream home into a reality!” exclaims Mansi. The Team at Mansi Desai – Designs for Living is diverse and dynamic. The team has the right balance of experienced personnel who deliver only the best solutions. Both Mansi & team are passionate about designs and driven by this passion and they ensure that every project undertaken meets the highest form of creativity and aesthetics. Designing Insights Mansi’s approach to design is avant-garde and involves the use of physical models and one-to-one scale mock-ups to help test and develop the proposed design concepts. The team believes that the design process is not linear and it requires designers to think and draw on different scales at the same time, considering each finished detail in the development of the overall design. Talking about the future of the firm Mansi says, “I look forward to exploring with more eco friendly materials with a wish to contribute to the betterment of the deteriorating environment.” For the aspiring designers and artists, Mansi suggests, “From my years of experience as a designer my advice to budding startups is to be crazy and free with their ideas and keep thinking out of the box. Success takes its time and one needs to be patient with their work. Patience, determination and optimism combined with smart hard work is the mantra for success.”
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nterior designing is a field that encompasses people’s dreams and visions while turning it into reality by creating a lively atmosphere in any kind of space. Be it residential or commercial, with the new avenues opening up for designers there are a lot of opportunities flaring up as everyone desires to have a place that represents one’s uniqueness. New technological advancements like 3D visualization and VR are creating an experience for potential customers to observe and inspire ideas for the design in real-time. Interior Designers have to keep up with the dynamics of the industry and come up with solutions that are extraordinary to meet the clients’ expectations. The times have changed and so have the perceptions people used to have about their living spaces. From conventional to modern, everything we see around us shapes
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Hyderabad. One of his hobbies includes reading motivational books in his spare time. Monochrome of Services 7Elements Interior Studio is a Hyderabad based Top Interior Designing and Execution company. Established in 2013, the Interior Studio is a place for creatively designing spaces, which delivers within the promised time, with hassle-free execution and support and within a
our mind, our thoughts, our personality even. That’s why the task of an interior designer has become a challenging yet, exciting one. There is a need for designers that derive creativity with simplicity and produce results that are satisfactory for the client and relatable for them in every way. Ranjith Khanna is one such designer, fiercely disrupting the interior designing industry. He is the Founder and CEO of 7Elements Interior Studio. Ranjith has vast experience in different firms comprehending and attaining knowledge, nuances of the business. He is a self-made entrepreneur and understands how difficult it is to run a business. The necessity of having a healthy balance between client and team management is something Ranjith preaches. He ensures that this learning process never stops in order to know something new every day. He is a self-motivator that continuously pushes his own boundaries to grow his mind while attaining openness and implements the same in his projects. Ranjith successfully manages a team of more than twenty professionals. His understanding of market dynamics and current trends merged with industry knowledge ensures that client expectations are realistically set and successfully met. His positivity and enthusiasm for work are infectious. He was born and raised in Vijayawada,
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budget. Starting from the design, right through to the delivery it ensures every detail. Every material reflects the commitment to quality, design, and affordability. 7Elements specialize in end -o-end residential interior solutions. Ranjith has a team of professional experts that believe in delivering beyond quality and commitment. “Interior designing is not just about beautiful designs and quality material, a beautiful décor should be supported with practical & easy to use product design,” he claims. The experience and extensive industry knowledge the team possesses works as an advantage for turnkey projects as it streamlines it with a focus on quality, time, and cost. The processes adopted in achieving the vision are time
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tested, and enabling it to meet the requirements of clients is to enhance the feel of a space in a realistic time frame. As the team opines, “We make designs that speak.” The core interior services provided by the company include Kitchen interior design, bedroom interior design, commercial interior design, and modular interior designing services. All of these services comprise of space planning, furniture selection, fabric selection, accessories, and artwork selection. Along with that, the team is also equipped with handling lighting selection, architectural materials selection, color selection, and consultation. The project range for 7Elements varies from one-room redesigns to whole-house renovation and customization. “We always look forward to the opportunity to collaborate with architects, vendors, and interior design industry specialists no matter the size of the job,” states Ranjith. “Each design speaks about how our clients are unique and portray who they are,” he adds. His mission is to create the best interior designs and provide related services in Hyderabad, to individuals, Hotels, Hospitals, and companies that have their personal reflections of the corporate practices they undertake. Based on the client’s
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interests, the team looks for antique solutions that are long-lasting, beautiful, memorable, and gentle on the earth. Ranjith’s approach is highly collaborative. “I consistently work with our clients through an initial envisioning process so I can tease out the look that speaks to them,” he shares. He consistently puts in efforts with the team to stand-out as the best interior designers in Hyderabad. It’s important for the company to make the client feel the space before beginning with anything and come up the final outcome according to the client's expectations. “We use our interior design experience and decades of industry experience and knowledge to develop the details of a shared vision,” says the team of 7Elements. Collaboration, communication, and teamwork are the foundations of the company as well as the driving principles that Ranjith coherently integrates into the interior design process of the projects from the clients.
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CONTOURS | THE DESIGN COMPANY Designing Dreams and Transforming Spaces
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nterior Designing sector in India, has seen tremendous growth for its demand and the public’s ever-changing requirements with their living spaces. The industry is very dynamic and keeping with the changes is not an easy task. Moreover, the tastes and preferences of consumers have changed over the past few years. The aesthetics of living spaces for a lot of people have become a necessary factor. A house is not just constituted of brick and mortars anymore, now the concept of comfortable living has crossed all parallels to be a significant rational in what we call today, a home. Similarly, the concepts for offices from mediocre, plain, and simple has turned into sophisticated, fashionable, and fun. Maintaining and transforming the above values into reality is one such firm Contours – The Design Company. CTDC is an architectural and interior design consultancy service provider. The company aims to deliver turnkey and piecemeal solutions to the design demands of any urban environment. Backed by more than twenty three years of experience in design consultation & management, and supported by a team of dedicated professionals, the firm is on par with the global standards both, in finesse and style. A Dynamic Partnership Prashant R. Halankar & Anand D. Mehta both partners at CTDC represent a new breed of ‘go to’ designer duo. Both of them are known as globe-trotting and media-savvy people, which reflects in their nature. They have a passion 42 | INSIGHTS SUCCESS
for progressiveness and remarkable innovation. The duo has graduated from the reputed Rachana Sansad’s School of Interior Design, Mumbai. Over the past two decades, the duo has achieved an enviable amount of specialization in full-service architecture, interiors, and urban design, and taking a content-first approach to design. This is why VOLUME - 8, ISSUE - 13, 2019
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Prashant R. Halankar
Partner & Creative Director
“Our personalized service, in-depth product knowledge, expertise in the designing craft, eye for detail, and strict in-house quality control parameters puts us in league with the best!” Our Goal is… “ To effectively use the design trilogy of form, function and aesthetics.” “ To enhance the overall quality of life, to increase productivity in the work environment and on a holistic level, to protect the health, safety and welfare of our clients.” “ To create a sanctuary that boasts a harmonious blend of colour, texture, materials and styles.” “ To convert all limitations into richer possibilities.”
Anand D. Mehta
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delivers world-class architecture that is on-time and in-budget. The firm’s focus mainly remains on crafting environments that blend aesthetics and functionality. “Each endeavor so far has been a seamless integration of art, luxury, local flavor, and functional style,” shares the CTDC team. Clients today are well informed and secured in their tastes. The vision of the clients vary, so they envisage ‘Design consultants’ as just a resource that will effectively guide them through the process of building, reconstructing, and renovating their desired space as per the specifications. “We work tirelessly to meet your requirements and will convert your dreams into CTDC is an award-winning firm facilitating all kinds of design services to its esteemed clientele. “We suggest only the best products keeping your budgetary parameters in clear perspective,” says Prashant. “We are strict with our delivery schedules and work well within our target timeframes thereby minimizing inconvenience and saving time,” adds Anand. The team at CTDC under the guidance of these two experts uses the latest technologies in designing software for 2D and 3D drawings. All of this right through the designing process (schematic drawings) to detailed construction is overlooked and carried out with efficiency and as per the clients’ requirements. Designing Excellence CTDC is great at providing turnkey solutions as well as consultation work for commercial and residential interiors that can boast of a very influential and satisfied clientele. “We are proud that word of mouth referrals constitute a large part of our business,” says the duo. The firm’s work encompasses institutional, commercial, educational, multiresidential and single-family space, emphasizing a balance between bold vision and grounded, design-driven solutions. It believes in collaborating and partnering with clients to elevate their vision. Having worked on some of the most notable projects in the city and beyond, CTDC understands the transforming effect of Architecture and Design. The company takes projects from conception to construction, partnering with clients on every step of the process. Each job starts with a thorough analysis of the build-site and client expectations, emphasizing collaboration and elevating the language of design. With in-house rendering skills and an unwavering commitment to design, CTDC 44 | INSIGHTS SUCCESS
an individual statement,” claims Anand. “We at CTDC understand your changing needs and offer a flexible range of services. No job is too large, or too small for us!” exclaims Prashant. Once again emphasizing on collaboration, CTDC works with the client to understand their needs, designing a unique, and custom-fit space.
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ature as a designer has been an inspiration to everyone creative and even not so creative. The hues, the patterns, the symmetry that one sees in nature is unmatched. Inspired by nature’s shape and form and the possibilities of design Dzign Thoughts is an organization that aspires to embrace the magic of creation. Since 2005 it has relentlessly committed to converting dreams into reality by designing spaces that are a dream in itself and spaces that inspire ideas. Its expertise is a spectrum of spaces, from homes, offices, hotels to retail establishment. It is into the business of making every space that involves human dwelling into havens and abodes that perpetuate human life and aspirations.
man, he incubated the organization with his partner and the duo ever since have been on an invincible, enriching journey of designing dream spaces
When Friends come Together – Ideas Fly
With a vision to Design the Best Lifestyle Residences and Best Commercial Projects Globally, the company has created its identity on its core values of Collaboration, Flexibility, Originality, and Customization. Discipline and sheer hard work took the company to New Places and helped it explore New Avenue. Divulging more about the core values, the company says:
Dzign Thoughts is a joint venture by Sagar Shah and Satyaprakash Sharma. who saw their elders working as reputed turnkey contractors. Being brought up in that environment levitated their young minds towards the Industry and Designing Sagar, a Diploma holder in Interior Designing, possesses a sharp acumen for flawless execution. An expert at managing sites and all the action that transpires there, his uncompromising nature and innate need for absolute perfection ensures successful projects in optimal time and resources. Satyaprakash, one of the bespoke interior designers of the country, started his journey as a professional right after college. His younger self would often sketch furniture for his father who was an accomplished furniture designer. This sowed the seeds of entrepreneurship in him. A design thinker and an ideas
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Bespoke Services Dzign Thoughts’ services include Interior, Architecture Designing and Conceptualization of the Clients Space. Its expertise includes Material Procurement as an ode to the client’s elite taste and passion for design. It provides an exclusive procurement service that hunts bespoke interior embellishments and accessories. All the designs and concepts that its offers are bespoke and as per the client's requirements and tastes.
Collaboration – We are open to new ideas, new relations and new avenues. We believe collaboration leads to discoveries and innovations. Flexibility – We are flexible to work with service providers suggested by clients or with any new service provider who comes with a promise of quality and timeliness. Originality – We don’t believe in standardizing dreams. For us, each corner is a unique space awaiting its original design.
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Customization – We only create designs that are bespoke and tailor-made as per the client’s need and choice. We believe in absolute uniqueness. Interior Designing – Opportunities for All The Founders believe that there is a great development in the Lifestyle Residence Space and many projects of big scale are coming up all over the country. Also, opportunities now are evolving greatly in the Startup space and Small size establishments as they are growing fast. The ready-made Furniture Industry is picking up steam and many outlets are coming up which offer end to end solutions. There is also a huge demand for high-end furniture which can be customized. As the opportunities are growing so are the startups. To the young blood, the duo says, “Our advice would be to keep learning and be ready for Changes And Keep it Real.” More to Come Dzign Thoughts is leaving no stone upturned to reach its mission of providing its Expertise to HNI’s, Commercial Spaces and Hospitality and Retail Spaces with the Latest Technology, Design Trends and Delivering on Promises. Going forward too, it will continue to serve Clients with even Better Design Experience and Aesthetic Superiority and enriching customer experience. The duo says, “Designing and Execution of an Interior Space is a Journey and Poetry in Motion and when space is finally done it becomes a reflection of the customer’s aspirations.”
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Vaibhav Arya
Director & Co-founder
Geeta Arya
Principal Architect & Founder
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eeta Vaibhav Design Studio (GVDS) is known for its unique approach, to architecture and interior design, which manifests a very intimate process of discovering each client’s personal style, and creates an experience they had never come across ever before. Over the past one and half decades, GVDS has emerged as a leading Luxury Architecture and Interior Design firm. Headquartered in NOIDA - New Delhi, the company has been working across key cities in the country with clients including business leaders, industrial personnel, as well as people from film industry, politics, NGOs and various Builders. The firm’s work encompasses projects across different categories. The company’s clientele has spread around leading cities in India and also in few cities globally. The Designing Duo Geeta Arya - Founder/Principal Architect (GVDS) after completing her graduation from the School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi gained International experience in Designing and Research. In 2013 Director and Co-founder, Vaibhav Arya with a strong Engineering background elevated GVDS to the next level, with services-oriented entrepreneurship. Vaibhav, has converted this Architectural Studio into a system driven strong infrastructure collaborative force. It consists of almost 20 in-house Architects, Interior designers and 3D visualizers with a strong team of consultants to deliver comprehensive services for each project. The skilled and collobrative In house team supported by competent structural and MEP (Mechanical, Engineering, Plumbing and Fire fighting) consultantsto deliver comprehensive services to each projects. The office also houses fine Artists studio, as well the Duo has vast personal collection of art. Geeta advices clients on
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the purchses and commisioning of sculptures, artwork and installations from a vast selection of artists. GVDS was made possible due to Geeta’s Luxurious design stability and Vaibhav’s high efficient entrepreneur skills. Both of their guidance has helped GVDS in successfully delivering several projects across different scales and typologies. Some of which include Hospitality, commercial, residential and institutional with a keen eye on Architectureal and Interior detailings. One of the firms many specialities is residential architecture, and there office mirrors this expertise, with its divison intointimate seating and work areas- all designed for an open exchange of ideas and there collection of art. Geeta and Vaibhav believe that good designs are curated from careful study and research, combined with technical knowledge along with an artistic judgment. Attention to detail, proportions, and scale, together with common sense, ensures that the finished product fully develops as per the potential within the concept. “Our studio is a laboratory of designing,” claims the duo. Creative Insights GVDS thinks it is essential to find the common voice with the clients from the first moment of design to the last build session. “We believe in continuous communication and close collaboration between every participant of design,” says Vaibhav. The company has been working for many years to connect the harmony of nature to living spaces. GVDS prefers clear volumes with bright and spacious inner spaces. In the course of design procession, it favors sustainable solutions. “We undertake complete Architectural Design, Interiors and INSIGHTS SUCCESS | 51
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Administration,” tells Geeta. Extensive use of 3D Visual Reality software and computer 3D Modeling, which is done in the project, helps the client in visualizing their project in the best possible manner. All experimentation with space, light, and material can then be done using this platform until the final result is achieved. GVDS offers integrated design services for the built-in environment, encompassing master planning, architecture, landscape, interior, lighting, and furniture design. “The team undertakes all the tasks with great coordination, site management and timely delivery of projects,” states Vaibhav. The clients can experience living and moving around on the premises before it is actually built. Geeta grew up surrounded by beautiful things. Her father was a mechanical engineer. Reminiscing about the past, she shares that she used to make a prototype to scale models of fighter planes and helicopters as toys with her father. Vaibhav being a strong pillar in the company, with his technological expertise has helped in establishing the Design Studio as a good communication platform for the clients and their needs.
Ethically Efficient GVDS deeply respects its employees, society, clients, collaborators, vendors, contractors, and their businesses. To this end, it strives to bring out the best in each of these relationships. “We are aware of the responsibility that we are entrusted with and do everything in our power to deliver exceeding expectations,” states Geeta and Vaibhav. Above all, both the founders honor their word by delivering excellence throughout their business. The trait which sets them apart is the willingness to be held accountable for all the operations carried by the firm. For the duo, “satisfaction is the joy in clients’ eyes”. This is what makes everything fulfilling for them. That is the reason, Geeta and Vaibhav have so much passion for GVDS. “Budding startups should distance themselves from the conventional and propose something new based on the affirmation that, the trend is to follow no trends,” suggests the designing duo for those who are looking to enter the industry.
Now in this tech-enabled advancement one just have to be adaptive in incorporating these tools and experiences as creativity in daily lives. “Innovation to us is a way of being; it is a practice that we bring in to work every day,” proclaims Vaibhav.
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Mln Pi
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Creating Inspiring Spaces
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ince its establishment in 1987, Milind Pai Architects & Interior Designers (MPA) have been creating unique and distinctive designs for each architectural project. Being a multi-speciality firm it has done projects in various verticals of design, from Architecture to Interiors in Hospitality, Corporate Offices, Retail, Residential, Institutional, and Health. The company is committed to feeding its growing appetite for design and has enjoyed working on projects in various cities pan India. It tries to bring into the industry the latest in trends and technology in each segment to give it the edge over competitors. The services provided are mainly Design Consultancy and Project Management. Meet the Inspiring Innovator The company was established by Architect Milind Pai with a core purpose to ‘Inspire creativity’. Since then, under his tutelage, the
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of efficient planning and design but also elevating their lifestyle and enhanced their business growth with its comprehensive solutions. It has a loyal client base who vouch by the values that MPA brings into the association and its contribution to their business growth as a dynamic design partner in all their ventures.
Milind Pai, Founder company has evolved into a dedicated team of professionals committed to designing excellence and offering comprehensive services in the field of Architecture, Interior Designing, and Project Consultation. Milind shares, “We match up to the Best in Indian and International firms. Nature at its indigenously Unique Creativity is what inspires me the most. In nature, we see a flawless balance of design, ecosystem and the aesthetical beauty, in its purest form.” Milind feels that in this constantly changing world, the criteria of Inspiration keeps evolving. Technology and Social Media have been generating so many inspirations every day that the fundamentals of having a few fixated inspirations are also changing. Personas like Zaha Hadid and Hafeez Contractor have defied the time tested prevalent styles and dared to carve out new paths in the design world on their merit to create a mass impact on the architecture scenario. Making a Mark Since inception, MPA has worked with various people and industries and added value to client spaces not only in terms VOLUME - 8, ISSUE - 13, 2019
MPA’s extreme zest to analyse the clients’ needs and develop the designs totally from their perspective, is the philosophy it has adhered to right from its initial struggling days. As a regular design process, the firm deeply studies the various aspects of the client, like their family, profession, physical and emotional needs, temperament, budgets, aesthetical expectations, design style and exposure, their peers and competitors and even their energy levels and work-life discipline, and the most important, their day-to-day routine. It avoids getting fervently attached to a singular style of design hence not losing its creativity so that it can keep exploring new-fangled, better and bolder ideas. Milind says, “We want to be evoked for our contribution to the development of this Interior-Architecture field, that span the various size of projects, located in various geographical locations and catering to the physic of wide strata of clientele. Also in making a valuable contribution to the sustainability in this Field and encouraging research and sharing new visions with the society at large.” An Industry that is Buzzing with Opportunities Architects have traditionally worked on designing, planning and overseeing the construction activity of a range of building projects. But many more options are evolving in the current scenario like managing other professionals in the same or allied field or fields of sustainability, naval architect, and more. Some new avenues are also opening in the technology environment like developing architecture software, apps and even products where the basic qualifications of an architect can be of immense importance to developing further skills. Even in the media and communication fields, people with professionals background are required to work on professional news, magazines, etc. This key development opens up new opportunities for the young architects turned entrepreneurs. According to Milind, “Being an architect is like being a high profile salesman who sells ‘Dreams to Clients’! In our industry, a typical work routine is not normal, since for our kind of work requires our presence and personal involvement. One needs INSIGHTS SUCCESS | 55
‘’ Our passion comes from converting these spaces into comprehensive design solutions which blend into the cultural, physical and emotional needs of the occupants
to be on the toes, attending to issues as and when they occur without unnecessary delays. Leaving your clients, contractors & vendors with goodwill is extremely essential for greater opportunities in the future. This may require years of research, planning and experience in a focussed direction. Continuously picking up soft skills is the need of the hour and will give you an edge over the competition.” Aiming for a Bigger Role The industry is booming with new technological advances that make the ecosystem more functional and user-friendly. However, sometimes the aesthetics and sustainability is underestimated in the process. With growing industry and 56 | INSIGHTS SUCCESS
new minds infused in this field, these attributes will be soon taken care of. In this transitional phase, MPA will be leading in the forefront and wants to be an essential part of this industry to contribute its bit in making the environments a better place. It looks forward to enjoying working in different parameters and to develop its language of design. Milind adds, “In our quest for excellence, we have been recognized and awarded in the Industry by various discerner like Society Interiors, IFJ, etc. We intend to move forward on this journey with a more innovative approach and constant evolution to stay at the forefront of the design world.”
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR “Making Sense out of SPACE" is the driving force behind ANISH K MOTWANI. Born in Mumbai and having the best of exposure in construction world thru his Dad who is a Renowned Structural Engineer, Anish never knew he would end up in design filed. With several years of experience and work been published in various newspapers and magazines, the thirst for creating new is never ending. His firm Anish Motwani Associates' passion is to translate the essence of emotions and thoughts into forms, colors and textures. He believe that a beautiful decor can have a beneficial influence on our lives.
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uturistic offices will focus more on wellbeing of employees and create a happy & healthy workspace that will boost efficiency & enhance productivity.
Homely & Friendly The office of future will align towards traditionally associated elements of home decor. - Café style tea points / breakout areas are reflecting the way office is turning into more casual & innovative space - Open offices without cabin for directors/managers and all working from desk without partition will be seen more in future - This will allow employees and managerial staff to connect more among each other and remove the unwanted barriers - Such spaces allow openness, creativity flow and innovative thoughts
around actively, design will be more about comfort and personalization. With sit/stand desks and ergonomic free motion office chairs, the risk of work-related injuries will be reduced - Designers like us will focus more in comfort & functionality - Correct use of lights (no lees nor excess light) - Focus will also be on using materials which are long lasting and user friendly - Making acoustic a part of design - Office Pods will be something interesting to play around for designers and has a lot of scope for improvement Security Future workspace will require technology that makes security a priority but also enable flexibility and constant connectivity for employees around the globe. 5G internet will make a lot difference and help us connect quickly.
Technology Advances in technology will allow us to work from anywhere & more of flexible working hours will be possible.
Security robots will roam the office after hours, picking up subtle anomalies that human guards might miss— water leaks, unlocked doors, suspicious sounds, and another hazard
- Artificial intelligence, virtual reality and augmented reality will become the norm in office technologies - Future offices will be clutter free, wireless with minimal tech hardware as everything moves to cloud - As technology advances, storage will be more cloud based and designers won’t be worried of creating storage spaces. This will help in more openness at workspaces
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Design & Ergonomics By creating ergonomic workspace that make users move VOLUME - 8, ISSUE - 13, 2019
Go Green Getting the green space inside is what we all desire, and future workspace will surely have more of them. Indoor plants / Green walls will make the space livelier and more attractive as well. Working close to natural environment will help boost efficiency of the workers.
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