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The power of local dialogues! SRPR The Talk of Town With the election results out and the Government coming back in power, the air of uncertainty is relinquishing. The Government has brought a lot of reforms in the last five years, many of which overhauled the way businesses were run. Finally, in the next tenure it is expected to provide a stronger platform for businesses to take-off. Architects, Designers, Brands and the Real estate fraternity must gear up to make the best of it. While with the much loved mega architecture event WADe Asia we are able to connect architects, designers and artists nationally and stir important conversations yet I always felt a vacuum. Thus, to churn ideas at the local level, we had initiated Surfaces Reporter’s The Talk of Town city events, of which we recently successfully completed 11 editions. Some of the cities covered recently are Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Delhi and Bangalore. I have seen the power of local dialogues. As the Mayor of Ahmedabad shared her vision for the city during Surfaces Reporter’s The Talk of Town, her dreams gained strength with the active participation of the audience, who provided some great suggestions for the improvement of the city. As a media we not
Power is no more in the Big, the Great or the Mighty. Power is in ‘Action’ and the capability to bring about ‘Change'.
only initiated, conceptualised and organised the event, we are also compiling the points to be submitted to the Mayor for further action. Smt Bijal Patel shared that in the next meeting, architects will be invited for a discussion. In a similar instance at Bangalore SRPR The Talk of Town event, we listened to Dr Shobha Reddy who shared about their citizen initiative of rejuvenating the lake Rachenahalli, how a small task force of 8 has transformed into a bandwagon of 200 people today, they motivated everyone to take actions rather than just talking about it. Power is no more in the Big, the Great or the Mighty. Power is in ‘Action’ and the capability to bring about ‘Change.’ You all have a voice, an opinion that can make a difference, a thought that can bring a change. I, thereby, invite decision-makers, architects, designers, artists and enablers to come together on the engaging platform of WADe Asia and SRPR The Talk of Town city events and share ideas and experience, so that we all can learn and grow collaboratively. Keep reading Surfaces Reporter magazine!
VERTICA DVIVEDI
Editor-in-Chief, Surfaces Reporter Magazine Co-Chairperson, Women Entrepreneurs Committee PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry Founder, WADe ASIA | vertica@wadeasia.com
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What's in there? #SRShowcase The focus this time is on Artist Olafur Eliasson’s installation art employing elemental materials, projecting an amalgamation of light, water, and air temperature. His materialistic projections showcase the love for geometry and his immaculate precision into making lamps, shines towards the core. The emphasis has been laid upon Eliasson’s collaboration with Louis Poulsen to create the OE Quasi Light.
#SRCoverStory In this issue, #SurfacesReporter brings to you an engaging tale of 'The blurring line of difference between Copying and Inspiration.' Through the opinions of architects and designers from different parts of the world, many of whom the SR team had interacted with at #SRPRTheTalkofTown, the Cover Story aims to provide a deeper insight on the burning issue of ‘Plagiarism in Design.’
#SRBrandBuzz Few brands create buzz in the industry with their amazing stories. In this issue of #SurfacesReporter, we are sharing the story of Mr Ashish Bhasin, Director, Marmo Solutions, whose struggles began at a very young age. It is fascinating to discover how he overcame all the difficulties and has now created a brand worth crores.
#SRIn-Focus Since caveman days, humans have focused on adorning their walls with beautiful shades. Over the years, the materials have changed, the mechanisms have evolved, but the love for aesthetics has stood by. With bots and drones taking over the painting jobs, colouring even the toughest corner and the highest floor of your home is becoming possible. Based on research, #SurfacesReporter is glad to share with you the latest in the world of paints through 'The Paints Story'.
#SRFeature This segment of #SurfacesReporter lays emphasis on the building elements that are in trend. Aluminium Composite Panels (ACP) are changing the face of the building industry. Through #SurfacesReporter's ACP story, explore why this material is becoming a better alternative to steel and wood framing.
#SRBrandConnect #SurfacesReporter loves to connect with leaders in the industry, explore about their latest innovations, and share the outcome with the world. In this issue, the SR team interacts with Mr Harish V.Holalu, Business head, CertainTeed India, Saint-Gobain, to know about the 'hows' and 'whys' of Roofing Shingles, a product that is creating a lot of buzz in construction.
#SRMaterialPoetries This section of #SurfacesReporter talks about enthralling housing properties, which stand out in their designs, concepts and materials used. This month’s projections include creative marvels from Myspace Architects; Nudes; KR Architecture Studio and more.
#SRRisingStars This section focuses on upcoming architects and designers and their new-age ideas. Also, it gives them a platform of to elucidate about their struggles and proclaim the aim they want to achieve. In this issue, #SurfacesReporter brings you the story of SpaceMatters, Delhi.
#SRCloudWalk While there are many noteworthy architectural designs in the world, some of them are strikingly innovative to be discussed. One such piece is 'the copper clad Business Innovation Hub', built at the University of Massachusetts. Through this section, #SurfacesReporter will take you through the interiors, helping you understand why it is adding a new breath of life to the University.
#SRPRTheTalk ofTown 2019: Ahmedabad and Bangalore Edition Staying true to its promise to keep the enthusiasm and synergy in the architecture and design community flowing, the SRPR Talk of Town successfully completed its 10th and 11th edition in Ahmedabad and Bangalore on the 4th and 18th of May, respectively. The participation was on full swing and the energising sessions on present and future of architecture and design industry was discussed in full rage. Ideas were exchanged and knowledge was imbibed at its fullest. Read on to get the most exciting insights into our successful event.
Your Date With
WADe ASIA!
WADe ASIA, the prestigious national conference on Architecture, Interior Design, Art and Engineering, is open to all facets of topics & discussions on design. Deliberately, the WADe AWARDS are restricted to be applied only by women of the fraternity. It is WADe ASIA’s mission to bring the entire community together to celebrate the Women-led Design, Architecture, Construction & Development. In its 4th edition, WADe ASIA will be held at the NSIC Grounds, Okhla, New Delhi, from 11-12 October, 2019. The event is expected to be the networking ground for 1500-2500 architects, designers, artists and civil engineers from all over India and important guests from Dubai, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Nepal and Bangladesh. “WADe ASIA has a place, role, and takeaway for all in the fraternities of Interior Design, Artistic Photography, Painting, Architecture, Social reforms, Civil Engineers, Consultants, Construction professionals, Builders, Thought Leaders of the society, Students, Researchers and Brands operating in Building material segment,” said Madhurima Chowdhury, Associate Director, WADe ASIA.
v Be a Speaker v Submit your installation idea v Apply for WADe Awards v Be a WADe ASIA Volunteer v Run a workshop, teach the students v Judge the Projects v Support WADe in Design & Execution v Exhibit your products v Present your Services v Network throughout v Learn from the mentors v Be at WADe ASIA and make the most of it!
If you have not blocked the WADe dates 11-12 October 2019, Delhi MARK THEM & BLOCK THEM TODAY!
Block the Dates 11-12 October DELHI for Witnessing India’s Finest Architecture & Design Conference with Speakers from 10+ States, 5 Countries, and 3 Continents! egate WADe ASIA MEDIA & REACH The WADe ASIA initiative that shows possibilities through positive & inspiring stories was fortunate to get generous attention from media like NDTV, The Hindu, Indian Express, ZEE Business, Economic Times, Dainik Jagaran, Property Times, Hindustan Times, ET Now, Archiparlour Australia, Spaces Nepal and many other national & international houses.
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WADe ASIA SUPPORTING PARTNERS WADe Asia is ably associated by PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry, and supported by Indian Institute of Architects, Bhutan Institute of Architects, Confederation of Women Entrepreneurs, Society of Nepalese Architects and many more associations of repute.
WADe ASIA JURY Live Jury Presentations is one of the best that you can see during WADe ASIA. The award has become coveted because of the jury members who gave time, attention, support and dedication in checking the entries, discussing the concerns, raising the right questions and ultimately keenly studying the entries & profiles in both micro & macro levels. WADe ASIA salutes them and is OPEN TO ACCEPT JURY REQUESTS at www.wadeasia.com.
WADe ASIA SPEAKERS Blessed with the presence of some of the best speakers and thought leaders from the fraternity, WADe ASIA is ready to host the next set of speakers in 2019. Fill up the Speaker Request Application Form available in www.wadeasia.com. Alternatively, you can also suggest/nominate the names of speakers at hello@wadeasia.com.
WADe ASIA PARTNERS We recommend those brands to join WADe ASIA who believe that meaningful connections can be created through effective knowledge and not just blindly running for profit. WADe ASIA is lucky to have partnered with some names like that including Ultratech, Orientbell, Wipro and more. For Sponsorship contact hello@wadeasia.com.
WADe ASIA AWARDS - Call for Entries!! While the entire event is open to all from the fraternity, limited to confirmation by WADe Management, WADe AWARDS are only for women. The categories are: v Young WADe AWARDS (Architecture & Interior Design) v Young WADe AWARDS (Photography & Painting) Amateur-Professional v WADe Excellence Awards (Residential, Commercial, Retail and 7 more) v WADe Artist Award v WADe Sustainability Champion v WADe Academia Award v WADe Role Model of the year 2019 v WADe ASIA Lifetime Achievement Award v WADe INDIA Lifetime Achievement Award v WADe Special Contribution Award Incomplete entries will be rejected. Apply before it gets late. Email: awards@wadeasia.com, Web: www.wadeasia.com
‘#WHATTHEYSAY?’ FOR WADe ASIA
WADe Asia is the product of love, labour, determination and faith in the fact that positive stories inspire positive action. Views and opinions flooded WADe ASIA since the first footprint. We understand the responsibility associated with the expectations and totally in service to work together towards greater good of the fraternity. “I would like to thank WADe Asia and the very energetic young lady who is behind this. It is very good to have a conference where women can participate in a such a prominent manner.”
- Ar Raj Rewal, Legendary Architect, Delhi “The event was for two days which gave energy and positive vibes for life time. Learnt so much from eminent architects in WADe ASIA about their approach towards design and society. From young designers and students – learnt how to use technology.”
“I want to thank Vertica & Madhu for inviting me to WADe ASIA related to Women in Architecture & Design. I loved it because I love this profession and my respect for what you stand for. The country needs you.”
- Dr Kiran Bedi, Lt Governor, Puducherry
“The optimism in WADe Asia was worth watching. I was amazed to see men participating enthusiastically, celebrating the recognition of women in design.”
- Nikita Mathur, Punjab
– Ar Mitisha Vora, Ahmedabad “I really enjoyed the open juries prior to the awards as it is not common to see fellow professionals share their work and have an audience viewing the work. This additionally enabled a very transparent process for all the participants.”
-Ar Swanzal Kak Kapoor, Gurgaon “The amount of exposure and recognition an individual gets in WADe ASIA is a lifetime investment.”
“WADe was one of the best conferences I have attended. Love from Bhutan.”
– Ar Dorji Yangki, Bhutan
“WADe was a wonderful show organised and it will really take the profession to new heights.”
- Ar Tushar Sogani, Jaipur
-Ar Vandana Druva Kumar, Bangalore
“I really enjoyed meeting some stellar creatives at WADe ASIA.”
“WADe was one of the most memorable event I have attended. Felt more like a close family function where you literally feel sad while leaving. Didn’t feel like Architectural event for even a minute. Best part was seeing all Asian women Architects on same stage with superb array of works.”
– Ar Pallavi Dean, Dubai
- Ar Neilesh Kenkare, Mumbai “Dear Team WADe, here’s congratulating you for a very well conceptualised, sensitively handled and powerfully delivered event. Shine on!!”
- Monali Sisodia, Nasik
Mega National Architecture & Design Event
11-12 October 2019, NSIC Grounds, Delhi
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Surfaces Reporter’s 10th edition of:
The Talk of Town
CITY EVENTS ON ARCHITECTURE | DESIGN | RETAILING
May 4, 2019, Hotel Renaissance, Ahmedabad The essence of Surfaces Reporter’s and The Ply Reporter’s The Talk of Town city event lies in bringing core issues of architecture, urban planning, interior design and retailing to the surface and this happened in Ahmedabad as well. The 10th edition of The Talk of Town event took place on 4th May 2019 at Hotel Renaissance, where renowned Town Planners, Architects, Designers, Real Estate & Heritage experts became a part of this enriching event. Beginning with a motivating address by Smt Bijal Patel, Mayor of Ahmedabad, the event became an engaging platform for exchange of ideas with panel discussions focused on stimulating topics such as ‘The Heritage City – Ahmedabad – Way Forward’; Plagiarism in Design,’ ‘Key Design Skepticism’, ‘The Journey of Interior Retailing in Ahmedabad,’ and ‘Innovations in Wood and Panel products.’ At the outset, esteemed panelists – Jaxay Shah, Chairman, CREDAI, India, Pradyumna Vyas, Former Director, National Institute of Design Yatin Pandya, co-owner, FootPrints E.A.R.T.H and Utpal Sharma, Director, Nirma University discussed what’s the way forward for Ahmedabad in architecture and design. Plagiarism has been plaguing the architecture and design industry since long. The community gained new insights into the subject as renowned architects Ar Hemal Shah, Principal Architect, Hemal Shah & Associates; Ar Hiren Patel, Hiren Patel Architects; Ar Bhadri Sonpal, The Grid Architects; Ar Ranna Parikh, Ranna Parikh Architect & Interior Designer; Ar Snehal Joshi, Snehal Joshi Architects; Ar Deepali Meni, Kunal & Deepali Associates; Ar Arpan Shah, Modo Designs, Vikas Jha, JSL Lifestyle, Niraj Shah, Ido design Solutions, IIID Ahmedabad Chapter Chairperson shared thoughts on the issue. Overall, these discussions initiated new strings for furthering the talks into more meaningful deliberation.
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Panelists (L-R): Hemal Shah, Hemal Shah & Associates; Utpal Sharma, Director, Nirma University; (Moderator) Vertica Dvivedi, Editor-in-Chief, Surfaces Reporter; Jaxay Shah, Chairman, CREDAI, India; Pradyumna Vyas, Former Director, National Institute of Design & Yatin Pandya, Founder, Footprints E.A.R.T.H.
(L-R) Niraj Shah (Moderator), Ido design Solutions; IIID, Ahmedabad Chapter Chairperson; Snehal Joshi, Snehal Joshi Architects; Hiren Patel, Hiren Patel Architects; Arpan Shah, Modo Designs; Ranna Parikh, Ranna Parikh Architect & Interior Designer, Bhadri Sonpal, tHE gRID Architects; Vikas Jha, JSL Lifestyle & Deepali Meni, Kunal & Deepali Associates
Surfaces Reporter’s 11th edition of
The Talk of Town Bangalore
CITY EVENTS ON ARCHITECTURE | DESIGN | RETAILING
Surfaces Reporter and The Ply Reporter team being felicitated after the event by the group of Showroom owners who attended SRPR The Talk of Town Bangalore
The 11th edition of SRPR The Talk of Town successfully completed in Bangalore on 18th May 2019. It was an informative event that witnessed the presence of the crème de la crème from the architecture and design fraternity of Bangalore.
The event started with the auspicious Lamp Lighting ceremony by Professor and Architect Krishna Rao Jaisim, The Bamboo Lady of India, Ar Neelam Manjunath, Environment Scientist, Dr Shobha Reddy and Founder of The Talk of Town events and Editor-in-Chief of Surfaces Reporter, Vertica Dvivedi
(L-R) (Panelists) Vijay Narnapatti, mayaPRAXIS; Ravindra Kumar, Pragrup; Anil Bhaskaran, IDEA Centre Architects; Anup Naik, Urban Frame; Shobha Reddy, Jalmitra; Neelam Manjunath, Manasaram Architects; (Moderator) Ishita Shah, Faculty, Srishti Institute of Art Design & Technology
The first speaker Dr Shobha Ananda Reddy is an Environmental Scientist with over 17 years of varied experience – teaching, research, community engagement. She is the recipient of ‘Environmentalist of the Year’ award for the year 2013 from the National Environmental Science Academy. She formed the community group “Jalmitra” for protection and revival of Rachenhalli lake and has been instrumental in reviving the lake. The first panel discussion of the day centered around the subject- ‘The City – Bangalore – Can We Revive What We Lost’ in which panellists – Neelam Manjunath (Manasaram), Anil Bhaskaran (IDEA Centre Architects), Vijay Narnapatti (mayaPRAXIS & School of Architecture, CHRIST), Ravindra Kumar (Pragrup & Vagroup), Shobha Reddy (Jalmitra & TREND) and Anup Naik (Urban Frame - A Spacematrix Group company) shared their valuable insights. Ishita Shah (Faculty & Researcher, Srishti Institute of Art Design & Technology (Moderator) moderated the whole session energetically.
Dr Shobha Reddy, Jalmitra, on citizen’s initiative on reviving Lake Rachenahalli
Surfaces Reporter’s - In-Focus
The story of
Paints Keen to remain within beautiful surroundings, humans have been using various mediums to adorn the walls of their homes since ages. Paints, along with protecting a building
from harsh weather conditions, add a lot of aesthetic value to it. Over the years, we have
witnessed huge transformations in paint products in terms of functionality, materials and application methods. Toxic materials are out and 'natural' is in. What's more? From brushes and rollers, we are moving towards having robots painting our homes. Are you ready?
Shalimar Paints
aints made their earliest appearance about 30,000 years ago. Cave dwellers grounded coloured rocks, earth and minerals into powders and mixed with a binding medium such as egg or animal fat to make paint. For thousands of years, paints were handmade from ground-up mineral-based pigments. In 1718, Marshall Smith invented a "Machine or Engine for the Grinding of Colours" in England. Soon, a company called Emerton and Manby developed low-priced paints.
As per a report published by India Brand Equity Foundation, the manufacturing sector of India has the potential to reach US$ 1 trillion by 2025. India is expected to rank amongst the top three growth economies and manufacturing destination of the world. These factors are expected to boost industrial paint consumption.
By the proper onset of the Industrial Revolution, paint was being ground in steam-powered mills and an alternative to lead-based pigments was found in a white derivative of zinc oxide. In 1866, Sherwin-Williams in the United States opened as a large paintmaker and invented a paint that could be used from the tin without preparation. It was not until the World War II that artificial resins, or alkyds, were invented. Paints today, include acrylic emulsions, which are acrylic based paints and are ideal for application on interior and exterior walls, and enamel paints that are good for application on metal. The product type varies not just as per the substrate but also basis consumer choice.
Growth of the Paint Industry
The paint industry, two main components of which are Decorative Segment and Industrial Segment, has been steadily growing. Owing to the boom in the housing sector, increasing urbanisation, easy availability of loans, rise in per capita income, and shift from kuccha or semi permanent to permanent housing structure the demand for decorative paints segment is increasing which constitutes almost 70% of the Indian paint industry. The scenario with industrial paint is also promising. As per a report published by India Brand Equity Foundation, the manufacturing sector of India has the potential to reach US$ 1 trillion by 2025 and India is expected to rank amongst the top three growth economies and manufacturing destination of the world by the year 2020. These factors are expected to boost industrial paint consumption.
Surfaces Reporter’s | Cover Story
Good artists copy, great artists steal.
This quote attributed to great artist Pablo Picasso makes us to rethink and discuss about the thin line between inspiration and imitation. An initiative by Surfaces Reporter magazine’s ‘The Talk of Town’ city events
In the connected world today, there remains no barrier between countries, continents and most importantly ‘thoughts.’ While the availability of this vast array of information is working to our benefit, there are a few cons which make us think, “Were we better off in the good old days?” Such a thought crosses our minds especially in situations where we see the trust factor being challenged, where one crosses the thin line between ethical and unethical, where Inspiration becomes Imitation. It is not uncommon to encounter such cases in the world of architecture and design, where every designer is working with roughly the same basic tools, the same interfaces, the same shapes, and in many cases, the same information.
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