The Inside Track September 2011 issue

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INSIDE TRACK CONNECTING THE DESIGN COMMUNITY

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he World Architecture Festival is one event on the design calendar that every architect and designer looks forward to. A conglomeration of the best in design globally, the annual event is a meeting point for the best brains in the business. The festival also recognises the best global architectural plans and constructions and needless to say, to be mentioned in the shortlist alone is a matter of pride- not only for the architect

Indian Footprint At The WAF India is going places with its design and here is proof: 14 Indian projects appear on the World Architecture Festival shortlist! BY DEBOLINA SENGUPTA Design Consultants.

Amongst the 704 projects that were submitted, only a few made the

Cliff House by Khosla Associates

but for the country it represents as well. The year 2011 for that matter brings a lot of reason to celebrate for the Indian architecture space with fourteen projects by eight Indian architects showcased in the World Architecture Festival Shortlist.

Amongst the shortlisted projects are Aman (New Delhi) by Singapore based Kerry Hill Architects; Raas (Jodhpur), which is a Lotus Praxis Initiative; Magnificent Homes (Hyderabad) by H.P. Lakhani Associates; Bamboo Symphony (Bangalore) by Manasram Architects; Arts and Media Centre at The Doon School (Dehradun) and Cliff House (Kerala) by Khosla Associates; Subh griha and New Haven (VashindMaharashtra) by Tata Housing; D Hotel, Sushant Golf City (Lucknow), Biome, Shree Cement Township (Rajasthan) and Palmyra (Mauritius) by Sanjay Puri Architects;

Aman by Kerry Hill Architects

the Vedanta Cancer Hospital and Research Centre and its Staff and Doctor’s Housing (Chattisgarh) b y Ma l i k A r c h i t e c t u re ; a n d Chintels Residential Development (Haryana) and Echelon – Interglobe Headquarters (Gurgaon) by RSP

cut and it is a matter of great honour for the architects. “Yes it definitely continued on page 2

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COVER Indian Footprint STORY At The WAF 1 Raas, a Lotus-Praxis initiative

feels on top of the world to be among the selected few shortlisted ones in the World Architecture festival, Barcelona, where my work also will be showcased and seen by the well known personalities from our field and all who will attend the festival from around the globe,” shares an ecstatic Ar. Haresh Lakhani, who’s Magnificent Homes made it to the shortlist in the Housing Category, which according to Lakhani is a “benchmark of its own for all future gated community projects to be built in Hyderabad”.

Chief Architect of Khosla Associates, Sandeep Khosla, who’s two projects Arts and Media Centre at Doon School and Cliff House have been shortlisted shares a similar feeling. “We submitted two projects and both the projects were shortlisted at the Festival. Both the Arts and Media Centre as well as Cliff House are amongst our best work till date and they have got considerable international media attention, so we did have some hope that they would make it to the shortlist,” he says.

The 1,397 sq m architectural wonder (Cliff House) in Chowara, Kerala is a sight to see. Built 200 ft. above sea level, it is on the edge of a cliff and is open towards the Arabian Sea. It’s London based

owner wanted a holiday home in the lap of nature. “The choice of materials, interior items of furniture and accessories are kept to a minimal few so as not to distract from the natural environment,” Khosla shares.

“We have not used any glass in the entire project but devised a system of sliding folding louvered shutters to allow for the penetration of sea breezes.” The asymmetrical sloping roof and the minimal furniture and accessories in the building make it one of the most modern architectural designs created in India.

WAF is a great opportunity for designers and architects to showcase their work and share ideas on a global platform. “WAF is a great forum for us to show off our products to architects, learn from their opinions, listen to their concerns and find out what they would like from products in the future,” says Blair Hutton, Senior Design Engineer, Dyson. For Indian designers, it is a chance to showcase their country’s design wealth.

Last year’s winner, Zaha Hadid Architects’ MAXXI, National Mu s e u m o f X X I C e n t u r y Ar ts in Rome was declared t h e Wo r l d Bu i l d i n g o f t h e year. Is it India’s chance now?

Contact: web: www.worldarchitecturefestival.com

Kyoorius For Design 4 The Latest On Recent Launches And Products 6 Destination: London 12 Anutone Presents Feel Good Acoustics 14 Exhibitions and Fairs 16 Money Talk 18 Lussoitalia Now In Hyderabad 19 Simplifying Life: Home Collective 20 Eclectic Bathrooms, Now In India 21 IADF 2011 22 Architecture Rendez-vous 23 Building Emotions 24 Owner, Publisher & Printer Mr. Anish R. Bajaj for Marvel Infomedia Pvt. Ltd. Printed at Marvel Infomedia Pvt. Ltd., B 62, 1st Floor, Cotton Exchange Building, Cotton Green Road, Cotton Green, Mumbai 400 033. Published at B 62, 1st Floor, Cotton Exchange Building, Cotton Green Road, Mumbai 400 033 Tel (022) 23736133/1 Editor Mr. Anish R. Bajaj THE INSIDE TRACK Volume 5. Issue 9. September 2011. English - Monthly.

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Event Review

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ave you ever been curious about design? It’s now time to get “Kyoorius” as the design yatra opens its doors for 2011 in Goa on 9th and 10th September. The choice of city is perfect to attract the youth to the discussions about design, the festival is also comfortably perched on the ripe land of ancient architectural

Kyoorius For Design India is long awaiting a design revolution and sparking the movement is Kyoorius, a design yatra that shines the spotlight on the modern makings of Indian designers and international design trends. BY DEBOLINA SENGUPTA

Adrian Shaughnessy’s 10 observations made on good designers

delicacies. With a theme aptly chosen as “Next”, Kyoorius is well on its way to discover the newest in the field of design- a revelation that might change the skylines of modern Indian cities.

Kyoorius Designyatra is a forum initiated by Kyoorius and guided by top designers and creative heads. As the festival website reveals, “The conference celebrates design excellence, provides insights into the future of brand and visual communications while simultaneously bringing together the design and corporate community in India.” The popularity of the event can be showcased with numbers – attended by more than 8500 people globally since its flagship yatra in 2006.

Speakers at the 2011 event include big wits like Adrian Shaughnessy, Nathan Cooper (Rubbishcorp), Irma Boom, Mark Chalmers, Peters Higgins, Richard Holman, Troika, Typeradio, Sandeep Khosla, Tania Singh Khosla, Hermann Vaske, Novi Rahman, Raw Color and Michael Johnson. The design fraternity and

Rickshaw, surfboards, etc on the stage

creative enthusiasts are definitely looking forward to the event, and the speakers are making sure the wait is worth it.

“I’d like to go home with a spring in my step and the warm glow of having been involved in something that felt genuinely inspiring,” shares 2011 DesignYatra speaker Richard Holman, founder and lead creative director, devilfish, UK. He is not the only one who has high expectations from Kyoorius. Johnny Vulkan, founding director of Anomaly, USA expects “to be surprised, inspired and probably feel some healthy creative jealousy of the work and thinking that I will get to see.”

Kyoorius is on a journey to explore the “next” in architecture and design. It has its eyes set on the future, to unravel the neo modern and give a peek into the uncreated.

Apart from sharing design ideas and plans, Kyoorius is also a platform to give up the apprehension of trying the new. Like Peter Higgins of Land Design Studio, UK, who is also a 2011 DesignYatra speaker promises, “I will be talking about

Michael Johnson opens the show

The Khoslas on the Kyoorius stage

experiential design which involves the integration of architecture, narrative and communication media all of which creates a destination. It will be my job to stimulate and excite your creative design community.”

The city of Goa provides a comfortable space to creative minds as they ponder and share.

“The thing that stays with me from Design Yatra, is the time available to talk with people,” shares David

Philips, faculty at London College of Communications, who has attended DesignYatra in the past. “Goa has a slow pace that allows you time to just chat. In our busy lives, this is a precious thing.”

So what’s next in design?

Kyoorius…

Contact: tel: (022) 42363600 email: bindu@kyoorius.com web: www.designyatra.com

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The High Tech Toilet

It Products

Kohler brings to the market the most luxurious toilet ever known to man. The Numi™ Comfort Height® one-piece elongated toilet is a combination of technology and aesthetics. While the design of the toilet will uplift the look of your bathroom, its automatic features will leave you stunned.

The Kolher Numi is water efficient, space saving with its compact streamlined form and comes with various luxurious features like lighting, heating and inbuilt music system. The intuitive touch screen remote

Armstrong’s Nature Inspired Floors Armstrong has taken innovative flooring designs to a different level with the three different, unique product lines - ArborArt, EarthCuts and Mystix trends.

The Natural Creations luxury vinyl line of tiles features natural wood graining and colour and the natural surface characteristics and colour variations of natural stone.

With embossed colour and texture, the tiles showcase the variation found in natural wood and stone. With Armstrong’s range of tiles, creating fashionable floors doesn’t take too much effort, also made by combining the best in design and technology, it will be hard to find all these features at one time in any other tiles.

The other offering from

helps users control their toilet from at a distance. The handsfree opening and closing of the toilet seat maintains the hygiene and the advanced bidet functionality with integrated dryer takes “using the washroom” to a whole new level.

The integrated flush is water efficient and uses only 1.28 or 0.6 gallons of water. With the remote, you can even choose the motion of your flushing.

Contact tel: 1800-103-2244 email: india@kohler.com web: www.kohler.co.in

Armstrong is the Grand Illusions Premium Laminate Floors. A range of high quality hardwood flooring, it is perfect for small properties where creating an illusion of tropical hardwood is desired.

Easy to maintain, available in standard sizes and environmentally safe, this range of floorings helps make high quality design accessible in regular homes and office spaces.

Contact tel: (022) 30480800 email: helpdeskindia@armstrong. com web: www.armstrong.co.in

Rain Dance In Your Home Tocco Touches Indian Homes

With the new shower collection

by Johnson Bath, you can now enjoy the thrill of a rain dance in the privacy of your own home.

Thunder Rain showers offer a relaxing shower experience - the high pressured water flow along with the self cleaning silicone nozzles make sure that your showers are rejuvenating.

The Johnson Shower collection is crafted out of high quality 304 grade stainless steel which has brushed steel finish giving it a luxurious look.

Available in round and square shapes, you can choose a bigger thunder shower (500mm) and a smaller one (315mm). A 6” ceiling fixed shower arm gives the pleasurable experience of a Rain Shower.

Priced between `720 and `29,280, you can find your perfect rain dance accessory with Johnson.

Contact tel: (022) 30647780 email: customercare@ hrjohnsonindia.com web: www.hrjohnsonindia.com

The ceramics industry has a new player - Tocco, which brings to the market the finest collection of tiles. Its first collection of tiles using digital printing technology showcases the company’s commitment of design and quality.

Technologically advanced, the company explores the concept of tile designing while resolving the inconsistencies of screen printing.

Tocco’s tiles are an experience which explores the various designs and textures available in nature.

With superior design ambitions and technological advancements, Tocco hopes to take on the tiles market with a bang.

Though the company is just a year old, its products define

the new age tile expectations of the urban youth. They don’t want run of the mill printed walls, but something new and something that will add character to their living spaces. Tocco not only provides that, but much more. With the hope to make it to the design conscious Indian homes, Tocco has arrived!

Contact tel: 9979844413 email:info@toccoceramic.com web: www.toccoceramic.com

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It Products Mirroring Elegance Add elegance to your home with mirror console tables and accessories. Mirrors imbue a sense of volume to any living space and also help to enhance aesthetics. Add a mirror to your living room, entryway or bedroom and watch the space metamorphose.

Mirrors have the power to dramatically enhance and change the look of a room. Use

them with traditional furniture or sleek modern pieces; you can create rustic charm with a wood hall table. You will always find something perfect for your home. You can’t go wrong with these traditional and modern console table and mirror sets!

IDUS’s range of mirrors is excellent for widening and heightening space. Mirrors can be used in more ways than one.

IDUS’s range of mirrors comes in different shapes, like square, round, oval and rectangle to geometrical shapes. You can also choose from the stainless steel feet and a base in wengé, walnut, cherry wood or polished stainless steel.

Contact tel: (011) 45888000 email: enquiry@idus.in web: www.idus.in

Steelcase’s Collaborative Seating Solutions Steelcase - the global leader in the office furniture industry, introduces its range of collaborative seating solutions called i2i™, which has been designed for new age business organisations. With the various adjustable features, these chairs promote team work since people can change postures, be comfortable and remain engaged, focused and yet connected.

The flexibility of i2i™ is not restricted to back adjustments alone. Its dual swivel mechanism allows users to swivel the seat and back together, swivel the back only (stay oriented to others while adjusting your posture to reduce fatigue) or swivel the seat only (keep your posture but change your orientation).

Adding design to comfort,

the i2i™ chairs come in various finishes and sixteen knit colours for the seat and back. The chairs are available with or without tablet arm, and with or without wheels.

Contact tel: (022) 80920400 web: www.steelcase.asia

World Bazaar’s Diwali Gifts

A Sea-nic Home

Bring the ocean scene into your living space with the Maspar collection of fabrics, bed covers, duvet covers, pillow cases, cushion covers, curtains, quilts

and rugs. The special ocean collection brings together the best scenes from underwater to help decorate your rooms beautifully.

The colour palette includes shades of green and blue.

Choose from sea green, golden olive, reef blue, canary yellow and blue sapphire and live in the lap of a serene sea paradise.

The products are available in all price ranges. Priced from `595 to `6695, you will find affordable furnishings that suit the décor of your home perfectly.

Products are available across the country and are perfect for the monsoon that has engulfed the country. With the serene shades taking over, your chic and cool home space will be akin to an ocean breeze blowing gently through your living room.

Contact tel: (011) 40605000 email: customercare@maspar.in web: www.maspar.co.in

Diwali is around the corner and it’s time to decide what gifts to invest in. If you are looking for something traditional and artistic, look no further. World Bazaar has compiled the best Diwali gift options from across the world under one roof.

Choose from one of the many carved wooden gifts or choose something in sleek metal. The wood crafted tissue boxes, tables, candles and CD racks are all from different parts of the globe where they are famous for.

Take for instance the Lanna

tissue box imported from Thailand. Priced at `1200, the wood and lacquer box is a piece of art which looks traditional but is built to serve a modern purpose. The primitive looking CD rack imported from Kenya, Africa is a similar piece of art.

Also available at World Bazaar is a beautiful looking fin floor lamp which looks like a shark fin, but the lamp, made of iron and natural reeds is actually a piece of art as well.

Contact tel: (011) 26502902

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Steam For Healthy Meals

It Products Gardening Made Easy Part of Bosch’s Do-It-Yourself series, the newly launched collection of Power Tools helps in maintaining and developing your own lawn and garden.

The range comprises of a lawn mower, cordless shrub and grass shears (ISIO2), cordless trimmer, cordless hedge cutters, cordless chain saw, shredders and the corded range of these products.

Perfect for homes and gardens up to 10,000 sq ft in area, this range of Bosch Lawn & Garden tools is lithium-ion powered, easy to use, light weight and ergonomically designed.

Bosch’s new lawnmower, Rotak43 is the first product to have ever achieved an ergonomic

certification from the prestigious AGR, Germany. The improved design makes using the machine less stressful on the muscles while bettering body posture.

The price range of these handy gardening tools start from `9000 for the ISIO 2 Cordless Shrub and Hedging Shears and reach `80,000 for the AXT 25TC & AXT 2200 Shredders.

Contact tel: (080) 22999279 email: bpt@in.bosch.com web: www.boschindia.com

It’s always good to eat healthy and when there are the right appliances to cook healthy food, it’s both tasty and nutritious at the same time. Healthy food is not about what you eat, but about how your food has been cooked.

By correcting the way you cook your meals, you can increase the nutritional values of your food and reduce your calorie intakes.

The best way to cook food so as to retain its nutritional values and make it tasty is steaming.

Simply steaming vegetables, fish and meat can make for healthy meals while eliminating the use of unnecessary butter and oil.

Electrolux’s built-in steam oven helps steam, bake and roast with hot air all in the same equipment.

You can even cook two dishes at the same time using different cooking methods.

Easy-to-use, clean and install, the built-in steam oven is a real treat to have in the kitchen.

The removable water tank that provides the steam for cooking holds enough water to provide a full 70 minutes of steam cooking at full power.

Contact tel: (022) 33001212 email: electrolux.care@pemail.in web: www.electrolux.in

Geysers For The New Generation Washing Machines For Large Loads

Havells new offerings Rio and Neo are storage and instant electric water heaters that provide the energy and water flow control. Aesthetically designed, they help add a sense of modernity in any bathroom.

Water heating in a bathroom has never been so stylish and functional.

Rio is durable and will never get affected by rust because of the inner glass lining. It can withstand high pressure of up to 8 bars, making it suitable for working in high-rise buildings.

Neo has a rust and shock proof

ABS body and provides instant heating.

Havells’ “Penta Shield” technology provides 5-fold safety features with high precision thermostat and thermal cut out, multi-function safety with pressure and vacuum release valve, and an 1PX4 level safety for electrical parts from water.

So you don’t need to be worried about the unwarranted accidents that water heaters come with.

Contact tel: (120) 4771000 email: marketing@havells.com web: www.havells.com

Siemens Home Appliances have announced the launch of their new range of large load capacity washing machines. The increased load capacity of up to 8kgs helps wash more clothes at the same time and with the varioPerfect technology, it also saves energy and time.

Part of their IQ series washing machines, Siemens gives you two options: either to save up to 30% energy or to save up to 60% of wash time.

While the speedPerfect mode saves time while washing large loads, the ecoPerfect mode has been designed to be energy efficient and save on electricity and water.

The varioSoft drum system provides gentle washing for delicates and intensive washing for heavily soiled items. With a 16 stain removal programs, you are rest assured that your clothes will be spotlessly clean. Siemens’ new antivibration sidewall cuts down on the noise and vibrations

created by regular washing machines.

Energy efficient, durable and user friendly, Siemens washing machines are a cut above the rest with their superior functionality.

Contact tel: (022) 67518080 email: Contact.india@siemens.com web: www.siemens-home.com/in

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It Products Personalised Bedrooms AA Living has launched its new collection of exclusive bedspreads, each of which comes in a different mood to help personalise your bedroom.

Superior not only in design, the range of bedspreads is also high in quality due to its luxurious softness and ease of maintenance.

On offer is the Hampton Aztec bedspread collection – a vintage design with a solid diamond Aztec weave. Available colours include liquid beige, Egyptian gold and taupe. The Ethereal Creeper collection is inspired

by hand-stitched quilts made popular in France during the 17th century. These pure cotton bedspreads are available in white, cream, lilac, navy and gold.

The Persian Sheridan bedspread collection is another set of bedspreads made from pure organic cotton. It has been designed to create a sense of richness in your bedroom. The Pebble bedspread collection on the other hand helps add an understated elegance to your bedroom décor while keeping it casual and chic. The Milano Bubble bedspread collection is created using a young pop-up bubble weave.

These bedspreads are 100% machine washable, sold in sets with 2 Shams and are priced at `8500 each.

Contact tel: (022) 23683985 email: info@aa-living.com web: www.aa-living.com

Gumdrops For Your Baby’s Room Goodearth usually refers to gifts, clothes, bed linen, bath & spa, dining, silverware and furniture. But with the new baby Goodearth taking its first few steps, the serious interior décor company has ventured into the kiddy world armed with superior Indian contemporary children’s products.

Gumdrops aims at closing the gap in the market for good quality clothes that are not only eco-friendly but are also soft and in happy colours; Goodearth’s products are environmentconscious and socially responsible and by introducing

earth friendly products to children at an early age, they hope they will grow up to be more aware and responsible.

Most gumdrops clothes are made from organic cotton. The original and playful prints and interesting patterns are sure to catch the attention of young moms and dads and their little ones. Choose from a delectable range of story books, furnishings and furniture and add a splash of kiddy fun to your home.

Contact tel: (022) 24951954 email: goodearth@ goodearthindia.com web: www.goodearthindia.com

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Vases and Baskets

FNP Tahiliani has recently stocked up on their new collection of designer vases and baskets. The designer home décor pieces are perfect for art conscious home owners. While the baskets on offer are made of wood carved with artistic designs, the vases are built to compliment the flower arrangements you prefer.

The floral vases with floral designs on them can add a sense of fun and drama to your living space. The pepped up colours of the vases make them modern

and chic while the baskets can be hung in verandahs or kept as a home accessory in any part of your house.

Choose from a range of bright and colourful vases which are also available in florescent blues and greens. Redecorate your room with the colours and designs of the season and make your home come alive..

Contact tel: (011) 65576772 email: info@fnptahiliani.com web: www.fnptahiliani.com

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Spot Light

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he London Design Festival organised for September this year is brimming with activity already. Before the Festival takes off on the 17th of September, art enthusiasts can get a sneak preview of what to expect and the various novel ideas that will be showcased at the event. Topping the list is the range of product launches that will be showcased at the Lifestyle Hotel

Destination: London A global congregation of design enthusiasts and art lovers, the London Design Festival promises to be an event to look forward to BY DEBOLINA SENGUPTA 1901 Wine Bar

in the Andaz Liverpool Street.

There’s a lot planned for the 2011 London Design Festival. While Minimalux will launch their first light, Cole & Son will showcase their new Geometric sculpture collection that will adorn the walls of the luxury hospitality property. Rowan Mersh will create a six storey installation for the hotel’s 6 level Rotunda Space. A 30 metre high installation, it is a series of belts strung under tension spanning the vertical length of the rotunda space, with a crank slider mechanism at the base of the installation pulsating through the straps. When alive, Iambic Rhythm will generate a range of wave-like kinetic movements adding to the playfulness of the London Design Festival. Also being launched at the festival is a series of ‘Secret Sensory Suppers’ in the Masonic Temple by Franklin Till along with Bompass & Parr, Stirring with Knives and Silent Studio.

Design professionals and art enthusiasts should make a note of the exhibition timings lest they miss out on these stunning new products.

While ‘Iambic Rhythm’ by Rowan Mersh will be available on display daily from 10am to 10pm, ‘Bulb’ by Minimalux will set shop on the 19th and can be visited daily from 10am to 10pm. ‘Secret Sensory Suppers’

by Franklin Till can be viewed from

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the 20th to the 22nd from 7pm to 9pm and ‘Geometric’ by Cole & Son will be on display daily from 10am to 10pm.

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Lounge

Creation by FranklinTill Masonic

With the various new products being launched, the London Design Festival proves that it will be the centre of design attention for the month ahead. At the Lifestyle Hotel, which will be home to the products, installations will be located in and around the property, making for a beautiful journey for the guests and art enthusiasts. Key areas include The Andaz Lounge and Rotunda, 1901 Bar, The Masonic Temple and various other locations.

Arnaud de Saint-Exupéry, Andaz Liverpool Street General Manager is visibly excited about the presence of London Design Festival in his territory. “This is the second year Andaz has participated in The London Design Festival and we’re

particularly excited to be partnering with so many British designers and brands,” he said enthusiastically.

“London is the world’s centre of creativity; we believe in supporting our local designers and providing our guests with experiences that reflect the authentic lifestyle of our city.

Acting as a platform for design and creativity for The London Design Festival allows us to achieve this.”

Not restricting designs to British folklore and culture alone, the London Design Festival promises to be a melting pot for global creativity, which is brimming with new ideas, designs and technological innovations.

Contact: web: www.londondesignfestival.com The Masonic Temple

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anaging noise has always been an aspect much overlooked until recent introduction of innovative materials in ceiling and wall panels. The awakening of aesthetic sensibilities on a larger commercial as well as residential gamut has hailed the reign of quieter more efficient spaces – from offices, hospital and class rooms to the bedroom. Anutone, India’s foremost technology company that specialises in construction presents advanced, avant-garde, application-oriented, technologically superior products, systems and solutions, which follow International (American and European) quality standards at Indian values.

Constantly experimenting and

Anutone Presents Feel Good Acoustics As far as innovation in architectural acoustics goes, Anutone takes the cake in several respects. With a repertoire of premium acoustic panels, Anutone impels architects and designers to sit up, pay attention and experience the world of difference acoustics brings to building design. BY SULAIKA D’SOUZA panels. Ceiling panels by Anutone are available in both grid and non grid formats much like the wall panels, however, ceilings come with the added option of panel or suspension.

challenging presiding norms in architectural products and systems, Anutone offers the most innovative environments to the cosmopolitan architect. Sporting the prestige of expansive domain expertise, Anutone works to deliver better built living environments that make you feel good. Speciality interiors with a focus on acoustical comfort, environmental, industrial and product noise management, combined with the benefits of energy savings are some of the many perks Anutone has to offer institutions, organisations as well as individuals across this subcontinent and the world.

Anutone has long been striving toward serving the construction sector by meeting contemporary project needs through design, service solutions, supply and build. Using state-of-the-art technology, Anutone provides world-class construction products and services that find value in customer focus, quality, excellence, optimising costs, integrity, along with being driven by an environmental consciousness.

Supported by these core values, Anutone continues to evolve and reinvent its myriad product ranges.

Based in Bangalore, with support centres in cities such as Mumbai, New Delhi and Chennai; Anutone is widespread with manufacturing

Anutone also presents an added variety of miscellany accessories such as product systems, concepts and solutions which accentuate and define the precision of walls and ceilings such as anti-vibration

Anutone acoustic wall/ceiling

and warehousing facilities across the country.

Their collection of wall, ceiling and miscellany acoustic panels are available in a number of colour shades, textures, designs and sizes.

Their fascinating wall design options are minimalist and easy to decorate. Available in grid and nongrid formats, the panels leave the designer with the choice of exposed or seamless concealed panels with the enhanced option of choosing a built in framework or partitioned

Acoustic comfort is now considered a part of architecture

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Co. Profile mechanisms that absorb unwanted sound vibrations, membranes, infills, sealants and gaskets, to name a few.

Product research at Anutone is user friendly with apt product indices, application and quick guides that help reach the best decision for any given environment.

Browsing is made more than easy with a segregation of product by Type, Surface, Core and Alphabet.

Some products from their extensive repertoire of products are classified into Soft softfibre, Snazz gypsum, Salon wood, Serge metal, Synth polyfibre, and Ekcel magnesia.

Soft softfibre includes soft solutions grid ceilings in the Subtex series, while the ACT series presents crisp solutions for modular wall panels. Snazz gypsum specifically designed for hotels includes the Designpanel series that delivers smooth and seamless solutions for ceilings; Belgravia, a series of grid solutions in gypsum; as well as

Anutone provides acoustic comfort in homes and offices

Plaza, an economical series of white grid ceiling panels. The Salon wood selection includes: Slats, a series of warm wood panel solutions for walls and ceilings; Spots, a series of perforated grid wooden panels for walls and ceilings; Salon series is a collection of wood-look green interiors; Salon linear, a collection of wood based lineal aesthetics; and the Perspeckt series which boasts a ribbed wood effect.

Serge metal presents the Astral series available in lay-in and clip-in

that provide rugged metal solutions for accessible ceilings; Serge cubix is an aesthetic series of seamless opencell ceiling panels for large expanses; whereas the Serge linear series works well for practical installation for strip ceilings. Synth polyfibre presents Sythn PF, a series of 21st Century thermal and acoustic insulation lining; the Slim series is a range of DIY slim panels; Stretch SLS, a sublime series for stretched ceilings; and Stretch Cara, a series of cheerful solutions for stretched walls. The

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Ekcel magnesia selection presents the Strand series, a collection of natural solutions in wood fibre; Soak series is a collection of fabric-wrapped rigid panels; Mat series of panels provide natural solutions in a charming wood finish; while Tufbloc series is known as the construction panel for the 21st Century.

Committed to strive for market leadership, Anutone is enduring in its enhancement of organisational performance through design, manufacture, service and supply of thermacoustic solutions for ceilings and walls at optimal cost.

Carrying a host of product ranges, each specifically designed to suit an environment, Anutone aids architects with the design and planning of office, auditorium, cinema, studio, hotel, stadium, educational institutions, residential, healthcare, commercial (mall), club, public, airport, and industrial interiors, in addition to transport terminals and corridors as well as testing cells.

Contact: tel: (080) 25203114 email: info@anutone.com web: www.anutone.com

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Fair News 100% Design Date 21-25 September 2011 Venue Earls Court Exhibition Centre, London Contact www.100percentdesign.co.uk 100% Design is a high end design show that features the best in interior décor and is also a platform for designers and design enthusiasts to share ideas and discuss the latest happenings in the market. An annual event, the show is attended by globally reputed industry experts. In 2010 alone, 21,380 people attended 100% Design including 2489 architecture professionals, 3362 interior designers, 2326 Design consultants and 1108 retailers.

Now in its seventeenth year, 100% Design has announced a panel of experts who represent the various aspects of décor and design like furniture, lighting, materials and accessories. The panel includes big wits like Henrietta Thompson, Design & Arts Editor, Wallpaper magazine, Rhonda Drakeford, Director, Darkroom and Michael Delaney, Designer, Yoo amongst others.

100% design is one of the few new age design fairs in the design market. Strong on the online space and mobile applications, it prides itself as one of the most accessible design shows in the UK and globally.

For Arch Date 21-25 September 2011 Venue PVA Letnany - Prague Exhibition Centre Letnany, Prague Contact www.forarch.cz For Arch is a one of a kind architecture fair that speaks about low energy building and design. In its 22nd year, For Arch showcases the newest and the most innovative methods and materials in architecture and construction. Organised simultaneously with For Wood, For Elektro, For Therm and Sport Tech, the show attracted 812 exhibitors last year with 75,218 people attending the fair. For Arch prides itself for covering all aspects of architecture and building. From financing a construction to building trades and technologies, building materials and products, construction machinery, building construction and equipment, the fair showcases it all.

High-end manufacturers are expected to set up stall at the show, which attracts major national and international media attention. For Arch will be attended by representatives from the side of investors, developers, manufacturers, suppliers, craftsmen and others involved in architecture and construction. This year, For Arch will pay close attention to construction and buildings that have the lowest energy needs.

Furniture Moldova Date 21-25 September 2011 Venue I.E.C. Moldexpo Contact www.furniture.moldexpo.md Co-organised by the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Moldova, 2011 will mark the 12th year for Furniture Moldova, a unique platform for furniture designers and manufacturers alike to showcase the best work happening in Moldova, Europe and globally as well. While exhibitors expect the show to get them an array of new customers, designers and design enthusiasts will flock the venue to have a look at what is trendy this year.

Furniture Moldova also stresses on shining the limelight on the work done within the borders of Moldova providing an enriching platform for furniture designers, manufacturers and interior designers to come experience the latest happenings in this niche market.

Exhibits will include stalls showcasing upholstered furniture, wallfurniture, furniture for bedrooms, dining rooms, halls and children’s

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rooms, offices, home libraries, furniture for bathrooms, home bar furniture and office furniture like computer tables, seating solutions, amongst others.

International Furniture & Design Exhibition (INFDEX) Date 05-08 October 2011 Venue Doha Exhibition Center, Qatar Contact www.qatar-expo.com This will be the tenth year for the annual International Furniture & Design Exhibition (INFDEX) organised in Qatar. One of the biggest interior design and furniture events in that part of the globe, it showcases the best in home ware and creative products. The floor of the Doha Exhibition Center will be open for all products related to home and furniture like lighting, fabrics and textiles amongst others.

INFDEX is a favourite for customers and exhibitors alike making it the perfect meeting point. The ninth annual INFDEX was attended by 12,000 people, which was an increase of 15% from last year.

Organisers expect this year to be more popular especially since the interior décor and architecture market in Qatar is ripe.

INFDEX 2011, like previous years will also play host to four awards: Best Innovative Designed Stand, Best Environmental (Green) Stand, Best Use of Booth/Stand Space, and the Best Young Designer of INFDEX 2011.

Ideal Home Date 07-09 October 2011 Venue Cyprus International Fair Grounds Contact www.csfa.org.cy Ideal Home will bring together the best home ideas under one roof.

Home owners can browse through innovative products, design ideas and suggestions in one of the largest and most important exhibitions in the Eastern Mediterranean country.

The fifth consecutive fair, it is one of the most visited fairs in the area. An average of 130000 visitors visit the fair annually. For exhibitors, it is a great platform to showcase and promote their best products through personal and direct contact with large numbers of visitors.

The Ideal Home exhibition will display furniture, kitchen accessories, air conditioning and heating solutions, solar water

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Fairs & Exhibitions Date 22-25 September 2011 Asia Ambient Show Venue Bandra-Kurla Complex (MMRDA Grounds), Mumbai Contact www.asiaambient.com The Asia Ambient Show will travel from Mumbai in September to Delhi in December while showcasing a global range of home products. The show has been categorised in well planned segments, each of which will cater to certain home product markets. The furniture segment will showcase the newest offerings from international furniture brands, while the segment on bath & sanitation will be a platform for new age fittings and bath accessories to shine in the limelight.

Asia Ambient show will also feature new age international lighting solutions, flooring solution like tiles and ceramics, will explore the use of wood and veneer and provide homeowners a vast pallet of paints & coats to choose from. Also on offer will be modern cutting edge kitchen technologies, home automation systems and products that can adorn the décor of commercial luxury establishments like hotels and spas.

Date 22-24 September 2011 DelhiBuild Venue Pragati Maidan, New Delhi Contact www.delhibuild.in With a new identity as Delhi Build, India Build has taken a long leap ahead. More than 250 exhibiters are expected to showcase their products at the event which will be a one stop amalgamation of all kinds of global products. The big wits of the construction and building industry will be there at Pragati Maidan to flaunt, share and discuss the future of the industry and the latest trends in the market.

Delhi Build is strategically co-located with 3 parallel occurring events – the 5th Panelexpo 2011 – an International exhibition

and conference on wood, bamboo, plywood, panels, laminates, agro wastes and other allied industries, the 3rd Illuminex – earlier known as Lighting South Asia, which will be a showcase a comprehensive range of lighting and allied industry products, technologies and services, and India Interiors – a specialised leading event that will cover an entire spectrum of products and services within the interiors industry.

Date 23-25 September 2011 Nirman Venue Gujarat University Exhibition Hall, Ahmedabad Contact www.nirman.biz Over the 25 years since its inception, Nirman has grown beyond bounds being recognised as one of the most respected fairs in the construction industry. The fair is one of the most sought after construction events for builders, architects, interior designers, urban planners, project managers and end-users alike.

Nirman is also the platform for two reputed awards - the Nirman Ratna Awards and the Nirman Cera Lifetime Achievement Award which recognises the leading lights of the construction industry.

ArtQuest, an art-show will also be organised in an attempt to showcase the best in visual art, craft and art-installation in relation to built environment.

Nirman is a complete event which exhibits, creates a platform for discussing and in the process educates industry participants and end users of the modern technologies and ideas revolving in the market.

Supported by the Pune Construction Engineering Research Foundation, Gujarat Contractor’s Association, Sabarkantha District Ceramic Association and Morbi Dhuva Glaze Tiles Association amongst others, this is one fair that shouldn’t be missed at any cost.

heaters, land development, real estate, construction materials, flooring, plumbing, doors & windows, security systems and audio-video leisure systems amongst others. .

Orlando Home Show Date 07-09 October 2011 Venue Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, USA Contact www. orlandohomeshow.com An Orlando based Home Show, it aims at showcasing global products in the local market while also providing a resourceful platform for local manufacturers and designers. According to statistics, more than 30,000 visitors come visit the exhibition of which 91% are home owners and 68% come with expenditure plans.

From remodelling, renovation, landscaping and interior décor, the Orlando Home Show showcases the best trend in the industry.

The event also plays host to various local celebrities who come exploring for new trends and products for their homes. Orlando Home Show is a one stop shop and exhibit for all things home.

The Orlando Home Show attracts a lot of media attention as more than 40,000 people read about the happenings of the show every

day. While it is impossible to miss such a big event, the show is well covered online as well - images, blog posts and news articles describe explicitly the daily happenings at this unique fair.

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Money Talk Berger Paints To Spend `200 Crore For New Tamil Nadu Plant

He also said that the investment will be made through internal accruals.

Chowdhury shared that the new plant is not only to expand the manufacturing capacity of the company, but is also a step forward to diversify into industrial chemical segment. “Entry into the industrial chemicals segment is a long-term plan because it has a close synergy with our current business. There is no concrete plan yet… but we intend to do it,” he said.

SAIL To Appoint 1,000 Dealers In Rural India The Indian wing of Berger Paints has announced its plans to set up a new production unit in Tamil Nadu, which will be the company’s ninth unit in the country. The company has also revealed that the set up is costing the company an investment of `200 crore.

“We are setting up a new plant in Tamil Nadu, which is likely to be completed by December this year, and would start production by early next fiscal,” added Sanjay Chowdhury, the Chief Business Development Manager of Berger Paints India.

Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has announced that it will appoint 1,000 new dealers in different parts of rural India.

“SAIL plans to appoint 1,000 rural dealers in taluka, blocks

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and panchayats under this scheme during the current financial year with the aim of increasing consumption of steel in rural India,” the company has said in a statement.

Apart from increasing the market penetration of its products, the increase in the number of dealers will add to increased awareness as well.

SAIL, in its press statement has also added that it will offer incentives to the new dealers irrespective of the quantities sold.

“Firstly, dealers will not have to bear the burden of a monthly commitment for offtake of material from SAIL. This would encourage small retailers in the hinterland to reach SAIL’s materials to remote locations,” the company said. “This has been done to encourage the rural dealers to do greater volume business with SAIL, since purchasing power is relatively low in rural areas. To make the operations of the rural dealers smoother, SAIL will also give them appropriate credit facilities.”

L&T May Sell Stake In Electrical & Electronics Business

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) may sell 49% of the stake it has in its Electrical & Electronics business.

The company is in the process of restructuring with focus on core segments which generate revenues of $1 billion and above.

The Electrical & Electronics segment has been lagging behind due to decline in export growth and weak demand in the domestic market.

Though talks are still on, according to sources, the company will sell the stakes through an auction process by the end of this financial year.

The L&T Electrical and Electronics division contributes around 6%-7% to the total revenues of the company and makes products like switch gears, air circuit breakers, circuit

breakers and switch boards.

While financial institutions want L&T to hold 51% stake in the company and not sell the entire stake, the sale is expected to attract a lot of market big wits.

According to reports, French player Schneider Electric is very keen to buy the stake and is been considered as one of the front runners. NYSE listed Eaton Corp is also amongst the top players.

Analysts estimate the segment’s valuation to be around `10,000 crore.

UltraTech Cement Plans To Enter Middle East Market

Aditya Birla Group’s UltraTech Cement is planning to buy 10% share from the Middle East market, where it acquired ETA Star of Dubai last year. Speaking about the plan, UltraTech Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla told company shareholders, “With the acquisition of ETA Star, we aim to achieve around 10% market share there.”

He also added that “The acquisition is in line with longterm strategy of expanding our global presence across businesses and is consistent with our vision of taking India to the world.” The demand for infrastructure in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) is growing, he said, adding, “we are focused on investing outside India in this region, where we see a large growth in infrastructure going forward. The investment in ETA is in line with our plan our strategy to leverage in IOR.” UltraTech has also planned clinkerisation plants through brownfield expansion in Chhattisgarh and Karnataka together with additional grinding units, installing waste-heat recovery systems and instituting bulk packaging terminals and setting up of ready-mix concrete plants. “These expansions are expected to be operational by Q1 FY14,” Birla informed.

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epresenting the high end design houses of Italy like Bonaldo, Mito 1964, Leatherline Divani and Grouppo Setten, Lussoitalia has entered India with a firm goal in mind – to leave an Italian mark on Indian soil.

The exclusive new studio has been inaugurated in the up-market Hyderabad area of Jubilee Hills. With

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Lussoitalia Now In Hyderabad The royal city of Hyderabad can now boast of an Italian Furniture Studio with Lussoitalia opening its doors in the state. BY DEBOLINA SENGUPTA

Mr. Syed Musharaff, MD, Lussoitalia

a technical collaboration with the high end Italian furniture manufacturing company named Lestro SRL for contract manufacturing, it is a perfect addition to the city.

The 30,000 sq. foot studio showcases select high quality luxury

High end home accessories on display

he says. “We are very excited about our foray into the retail segment and hope to exceed customer’s expectations with impeccable quality & service.”

The entry of internationally

Luxury Furniture

furniture that caters to all kinds of homes and living spaces. From bedroom and kitchen furniture to living & dining, entertainment & outdoor, Lussoitalia brings to the Indian market the royalty and luxury of Italian furniture. Finicky home owners nursing their own designs in mind can order customised furniture which will be manufactured in Italy through fine craftsmen and state-ofthe-art machinery.

Lussoitalia has further plans to expand their operations to Bangalore, Chennai and Delhi in the next 18 months. An advertising professional, Musharaff Syed, managing director of the company decided to venture into the furniture market after noticing a lack of high quality international products in the Indian design space.

“We are proud to bring some of the best internationally acclaimed furniture brands to Hyderabad,”

reputed products in the Indian market only goes to show the increase in demand for quality products.

Contact: tel: +91 9949600007 web: www.adageconsultants.net

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t is frustrating to read about international products and not have the opportunity to own it or experience it. For travellers, experiencing new age international products might be easy, but owning one back home is a matter of unending search or a pricey import. Answering the calls of the internationally aware Indian consumer is Home Collective - a store that prides itself in stocking the best and the most unique home gadgets and accessories.

The store was officially launched on the 9th of August where actors Ira and Lillette Dubey played gracious

Simplifying Life: Home Collective For the globally travelled Indian, it is often impossible to find gadgets locally that are commonly used overseas. Simplifying the lives of domestic India is Home Collective, which opened its doors in Mumbai recently. BY DEBOLINA SENGUPTA

Anay Choksey, Ira Dubey, Pooja Kejriwal and Lilette Dubey at the store opening

hosts. While celebrities flocked the store and added to the glamour of the evening, the innovative products were what caught everyone’s attention.

Now open in Girgaum Chowpatty, Mumbai, Home Collective is visited regularly by home owners who want to make their domestic lives easier and more comfortable.

The innovative home utility store has been set up by business enthusiasts Pooja Kejriwal and Anay Choksey, who from their experiences have recognised the missing elements in Indian homes. Bringing them all together under one roof, the duo started offering a better lifestyle in the country. Affordable luxurious home accessories have never been so accessible. Home Collective products are available in comfortable price ranges- from `250 to `50,000, making it a comfortable purchase store for all income groups.

The store is a matter of pride for Kejriwal and Choksey. While Choksey’s passion for cooking revealed to him the gadgets missing in Indian kitchens, globally travelled Kejriwal has had frustrating experiences personally of not locally finding a tool she used overseas.

“Home Collective offers you more than you could imagine,” Kejriwal says. “We have tried to put together an assortment of products that will

make your house a better and a more organised place. With the vision to make your lifestyle better, the store is sure to cater to all your needs.”

Home Collective offers a varied range of products manufactured by twenty seven different trusted brands. On offer are basic kitchen tools, designer flatware, crockery, leisure products such as magazine racks, letter boxes and also bar and garden accessories to adorn the décor of Indian homes. A complete home store, Home Collective also stocks products for the little ones like animal face hooks and cutlery.

With so many stores trying to cater to the modern Indian family, what makes Home Collective special?

“To begin with, we, unlike others don’t just specialise in offering one

Innovative kitchen products

Home Collective Store

Monad pitcher

particular range of products. From basic home essentials to kitchen tools and luxury products- our idea is to cater to all your needs and requirements,” share the owners on

Oil and Vinegar Carafe

their website, which will soon also offer online shopping facility.

Most of the products stocked at Home Collective are utility oriented, but their designs make add flattery to the décor of modern Indian homes. From luxurious cutlery to innovative products like cake cutters, vegetable choppers, peelers and multi-functional kitchen scissors, Home Collective has it all. Stock up on innovative party ware to awe the guests and make your home a friendlier place to live in. Home Collective is here to organise, simplify and better your home - your personal living space.

Contact: tel: (022) 66555304 email: info@homecollective.in web: www.homecollective.in

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CML has recently unveiled the FCML Luxurious Bathrooms New Space at The FCML Store, Sultanpur. Designed

by Vaishali Kamdar of Vaishali Kamdar Associates, the showroom is more than a shop - it’s a space that showcases the best bathroom accessories globally. The 3500 sq ft showroom displays top global brands like Gessi, Devon and Devon, Catalano, Milldue, Falper and

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Eclectic Bathrooms, Now In India How important is a bathroom? Ask the guys at FCML and you will know that it’s not just a part of a house, but a representation of lifestyle. BY DEBOLINA SENGUPTA

Luxury bathroom accessories showcased in their environment

Laufen. Rather than stacking the products together, the showroom smartly features them in their environment.

The philosophy of FCML is simple: “Considering bathrooms as ‘just bathrooms’ is a concept of the past… today bathrooms are all about lifestyle, luxury, aesthetics and individual personality. They are definitely more than simple bathroom spaces and very much a part of the living area.”

The new Sultanpur FCML showroom provides owners a chance to browse through products placed around the showroom in actual bathroom area set-ups that give a

Great luxury bathroom options

Customers can get design inspiration as well

look and feel of the product’s usage.

Luxury accessories like silk carpets, fresh flowers, interesting furniture pieces, books, paintings & art and plants give the showroom a homely

The oriental cabinet with a basin placed inside

feel- a perfect space for customers to wail their time as they decide on the products for their bathroom.

Apart from products, FCML also provides its customers ideas to set their homes up. With different set up options and feels, there is something for everyone. Choose from the eclectic range of faucets, toilets, bathtubs and shower. Choose from interesting settings like an oriental cabinet with a basin placed inside or a bathtub laid out next to a mesh wall.

FCML defines luxury in bathroom spaces and now with a new space in Sultanpur, home owners in north India can craft the bathroom of their dreams with their inspiring designs which can add character to any living space.

Contact: tel: (011) 26800482 email: upasna@fcmlindia.com web: www.fcmlindia.com

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he financial capital of India is all prepared to host the first ever organised Indian Architectural and Design Festival.

The two day flagship conference will be held at Hotel Intercontinental – The Lalit in Mumbai on September 15th and 16th. IADF is expected to be attended by 650 delegates who include Architects and Urban Planners, Interior Designers, Builder and Developers, Airport and Metro Authorities, Consulting Engineers and Government Agencies. As the organisers describe the event, “IADF2011 is national, IADF -2011 is live, & IADF-2011 is about bringing the industry together to discover extraordinary and budding talents, latest products and solutions.”

IADF speakers include the likes of Hafeez Contractor, Kamal Malik, Shahrukh Mistry, Rajiv Mihsra and Sandeep Shikre. Supported by the ‘Council of Architecture’, IADF will extensively cover a broad spectrum of issues related to Architecture.

IADF 2011 A flagship event to shine the limelight on Indian architecture, IADF is a meeting point for architecture enthusiasts- where architects meet architecture BY DEBOLINA SENGUPTA

Topics will include ‘Envisioning The Future of Architecture: Building Design & Construction in the New Millennium’, ‘Managing Explosive Urban Growth’, ‘Integration of Energy and Environmental issues into architectural designs’, ‘Trends

in Lighting Architecture’ among others.

Apart from these relevant topics of discussion, IADF has also organised a thematic exhibition with ‘Transformations’ as the keyword.

The theme will relate to the way in

which the built environment can be transformed by a combination of Client Commitment, Architectural i m a g i n a t i o n , Te c h n o l o g i c a l Development and Professional teamwork.

The selected 25-30 top architects and designers along with their teams will get an opportunity to interact with visitors and share with them the details of their projects on a personal level. IADF plans to be the one stop destination for everything related to architecture- an event where architects meet architecture.

Contact: tel: (022) 65182528 email: support@iadfest.com web: www.iadfest.com

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he French are known for their superior sense of design and aesthetics. Indian architects are similar and what can be better than the two of them meeting at a point to exchange, share and find out more about their design worlds.

Organised by the Alliance Française in India with a co-ordinated effort by the universities in both India and France, Architecture Rendez-vous is India’s chance to invite several French experts to interact on a diverse range of subjects in the six cities.

Architecture Rendez-vous has been organised in Ahmedabad on 9-16 September with Xavier Wrona (Architect and creator of Est-ce Ainsi), in Delhi on 24-30 September with Pascal Cribier (Landscape architect), in Goa on 10-15 October with David Chambolle (Engineer, architect and urbanist), in Chandigarh on 11-25 November with Marc Mimran (Civil engineer and architect of the RollandGarros tennis Stadium in France), in Pune on 2-9 December with Nicolas

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Architecture Rendez-vous The best minds in architecture will meet at the Architecture Rendez-vous sharing Indian and French ideas. BY DEBOLINA SENGUPTA

Gilsoul (Called the “Architect of landscapes” from the Ecole Nationale Supérieure du Paysage de Versailles) and in Bengaluru on 14-22 December with Florence Mercier (Ecole Nationale Supérieure du paysage de Versailles).

Each Architecture Rendez-vous will devote a day of activities to focus on educational and training issues concerning architecture, notably

exchange of know-how and expertise.

University cooperation between Indian and French universities and the French Embassy scholarship programme for architecture studies in France will see a new impetus.

The weeks devoted to Architecture Rendez-vous will also be a platform for architectural film screenings. Amongst the movies being screened include

Diaries and portraits of architects, the daily life of an architect, the aesthetics of architecture, the notions of spatiality and temporality in architecture, intimate portraits of French society and its complexities, specific architecture of airports and hospitals, form and light and more.

This is one event that the globally travelled architect shouldn’t miss – especially with the high quality design and architecture work happening in France.

Contact: culture.frenchembassy@gmail.com web: www.afindia.org

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t has been a decade since the pride of New York, the World Trade Centre collapsed to the ground after a brutal terrorist attack.

The city, the nation and the world gasped at the courage of a group of alleged terrorists to fly a plane into the earthquake proof 110 floor building created by architects Minoru Yamasaki Emery Roth & Sons. Along with the 2,981 lives that were lost on that fateful Tuesday morning, the magnificent building fell to rubbles.

September 11, 2011 was not about terror anymore. The WTC site displays the power of architecture and how it can be used to express the emotions of the thousands. Two transparent pools with water flowing incessantly have replaced the two large towers. The National September 11 Memorial and Museum at the World Trade Centre is an outcome of the 2003 international competition launched by the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation. Of the 13,683 registrations received and the

Building Emotions The National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Centre inaugurated in 2011 is a monument of remembrance and emotions. BY DEBOLINA SENGUPTA

Tribute in Light on 9/11, 2011

The National September 11 Memorial and Museum at the World Trade Centre

final design for the World Trade Centre site memorial was made public. After six long years, the 16 acre terror stricken site is an area of peace and tranquillity. While the “Tribute in Light” depicted the lost WTC towers, thousands shed tears on ground 0. The Memorial and Museum has been erected with a motto. “Demonstrating the consequences of terrorism on individual lives and its impact on communities at the local, national, and international levels, the Museum will attest to the triumph of human dignity over human depravity and affirm an unwavering commitment to the fundamental value of human life.”

Also part of the tribute is the “To the Struggle Against World Terrorism” memorial in Bayonne, New Jersey by Zurab Tsereteli and “Pentagon Memorial and Air Force Memorial” by Julie Beckman and Keith Kaseman (Kaseman Beckman Advanced Strategies) with engineers Buro Happold.

May the families who lost their loved ones they find peace in their memories.

Pentagon Memorial and Air Force Memorial

To the Struggle Against World Terrorism memorial in Bayonne, New Jersey overlooking dowtown Manhattan

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5,201 submissions, on November 19, 2003, a thirteen-member jury – which included Maya Lin, designer of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and deputy mayor Patricia Harris – selected eight finalists.

“Reflecting Absence” by Michael Arad and Peter Walker was chosen as the winning design on January 6, 2004. On January 14, 2004, the