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he Mumbai Port Trust area spans about 10 kms along the Eastern Waterfront and is one of the best waterfront properties located in the heart of Mumbai city. Due to the shifting out of commercial port activities an area of about 500 hectares has now become available for reuse.

This underutilized land offers a historical opportunity to fulfil the demand for public space for citizens of Mumbai. It can create the much needed social and recreational public amenities that the city sorely lacks.

The master plan for the Mumbai Port Complex (MPC) has been proposed to meet dual objectives - of repurposing port lands and integrating it with the rest of the city to provide public spaces and facilities to the citizens. However, it also proposes to develop a new financial centre, a Government office, hotels, commercial as well as residential properties in close proximity to the proposed metro line and the existing sub-urban railway stations.

Mumbai Port Reloaded Mumbai Port Trust’s grandiose vision to

develop the Eastern Waterfront is possibly the last hope citizens of Mumbai have to get the much needed public spaces and amenities that they so desperately lack. BY NEERJA KAPADIA

The master plan for the Mumbai Port Complex (MPC) has been proposed to meet dual objectives - of repurposing port lands and integrating it with the rest of the city to provide public spaces and facilities to the citizens

The waterfront area is proposed as a tourist and recreational zone which will have features such as the Mumbai Eye, Tourist Ferry Services, Cruises and a Ropeway Connection to Elephanta Caves (proposed to be the world’s longest ropeway of about eight

kilometres) among other things. The project also aims to preserve heritage structures like the Sewri Fort, Ghadiyal Godi (Clock Tower) as well as the environmentally sensitive mudflats and mangroves that attract flamingos and other flora and fauna.

The Eastern waterfront layout has plans for an amphitheatre with a seating for 250 people, a 2500 sq. meters skating rink, a scenic walkway for jogging, cycling and continued on page 2

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COVER STORY Mumbai Port Reloaded 1 Awards & Accolades 6 Two seaside restaurants are already up and running with many more recreational facilites in the pipeline

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continued from page 1 other activities and many floating seaside restaurants, two of which are already up and running. There are also plans afoot to create a 300 acre ecological park for the preservation of the Sewri mangroves where the mudflats harbour a flamingo habitat alongside a heritage fort. A central park of over 136 hectares will also be made at Haji Bunder and Sewri which will be the future lung of this green megapolis.

The idea is brave enough to make this park comparable to the world famous Hyde Park in London!

In addition ‘Sea tourism’ is also high on the agenda. Along with support from the Indian tourism board, the International and Domestic cruise terminals are already in play. The international terminal is an ambitious project that is already operational continued on page 4

Down Under 10 Tree Chronicles 12 Kochi Biennale 14 Residential Bliss 15 Splits-Ville 16 Water Ventures 18 The Latest On Recent Launches And Products 20 Slope Walk 24

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continued from page 2 (a functional building is active while a swanky new building is currently being constructed) and welcomes cruises from Europe, Maldives, Sri Lanka and other parts of the world.

The Mumbai port is expected to handle seven hundred cruises this year. The domestic terminal is also already operational with routine travel happening from Mumbai to Goa. Plans are underway to make connections to other Konkan and Gujarat ports.

A one kilometre long integrated transport hub is also in the pipeline which will have modern amenities in addition to the Ro-Pax terminal to dock over hundred yachts and also an exclusive Marina Hospitality Centre. This will be located at the Princess Docks.

The Mumbai Port Trust area spans about 10 kms along the Eastern Waterfront and is one of the best water front properties located in the heart of Mumbai city for reuse

Due to all these developments, the expected increase in the vehicular traffic has also been foreseen and an evacuation plan to control that is in the making.

This plan covering an area of seventy hectares with new road links of 1.5 kilometres is being developed to provide parking facilities for five hundred cars.

T h i s w i l l a l s o re - d e s i g n t h e traffic flows to Indira Dock and the OCT terminal with independent entries.

A full new connectivity between P.D’Mello road and MOD link road near the Ganpati temple shall be a part of this project. A substantial amount of work is already complete and the new traffic flow is slated to be operational in a few months.

Additionally, the lofty ambitions continue in the development of ‘Kanhoji Angre’, a beautiful pristine island with a heritage lighthouse.

Even though it is located in Mumbai, it sadly hasn’t been accessible to people but now, with a jetty along with other internal facilities being built, this will truly become the ‘it’ venue for heralding new opportunities of leisure and adventure.

The famous Sassoon docks, known only for its stench and fresh catch markets will be transformed into four phases; a new fish market, crèche and

The domestic terminal is also already operational with routine travel happening from Mumbai to Goa

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healthcare facilities, an amphitheatre, an open exhibition space and multicuisine restaurants. It will cover a total area of approximately 13.45 Ha. The future development will also open up multiple east-west street connections to connect Mumbai to the Eastern Waterfront.Of these proposed developments, some of which are already complete and functional, some of which are on-going and many still waiting for the necessary approvals, the vision that Mumbai Port Trust has for Mumbai is nothing short of revolutionary.

The Ro-Ro terminal is soon to be operational with facilites that allow you to drive your car on to a special ferry for a journey to Alibaug and oher nearby destinations

The international terminal is an ambitious project (a functional building is active while a swanky new building is currently being constructed)

To use Mumbai to its true potential with its actual strength-‘water’, the intent is ambitious enough to be at par with most of the developed countries of the western world. Lets just hope that all these public amenities and facilities see the light of day and this proposed ‘green-blue’ escape for Mumbaikars doesn’t get overrun by a dense concrete jungle.

Contact web: www.mumbaiport.gov.in

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uravit stands out at the 2018 German Design Awards with a Special Mention for the new Brioso bathroom furniture range and three ‘Winner’ accolades for the XSquare, Shower+Bath and DuraSystem series.

The Special Mention recognizes works with designs demonstrating particularly successful details or solutions. This award honors the commitment of companies and designers.

With ‘Brioso’, Duravit and designer Christian Werner have created a range of furniture that represents relaxation, freshness and joie de vivre for contemporary bathroom interiors. Its distinctive features include a precise, finely nuanced geometry produced by slender cabinet frames that form the edges of the furniture, mirrors, and mirror cabinets.

Awards & Accolades Duravit’s new products win a total of four

awards at the German Design Awards 2019

BY NEERJA KAPADIA

The new unified console system in American Walnut convinces in combination with the DuraStyle bathroom furniture with visual lightness

The XSquare bathroom furniture range combines different materials

Duravit created the XSquare furniture range with Kurt Merki Jr. to match the style of the DuraSquare washbasins. The quadrant-shaped chrome profile which edges the furniture emphasizes the striking design. While on the floor-standing model, the transition to the base is absolutely seamless, the chrome profile accentuates the frame of both variants. It continues the corner radius of the washbasin, creating harmony and at the same time a distinctly unique touch.

The ingenious Shower+Bath unites a contemporary idea with creative use of space: the design by EOOS features a walk-in shower and bathtub in one.

Semi-tall cabinet and vanity unit in White matt with tone-in-tone handles and feet form a highly appealing continuation of the gleaming white ceramics, here, a furniture washbasin from the Vero Air range

The integrated glass door turns the bathtub quickly and easily into an open shower with straightforward access.

With the DuraSystem® installation frames, Duravit offers an entire range of bathroom fittings, in front of and behind the wall, from a single source. The electronic ‘A2’ sensor plate in white glass permits contactfree operation. The modern, timeless design enriches any bathroom and increases the users’ comfort with numerous customizable features from adjusting the flush volume to odor extraction.

The German Design Award is a premium international prize given by the Rat für Formgebung (Council for Design). Its aim is to discover, present and honor distinctive design trends.

Duravit has already received ten awards in 2018 including the IF Award, the Red Dot Award and now the German Design Award 2019 as well as over 170 international design awards since the start of the 1990s.

Contact Pradeep Nair Phone: +91 7966112338 email: pradeep.nair@in.duravit.com web: www.duravit.in

Original Duravit Design. Behind the wall: DuraSystem®

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aw Collaborative, an innovative design show fascinated Ahmedabad’s design aficionados with its showcase at the legendary Mill Owners’ Association Building from the 30th November to 2nd December, 2018.

Architect Rooshad Shroff was the Guest Curator to bring together signature works of 40 celebrated designers in a one of its kind ‘Design Gallery’

Raw Collaborative was conceived as a platform to showcase the works of designers bound by the philosophy of creating products that are inherently Indian in their expression, process and outcome blending together craftsmanship, design, experimentation and technology.

Raw Collaborative Displaying the zealous spirit of design, Raw Collaborative was all about celebrating India through Indian designs. BY NEERJA KAPADIA

Designer Space by Tectona Grandis by Dhruv Amin

The first edition in 2017 began to address the huge gap between the exclusive product creators and their discerning audience, with a keen eye towards detail, finesse, quality and style. While the intent and efforts were hugely appreciated by the design fraternity and applauded nationally and internationally, Raw

Design Gallery Muda Throne Gunjan Gupta

Collaborative continued to pursue its set path with discovery and exhibiting of talent that focuses on creating homegrown crafts and techniques.

T h e y e a r ’s e v e n t s a w a meticulous curation of over 60 talented designers and innovative concepts from all over India. The passion and craftsmanship of these designers reflected in their designs so deeply, that each of their products had a story to tell.

All products originated from a beautiful narrative, fusing fine decor, art and craftsmanship.

Tanvi Karia, Conceptualizer & Founder, Raw Collaborative

The creations were a union of vernacular and contemporary design.

This year architect and designer Rooshad Shroff was invited as their guest curator to bring together signature works of 40 celebrated designers for a one of its kind ‘Design Gallery’. “We believe that there is a lot that India has to offer in terms of design talent.

The Design Gallery showcased the narratives woven through its production process including the craft and the craftsmanship involved and then finally the end product was seen as a ‘Collectable’ rather than merely a functional object.” He continued, “Over the last decade, we have seen a surge of young Indian designers with a strong design identity that needs a representation beyond a retail setup. The need for a design gallery within India was the springing point of the event that we brought out together”.

Designs of 60 distinguished designers were showcased at this three-day design show along with a ‘Raw Talk Series’, addressing different facets of art, design, and architecture. Eminent designers, architects, and artists were a part of the

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Floored Art by Sunil Sethi Design

panel discussions with topics ranging from ‘Collaborative Futures – Art, Design, Architecture’; ‘Disruption through design for a meaningful change’; ‘Emerging roles and formats of design gallery and display spaces’; ‘Vernacular furniture of North West India’ and ‘Designing for real estate the inside stories’.

Few of the participating designers/ studios were Magari, Oorjaa, Arjun Rathi, Case Design, Kalakarihaath, Material Immaterial Studio, Lavishline and many more who showcased furniture products, lighting, textile, ceramics, and accessories.

Differniture

When asked about future plans, Tanvi said, “We would like to continue with this collaborative format of bringing the design community together along with a meaningful input for the future of Indian design, craft and workmanship. We would be working closely with the creative fraternity from all across the county to bring more talent out in the industry by providing them this platform to connect, share, make themselves visible and grow.”

Contact web: www.rawcollaborative.com

Raw Talk Series Ar.Hiren Patel Ar.Canna Patel Sameer Sinha

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he Manta Resort is an elusive resort tucked into the embrace of the pristine Indian Ocean. Cut away from the rest of the world, this resort urges you to disconnect from your noisy, polluted electronic world and stay as far away from civilization. Not lapped in artificial luxury, the accommodations are serene and encourage you to enjoy freedom and a low key modern comfort in the remote Pemba Island, Tanzania.

Their various tropical accommodations include the seafront villas with an openplan design, the superior garden rooms created from local materials and Pemban dĂŠcor boasting of spacious interiors, the standard garden rooms; their most compact option with balconies and finally, their prized possession; The Underwater Room.

Manta’s treasured hideaway is their underwater room located 250 meters away from the shore, is an experience everyone must have.

Anchored in an ocean floor anomaly, the floating underwater room tops almost anything. Encapsulated within a turquoise blue bubble, watching shoals of reef fish swim by, this is a truly heart-stopping, yet awakening experience. The floating structure, Swedish engineered, provide three levels, those above the water, clad in local hardwood.

The landing deck, at sea level, has a lounge area and bathroom facility. A ladder leads up to the roof for sun worshipping by day and stargazing at night. Descending the ladder to the bedroom below is a rewarding climb to another state of being. The magical feeling of lying on a soft king size bed surrounded by panes of glass affording almost 360 degrees viewing is hard to describe.

Down Under

An unreal experience of living with the sea-world right in the middle of the ocean in a room held to the bottom by four anchors. BY NEERJA KAPADIA

A ladder leads up to the roof for sun worshipping by day and stargazing at night

Anchored in an ocean floor anomaly, the floating underwater room tops almost anything

The magical feeling of lying on a soft king size bed surrounded by panes of glass affording almost 360 degrees viewing is hard to describe

Located on the reef, in the middle of a conservation area, shoals of reef fish and exquisite, often rarely seen individuals will be seen visiting your windows. By night, the underwater spotlights on all sides of the room attract the shyer and more unusual sea beings.

Coral has established itself on the anchoring lines and around the underwater structure. Octopus and even Spanish dancers have been seen attaching themselves to the glass panes. The reef inhabitants can simply not resist the attraction, which makes for exciting watching and a truly unique experience!

Contact web: www.themantaresort.com

Encapsulated within a turquoise blue bubble, watching shoals of reef fish swim by, this is a truly heart-stopping, yet awakening experience

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midst the vast concrete jungle and throngs of human crowds and pollution lies a dense thicket of lush landscape in a botanical paradise called Jijamata Udyan.

Tree Chronicles

Samira Rathod Design Atelier documents the historic Rani Bagh in a book and draws attention to the diverse and exotic varieties of trees it encompasses. BY NEERJA KAPADIA

Samira Rathod Design Atelier has researched Mumbai’s only heritage botanical garden and documented the book, ‘Museum of Trees’

Formerly and popularly called Rani Baug, after the original British name Victoria Gardens, it is now also known as Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan & the Zoo. It is in the absolutely heart of an urban thicket in Byculla in Mumbai.

Rani Baug boasts of a rich and velvety green topography and garden that covers over fifty acres of area.

Being the oldest public garden, it draws massive visitation from locals and tourists alike.

The garden also houses the Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum, a staff building in Greco-Roman style erected

in the memory of Lady Frere an equestrian statue of King Edward VII of England made of black marble known as Kala Ghoda and the David Sassoon clock tower.

While the zoo does house some endangered species like the the Asiatic lion, jungle cat, palm civet cat, porcupine, gaur, mouse deer, leopard and others, the environment created by the gardens is what scores over the metal caging that objectifies the wild animals.

The trees are the saving grace of this now fading garden. Giving a picturesque green visual, one can

These plants are a collection from different parts of the Colonial world.

The garden has collected centuries of resources of the flora and fauna brought in by countries like Madagascar, Cuba, Venezuela, Peru, Australia, Malaysia and Sri Lanka to name a few

spend hours under the soothing green canopies. Despite being one of the largest open spaces in the city, Rani Baug is depleting.

Plan of the Rani Baug, Byculla

The zoo has deteriorated massively and the fate of the trees is also of concern.

Samira Rathod Design Atelier has researched Mumbai’s only heritage botanical garden and documented the book, ‘Museum of Trees’ which not only addresses sustainability issues of preservation but also highlights the 3000 trees of over 300 species. These plants are a collection from different parts of the Colonial world. Acting as evidence of the British rule, the garden has collected centuries of resources of the flora and fauna brought in by countries like Madagascar, Cuba, Venezuela, Peru, Australia, Malaysia and Sri Lanka to name a few.

The book states that the documentation of the few trees from the Baug is kind of an exposition of the finer details of the various parts of the trees showing the intricacies of the way in which the plant has grown.

The patterns of the barks, veins of the leaves, soft lines of the flowers and

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figures of the fruits makes one tree distinguishable from the other. The list of some of the trees chronicled are Rubber Fig tree, Indian Elm, Cacao, Rose of Venezuela, Monkey’s Ear, Eucalyptus, Cajeput, Talipot Palm, Kauri Pine, Elephant Apple, Cannonball, Baobab, Kanak Champa, Khat, Rain tree, Flame of the forest, Lignum Vitae, Peepal, Pride of India, Jack Fruit, Guest tree, Whistling Pine, Ashoka, Krishna’s Buttercup, Burmese Pink Cassia, Ebony, Copper pod, African Tulip and Yellow Tiger Bamboo.

Rani Bagh, once a majestic terrain of exotic flora, still has the makings of a successful public space and the book also sparks a debate between developing the zoo or a botanical garden.

While Rathod believes that it should be converted to the latter along with a research centre and an amphitheatre, her team is working on a proposal to refurbish and redesign the zoo to make it more accessible to public.

Contact ‘Museum of Tress’ is a limited edition book that explores the wondrous trees in the Rani Baug for the beauty they hold.

To get a copy email srda@srda.co or call (022) 24310395 / 24315691 / 24327249 / 40043272

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Rani Baug boasts of a rich and velvety green topography and garden that covers over fifty acres of area

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ochi-Muziris Biennale (KMB) is an international festival of contemporary art hosted in the city of Kochi, Kerala.

Kochi Biennale

The Biennale provides a world-class platform, outside of the commercial art space, to exhibit alongside starkly different makers. BY NEERJA KAPADIA

Pepper House - Picturesque venue of the Biennale

Durgabai and Subhash Vyam’s showcase

of the Biennale’s fourth edition in March 2017.

Dube has consistently challenged cultural norms and championed critical engagement across media.

Kochi Biennale Foundation is a nonprofit charitable trust engaged in activities related to education and the proliferation of art in India. It works throughout the year to broaden public access to art and critical discourse by conducting education programmes, symposiums, workshops, and creating multi-faceted platforms for discussions on cultural and social development Artist Pangrok Sulap’s display

Held from 12th December 2018 to 29th March 2019, it is India’s largest contemporary art event and public exhibition of its kind in South Asia.

The landmark event has created an enduring platform for artistic and cultural contributions, establishing itself as a centre for artistic engagement.

The three editions of the KMB, since 2012, have ensured that Kochi now occupies a prominent position on the global art calendar.

Anita Dube - curator of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2018

In its title, “Kochi-Muziris” seeks to invoke the latent cosmopolitan spirit of the contemporary metropolis of Kochi and its mythical past – the ancient port of Muziris, a centre of trade and cultural exchange.

The Biennale has exhibited more than 300 artworks by over 250 artists from all over the world, and hosted more than a million visitors.

The upcoming edition of the KMB is curated by eminent artist Anita Dube, who is renowned for her conceptually rich and politically charged works. An art historian and critic by training, Anita uses found objects and industrial materials, photography and ‘word architecture’ to critique contemporary socio-political realities. She is also a co-founder of KHOJ, an international artists’ association.

Anita was appointed as the curator

During the making of the Biennale 2018

and investment in arts education and infrastructure.

As an artist-initiated organization, the Kochi Biennale Foundation was built with the conviction that art should be made accessible to all. KBF is committed to organising a diverse range of programmes for a wide and hybrid range of audiences, especially during the time of the KMB. The KMB also sees the active engagement of large parts of the local population of Kochi.

Contact web: www.kochimuzirisbiennale.org

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ocated on a densely populated residential locality where most of the surrounding buildings share walls, openness and exposure to as much light they could get was key. To enhance this experience Design Intgratus created different volumes inside by playing with the floor planes at different heights. After every miniscule requirement being taken into consideration, the masterpiece, House S, was incepted.

The only elevation facing the road is formed by white coloured horizontal and vertical bands on the edges

The 1800 sq.ft house is divided into three vertical zones; the semi-public, public and private on the ground, first and second floors consequently.

The private zone consists of two bedrooms positioned on either ends of the building, divided by central bay of bathrooms inserted between the rooms.

The master bedroom faces the road with a large standout and a children’s bed room is pushed to the rear end.

Sky lights in the roof ensure privacy and keep the interiors filled with light all the times, giving the end user flexibility to keep windows closed for privacy.

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Residential Bliss Approached with a shoe string budget on a small site, Harish Kumar designed a dream-come-true home for a hopeful couple. BY NEERJA KAPADIA

A Living room with high ceiling spills out into to an open to sky courtyard at the rear side of the property, blurring the boundaries between the inside and outside of the house

A living room with high ceiling spills out into to an open to sky courtyard at the rear side of the property, blurring the boundaries between the inside and outside of the house. The dining and kitchen are planned on split level besides the living room, forming a single public zone connected visually to the landscape in the courtyard.

Taking advantage of the space created by the split levels, they inserted a foyer, car park below the kitchen and a partially sunk multipurpose room below the living area.

The materials used in the interiors consisted of strictly neutral tones bringing warmth to the whole pallet

The view of the open to sky courtyard from the dining room

The house is set back from the edge of the property on three sides, with the rear being the deepest.

A service core consisting of the staircase and secondary rooms were positioned on this side, freeing up the external walls for creating punctures. A secondary staircase was introduced in the setbacks connecting the entrance court to the living area. The materials used in the interiors consisted of strictly neutral tones bringing warmth to the whole pallet.

A corner in the bedroom where one can hang out and read or sip their coffee

The only elevation facing the road is formed by white coloured horizontal and vertical bands on the edges, with a sizable area of exposed concrete surface having minimal fenestration. All the elements on the external skin are the tied together with steel members and wooden slats creating a simple façade, compared to the very loud and colourful surroundings.

Contact email: touch@designintegratus.com web: www.designintegratus.com

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An enviable vacation home guarantees a relaxation sojourn for all ages. BY NEERJA KAPADIA

All the facades are in steel and glass giving uninterrupted views and a communion of sort from the inside to the lush green landscape outside

Photos credits: Ian Hsü

acation homes are usually built for people who need to leave the busy mundane routine and head out to spend a couple of stress-free days to unwind. Families with people of varied ages tend to sometimes deal with friction among each other due to conflict of interests when on break.

One family decided not to sacrifice any of their downtime and hired a brilliant team of architects to follow through with their dream vacation home somewhere along the exotic lush locales of Chile.

The Split House, as the name suggests, is a 270 sq. mt. vacation home set on the edge of Chile’s Lake Rupanco that is ‘split’ into separate volumes for adults and children. The house is angled in structures that are situated in such a way that ensures that both have views of the lake and volcano Osomo. Wanting neither the ‘adult’ nor the ‘youth’ sections to give up on the stunning locales, utmost care has been taken to ensure that both have equally unadulterated and uncompromised views of the rich natural surroundings.

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Photos credits: Ian Hsü

The Split House, as the name suggests, is a 270 sq. mt. vacation home set on the edge of Chile’s Lake Rupanco that is ‘split’ into separate volumes for adults and children

HSL Team was hired to design their client’s dream vacation home somewhere along the exotic lush locales of Chile

Minimal in its approach, the ceilings and walls are all adorned with wood to further add warmth to this otherwise modern home

If there was ever a dream vacation home that one could want, this is it.

Architects Gabriel Rudolphy and Ian Hsu of studio Hsu-Rudolphy have proposed the geometry of this house craftily creating an airy living space by building minimal walls, still managing to keep the structure homey and convivial.

The dramatically sloped roof lines extend out over floor-toceiling windows that give each space lots of natural light and views of the surrounding area. Living spaces flow right outside to the large decks.

Furthermore all the facades are in steel and glass giving uninterrupted views and a communion of sort from the inside to the lush green landscape outside.

Minimal in its approach, the ceilings and walls are all adorned with wood to further add warmth to this otherwise modern home. Since the area where the Split House is located is difficult to access, it was decided that they would work with a local workforce with a known construction system. The structure is wooden, standing 2x4 rights, and 2x8 beams.

Punctual steel beams were used to solve the larger light access.

Remarkably privately located with expansive views of its surroundings, this outstanding work of architecture not only satisfies the clients’ every need but also visually brings delight to any appreciative eye.

Contact web: www.hsu-rudolphy.cl

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era, India’s fastest growing home solutions provider, which has been known for its path breaking innovations since 1980, offers a wide spectrum of experiences through an extensive range of products. To complement the sanitaryware products, there is a range of faucets, tiles, shower p ro d u c t s , k i t c h e n s i n k s a n d personal care products. Cera has also recently entered the water heating solutions segment with the launch of Viva range of instant and storage water heaters.

When asked, Mr. Atul Sanghvi, Executive Director of Cera said, “ The market for water heaters in India is growing at an annual rate of fifteen percent, an estimated market size will be close to Rs.2,500 crores and at Cera we aim to capture ten percent of the organized electric water heater market within a year by using the strength of our brand and distribution channel”.

The organized sector constitutes sixty percent of the market, of which seventy percent is electric water heaters.

Cera Viva water heaters feature advanced technology infused with Italian styling. Their compact size saves space, thermostat and auto cut-off save time and gives safety. They are further enhanced with state-of-art materials to extend lifespan and a range of other safety functions. All this combined makes Cera Viva water heaters a premium and preferred consumer choice.

Water Ventures Cera enters the water heater segment with the launch of its Viva range of instant and storage water heaters.

Viva 6L to 25L water heater

Viva 50L Vertical water heater

Viva 1L and 3L water heater

Cera, the leader in Indian s a n i t a r y w a re i s s y n o n y m o u s with breakthrough innovations, quality solutions and customer satisfaction. Its products are a testimony to its commitment towards understanding the customer’s needs. This drives every innovation, while Cera’s products continue to deliver efficiency and eco-friendly benefits.

Contact email: pks@cera-india.com web: www.cera-india.com

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Meuble India Introduces New Range Of Geometric Table Collection

It Products Viega Pressgun 5: Easy Pressing Of All Dimensions The Pressgun 5 by Viega combines benefits like low weight, dimensions and power. Powered by battery or a power pack and weighing only 3.2 kilograms, it easily presses all dimensions from 12 to 108 mm. It is one of the smallest light-weight press machines for the XL press connection on the market.

Viega has achieved the weight through its compact structure, a light housing construction and a new lithium-ion battery. It is only half as big as previous models but

supplies twice the capacity with 18V/2.0 Ah. As a result, it is possible to work full-day on the building site using the battery without worrying about recharging. The integrated monitoring electronics and an improved cold-start feature effectively protects against deep discharge. If the battery capacity reduces than one can continue operating using the main electric supply. This feature enables tradesman to pick the best variation depending on the installation situation. Additionally, it is easy to handle, performs powerfully and is diverse in usage and fixing.

Contact www.viega.in

Dormio’s Sleep Solutions

The brainchild of five young enthusiasts, Meuble India is a trendy furnishing brand and design studio that takes care of all your decor needs. This studio is home to gorgeous artefacts, statement pieces and furniture products that are perfect for all kinds of interiors.

Meuble India introduces their range of Geometric Table Collection. A blend of modern and classic designs these tables will add elegance to your empty corners and spaces. This collection has been crafted from mango wood and marble which adds to the luxe quotient of any room.

These intricately designed ingenious tables are durable and easy to maintain. The collection consists of the Asymmetric End Table, Black Geometric Metal Wired Square End Table, Asymmetric Hourglass End Table, Black Metal Honeycomb End Table, Geometric Nesting Side Table Set, Spheroid Star Coffee Table, White Top Round Coffee Table, Raw Wood Rectangular Centre Table, Tan Wood Black Framed Centre Table.

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The Two New Products From The Senator Group ; Axyl And Oran

Everyone desires to have comfortable homes which generate good vibes. The wallpaper industry has also a started to design wallpapers to increase the tranquil essence of homes. At this time Dormio has entered the Indian market with pure white mattresses and pillows From the smart phones it’s time to move onto smart bedding with Dormio. Are your pillows and mattresses smart enough to be clean or to adjust themselves according to you or excitingly ever sing a lullaby for you? Well, now they will!

Technology has penetrated deep inside Indian homes.

Houses have huge home theatres, smart washing machines, smart refrigerators and what not! What remains incomplete are our beddings.

Well not anymore as Dormio has launched its new Thomsen Tinnitus pillows. Dormio also solves pollution problems for you as it has come up with mattresses and pillows which are not just extremely comfortable to sleep on but also provide antidust and mite resistance and are the world’s most breathable pillows and mattresses.

Contact www.thomsen-germany.de www.dormio.in

Axyl is a seating collection designed by acclaimed British industrial designer Benjamin Hubert. The collection offers a sophisticated combination of recognizable elements.

Comprising of an arm chair and stool, Axyl utilises a strong geometric design language that is entirely original yet draws on familiar references to create a range of highly functional seating.

Oran is characterised by the combination of a soft appearance and feel, with a precise and defined upholstery detail.

Designed by multiple awardwinning designer Mark Gabbertas, Oran is a modular sofa system designed to work in both workplace and hospitality environments. The rounded and voluminous interior of the sofa is restrained by a defined seam, which leads the eye with ease around the sofa profile.

Carried by a minimal powder coated Aluminium frame and cast Aluminium corner leg, the system allows the creation of an infinite number of configurations from a limited number of individual seat units.

Contact www.thesenatorgroup.com

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It Products Bring It Home Launches Their New Collection Of Barware

It is time to add some pizzazz to the party season with exclusive bar accessories from Bring it Home. All embellished with the rich tone of gold and brass, the bar article like party chillers, ice buckets, cocktail shakers and containers add a heavy dose of glamour and sophistication to the season of joy and celebration.

Exquisite design and an eye for detail makes these simple utilitarian articles objects of desire and sophistication that will set your bar apart from the best.

The finishes of scintillating hammered gold, shiny gold and brass gold render them ‘musthave’ accessories for a happening evening. They also make for great gift options for house-warming or any other occasion you can think of. The hammered gold party bucket, the party tub in gold and brass gold, hammered gold ice bucket and golden lemon grass containers are few of the exquisite products from this range.

Contact www.bringithome.in

Shane Elliot Adds A Bespoke Drinks Table For The Elliot Collection Specially designed for people who think they have everything, Shane Elliot creates Maverick1, a limited edition drinks table with a design that hails back to the 1920s’. This modern day interpretation is currently available in ebony maccassar, elm burr veneer and brushed antique brass or alternatively in an off white finish in a lacquered wood, resin or carbon. It has a secret compartment that at the touch of a button reveals a drinks cabinet with an integrated moisture less cooling chamber, designed to chill both bottles of wine as well as champagne.

Maverick1 is consistent with the ethos of The Elliot collection - a desire to marry both traditional handmade skills with modern day technologies.

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Spaces Infuses Style And Comfort Into Your Lives With Its Autumn-Winter Collection With the onset of winter season, Spaces, the domestic brand of Welspun India and one of the world’s largest home textile conglomerates has launched their new bed and bath linen range – Autumn-Winter collection. The new collection focuses on the brand ethos of thoughtful living and believes in the art of making homes beautiful and comfortable.

This collection infuses style, technology and comfort in a way that reflects unique personality and integrates seamlessly into one’s daily routine.

Spaces also brings to you an ‘Occasions range’ which is a truly timeless and exquisite collection of designs, embellished with perfectly styled patterns and vibrant hues, which gives your home a festive makeover.

Spaces believes that one needs luxury in their day-to-day life as well, and to make every day special, the ‘Essentials range’ rounds up some classic sheets to add great value, comfort and style to your bed.

The collections in this category are listed below: How about having bath linen which is as relaxing as your bed linen? Spaces brings to you vibrant hues and attractive digital prints in its new bath linen, which are a perfect blend of design and innovation for everyday use, which will make your bathing experience refreshing and enjoyable.

Contact SPACES is available at all leading lifestyle stores: @Home, HomeTown, Lifestyle, Home Centre, Pantaloons, Shoppers Stop, HomeStop

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Contact: www.theelliotcollection.com

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Centuryply Strengthens Its Door Portfolio With Panel Moulded Premium Doors

It Products Lioli Ceramica’s Latest Product Carrara, Offers A Refreshing Look To Your Bathroom India’s advanced porcelain tile manufacturer Lioli Ceramica has recently launched a new porcelain product, Carrara under the marble series. The product is a TechnoSLAB offering that is available in the biggest slab format, giving your bathroom seamless flooring. Inspired by marble, the slab surface displays smoky grey veins against a milky white backdrop offering a rich, subtle visual to the bathroom.

Produced in large formats, the slabs are available in 3200x1600mm (10.5 X 5.25 ft.) size and a thickness of only 9mm. Despite being large in size, TechnoSLAB variants are easy to install and are extremely sturdy product making it suitable for all kinds of interior and exterior applications. Being less porous and water resistant the Carrara is an ideal choice for bathroom flooring.

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Eureka Forbes ‘Dr. Aquaguardtm Intelligenz’ Water Purifier Eureka Forbes, makers of Aquaguard have introduced first-of-its kind Dr. AquaguardTM Intelligenz, an IoT enabled water purifier that does more than purifying. A breakthrough in water purification technology, Intelligenz, is a wi-fi enabled purifier that senses, monitors, alerts, responds and troubleshoots your drinking water. This water purifier can be accessed digitally through the Dr. Aquaguard Intelligenz app on your smart devices and can be effortlessly controlled and managed from anywhere, thereby providing convenience to the buyers.

With its latest IoT backed Dr. AquaguardTM Intelligenz, Eureka Forbes is not only redefining the concept of water purifiers in the

country but also giving a new dimension to customer service. It connects automatically from your mobile device with a Eureka Forbes’ service center and helps consumers with relevant information around device maintenance/ filter replacement seamlessly and immediately. Equipped with G-Tech technology, the purifier senses the quality of the water and chooses the optimum purification technology RO+UV/ UF+UV. Its advanced system automatically reads the composition of input water and restores the balance of essential minerals, thus providing you healthy water along with great taste.

Contact www.eurekaforbes.com

CenturyPly, the front-runner in the Indian plywood and laminate industry, boasts about its premium panel moulded door variants, ‘White Primered’ and ‘Melamine’ doors. These ecofriendly doors are designed to elicit an instant appeal to the consumers with its unmatched opulence.

The exquisitely designed panel moulded doors have a wonderful aesthetic charm with textured front face that can kindle sheer sophistication to any kind of interiors. Furthermore, these high-density fibered-skinned doors come with larger hardwood frames that provide higher strength and ensure durability.

Bonded with CenturyPly’s patented Glue Line internal protection, these doors are completely resistant against borer and termites. Manufactured using selected eco-friendly panels, these doors come with a warranty of 5 years with an aim to provide more product sustenance and peace of mind to the consumers. Moreover, keeping in mind the growing need to conserve forests, these ranges of doors effectively consume less wood and thus add towards a more sustainable environment.

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Alchymi Launches New Contemporary, Modern And Quintessentially Bathroom Suites Contemporary, modern and quintessentially Manish Malhotra, Alchymi bathrooms have been designed to inspire people to find beauty, sophistication and elegance in life. With a seamless combination of revolutionary form, bold contours, varied color palettes and never seen before textures, each bathroom suite from Alchymi is an inspiration in itself that hits the sweet spot of aesthetics.

Alchymi strives to achieve this harmony through the amalgamation of the finest materials and best in- class technological processes via

FloSense technology in the Hindware design studio. Hindware used FloSense to create bathrooms that set the trend in design. Alchmi promises bathrooms that are the pride of their owners and truly reflect their status.

The brand recently unveiled four new exquisitely themed bathroom suites – Modish Reverie, Mystical Haven White, Mystical Haven Black and Aromatic retreat. Each new bathroom suite promises to deliver a unique indulgent experience for its users.

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Enhance Your Décor With A Ficus Console!

It Products Seeba Lifestyles Demonstrates Sheer Class With Thinkitchen ThinKitchen, headed by Manushi Baldawa, is a multibrand retail store based in Mumbai that houses some of the most stylish, luxury and renowned global brands. The store offers an eclectic mix of brands in the “prep to dine” space. It is Manushi’s mission to bring about a conscious change in the way we cook our food at home.

ThinKitchen exclusively represents some of the world’s premium kitchenware and

dinnerware brands - Royal Prestige (USA) - a leader in health focussed cookware and kitchenware products, Richardson Sheffield (UK) pioneer in the global knife market, cutlery from Amefa (Netherlands), stoneware from Denby (UK) and the in-house brand of quality kitchenware and cutlery of Seeba Lifestyles - The Kitchen Company (India).

The Kitchen Company, the in-house brand for Seeba includes flatware, kitchenware, serveware and barware products. Thinkitchen is your all things cutlery one-stop-shop.

Contact: www.seebalifestyles.com

Charmingly Contemporary And Traditionally Timeless Wall Clocks By Fabuliv

It’s time to add a punch of colour to your home as Fabuliv have launched some new and decorative wall clocks. Step into their newly launched world of thrilling and sensational times that are colourful, vibrant and stunningly unique yet elegant. Every home, whether big or small, surely needs at least one wall clock. Add a stunning wall clock to your wall and watch the wall transform into a beautiful piece of art.

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Handcrafted items are liked and loved by all. Fabuliv’s new collection is unique, functional, decorative, artistic, elegant and above all has a twist of modernism along with traditional. Keeping all these in mind, Fabuliv has also introduced some antique items which are hand crafted by the best artists. These are beautiful classic clocks embellished with rich design elements.

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Displaying an aesthetic that refashions the natural in unique and versatile ways, Ficus unveils a series of beautiful rustic and contemporary consoles.

These chic consoles come in unique silhouettes and designs that make them the perfect ‘Statement Pieces’: yet they are also the most useful, popular and versatile cabinets to neatly store photo albums, linen or crockery. Showcase your family memorabilia, curios, statuettes or flower vases atop the consoles for a classy personal touch to

your décor.

Ficus furniture is usually crafted in fine teak wood: however if designers or customers prefer pine wood, oak wood or shisham wood, it will be rendered as per their tastes.

The In-House Design Team and master craftsmen will give you veneer, painted surfaces, solid wood polish and other exclusive artistic touches. Make your décor dreams come true now, with Ficus!

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The Decor Kart Welcome’s Winters With The Enamoured Collection The Decor Kart recently unveiled its long-awaited Enamoured Collection. The collection consists of a curation of lamps that are ethereal by day and magical by night. It reflects more than ever the effervescent design trends and the audiences’ personal tastes and sense of style.

According to the brand, Light has a very important role to play in creating a home that feels right and that balances considerations of mood, taste and practicality.

Finding the right light makes all the difference. They believe that light should thus be one of the fundamental elements of any home decorating scheme and building on that belief they curated the Enamoured Collection. Some of the introduced lights include Tiffany

Lamps, Fenton Lamps, Desk Lamps and Table Lamps.

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ompetitions are a sure shot way of generating groundbreaking outcomes from talented and motivated individuals.

One such competition was the Yangjaegogae Eco Bridge design competition commissioned by the Seoul Metropolitan Government.

Aptly named, Slopewalk is a 28,000 sq. ft. mountain-inspired bridge designed by the winning Lithuanian team, KILD, proposing a structure evoking the pictorial passage through the southern slopes of the two discontinued mountain peaks of Mt. Umyeon and Maljukgeori Parks. Seeing a current infrastructural void, the project aims to unite the two neighbouring mountain parks over the Gyeongbu Expressway, as a continuation of the sloped landscape.

Uniting both peaks, the green bridge includes dual lanes for human and animal traffic. An upper slope for wildlife mirrors the mountain terrain, while a straight path provides access for humans. The architecture collective, composed of Ivane Ksnelashvili, Petras Išora and Ona Lozuraitytė took inspiration from Korean landscape paintings in designing the form of the bridge, which will be covered in local vegetation.

Through its thoughtful and seamless design, the eco-bridge follows the tradition of Korean gardens, which aim to merge themselves with nature. By acting as an extension of the mountain, the nearly four hundred feet bridge will create a new and necessary pathway for local wildlife.

Slope Walk

A Lush Green Bridge Built to Give Wildlife a Safe Path between Two Mountains. BY NEERJA KAPADIA

An upper slope for wildlife mirrors the mountain terrain, while a straight path provides access for humans

The design also includes built-in water collection and distribution for self-sustaining maintenance of the greenery. The steel structure also includes safety railings and will be placed at a height studied to optimize the distance between traffic and pollution.

Providing panoramic views of the hill alongside the surrounding green landscape makes for a picturesque wonder while the one sided link gains more exposure to sunlight and reduces wind effects.

To prioritize animal habitation and movement, the peaks of the connected mountains remain uninterrupted, creating zones of little to no human circulation.

Slopewalk is a 28000 sq. ft. mountain-inspired bridge, proposing a structure evoking the pictorial passage through the southern slopes of the two discontinued mountain peaks

Providing panoramic views of the hill alongside the surrounding green landscape makes for a picturesque wonder while the one sided link gains more exposure to sunlight and reduces wind effects

The bridge’s structural slope helps maintain a privileging of the landscape’s elevation. By separating elevations based on the relationship between humans and the wildlife, Slopewalk forms a gently undulating structural core that offers simultaneous circulation and inhabitation, while creating a key piece of infrastructure.

Contact web: lithuanianculture.lt/atlikejai/kild