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Britta Knobel
Gupta
Urban Expansion
THE RISING TREND
OF VERTICAL
ARCHITECTURE
Architectural Innovation
INNOVATIVE
CONCEPTS IN
ARCHITECTURE
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4. Editor’s Note
that spells a rich heritage dating 4,000 years.
Indian architecture has continuously evolved since
then. Today, the country’s architecture has graduated
to meet global standards. But one cannot deny that
the Indus Valley Civilization was one of the world’s
oldest urban civilizations. Its advanced architecture and
town planning mesmerized the world. Excavations
revealed the well-planned brick structure and drainage
systems as early as 2700-1700 BCE!
From the ancient to the medieval period, Indian
architecture caught the fancy of visitors, rulers, and
invaders from other countries. The country's
architecture reflects the era in which it was created and
a stamp of the then ruler.
After the colonial rule, a blend of both modern and
traditional architecture prevailed. Indian architecture is
still evolving to meet the needs of growing
urbanization while retaining the monuments.
Aesthetics coupled with functionality has become
commonplace today.
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VISIONS INTO
REALITY

5. Vertical development became the solution to
accommodate an ever-increasing urban population.
While ancient and medieval architecture focused on
natural light and air in the designs, air-conditioned
offices and homes became an integral part of the
design in modern architecture. Like in every other field,
technology in architecture became the norm.
Immersive technology will change the future of
architecture and will help in better planning. 3-D
printing and virtual reality are expected to give the
architect a virtual experience of the structure to be
created.
A handful of architects, however, stuck to eco-friendly
constructions, and many gradually followed suit. The
country today can boast about architecture that strikes
a harmony between the environment and plush
structures. Even materials used for construction are
environment-friendly to the extent possible. Green
architecture satisfies the requirements of the
consumers while preventing, minimizing, or even
eliminating impact on the environment by retaining
natural elements during construction with reasonable
use of technology.
A country’s architecture speaks volumes about its
socio-cultural fabric and lifestyle and t
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6. ArchBOX Studio Studio Meraki
Sthapati Associates
Studio Osmosis Total Environment
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9. Management Brief
Company Name
Ramesh Thamilmani
Founder
Karan Grover
& Associates
Dimple Mittal
Founder
Sikka Associates
Architects
mayaPRAXIS
Karan Grover
Founder
BLD Design Studio is proud to work with a strong and
multidisciplinary team of young and energetic interior
designers and architects.
mayaPRAXIS is a design studio that looks at architecture and
its landscape.
Karan Grover and Associates though a young architectural
practice, has emerged into a multi-disciplinary organization
with the best associate consulting teams for all the services,
which is seen as an integral part of the architectural design
process.
SAA - Sikka Associates Architects, began its journey in 1981.
Today, it is a leading and respected architectural design
consultancy firm in the country.
BLD Design Studio
Raman Sikka
Founder
Sthapati Associates
Sthapati Associates is a multidisciplinary architectural firm with
a highly qualified and professional team of Architects,
Engineers, Structural Engineers in India, started as an
architectural firm almost 25 years back in the year in 1986.
Vipul, Anuj,
Khushboo and Harsh
Founder and Director
Studio Meraki
Studio Meraki is a design studio envisioned by Shweta Kaw, an
architect with 13 years of experience in the industry including a
successful role as a Sustainable Design Consultant in Singapore
after completing her post-graduation (Msc. Building
performance & Sustainability) from the prestigious National
University of Singapore.
Shweta Kaw
Founder
Studio Osmosis
Founded in 2010, Studio Osmosis is a multidisciplinary design
practice formed by Sameer Balvally and Shilpa Jain Balvally.
Sameer Balvally and
Shilpa Balvally
Partners and
Principal Architects
Studio Symbiosis
Studio Symbiosis is an architectural, master planning and
interior design studio based in Stuttgart Germany and Delhi
NCR India involved in projects of various scales and sectors.
The design philosophy is to create integrated design solutions
imbibing amalgamated, efficient, robust and sustainable designs
leading to performative architecture.
Amit Gupta and
Britta Knobel
Founding Partners
The ArchBOX Studio
ArchBOX is an agile architectural firm with PDCA (Plan Do
Check Act) integrated deep in its work culture.
Prathamesh Kudtarkar
Managing Principal
Archhitect
Total Environment
Total Environment has delivered more than 4 million square
feet to over 1,200 customers across dozens of projects in
Bangalore, Hyderabad and Pune.
Shibanee and Kamal
Founders

10. Changing with
Skylines
Sustainable Designs
We integrate
sustainability into
our design process
and not treat it as
an after thought
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11. Amit Gupta
Founding Partner
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Britta Knobel
Founding Partner

12. Working with space and
elements to make it
functional is both
challenging and interesting. Architects
are the experts who achieve these and
make the space liveable and usable.
Lot of detail goes into architectural
work and it is no child’s play.
Some architectural firms stand apart
from others with their sheer designs
and eye for detail. Studio Symbiosis is
one such architectural and design firm.
It is an award winning multi-
disciplinary architecture and design
studio based out of Stuttgart and New
Delhi. The studio’s name itself defines
the ethos of the practice. They aim to
create built environment that exists in
symbiosis with its surroundings.
Sustainability is at the core of the
design studio and is reflected in
projects ranging from masterplans, bio-
diversity parks, hospitality
architecture, museums to even the
scale of product design. It is critical for
us to create meaningful architecture
where the built form is measured
against various performance driven
criteria to create a robust and efficient
design. We call it performative
aesthetics, emphasise the founders.
Studio Symbiosis was founded by
Amit Gupta and Britta Knobel. The
founding partners are postgraduates
from the prestigious AA Architectural
Association London, and then went on
to work on several prestigious projects
at the Pritzker winner architecture
studio of Zaha Hadid at her London
office. During this duration, of
approximately five years, each of the
founding partners were working on
various scales and typologies. These
two institutions of design imbibed a
sense of a research-based approach in
Amit and Britta. The design process
starts without a pre-notion of the final
form but rather a process, a journey
Iceland Cave Tower
Ranchi Eco City
Aura Cleaning Tower

13. Arizona Villa
Hilton Hotel Kathmandu
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14. that one takes during the design
process.
At Studio Symbiosis they successfully
delivered prestigious hospitality as
well as masterplan projects. In the last
few years, the studio expanded into in-
house teams of landscape, interiors and
product design. Also, there is a
separate smart geometry group in the
office, which looks into research and
development in the field of digital
architecture.
Overcoming Teething Problems
Studio Symbiosis started off by
bagging three prestigious projects,
namely Rai Bareilly Sports city, 200
rooms Hilton Ahmedabad and Stuttgart
Villa. Given the fact that the founding
partners had practiced for most of their
professional careers in Europe, it was
critical to understand the execution
technology in India.
“These are two worlds apart. In Zaha’s
office we would just send a 3D BIM
model to contractor to get the co-
ordinates in place but in India the role
of technology on construction site was
very limited over a decade ago. The
practise made sure to go slowly and
steadily, in terms of not trying too
many projects in the beginning and to
be very critical in terms of aligning the
design and drawings in terms of easy
construction technology,” shared the
founders.
Prestigious Projects
The Studio is currently involved in
projects of various scales and sectors
ranging from hospitality, housing,
master plans, offices, commercial eco
park buildings, shopping malls, villas,
museums, interiors and products.
Currently the Studio has 40 live
Aqua Villa Delhi
Baiyappanahalli Railway Station
Gwalior Train Station

15. architectural projects in the office in
India and five in the Germany office. In
hospitality, the key projects are Hilton
Kathmandu, Double Tree by Hilton
Ahmedabad, Taj Ahmedabad, Port
Blair resort and spa, Hyderabad hotel
and service apartment.
In the cultural sector, they are working
on 890 acres Eco Park for NTPC
which is already under construction
and will be the second biggest
manmade Eco Park in the world and
the biggest in the country. Other
projects in this sector are Perfume Park
and Museum in Kannauj spread over
100 acres, Gwalior Central railway
station and masterplan, Bengaluru
(BYPL) railway station.
“In the last few years, we have rapidly
moved into Hyderabad and Mumbai
with housing, commercial and
hospitality projects. Also, in residential
projects we are already working on a
Ludhiana housing project spread over
10 acres which is under construction,
alongside similar sized project in
Jhansi and Hyderabad. Internationally
we have on-going projects in Germany,
Arizona, Nepal, Belgium, Indonesia,
Burkina Faso and Togo,” shared the
founders.
Mitigating Pollution through Designs
The founders are very environment
conscious and are doing their bit to
prevent pollution. They are concerned
about the increasing air pollution in
Indian cities and across the globe.
They are taking steps through their
designs to mitigate pollution as much
as they can.
Studio Symbiosis has developed an Air
Purification system called “Aũra”,
which has been developed using
principles of aerodynamics.
Gwalior Train Station
Floating Terrace Hyderabad Villas
Cascade greens hyderabad housing

16. Aũra is a 5.5-meter-high cleaning
tower and helps in tackling the air
pollution problem at city as well as
neighborhood level. This has been
designed as a hotspot product to ensure
clean air for inhabitants, to tackle the
issue at the source.
Simulation studies were conducted to
attain minimum resistance and
maximum surface area to achieve this
optimum design. An elliptical
geometry has been designed at the
starting point, as this gave them the
minimum resistance, and also for the
same reason this geometry is used for
the wings of an aircraft. The form was
further developed by twisting it. This
twist in geometry channels the wind
along the surface of the tower in the z
direction, thereby exponentially
increasing the surface area.
Reconnecting Humans with Nature
Green spaces have become an integral
part of residential and commercial
complexes. Studio Symbiosis pays
special attention to incorporate green
spaces in their designs.
“Living within nature and biophilic
design” is a key theme in the projects
of Studio Symbiosis. “With mass
urbanization, we can see a growing
disconnect between humans and
nature. For the physical and mental
wellbeing of the user, it is important
that they feel very close to nature and
be one with their surroundings,” said
the founders.
They added, “We look at blurring the
boundary between built and landscape.
At the design stage both the built and
landscape are designed in totality, with
the landscape not being an afterthought
in the project. Various factors are
computed and used to inform the
landscape design. These range from
local flora, factors of program, site
Most Promising
ARCHITECTURE
ESIGNING
DFirms, 2021
&
Perfume Park and Museum
Punjab Kesari HQ
Punjab Kesari HQ Interior

17. topography, wind and sun direction.”
Sustainable design strategies are also a
part of landscape design process.
Understanding of the climatic
condition of a certain project results in
creating an outdoor landscape area that
is comfortable for the user. “We
integrate human comfort engineering
in our designs to ensure meaningful
spaces,” they said.
Customised Designs
Each project is unique in terms of site,
program, budget, surroundings, site
typography, construction technology,
availability of materials and so on. It is
very important to respect these unique
conditions and design a built
environment most suitable for that
particular project.
For each project Studio Symbiosis
looks for a very strong concept which
drives the project from concept design
till completion.
Each year they also have an
overarching design theme in the studio
to ensure that they push themselves to
innovate. These things range from
“low-tech high-tech”, “Green façade”,
“reflection in architecture”, “machining
architecture” to name a few.
Technology and Creativity
Studio Symbiosis works with the latest
technology for its designs for better
results.
“On the design side we are working on
projects that incorporate artificial
intelligence and agent-based
modelling. To give an example, for the
120 m high sea facing housing project
in Versova, we setup an AI script that
runs a number of iterations and finds
the optimum orientation of the three
tower blocks, to maximize the view of
the sea from each apartment,” said the
founders.
In another project in Andalusia, AI was
used to create villas on a 10-acre site,
whereby the topography of site and
views of the beach were computed to
find the optimum views from the
spaces.
They are now working on a project in
Europe, set in the digital domain
whereby the movement of people is
tracked in the given space. This
movement is tracked in real time and
translates into design iterations, which
is based on a system driven by location
of points in space.
Overcoming Challenges
The biggest challenge in architecture is
always to ensure that the built product
is better than the design visualizations.
Something might look great on paper,
but when executed might not have the
same quality.
“When starting a project, we look at
material availability, budget and which
machining tools can be used in the
particular project due to the location
constraints,” informed the founders.
Prototyping and mock-ups are also
very important to see the finishing,
material colour, joint detail, fixing

18. detail, etc for any project. These mock-
ups give a sense of how the final
product will look after execution.
Inspired by Nature
For the founders of Studio Symbiosis,
Nature is the best role model.
Everything is designed with a reason
behind it. Patterns and systems in
nature exist with an inherent meaning.
Each and every element is stripped out
of anything unnecessary, creating
highly efficient and robust formations.
For us it is very interesting to study
these elements/phenomena of nature,
analyse the system behind them and
translate it as a design system. Mostly
bio mimicry imitates nature’s models
or takes them as inspiration, but for us
by breaking down these systems in
nature using mathematics and creating
codes, gives us the essence of the
system.
They believe in a research-based
design approach where systems,
materials, execution techniques are
tested and perfected in the studio
before they are rolled out for projects.
Hence, in architecture our role models
are individuals who dedicated their
professional career towards creating a
basis for design as research.
Architects such as Frei Otto, Felix
Candela, Antonio Gaudi, Oscar
Niemeyer, Zaha Hadid are the notable
architects that they hold in high
prestige. Frei Otto’s studies in
Pneumatics, Radiolarian, minimal
surfaces and transforming them into
light weight structures and the notable
Munich Olympic Stadium are
inspirational. Gaudi’s famous inverse
chain model that resulted in the design
of Sagrada Familia was purely driven
by gravity being used to create a
structural model and thereby the
design. Zaha redefined architecture
with her forward-thinking design
sketches and later with the use of
computational tools. These architects
were thinking way ahead of their time
and created architectural masterpieces.
The core principle of Studio Symbiosis
is “Performance driven architecture”
and that is what they want to keep on
pushing in the years to come. “It is
architecture with a purpose and
meaning in everything we do to create
a sustainable and smart future for
generations to come,” We call it
performative aesthetics where
architecture which develops out of the
performance criteria. they sign off.
Name of the rm:
Studio Symbiosis
Location: Stuttgart Germany,
Delhi, India
Name of the Featuring Person
Britta Knobel Gupta,
Amit Gupta
Designation:
Founding Partner
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20. ArchBOX Studio
Minimizing Impact of
ARCHITECTURE on
the ENVIRONMENT
We, humans, are always
fascinated with modifying
our environment for our
comfort, convenience, and
advancement. Hence, we love to
build. However, a built space
negatively impacts its environment
starting from the creation itself. Its
impact continues through its lifespan
and goes on even after its destruction.
Prathamesh Kudtarkar Managing
Principal, Architect of The ArchBOX
Studio, observes that the construction
industry is responsible for up to 50%
of climate change, 40% of energy
usage globally, and 50% of landfill
waste. Can intelligent building design
minimize the impact of architecture
on the Environment?
This is the challenge The ArchBOX
Studio took up while designing the
Kwench Package Drinking Water
Plant at Karjat, Maharashtra. Located
at the banks of the Ulhas river, the
source of water for the water plant is
from within the site itself. Hence,
while designing, they made sure that
the water plant did not impact the
purity and sustainability of the
groundwater.
Minimizing at Creation
Construction Type
“Our client approached us with the
idea of building the plant in RCC
(reinforced cement concrete). Now,
concrete most often ends up in
Prathamesh Kudtarkar
Managing Principal, Architect
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21. landfills or rubble at the end of its
lifespan. Moreover, a considerable
amount of plywood is required for
formwork, not to forget the time and
effort. Hence, we offered a PEB (Pre-
Engineered Building) solution. This
way the construction timeline and
cost, both were brought down by
60%,” Prathamesh explained.
Materials
Sheet metal is the major component
of a PEB structure. For longer life and
less maintenance, ArchBoX opted for
Galvalume Sheets. Also, during rains,
the elements from the paint of the
sheets can percolate into the
Location
The water plant was strategically
located to minimize the roadwork on
the site. The requirements for a cul-
de-sac access for loading unloading
truck is the basis for the placement of
the plant.
Minimizing at Lifespan
Solar Passive Architecture
The plant is linear and placed along
the North-South axis to minimize heat
gain. Low-e glass is used for the
continuous fixed windows on the East
and West faces of the building. North
groundwater, thus polluting it. Hence,
lead-free and heavy metal-free paint
was set as a criterion while selecting
the Sheet Metal manufacturer and not
the cost.
Thermal Analysis
Sandwich Puff Panel is commonly
used in PEB construction for thermal
comfort. “However, post thermal
analysis at ArchBOX, we realized that
it is only the roof that is taking most
of the heat gain against the walls.
With insulation only being designed
for the roof, the PEB construction
cost itself was further reduced by
40%,” said Prathamesh.
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22. offers the least heat gain. Here, a
large-glazed facade is designed with
regular tempered glass. This glazing,
along with the large loading-
unloading openings allows ample
skylight at the front. No openings are
provided on the South face of the
plant.
“Polycarbonate Skylights at the roof
are the main source of natural
illumination for the plant. At
ArchBOX, we designed the surface
area of these Skylights such that it
maximizes illumination while
minimizing heat gain,” Prathamesh
elaborated.
Full-length fixed louvered windows at
the top of East and West walls
naturally extract the hot air on the top
with cross-ventilation.
All these measures considerably
reduce the requirements of energy for
lighting and ventilating to operate the
plant.
Ground Water Sustainability
The plant extracts water for
packaging from the site itself. This
may lower the water table in long run.
Hence, the RO (reverse osmosis)
discharge of the plant, and rainwater
are pumped back into the ground
using the rainwater harvesting system.
Waste Management
To further ensure the purity of the
groundwater, STP (sewage treatment
plant) is installed on the site. Thus,
reducing the impact of waste on the
environment through the lifespan of
the plant.
Minimizing at the End of Usable
Lifespan
With the Kwench Plant being built
mostly in Steel and Glass, it does
have the potential for easy recycling.
However, a lot needs to be done to
design for deconstruction, opines
Prathamesh.
Next Steps
Modern Architecture is extensively
focused on manmade construction
materials. Architects by default design
with steel, glass, and concrete in
mind. “It is time for us to relook at
naturally available and sustainable
materials,” emphasizes Prathamesh.
With better technology, architects are
unlocking the limits of wood
construction for high-rise buildings.
“One tonne of CO2 is removed by the
tree from the atmosphere for making
one cubic meter of wood. Wood is
ready to use with minimal post-
processing required. No recycling
plants are needed to dispose of it. We
need to cultivate forests extensively
for construction purposes. Wood can
be the go-to material for minimizing
the impact of architecture on the
environment,” he suggests.
Rammed Earth is another construction
method used to build structures as
high as 100ft.
“The question is, are we ready to get
out of our comfort zone as
architects?”
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24. The
Rising
Trend
of
V
ertical
Architecture
Modern cities are full of robust
potentials and provide endless
opportunities for innovation.
With an increased focus on cities, now
there is a rise in urban sprawling. There is
an immense pressure on cities to fulfill the
accommodation requirements of the
growing population. With a limit to
horizontal growth of cities, vertical
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25. U E
rban xpansion
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26. architecture is the best option left.
Vertical buildings can efficiently cater
to the residential needs of an
expanding population.
Defining Vertical City
A vertical city usually consists of a
series of vertically proceeding building
floors. It offers the occupants with
environmentally friendly and self-
sustaining spaces. These buildings are
not only a mark of luxury, but also a
step towards energy-efficient cities.
They help in preserving horizontal
spaces for nature, recreation, and food
production.
Tackling Urban Congestion
Urban congestion is gradually
increasing, along with the global rise
of population across cities. If this
influx continues and the horizontal
spread limit is achieved, then the
developing cities will run short of land.
In such cases, high-rise buildings and
mixed-use developments are the most
feasible solution. Examples of modern
vertical city developments can be seen
in the cities of New York, Hong Kong,
Dubai, and so on.
Representing Prestige and
Lavishness
For many individuals today,
skyscrapers are symbols of modernity
and prestige. However, in the years to
come, these structures will be very
common dwellings for humans, as this
trend will become very ordinary in the
near future.
Sustainable Vertical Developments
If a vertical development does not offer
long-term benefits, then its hype and
significance will be of no use. A
building should fulfill the basic needs
and the comfort levels of the residents.
These structures should also embrace
the nature and provide the residents
with the experience of being closer to
the nature. They should create an open
environment, where the occupants can
feel the taste of life. In order to
enhance comfort levels, these
structures should also contain public
parks, parking lots, playgrounds,
recreation centers, and a lot more.
Residents staying in higher floors can
enjoy the panoramic view of the green
lawns, while experiencing better air
quality and natural incoming light.
These structures provide them with the
opportunity to escape from busy life
routines and work burdens, and
enjoying quality life. The additional
feature of sustainability allows vertical
establishments to cater to various
necessities and conveniences of the
dwellers. Additionally, the upcoming
financial centers and central business
districts are adopting the new vertical
trends to create excellent
establishment, which would deliver
lasting experiences.
Resolving High-Risers and other
Problems
High-rise buildings are lucrative and
attract various audiences. However,
they have some exceptions, which need
to be addressed. Many people are
concerned about elevator breakdowns,
reduced social interactions with
neighbors, water supply disturbances,
and so on. But, this should be kept in
mind that high-rise buildings are of
excellent quality.
These structures address various
concerns such as seismic codes, ease of
vertical accessibility, fire exit routes,
and so on. As far as social interactions
are concerned, these high-rise mixed-
use developments provide endless
options in this scenario, such as public
parks and community spaces infused
with residential spaces.
Strengthening the Green Game
The innovative vertical buildings are
not only providing a haven of luxury to
the residents, but are also contributing
towards creating a greener
environment. It reduces the
requirement of land usage, which in
turn, protects agricultural lands. It
provides more space for plantation of
crops and trees, which helps in keeping
the environment greener.
Additionally, these structures also
contribute towards tackling with
environmental concerns of air
pollution, because they decrease the
dependency on roads. If the vertical
architecture is planned properly
keeping in mind the sustainability and
environmental concerns, it can
maximize the land use and keep the
outlook compact.
Vertical architecture can be a game
changer in terms of sustainability and
space accommodation. Residents living
in higher floors will receive more air
and sunlight. These building provide a
close-to-environment experience and
save a lot of land space, while also
reducing pollution. Hence, marching
ahead in the future, vertical
architecture will introduce
revolutionary changes in architecture
and infrastructure.
- Ananda Kamal Das
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28. To translate your imagination into
reality with the right kind of
materials, colours, design and layout
is not what everyone can do.
Conceptualising is one thing and executing
is another. Here is where architects come to
the picture, trying to create a utopia. It is no
cakewalk though, putting the imagination
into paper while keeping the practical
aspects and user convenience in mind and
then converting them into structures. These
structures could be residential, commercial,
hospitals, infrastructure or urban space
development.
We came across one such multidisciplinary
architectural firm Sthapati Associates
whose projects speak volumes of its
tradition of excellence.
Founded in 1989 by Ms Vipul Varshney
along with Anuj Varshney (Founder-
Directors) at Lucknow as an architectural
firm, they gradually started designing
projects of state and national importance.
With master’s in Urban Planning, Vipul was
Professor-Design Chair at the University
and also had the opportunity of designing
and executing some of India’s most
renowned projects, like Resettlement of
Bhuj after earthquake to India’s highest
altitude Leh Airport and Imphal Airport, a
township in Mumbai for an urban diaspora
to state buildings like redevelopment of
National Institute of Drama, New Delhi. In
addition they have executed projects abroad
as well to name a few- Software Technology
Park at Mauritius, Residential project at
Dubai and some ongoing projects include -
Multi-dwelling project in New Zealand and
Mahatma Gandhi International Convention
Centre at Liberia.
As Convenor – INTACH (Indian National
Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage),
Lucknow and also as Adviser, National
Scientific Committee of ICOMOS
(International Council of Monuments and
Sites), India, she authored three coffee table
books, namely – Lucknow - The city of
culture and heritage published by Niyogi
Publications in 2017, Shaam e Awadh by
Bloomsbury in 2017.
Overcoming Teething Problems
There were many problems initially like
entrusting the young designers with
projects. These were overcome with
patience and hard work. Understanding the
clients’ needs and trying to provide to them
the required solutions to the best of the
ability was another challenge that Sthapati
Our projects reduce
energy and water
dependence by
increasing the number
of comfortable habitable
hours with minimum
reliance on
mechanical means
“
“
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29. overcame and delivered what the client
wanted.
“We have developed this approach by
operating beyond the traditional
precincts whilst addressing the user’s
aspiration and building to perfection,”
stated Vipul.
Dynamic Founders
Ar Vipul Varshney is also an avid art,
culture and heritage enthusiast. She is
also an activist with a passion for
writing. Er Anuj Varshney has a special
interest in structural and highway
engineering and had been a great
sportsperson since his IIT days. Their
passions and interest and pursuit for
perfection have helped Sthapati earn the
reputation it has today.
Currently the company is headed by
Anuj Varshney and Vipul Varshney with
directors Harsh Varshney and Khushboo
Bansal.
Conforming to Environmental
Impact Assessment and Related Laws
The first thing is to determine the
carrying capacity and define a target
population based on the water and
renewable energy potential. It
determines the human capacity of the
land.
The design process begins with creating
an environmental master plan. Analysis
of the local geology and natural
resources and ensuring their protection
as far as possible.
Second, a geotechnical analysis that
would tell about soil conditions and the
bearing capacity of the land. In
STHAPATI
ASSOCIATES Aesthetics, Functionality and Quality
Er. Anuj Varshney
Founder-Director
Arch. Ms. Vipul Varshney
Founder-Director
Harsh Varshney
Director
Khushboo Bansal
Director
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30. combination with a seismic evaluation
of the land, it would give a clear idea of
the kind of structures one should be
building. Then a hydrological analysis,
where the idea is to close the water
cycle between rain, aquifer and
extraction (avoiding extraction as far as
possible). All these will give a clear
indication of where to and where not to
build.
“Then we come to urban design where
we start focusing on how the buildings
should be configured; where you go
high rise-low density or low rise-high
density; all models being valid. The
model emanates from a combination of
the environmental master plan and the
carrying capacity, essentially telling you
what the urban form of the city should
be. Tying that all together is mobility,
configuring the city around transit-
oriented development. Having done all
the above, what is key is to design a
building - to be safe; a city that has eyes
on every democratic, public space,”
explained the environment-conscious
founders.
Incorporating Green Spaces in
Architecture
Urban Green Index is an indicator that
allows the amount of green area per
inhabitant in urban areas to be
calculated, as well as the surface area of
green areas in a city. According to the
World Health Organization, between 10
and 15 square meters of green space per
inhabitant are needed to ensure a
healthy urban ecosystem.
Each project is conceived through a
research-oriented approach to policy,
planning, design, technology, passive
and low energy design. “Our endeavour
is to design in a manner that reduces
consumption of resources and energy
resulting in buildings consuming up to
50% lesser energy than certified Green
Building benchmarks through passive
design and microclimate creation,
proven through post-occupancy
evaluation. Green roofs, sky bridges
and vertical greens with green inside
out are some of the active methods in
our design with other passive
methodologies,” said Vipul.
Designing Client Needs
All projects are examined, based on its
first principles on how to passively
provide the fundamentals of comfort,
safety, liveability and yet sustainably
respond to the local climate and ecology
while remaining economically viable
and globally pertinent.
Use of Latest Technology
Green roofs act as sinks for CO2, the
gas responsible for climate change. For
each 100 square meters of green roof,
the gas responsible for the greenhouse
effect is reduced by 1.8 tonnes per year.
In addition, installing 100 square meters
of green roof on top of a building can
produce the oxygen needed by 100
people in a year. “We understand that
we are often working in an environment
with limited resources hence, we deploy
passive strategies by responding to the
local climate and ecology and address
comfort, safety, livability parameters
and are mindful that projects remain
economically viable and globally
pertinent. With a socio-cultural
response to design, our works reduce
energy and water dependence by
increasing the number of comfortable
habitable hours with minimum reliance
on mechanical means,” shared Vipul.
Challenges with Current Trends
“Architecturally, we celebrate identity
and diversity versus visual
homogeneity. We think of our buildings
and cities as places of human
interaction along with being places of
human habitation,” said Vipul. This
ensures all their projects are unique,
whilst responding to the client, climate,
context and the end-users. “The current
trend of copying western parameters
without considering our climate and
environs with our cultural needs are not
very advantageous to our country,” she
added.
Away from the Herd
All the design solutions of Sthapati are
rooted in sustainability, satisfaction,
uniqueness and comfortable liveability.
These parameters define the enquiry
process that shapes the architecture.
Looking Ahead
The end-user is always at the centre of
Sthapati’s design process in its
approach to building smart
environments. “We consider mobility,
security, outdoor comfort, technology,
health and well-being, ease of facility
management and disaster readiness to
create spaces that work equally well for
all users. Thus, creating many more
such unique spaces in future is what we
foresee,” said Vipul.
- Excellence Award 2020 by Indian Concrete Institute
- Award at World Architecture Festival, Singapore and
later at Delhi Architecture Festival.
- Export Import (EXIM) Bank garnered a platinum
rating by the Indian Green Building Council.
- Heritage Award from U.P Government
- U.P. Ratan 2013
- Shakti Samman 2015 from Governor, U.P
- Excellence in Architectural Journalism 2016 from
A3 International Foundation
Awards
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32. There is no dearth of creative
people, some of whom are
excellent architects. But few put
their soul into their creativity when it
comes to designing homes, commercial
complexes or even urban spaces. They
create your dream abode or offices with
Meraki. And that is why some homes,
offices and public places give us the
feeling of warmth and positive vibes
whether the décor is expensive or not
and even though we may be visiting
them for the first time.
Leaving a piece of yourself and love in
what you do, is what the Greeks refer as
Meraki. And that is exactly what Studio
Meraki does. It leaves its mark in each
of its creation. We had the opportunity
to explore more about this architecture
firm.
Excerpts from the interview:
Please share your journey in this field
and the inception/history of your
firm?
I have always been an admirer of
structures that by their sheer design
have conveyed the purpose they stand
there for and was always fascinated by
how designs and structures could
convey a sense of purpose, induce effect
and arouse emotion. During my
schooling, my curiosity and imagination
helped the evolution of my amateurish
fascination for a drive to learn the
underlying principles of how
architecture could make a difference to
mankind.
I was introduced to the 'Genius Loci' by
'Norberg Schulz', which talks about the
'spirit of the place'; in the third year of
my bachelor's degree in architecture
during the course of a studio design
project and it completely mesmerized
me, modifying my entire perspective
towards spatial design. After my post-
graduation at National University of
Singapore, I have further evolved and
enhanced my skills professionally that
have taken a whole new dimension
towards the world of sustainable design
and reducing energy consumption of
buildings thereby making them
healthier and breathe in an efficient
way. My brief work experience as a
Sustainable Design Consultant in
Singapore has strengthened this
foundation and provided me a better
understanding of how architects should
actually work in tandem with the
greener principles of design more
seriously and sensitively at the concept
design stage giving the whole process a
more holistic outlook.
Did you face any teething problems?
How did you overcome these?
The challenges have been very similar
to the other women architects. Females
are automatically embossed as a
'species meant for decorating' with
minimal or no understanding of
hardcore engineering sciences and their
inability to deal with on-site activities,
is sketched profoundly in the so-called
progressive strata of the society. But
ultimately, I strongly believe that the
vital challenges diminish with your
sincerity and attitude, which is
complemented by efficacy in work area.
STUDIO
MERAKI
Architecture that reflects
Soulful Creations
Instead of dictating
our terms, it always makes more
sense to be in tune with the client's ideas
and then navigating our way through instead
of shunning or criticizing them bluntly.
“ “
Shweta Kaw
Founder
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33. Please tell us about the person behind
the success of your firm?
Shweta Kaw (Founder) is currently
heading Studio Meraki in Noida that is
a design studio whose practice is
diverse and ranges from architecture,
green building design, interior and
furniture design as well as graphics. As
the name suggests, our intention is to
aim for building happy and healthy
spaces for a person to dwell in its
habitat and nurture for him/her an
improved sense of well-being by paying
attention to psychological and
physiological comfort and hence
garnering less distress levels in our
society.
These are the core values that also
define the philosophy of our founder
and her international exposure and tryst
with sustainability have further honed
this dialogue.
Green spaces have become an
integral part of residential and
commercial complexes. How do you
incorporate these in your designs and
architecture?
Green spaces are of course an inevitable
part as the breathing lungs of the city.
Green spaces are extremely important
and hence we, at our studio, maximise
our efforts to incorporate green areas in
the external as well as internal spaces to
honour the principles of biophilic
design and human comfort. In cases
where there are numerous restrictions at
site, we try to look for alternate options
like green walls, sculptures, moss walls,
vertical gardens, terrace gardens etc. We
always aim to provide landscape in its
natural habitat and refrain from using
artificial green products. Green spaces
in residential/commercial areas are
enormously helpful in improving the
microclimate and mitigating the UHI
effect.
What aspects do you keep in mind
while designing for your client/s?
Clients these days are more well
informed and meticulous than five years
back, especially due to the sudden
boom in social media and access to all
international brands/design ideas.
Hence, the challenge has become
doubly tricky and complicated to deal
with. However, our design principles
remain very straightforward at the core
and communicating with them their best
interests is the key. The client today is
too distracted, swarming with a motley
of diverse options to conform to. The
expectations are too high and so are the
deliverables. Hence, understanding the
clients' needs and aspirations is the first
and the foremost thing and instead of
dictating our terms, it always makes
more sense to be in tune with their ideas
and then navigating our way through
instead of shunning or criticizing them
bluntly.
What are the latest technologies that
you incorporate in your designs?
We are trying to work out typologies for
energy efficient buildings to optimize
green building solutions in every
project. Technology has helped
determine a lot of energy related
information as well as
predictions/forecasts beforehand to us
now and maximizing the output is now
up to us.
What are the major challenges in this
field at present – with respect to the
market and also with respect to the
current trends?
In a field full of ambiguities arising due
to a plethora of unskilled tasks
performed by non-professionals and
contractors at stumpy rates, we the
qualified professionals are taking the
brunt of it all. Also, the psychological
impacts of aggression and absence of
trust in the society dampen professional
relationships and interrupt smooth
workflows. The personal journey of any
person representing a company and
trying to fulfil the daily challenges
comes with a fair deal of self-
realization. It goes much beyond sole
creativity and narrows down to pure
inter-personal skills.
I think COA and the government have
an immense role to play in this being
the policy makers formulating the
ideologies on which construction
practices are based and laws
implemented in this country. Currently
we are particularly lawless when it
comes to irregularities in payment,
rights of employees and exploitation of
resources in the field. Creative freedom
can only be achieved after solving these
problems at grassroot level. Otherwise,
everyone's hands are tied, and they have
to compromise in offering the quality
they want to deliver.
What makes you stand apart from
the others?
Yes, there is a string that binds us all as
well as our work and our imagery in
thoughts. I don't think it needs to be
deliberate as it comes from a sub-
conscious innate level that defines who
we are and what we want to become
and do for the society. We may not
focus primarily only on
form/morphology but certainly on the
emotions they generate and what
psychological impact they have on the
users inhabiting the space. This stems
from my earlier readings on the subject
of "Genius Loci" that Norberg Schulz
talks about in detail in his book. The
concept has been discussed in modern
architecture but still is underestimated.
So more than building a marvel, it is
imperative to study the human brain and
its wiring, its instincts and responses to
be able to design for the average human
being already stressed out in a mindless
society overrun by social media and its
onslaught along with a lot of
unnecessary tremors.
Where do you see your firm in the
future?
We would like to focus more on
technology and its multifarious aspects
and how we can benefit from them in
our work and collaborating more with
local artists and helping to contribute to
the society in the best way we can.
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34. Innovative Concepts in
Innovation in architecture has
been defining the feature of
societies since the ancient times.
It has been gradually evolving
according to the changing needs and
requirements of builders and
occupants. In today’s age, many
innovative design concepts have
emerged, which can help shape the
future. These design ideas have been
described below.
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rchitectural nnovation
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36. Silver Architecture
With the ageing population today, the
society has to tackle the challenge of
providing help and support to the
people who require special care. The
current building designs and hospitals
are set up in such a way that it
becomes difficult for older people to
get around and be independent. This is
a major challenge because older people
compose a significant part of our
society.
Research state that over a quarter of
people aged 65 fall every year and
suffer from injuries classified as fatal
or critical. As a result, many people
who would otherwise want to live
independently are forced to stay in
care-based facilities.
This where, silver architecture steps in;
it aims to change this problem faced by
old-age individuals. It offers
sustainable, modern, and
accommodating building designs. It
does not transform age-related
impairments into crippling disabilities.
Silver architecture efficiently integrates
space planning, clear directional
layouts, stress-reducing lighting, and
techniques to reduce ambient noise. It
also offers comfortable and accessible
furniture, safe flooring, soothing colour
combination, and interactive, health-
focused interior.
Wounded Warrior Homes
Many soldiers, who return from war
homes, suffer from debilitating
injuries. For them, navigating even a
typical accessible home can be a
challenge. Focused on fulfilling the
requirements of these warriors, the
wounded warrior homes were
constructed. These residences were
designed by taking inputs from several
war veterans. The primary focus of
wounded warrior homes is to cater to
the diverse needs of injured soldiers.
These homes are provided with various
features keeping in mind physical
disabilities. Wide doors and adjustable
stove tops are some of the many
amenities, which help the residents to
stay comfortably. These houses are
also designed with large windows and
dedicated therapy rooms to help with
trauma recovery.
Dementia Village
Dementia is a disease, which not only
affects the people who suffer from it,
but also their families and friends. It
has physical, psychological, and social
impact on careers, families, and
societies. Situated at 10 miles outside
Amsterdam, Hogeway, also known as
dementia village, offers a haven for
people suffering from dementia. This
town has been designed keeping in
mind the requirements of all the
patients. The nurses and caretakers act
as fellow town people to provide the
much-needed care to these patients and
to keep them healthy and safe.
The dementia village creates an
environment, where people require less
medication and less medical
intervention. The concept behind this
design is to value the person and to
support them to live their life as usual,
as they can do anywhere else.
Zootopia
Zoos play an important role in
conserving wildlife and in various
research purposes. However, there are
certain shortcomings in their design,
which leave a lot to be desired. The
cages and concrete enclosures do not
exactly give the animals an experience
of their natural habitat. This, in turn,
raises several ethical concerns.
To meet these modern requirements,
zootopia has emerged. This zoo’s
design is reimaging the designs of a
regular zoo and that of a natural safari.
In this structure, visitors will be placed
in enclosed areas, instead of keeping
animals in cages. The viewing
locations will be disguised in order to
minimize human interaction with
animals. The main goal of this
structure is to provide zoo animals with
as natural of an environment as
possible. Everything from the animals’
feeding stations to their shelters is
designed to provide a natural look and
experience.
Eco-Friendly Concrete
Concrete is one of the most commonly
used materials by mankind. With the
passage of time, its demand has
gradually increased, and so has its
environmental impact. Research states
that the cement sector is the third-
largest energy consumer in the world
and second industrial emitter of carbon
dioxide in the world.
In light of these research results, many
companies are focusing on developing
better concrete. The science and
engineering professor of Rutgers
University, Professor Richard E.
Riman developed a technology to
make concrete that stores CO2. Riman
then founded Solidia Technologies Inc.
in 2008 to produce cement which can
reduce carbon footprint of cement and
concrete by up to 70%.
Innovations in architecture are endless
with vast future possibilities. With
changing times, modern technologies,
and advanced processes, the
architecture sector is witnessing
massive transformations. Marching
ahead, this sector will go through even
more such developments, which will
lead this sector towards excellence.
- Ananda Kamal Das
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38. Creating Spaces that Reect the Owner's Personality
As a firm, we believe we will have to continually
research, experiment, learn, innovate, and absorb
further from the failures and tough situations
“ “
Sameer Balvally
Shilpa Jain Balvally
Partners and Principal Architects
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39. Ahome is a feeling and one that reflects your
personality, makes you feel secure, happy and
peaceful. Engineering gives you the structure on
which architects work to design your dream home that
speaks volumes about your personality. Hence, it is rightly
said that architecture begins where engineering ends – a
famous quote by world renowned architect,Walter Gropius.
Recognizing the need of the client as well as the context is
the primary requirement for design.Thinking out of the box
to suit the needs of the clients and producing exquisite
designs and stunning projects are, however, not the forte of
every architect. We at, The Insights Success, handpicked
some bright architects for our latest edition10 Most
Promising Architecture and Designing Firms, 2021 and
selected Mumbai-based Studio Osmosis.
Excerpts from the interview:
Please share your journey in this field and the
inception/history of your firm?
Founded in 2010, Studio Osmosis is a multidisciplinary
design practice formed by Sameer Balvally and Shilpa
Jain Balvally, Partners and PrincipalArchitects. The
Studio's foundation is based on the genesis of the 'Osmosis'
phenomenon where the ultimate design is a product of client
collaboration and intricate aesthetic detail.The firm has to
its credit, many award-winning designs and clients.Within a
short span of time, Studio Osmosis has become a venerable
name in the design and architecture space. Staying true to its
name, the design philosophies of Studio Osmosis exhibit a
sense of fluidity and dynamism.A more adaptable and
flexible approach to design is followed by not sticking to
one particular formal style of design but instead, by
understanding and absorbing the client's needs and
developing tailor-made solutions to projects.
Studying and working abroad has been a gaining experience
for our careers and life. We have realized the importance of
being open minded, sustainable in practice, and the impact
of cross culture as well as past influences on design.These
encounters have become an important part of our
personality and today we constantly merge the pros of both
cultures and experiences, into our lives and the way we
practice at Studio Osmosis. Being part of a passionate
academic and work environment and interacting with
students, faculty, employees, and peers from different
cultures with a wide range of ideas, led us to understand that
the most important part of architecture was the ability to
absorb, assimilate and extrapolate information and ideas.
Thus, was born the idea of Studio Osmosis true to the
genesis of the word.
Did you face any teething problems? How did you
overcome these?
We started against all odds; a slow economy that hit the
market and virtually no contacts or leads. It was obviously
challenging at the beginning of our own establishment
compared to working for someone as there is so much more
at stake and we are also clear of our own work philosophies
as well as ideologies. We have been lucky to bag some very
good work and design opportunities and especially repeat
clients which are always an honour. As far as working
environment is concerned, the methodologies are different
here and in the U.S. - from dealing with clients, employees,
pitching a design idea, budgeting schedules and many other
things. We are constantly merging the best of both the work
experiences and cultures to form the crux of our practice
which helps us create an experimental, experiential and fun
work environment based on interaction, research, and
assimilation of ideas at all levels. Initial challenges were
also to get a good set of peers, consultants and vendors who
understand our open-ended, collaborative and macro to
micro approach. But with time and experience we have been
lucky to get those on board and continued collaborations
which lasted a decade.
Please tell us about the person behind the success of your
firm?
A dreamer with an eye for detailing, Sameer finds
inspiration in ironies. His passion for design is his unique
signature that Sameer exudes into every project. Sameer's
forte is his innovative application of materials and
technology, which eventually churn design concepts into
reality. He believes in stretching the boundaries of design
with constant experimentation while adapting with site,
context, strategies, materials and budget. Sameer is an avid
fan of music, adventure and cycling. He enjoys photography
and loves capturing nuances of life from behind the lens.
Shilpa is an ardent glocal traveller who strongly believes
that every new adventure, historic and cultural and food
experience helps a creative mind breed newer ideas and this
in turn gives a fresh perspective to design. She also has a
keen interest in holistic growth of children and learning
process via experiential travel. Shilpa's interest in
Healthcare Design, design for well-being and the whole
process of story-listening and storytelling for spaces get
beautifully combined to create environments that improve
the way we live, work, play, heal and enhance the
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40. experience giving it a unique and memorable story. Studio
Osmosis was influenced by a similar core approach and
genesis which can be applied across genres.
Green spaces have become an integral part of residential
and commercial complexes. How do you incorporate
these in your designs and architecture? Or what
innovations are you making to incorporate green spaces
in your architecture?
It is important to realise the effects that outdoor spaces can
have on the human mind, wellbeing and the entire lifestyle
and wherever possible it is imperative to give access to
green spaces be it residential, commercial, hospitality or
importantly healthcare where it actually affects the healing
of the patients. Seamlessly merging the indoors with the
outdoors is the best way to do the same. Integrated and
sustainable self-sufficient neighbourhoods are need of the
hour. Sometimes we become very inward looking and end
up creating best public spaces within our complex and
forget the rest of the area. The community area, green
spaces, public interaction space is very important as you
need to give spaces to people to interact amongst
themselves and for all levels of society thus uplifting them
as a whole.
What aspects do you keep in mind while designing for
your client/s?
Each project is unique in its own way in terms of design,
concept and details. What does remain constant is the
methodology of our collaborative as well as interactive
approach based on research, site and context. The diversity
of each project be it big or small, has a new experience and
it opens up a variety of ideas. There is a constant
experimentation of design and technology, adapting to
different clients, site, materials and budget.
The conceptual stages for each project is unique and comes
with its own identity. But yes, whilst preparing drawings,
executing and during marketing stage, we have a common
approach, streamlined systems and processes for every
project which makes it better in the long run.We believe in
personal attention to every project and site with constant
adaptability as required through the project irrespective of
the scale. Attention to detail, proportions and scale, together
with creative common sense and sustainable solutions
ensure that the finished product fully develops the potential
within the concept.
What are the latest technologies that you incorporate in
your designs?
While Studio Osmosis has a contemporary and flexible
approach towards design and technology, we derive
inspiration from various walks of life, art, culture, history
and people. We believe in stretching the boundaries of
design along with constant experimentation while adapting
with site, context, strategies, materials and budget and
understanding the limitations or extents of all.We enjoy the
diversity of each project be it big or small. Each one
becomes a journey and a learning experience.The key is to
be dynamic and to constantly reinvent ourselves.
We like to approach
every project like it is our first,
constantly adding to our
learning and experiences
“
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41. What are the major challenges in this field at present –
with respect to the market and also with respect to the
current trends?
It was challenging as well as a good self-realization and
learning experience to work on very small projects to a
much larger scale ranging between 400 sq ft to 40,000 sq ft.
We slowly realized each of those ended up being important
milestones and learning experiences.When ideas and
thoughts are reinforced by a coherent philosophy, they
transcend scale. Enquiry and growth are an inseparable part
of the creative and analytical mind, and so is the urge to
challenge the boundaries of one's own comfort zone.This
exploration can take place at many levels, from typology to
material to process to scale. These became the building
blocks to a very strong foundation at Studio Osmosis and
this is what set us apart.
Getting our team involved in every detail of the project
whilst collaborating at all levels and understanding the
requirement of each space, client, resulting in a unique
solution which is just meant for that client without
following any specific trend or style is what we believe sets
every space apart. There is always a new learning while
trying to balance the creative and the business aspects of
design, yet always feeling content with the final outcomes to
keep going. The idea of growth, in this case, is to keep
outdoing your own self while building relationships with
people and spaces.
What makes you stand apart from the others?
Over the years we have found recognition within the design
community, received both national and international awards,
been invited on various design jury panels, talks and
presented our work in architecture schools and it always
feels good to give back to the society. We have completed
numerous projects with repeated clientele in healthcare and
hospitality other than residential and commercial, thus
building lasting relationships with our clients. Irrespectively
,
we are grounded and like to approach every project like it is
our first, only adding to our learning and experiences.While
every project is unique in itself, our experience helps us to
solve problems and propose solutions to create spaces that
are cherished. Rather than just keeping with the latest trends
or trying to be a trendsetter, have a dialogue and evolve
design with our clients thus creating projects which stand
out and yet are a reflection of our client's personality
. We
intend to keep doing this better, evolving our own designs
and processes and step by step making a difference and
helping create change in our own small ways.
Where do you see your firm in the future?
Team Studio Osmosis looks to continue to design spaces
that are enriching and go beyond the physical program
given by the client. For us, it is important to challenge
themselves to critically examine the context and respond
meaningfully. Visions are constantly changing, evolving
with each project. End goals will not just be the outcome
but also the process and the journey that has been made,
something that the team can look back and feel gratified
about. We strive to be a practice where professionals enjoy
what they do - building relationships and spaces.As a firm,
we believe we will have to continually research,
experiment, learn, innovate, and absorb further from the
failures and tough situations. We also see a lot more
collaborations currently as well as in the future at various
levels of the design process, execution, art, architecture with
other designers as well as creatives, craftsman and technical
experts from other allied fields.That is the way to go.
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