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COMMUNICATIVE OFFICE INTERIORSAIRPORT DESIGN


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09 ABOUT THE ISSUE

12 REFLECTIONS

14 UPDATES

COMMUNICATIVE OFFICE INTERIORS20 Spaces of relaxation...

By Vivek Sabherwal24 Visually Dynamic

MC Offices, MumbaiSanjay Puri Architects, Mumbai

30 Juxtaposing Form with ColourYandex St Petersburg Office- 4, Russiaza bor architects, Moscow, Russia

40 Experimenting with Fluid Lines Fluid Dimensions CUBIX Office, New DelhiSpaces Architects@ka, New Delhi

48 An Urban Microcosm CV India Office, Bangalore1 leapingfrog Studio, Bangalore

58 Great design is something that exists on a spiritual plane... By Prof Mike Knowles (FRSA)

62 Integration of Light and Colour Cisco, San Francisco, CAStudio O+A, San Francisco, CA

76 Innovative Use of Bamboo Medecins Sans Frontieres, India Office, Doctors without Borders, New DelhiNilaA Architecture and Urban Design, New Delhi

82 Exuberating Vibrancy Lawyers Office, New DelhiShankh, Noida, Uttar Pradesh

88 The Grey OfficeNaji Aerotechnic, Gurgaon, HaryanaArchitecture Discipline, New Delhi

AIRPORT DESIGN100 Organic Form

Spaceport America, New Mexico, USAFoster + Partners, London

108 Reflecting Transparency Gibraltar International Airport Terminal, Gibraltarbblur architecture, London/Gibraltar with 3DReid, London

118 SKETCH FEATURE By Ar Shirish Beri

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All drawings and visuals for theprojects and articles, unlessmentioned otherwise, are

courtesy the architects/authors.

Yandex St Petersburg Office- 4,Russia (Architects: za bor

architects, Moscow, Russia)

Just as architecture is developing a newer vocabulary in this phase of cultural andtechnology evolvements, interior design too is witnessing design diversificationin concept and approach. Take the example of office interiors. One observes aredefining of spaces with bold experimentation taking the forefront. It is noteworthythat the designers are treading the unconventional path be it the utility of the colourpalette, form or then material mould. Also, the client receptivity to this approach isvery positive. Global multinational offices have brought in their own set pattern fordesign and functionality. The industry today has responded with innovative designsthat have no doubt enhanced the aesthetic content of the interiors. There is nodoubt that the designer today gets to play with more flexible spaces and with largervolumes. This Issue of the magazine focuses on office interiors that no doubt arecontemporary and breakaways from the routine mould while yet imbibe inspirationsfrom tradition. They attempt to communicate with the end users.

The published office projects all display a variance in design methodology. Theyrespond to the demands of functionality of the present. Importantly one witnessescompletely diverse working environs which are uncluttered and more informal.Interior design elements such as lighting have been handled playfully yet sensitivelythereby enhancing the play of light and shade. They tend to create a relaxedatmosphere for the users. Appropriate utility of diverse contemporary materialsadds another dimension. Some of the projects have abstraction in office furniture interms of shape and form. Take for example the CUBIX office in New Delhiit isfuturistic in concept with fluid forms. In contrast, the offices of the humanitarianNGO is very rooted to the ground in interior treatment and material selection.Ciscos new offices in San Francisco are very large in space volumes and depictethics of free flowing and smaller interactive spaces to add a cosy ambience.Another example of evolving high-end distinctive spaces lies embedded in the NajiAerotechnic offices in Gurgoan, Haryana.

A section of the magazine that would catch your attention is the one whichreflects the fast emerging dynamics in the design of airports. The published designsembody the huge technological advancements in the construction of such facilities.Modern mouldable materials today allow architects to develop vast column-free

spaces in the inside andgenerate free flowingspaces so much required inthe complex functionalityinvolved in their design.

God is in the details.

Mies van der RoheEmerging contemporary aesthetics and technology in bridge design Helix Bridge, Singapore

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Reflections

Wiener WalzerThe dynamic, space-encompassing sculpture at the Regionals zones in the Heinemann DutyFree Shops at the new Skylink terminal of the Vienna Airport was designed by Vienna-basedCOOP HIMMELB(L)AUs Architects in 2012. Based on the concept of Viennese waltz, themonolithic spatial sculpture was milled from PU foam, coated with Polyurethane andvarnished with gold paint as a reference to the important Viennese time of Art Nouveau. As an additional dimension, the medium sound is integrated in the design through the waltzAn der schnen blauen Donau(The Beautiful Blue Danube) by Johann Strauss.

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Fast Track Architecture

Zaha Hadid Architects has unveiled its first project inBrazil. The Casa Atlntica residential tower willhave 11-storey overlooking Copacabana Beach in Riode Janeiro. The building will also feature a rooftop

swimming pool."Casa Atlntica's

design continuesthe liberatingformal compositionand spatial flowinherent withinBrazil's richmodernist traditionand engages withthe unique tempoand vitality ofCopacabana's

urban beach culture, as well as the fluidity of itsrenowned Burle Marx promenade," said the studio ina statement.

The project was commissioned by Brazilianentrepreneur Omar Peres. The current height is set at41.5m. Construction is expected to begin in March.

Announcement

The International Garden Festival has announced the names of thedesigners selected by the jury for the 16th edition of the festival.The festival will be held at the Jardins de Mtis/Reford Gardens, Canada,from June 26 to September 27, 2015.

The competition attracted 309 proposals for contemporary gardenssubmitted by over 700 architects, landscape architects, designers andartists from 34 countries. Buzz is the operative word guiding the 2015Festival with new creations by designers from Canada, France and Israel.The installations selected by the jury have a special energy andconnection to the natural world. Some of the new gardens selected forthe 2015 edition are Around-About by Talmon Biran ArchitectureStudio; Carr bleu sur fond blanc by o.k; I like to move it by DIX NEUFCENT QUATRE VINGT SIX Architecture and The Archipelago (An Atlas ofBiomes) by Pedro Pitarch Alonso.

Updates

Design Initiative

Lighting designers Kate and Sam, have joined hands with musicianMatt Johnson (The The) and artist Johanna St Michaels to createThe Inertia Variations a new light and sound sculpture in Gothenburg.

The focus of the first stage of the installation is a nine-metre highsculpture on the roof of Gothenburgs Rda Sten Konsthall. Inspiredby the Soviet-era Sukhov radio tower in Moscow, its mesh ofilluminated strands is intended to evoke propaganda tools used byboth dictators and revolutionaries. A subsequent stage will see thetower move inside the gallery, where the viewer will be encouragedto step inside and explore in an unsettling combination of narration,soundscapes and music.

On the project, Kate Wilkins, said, I am fascinated by usinglights influence on mood and perception, and in this first stage wereveal the inner surfaces only, in a white with all warmth filteredout. The tower looks as we had hoped, and very striking in theGothenburgs docks skyline.

Kate and Sam is a partnership of Kate Wilkins and Sam Neuman.Their current portfolio includes a series of lighting designs forWahaca and Llanelly Housea recently restored historic property inSouth Wales.

The Inertia Variations is the latest in a series of art-led sideprojects for Kate Wilkins. Her previous credits include the openingof Tate Modern in 2000 and the British Pavilion at the ShanghaiExpo in 2010.


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Awards

Nilanjan Bhowal, founder and principal architect at DesignConsortium, was conferred with the Best Restoration ofHistorical Buildings award by The Indian Institutes ofArchitects. The award was given for the conservation of nationalheritage buildingsKolkata National Library and GovindajeeTemple of Manipur.

While receiving the award, Nilanjan Bhowal, said,Conservation of built heritage is our social responsibility. This

award is dedicated to all those artisans who worked on thisproject to keep the tradition of Terracotta architecture alive.

Among the eminent jury members, included Ar PradeepSachdeva, the founder of Pradeep Sachdeva Design Associatesand Neerja Tikku, professor of Architecture at School ofPlanning & Architecture Delhi. There were ten prominentarchitects as judges from across the country.

Nilanjan is a specialist in eco-friendly and green housingprojects. He has an experience of over 25 years in the field ofarchitecture and interiors.

New Delhi-based architectural firm SPACESARCHITECTS@ka has been honoured withthe World Architecture Community Awards.Sachdeva Farmhouse is one among 20 projectsselected by votes of honorary members.

The aim of the World ArchitectureCommunity Awards is to provide a guide to the

contemporary architectural practices in allcountries, and provide an opportunity for localpractices to become internationally recognisedand discussed by prominent scholars. It alsodiscusses the role of architecture and questionissues of modernism, globalisation, identity,inequality and development.

Helsinki has been awarded the Cityof Design status as part of theCreative Cities Networkestablished byUNESCO.

The admittance to the City of DesignNetwork fortifiesHelsinkis status amongthe design cities of theworld, said mayor JussiPajunen. We are happyand proud to receive thisrecognition. UNESCOsappointment is a finecontinuation to Helsinkisand Finlands designtradition and the DesignCapital Year. Helsinkiformed the Design CapitalYear 2012 with partnercities Espoo, Vantaa,Kauniainen and Lahti.

In its strategy, Helsinki has madeseveral commitments to advance andimplement design. Design knowledge is

considered a reforming dynamic, whichhelps develop the services of the city andmake them even more user-oriented.Design is also an increasingly importantpart of corporate competitiveness.

Helsinki wants to participate in theacceleration of cooperation betweendifferent industries, such as the

integration of design and technology, inorder to generate more internationalsuccess stories, said Marja-LeenaRinkineva, director of EconomicDevelopment at the City of Helsinki.

The application submittedby the City to UNESCOfocused on Helsinkiscommitment to utilisingdesign in developing a bettercity.

Currently, the CreativeCities Network by UNESCOcomprises 69 cities, 16 ofwhich have been appointedto the network as City ofDesign cities, whose keytheme is design and itsutilisation in urbandevelopment. The cities

previously appointed as Cities of Designinclude Berlin, Buenos Aires, Graz, Kobe,Montral, Nagoya, Saint-tienne,Shanghai, Shenzhen, Seoul and Beijing.

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Launch

The Energy and Resources Institute(TERI) and United TechnologiesCorporation (UTC) recently launched theCentre of Excellence for Energy EfficientBuildings in India. The centre has beenestablishled at a time when theGovernment of India has introduced theSmart City Programme to address thechallenge of rapid urbanisation and theefficient use of energy resources.

The Center of Excellence will worktowards the development of an energy-use reporting framework for existingbuildings, evaluation of the existingbuilding energy rating systems, derivationof tool and techniques

for energy management, real timereporting of consumption, andidentification and cost benefit analysis ofconservation measures.

The Centre of Excellence shall have acore research agenda on enabling energyefficiency in existing buildings in India. Thecollaboration between TERI and UTC inthis endeavour shall help unlock thepotential of energy saving in this sector,said Mili Majumdar, director, SustainableHabitat, TERI.

Globally, buildings account for 40 percent of the total energy consumption. Byusing energy efficient technologies,energy consumption could be reduced by

up to 60 per cent. In India, the buildingsector accounts for approximately 35 percent of the total energy consumption andis growing at a rate of eight percentannually.

The centre will first conduct a Pan-India study of 100 buildings and isscheduled to cover a wide range ofclimatic zones, covering cities, such asAllahabad, Ajmer, Vishakhapatnam,Varanasi, Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Chennai,Bengaluru, Kolkata,Hyderabad, Pune,Ahmedabad, Surat, Jaipur., etc. Thesehave been selected as per the SmartCities Programme recently initiated bythe Centre.

Awards

Architect Winy Maas of MVRDV andproject developer Hans Schrder ofProvast was honoured with RotterdamsMarketing Award by the City of Rotterdam

and Rotterdam Partners. The award wasgiven for their role in creating the new iconof Rotterdam Markthal.

The jury report mentioned that withthe realisation of Markthal Rotterdam inthe city centre something unique wascreated. In a short period, this building has

become an absolute must-see.Markthal received one millionvisitors in the first weeksalready. Hundreds of positivepublications about Markthalhave been published in thenational and internationalpress. The project of which thetwo winners are figureheadhas played an essential role instrengthening the reputation

of the city and the brand of Rotterdam.The jury was impressed by the

determination and passion of both

winners. They have both within theirexpertise with a large team of creativeprofessionals realised an important urbantransformation. This demands a longterm vision, a combination of creativityand business insight and a passion forRotterdam.

Markthal Rotterdam was opened on the1st of October 2014 by Queen Maxima.Markthal is the first covered food-market ofthe Netherlands and a new urban typologycombining living with shopping. The wallsand roof of Markthal are an arch of 228apartments. Inside the arch is the art workCornucopia by Arno Coenen and IrisRoskam, and at 11.000m, it is the largestart piece in the whole of the Netherlands.

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Communicative Office Interiors

The workplace dominates theworking lives of millions of peopleon a daily basis and in the 21stcentury, has a profound influence not juston economic development but also onculture, lifestyle, environment and theurban landscape. Never in the past havewe seen such swift changes in workmethods following the rapid increasingacquisition of information technologies.The scale and complexity of the office hasalso grown to a point where it hasbecome a high tech box for facilitating

work, however, the architects anddesigners do not follow the same rulesapplicable in the past. Invention ofinternet, e-mail and mobile telephones, inparticular has had a catalytic effect on theoffice interiors creating a new paradigm.Also, designers are exploring the role ofintelligent and green design. Designersrealise the true architectural opportunityit provides.

The increase in demand for workspaces, particularly in large cities obligesarchitects and interior designers to carry

out feats of ingenuity which onoccasions results in work of art. Theinformation technology evolution in thelast leg of the twentieth century, changesin the lifestyles and the development ofnew materials and its innovative use hashad a decisive influence on spatialconception, internal organisation andthe decoration of interiors.

More and more the office interior isitself becoming obsolete on one handand much of the work is being doneoutside the conventional corporate

By Vivek Sabherwal

Offices of today are more spaces of relaxation,enjoyable to work with a complete repertoire of

interior landscape & entertainment zones...

Reception Area Patni Campus, Noida.The Office building has been awarded LEED Platinum rating and showcases how contemporary interiorcould be achieved by following basic principles of energy efficiency and cost effective methods.

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workplace. Property and space are beingseen in different light. Office space haschanged and it no longer has a sterileappearance. Internal flexibility in manycases has become the generator forcreating the outside as well. There areelements that are no longer required incontemporary offices, large spaces forstorage of information on paper, whichhave disappeared to make way formobile structures, closed spaces forintimacy have given way to open spaces,grey and dull colours which producednegative effect on workers have beenreplaced by striking colours. Also,materials with unusual texture and itsinnovative use are largely explored.

The contemporary office is aboutbuilding communication and not justiconic monuments. Designers areunderstanding the client's brief betterand are not just following theirrequirements, but are now beginning tounderstand the business functions andthe business verticals behind itsoperations. Management is lesshierarchical: there are more participativemeetings, as routine work is automatedand working hours have become moreflexible. Designers are giving importance

to the maintenance component of thefacilities provided. In this process, colourand light play an important role. Thepalette is muted and sophisticated, someare exploring different shades ofwhiteness and some offices are makingfeature of a vibrant colour.

Designers are now working closelywith lighting designers and lighting firmsand, they are not just illuminating;intelligent lighting can help bring inhomogeneity, integrating function,aesthetics and facilities at the workplace.One of the clear visible changes is therise of laptop computer replacing theonce ubiquitous personal computer (PC)on the desktop. Flat screen replace thebulky monitors. Laptops means smallerfootprints on the desk making morespace free for other activities. Printershave also shrunk in size. General spacesaving computers are helped along byLANs account. For designers LANseconomise space, because they allowprinters, fax and other machines to beshared among a number of workers,however, LANs means more wiringclosets. Wireless technology is allowingpeople to work in different places in theoffice and is no longer confined to oneworkplace. IT-based buildingmanagement systems have madepossible the personal control of heat,light and air-conditioning. The qualityspaces have changed. Even hierarchy inspaces have changed. Every singleworkstation is designed in the sameIshi Corporate Office, Ahmedabad Architects: Hiren Patel Architects. Ahmedabad

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manner and anyone can occupy thespace. Spaces earlier which were notconsidered as office space are nowlooked upon differently. Even enclosedoutdoor space has been effectivelyadopted as the office.

Power requirements make for ahothouse effect. Machines have to becooled. Although ventilation and air-conditioning facilities have becomemore flexible than before, even buildingthem to handle big loads is expensivebusiness nowadays. Now PCs are moreand more left on the time. Nevertheless,power requirements in the office arehard to predict. Architects/designershave to carefully plan power points.

Office security has bolstered officehierarchies. In one sense the security hasensured that the IT systems are not

rendered useless by an interruption ofelectric power, or by power spikescaused by photocopiers, etc. However, italso means security against the wrongemployee getting hold of a particularpiece of information. There is greateruse of closed circuit TV and widerintroduction of electronic access and

thus monitoring of staff. Security will bea prominent part of the architecturalagenda in offices for years to come.

Flexibility is the key in this knowledgedriven economy of the 21st century thatcan accommodate unpredictability andthe designers challenge to representphysical manifestation of the organisationin an increasingly virtual world. Offices oftoday are more spaces of relaxation,enjoyable to work with a completerepertoire of interior landscape,entertainment zones, physical fitnesscentres, quiet spaces, lively barsincreasingly mirroring the peoples needs.

The young professionals want to workin the offices of today and not in thebland, tethered, inflexible andunexciting offices of yesterday.

While designing office interiors,

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architects and interior designers who arecatering to global firms now understandtheir perspective in the Indian market andare designing keeping the future in mind.Todays clients are demanding, and forthem, concepts of sustainability, longevityare looking to create a space with strongaesthetic character. Designers areexperimenting with new materials.

Designers want to tell a story aboutthe company and its brand through anexperience or journey through interiorspaces. The future office interiors willhave many different work models andthe old dichotomy between open planoffice and cell-like office will be a thingof the past.

Design consideration includes areaswhich provide sensory stimulation,adjustable furniture, cafes within officeswhich provide healthy food, officesproviding abundant daylight, views andventilation with outdoor activities.

Contemporary office trends areincreasingly using icons and symbols

that are blending into its traditionalimprints in innovative way giving rise tonew design expressiveness.

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Project: MC Offices, Mumbai

Architects: Sanjay Puri Architects, Mumbai


A15000sq ft derelict factory warehouse with a largevolume offered an opportunity to create an officewith a distinct identity. Volumes based on functionalneeds were created within the large original volume, eachwith a clearly discernible character and yet juxtaposedagainst each other to form a coherent whole.

One enters the office into a 30-0 high volume and maincirculation spine that leads one further inside, flanked by twolevel fluid structures on either side. One houses the corporatedepartments and is enveloped by a free flowing punctuated skinof stacked plywood while the other houses the legal departmentand is sheathed in a kaleidoscope of coloured glass.

1. DIRECTORS ROOM2. MEETING ROOM3. TOILETS4. SERVER ROOM5. ELECTRIC ROOM6. CABIN7. STORE8. CAFETERIA9. PANTRY10. DISPATCH

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The main staff seating is within the large volume andsuspended over one side of this is an egg-shaped conferenceroom. Glass bridges connect the three volumes allowing eachits own identity.

The original cement sheet pitched roof was removed anda curvilinear roof, to add to the fluid character of the spaceswithin, was constructed transverse by a skylight of varyingwidth directly over the main circulation spine accentuatingthe main path of movement while allowing natural light intothe office throughout the day.

The design achieves an architectural overture to theinterior spaces creating a unique assemblage of smallervolumes within the large original volume and creating thefeel of walking through an interior street where the visualperception is always dynamic.

FactFileClient: Market City

Design team: Sanjay Puri

Consultants: Mahimtura Consultants (Structural); Sanjay Puri Architects

Built-up area: 650sq m

Cost of project: Rs 2,70,00,000

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Juxtaposing Form with Colour


The office of Yandex in Saint Petersburg is the brightestand the most unusual office of the company with lotsof original visual solutions. As the company has beendynamically developing within the last years, it requiredmore new space for the office. So, they started with 1800sqm in Saint Petersburg in 2008, and by 2014 the office hasgrown to occupy about 10000sq m and three floors. Its lastpart, the fourth one, occupies the third floor of Benuabusiness centre.

Project: Yandex St Petersburg Office- 4, Russia

Architects: za bor architects, Moscow, Russia


Since the architects were familiar both with the business-centre space, the client and the builders, the work wentsmoothly. The client wanted to see an interesting office whichwould be combined well visually with a very bright partlocated on the fifth floor and with the quieter offices on the

fourth floor. As a result, the office got the advantage of the beststyle solutions created throughout the years of work, and sinceduring this time the search engine design changed repeatedly,there appeared new designer solutions related to the corporatesymbols of the client. Now it is a new story about Yandex in

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which many flat icons have become 3D, there appearedcontour embodiments in the form of cuts on the walls whichcreate recognisable contours of the symbols familiar to millionsof the search engine users. Thus, according to the architectsplan, there takes place the immersion of the office guests andemployees in Yandex services with which they normally interact

in the two-dimensional screen plane. In the finishingecologically friendly materials of the last generation are usedindustrial carpet, plasterboard; one of the walls is covered withstabilised moss.

Because of the business centre planning peculiarities, theoffice which stretches along almost 200m long corridor, has


plenty of negotiation rooms and informal communicationzones. Because people work round-the-clock here, at theemployees disposal there are shower rooms, a dining-room,coffee points and recreational zones so the office spaceprovides a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere.

Photo credit: Peter Zaytsev

FactFileClient: Yandex

Design team: Peter Zaytsev, Arseniy Borisenko (Architects);

Nadezhda Rozhanskaya (Decorator)

Contractors: Techproject

Built-up area: 3310sq m



Experimenting withFluid Lines

Project: Fluid Dimensions CUBIX Office, New Delhi

Architects: Spaces Architects@ka, New Delhi


The office for the real estate consultant has beenconceptualised as a modern white office with fluidforms. The client requirement was to have two MDcabins with an eight-seater conference room with a receptionand waiting area. The site being linear with 14 width and adepth of 80 posed a challenge to create individual cabins,which were placed one behind the other linearly creating a

corridor space connecting them. To avoid this, the conferenceroom was placed at the centre of the space and designed inelliptical oval form to have free flow. The cabin behind wasdesigned with an angled glass partition to connect thecorridor space with the interior space visually thus creatinginteresting movement and transition spaces.

The service areas are kept in the front side just behind the



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reception. The front of the office being 11 with kitchen wallin fluid profile forms a backdrop for the reception. A buildingmodel design has been placed vertically on the wall in frontof the reception adding character to the space. The receptiontable designed follows the fluid concept of the space withabstract backlit panels, in harmony with curved back wallwhich takes a peel form, the top curve panel extendingtowards the workstation and other supported by an angledcolumn. The ceiling in the front area has abstract forms withthe one above the reception having multiple battens with asemi-elliptical backlit panel.

The conference room has multiple layered panels with aglass slit, the form at the centre acts as a transition dividing theoffice in public and semi-private spaces. The fluid extends tothe ceiling and to the hanging light also. The conference tablehas been designed by combining multiple curved panels fixedtogether with a glass top in elliptical shape. The floor has abacklit glass floor creating an ambience in the space. Thecorridor leading to the rear room has been designed withmultiple project image displays in black with fluid form ceiling

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in abstract-shaped backlit panel reflecting the pattern on thefloor also. The cabin behind the conference has angled glasspanels on either side to visually connect with the outer space.The glass panels are intersected by curved partition whichextends from the rear room to the corridor extending to theconference room partition supporting the glass door below. Theceiling of the cabin designed in curved profile with multiplegrooves has an abstract-shaped ceiling hanged below. The fluidand abstract form extends to the furniture designed in thespace. The rear MD room has two MD tables with a sofa, theflooring has black tile in contrast to the grey used outside tocreate transition, and the ceiling has been designed in fluidform with an abstract shape painted black. The MD table hasmultiple glass panels fixed together with abstract-shaped panel.

The design concept was intended to try and experiment with

fluid forms; also it was a challenge to create a white interiorspace. The design and concept was very raw for the architectsstyle of working, and the execution involved a lot of site visitswhich involved redesigning and refining.

Photo credit: Bharat Aggarwal

FactFileClient: Mr Deepak Jain

Design team: Kapil Aggarwal, Pawan Sharma

Contractors: CUBIX Pvt Ltd

Built-up area: 1200sq ft

Cost of project: Rs 60 lakh (approx)




An Urban Microcosm


The curve at the entry separating the reception and cafeteria, with the acoustic doors to the studio and editing suites seen behind

Project: CV India Office, Bangalore

Architects: 1leapingfrog Studio, Bangalore


Todays office spaces are in a constant state ofevolution. They adapt, interface with the user andeven emote. The clients of the project were aspiring toestablish their media and software development centre inBangalore with a similar intent.

They presented the architects with a complex brief that hadboth functional and open-ended requirements to house over50 employees involved in ideation and software developmentacross two levels. Both offices, though symbiotic, were also toremain autonomous with a strong sense of continuity.

'The Street', flanked by the brick wall on one side and the 'portal' on the other, extending to meet the city at the far end

The 18' long workstations culminating at the discussion table, set against the backdrop of the city beyond

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The architects re-interpreted this with the intention ofcreating an open work culture that reinforced creativity whileresponding to a highly technical environment. Visualised withhonest materials and exposed services, the space wasintended to create an atmosphere that would enhance theexperience of those within it, as well as their work.

Integral to the investigation of the space and the brief werestudies into four parametersthe formal vs informal, theorthogonal vs the curve, order vs the free plan andtransparency vs opacity. By juxtaposing each of these, thearchitects have attempted to capture something ethereal, inform, function and materiality. The result was a space that was

The curve becomes more than a wall, lending itself to accommodate polished mdf display shelves

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transformative, intuitive, intimate and eclectic.The media centre on level 1, embraces a bold curve that

both integrates and separates, penetrating the length andbreadth of the space. Organised on its either side are spacesboth, open and enclosed, ambiguous and functional. Set alonga linear organisation, spaces are designed to be open and

transparent where required, as well as built and opaque wherefunction demands, working with the curve at all times. Theworkspace and cafeteria form two strong spatial variations oneither side of the curve and the entry threshold.

The software development office on level 2, is set aroundthe idea of a miniature street, one that links various built forms,

The 'cafe' features a fully equipped pantry with a counter that can service the workspace as well, seating for 20 and a TT table at the rear

The caf transforms into a hall for 50 during presentations The portal forms an intriguing canopy at the entrance with it's plywoodprofiles and curved glass members

The informal lounge spaceThe sights of the city- the street pierces through the office and thelounge, leading to the caf

The portal - 3 large screen tv's keep the bangalore office connected and in sync with their international counterparts at all times


such as the office, cafe, library and the alternate workspace,tied together within an urban setting. At the centre of it all, isthe grand object', a digital portal through which the officeconnects with their international team across the rest of theglobe. In principle, the architects have attempted to build anurban microcosm around the portal, absorbing from itssculptural energy.

In both levels, a bold brick wall runs across the movement,creating a backdrop that is tactile and evokes a strong sense ofplace. A conscious effort has been made to work with low costand low maintenance materials that express the aesthetic ideasand design intentions of the space. The palettes of materialsused are grounded yet sophisticated. Exposed concrete, metal,timber and glass create an urbane working environment, whilegiving one enough freedom to personalise the space withposters, art, books and objects. Industrial filament lights,exposed ducts and electrical conduits reinforce the authenticityof the space. Both floors also have flexible spaces integratedinto the design like the cafeteria, which doubles up aspresentation spaces or can be used for recreational purposes;while the lounge spaces can be used for group meetings orskype conferences.

In its entirety, the new office is a purpose driven space for creative independence and dependence, ideas and ideation.

FactFileClient: CV India

Design team: Bhyrav B R & Aatira L Zacharias

Consultants: Aisumi India (AC), INA Electro Systems (Electrical), Miltis

Technologies (Networking), Sigma Byte AV Solutions (AV)

Contractors: 7inch Interiors & Anarghya Constructions


Cost of project: Rs 1.4 crore


The custom designed hanging light traces the wrap of the workstationsaround the space



It's common knowledge amongstfriends and colleagues that I hate thenotion of Trends in Interiors'. There isdevelopment, there is growth, there iseven evolution, but no trite ideas thatconstitute Trends.

Great architecture and indeed greatdesign is something that exists on aspiritual plane, not something that ispurchased at the local mela. (On that noteI must add a definition. When asked thequestion, What is the different position inthe grand stream of things of architectsand designers the answer most surely isArchitects sit at the feet of God, designerssit on his lap!).

Of course there is progress in terms ofnew material, new ideas in technologyand improved standards ofenvironmental concern. That's nottrends, that's development.

What matters in office space evolutionis the changing attitude of bosses and staffas to how we work more efficiently andeffectively, which in truth means how toimprove the working environment to thestage where it is valued and enjoyed.

The Bob Cratchit/Scrooge scenario islong since buried, well certainly inenlightened organisations.

Its an absolute truth that a wellplanned, well lit and sensitively created

environ will produce creative, efficient andprogressive work. A badly kept, dirty anddingy environment will produce dirty,dingy results, dirty dingy thinking. Dare Iuse Government Offices as an example,although I have seen some very interestingpaan stains on corridor walls! That said,PM Narendra Modi has recognised thisproblem and there is hope for change inall directions a proof of the argument ifever there was one.

One of my most enjoyable andrewarding office interior projects I haveworked on was the refurbishment of SkyProperties, in central London. Theowners were brothers, Martin and John

Prof Mike Knowles (FRSA)

Great architecture and indeed great design is something that exists on a spiritual plane...

Harley Davidson Corporate Office, Gurgaon Photo credit: Amit Pasricha


Rose. Martin had graduated from auniversity a couple of years before wemet and John newly graduated. Theirfather was part owner of a verysuccessful development company. Hedied very early in life leaving the boys incharge of what was a property empire.

They were young, inexperienced andof course they were devastated by theloss of their father. They also had a lotof responsibility thrust upon them, ahuge property portfolio, very manyprojects to manage and a largeworkforce to maintain.

The existing offices they were workingout of were quite hippy to say the least.Disorganised, overly fun and quitedysfunctional. A happy place to work in,thats true, they are both lovely characters,warm and generous. But they were notbeing taken seriously and that affected thebusiness. The happy go lucky feel, on onehand, attracted people who wanted totake advantage of their wealth and on theother hand made their serious businesspartners a little apprehensive as to theseriousness of their business.

The new office, as seen here, allowedthe guys to show their personalities, but atthe same time were slick, serious,important. They exuded success andconfidence. This changed the nature andthe success of the business dramatically.Overall a great success with many awardsto follow.

Trends? Notice the giveaway on thedesks. No computers, this office wasdesigned nearly 30 years ago. The onlyhi-tech was the intercoms between therooms and the ability to open gates tothe outside courtyard from their desks.But quite advanced in those days.

When I first moved to India Ilamented the fact that very few architectsand designers that I met reallyunderstood space but I was fortunateenough to meet Manit and Sonali Rastogiof Morphogenesis fame. So when A+Dasked me to write this piece I decided tosolicit their input. Although I am still verymuch in practice, education has taken onthe major role in my life. Morphogenesishas been involved in a great number ofprojects over the years. Interestingly, I did

not give any form of direction or briefregarding my perspective. The outcomeis interesting, if not unexpected.

Their views; We strongly believethat office interiors, if designed well,can serve as a powerful catalyst indriving innovation, influencingemployees behaviour and leveragingmaximum productivity. Thecontemporary discourse around officeinteriors and workplace design has seenan increased focus on certain aspects ofworkplace design pertaining toflexibility, informality, wellbeing,hierarchy and technology.

The idea of flexibility and activity-based choices have become a highlydiscussed component of office interiors,largely due to its direct relation with thediverse nature of work that acontemporary workplace entails. Anideal workplace must provide variedspaces conducive to the nature of theactivity. To this end, we have seenemergence of office interiors that arefused with multifunctional spacescatered towards group activities as well

as individualistic contemplationspacesthat offer both casual group interactions

Sky Properties, Central London Designer: Mike Knowles and Associates

View of MDS Table - Fluid Dimensions CUBIX Office, New Delhi Architects: Spaces Architects@ka, New Delhi


and pockets of solitude when required. Onthe other hand, while there is a growingbacklash on the distraction andinefficiency generated from open officeplans, as a whole open office plans havecontinued to dominate. Lower walls andcontinuous working station are oftenperceived as the containers to nurturecollaborations and team work.

There has also been a significant rise ofinformal spaces within the office interiorsaimed to counteract the traditionalworkplace/home dichotomy. The idea ofrendering the workplace more homelyby incorporating informal spaces such asliving room, energy pods (nap stations),kitchenette, food courts, etc., is slowlygaining momentum. As an example,Googles Hyderabad office incorporateslocal visual elements, such as a houseboat,cycle rickshaw and Ambassador car asinformal spaces to make its employees feelhome. We have also seen an emergenceof the new office development known asthe Bossless office that aims to break thetraditional hierarchy in an organisation byeliminating special cabins and offices toachieve a flattened management model.

The idea of wellbeing, both physicaland psychological, has exerted atremendous influence on the recentmovement in office interiors. It is notuncommon to find adjustable standingdesks, workout stations and meditationpods that offer platforms for employees toexercise and remain physically stimulated.In order to address the psychological

wellbeing, a lot of emphasis is placed onthe daylight, openness, view and inclusionof design elements based on biophilia.The influence of technology on the officeinterior is also very evident. Portabledevices and modes of communicationhave given birth to fluidity in the natureof interiors and led to the elimination ofthe need for physical presence of theemployees at all times in the office. Someorganisations have gone so far as to allow24x7 access to the workplace to ensurethat the monotony of 9-5 pm is broken.

What we have yet to see is a trend thatcapitalises on the local context. All of theabove mentioned trends are devoid of theworkplace habits resulted from the culturalcontext and it is our role as architects tofirst identify them and subsequentlyincorporate them into the design.

The common thread of great designthinking. Interesting how it has developedinto a pure language. I would like toconclude by sharing probably my mostmeaningful experience when it comes toowning space, for ownership by thedesigner and ultimately the client is whatits all about.

I worked some years back on the officesof the famous advertising house, Saatchi& Saatchi when it was being steered by DrKevin Roberts. Dr Kev was a remarkableman. His work month was made up oftwo weeks in New York, one week inLondon and one week in his nativeAuckland. Thus, every month hecircumnavigated the globe. Remarkable!

This was in the age of the computerand what is even more remarkable isthat Dr Kev only ever worked fromprinted files and never more than threeat a time. These were carefully placed onthe enormous desks that I designed forhim. No clutter, no unnecessary debris.Great thinking.

The walls of every office were clearglass, breaking down any corruption ofone-to-one and one-to-allcommunication. Now that really isinclusive and shared office space. It wasmagic and it worked magic.

So the simple conclusionclean,comfortable and transparent. Try it MrModi, you will enjoy the results...

Prof Mike Knowles (FRSA) is the dean of Sushant

School of Design, Gurgaon.

India Glycols Corporate Office, Noida Photo credit: Andr j Fanthome

Workplace - Lawyers Office, New Delhi Interior Designer: Shankh, Noida, Uttar Pradesh

Integration of Light and ColourProject: Cisco, San Francisco, California

Architects: Studio O+A, San Francisco, California


Integration of Light and Colour


The panoramic view of San Franciscos waterfront visiblefrom Ciscos new offices in some ways set the themefor the design. From almost any angle the visual impactis of light, spaciousness, bright colour and long sightlines.Meraki, which was recently acquired by Cisco Systems, makeswireless routersand takes pride in the elegance of theirdesign. The architects sought to build the space the wayMeraki builds its productswith an emphasis on simplicityand seamless ease of use. But it was also mindful of theimportance to the companys identity of the Cisco-Merakimerger. Located in the rapidly changing Mission Bayneighbourhood, Ciscos 110,000sq ft suite of offices nowbecomes the companys principal San Francisco location.

At the outset, the architects surveyed Merakis employees

to find out what they liked about their old, much smallerheadquarters. A consensus emerged for natural light, plentyof collaboration space and preservation of the companystightly-knit culture. The size of the new space and theprominence of its floor-to-ceiling windows madecollaboration and natural light relatively easy bills to fill. Thedesign offers a variety of meeting spaces formal andinformal, indoor and outdoor, many of them bathed in thecrystalline light of San Francisco Bay. The scale and the lightsupport both a rich palette of colours and design elementstailored to the broad canvas: a wide staircase with integratedstadium seating at its base, a meeting room showered fromabove with hanging tillandsia plants, an outdoor deck withviews of the Baseball Park and Bay Bridge.


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Maintaining Merakis cosy ambience in the hangar-sizedcomplex proved more challenging. The architects solutionwas to create a medley of small gathering spaces within thelarge footprint. Sunken seating brings intimacy to horizontal

common areas while preserving broad sightlines. Yurts,cabanas and phone rooms offer varying levels of enclosure.And throughout the office, informal lounge spaces allowpassing colleagues to sit down and talk.

A few interior shots of the office...

Despite the richness of the finishes and the wide array oftypologies deployed, this is not a project that feels overlydesigned. One of the goals was to give Cisco a canvas onwhich to paint their own pictures. In lieu of pervasivebranding graphics, ubiquitous chalkboards, whiteboards andcorkboards were provided so that the employees couldsketch, write and pin-up graphics meaningful to them. Asmight be expected of the companys strongly do-it-yourselfculture, mobility and adaptability were big factors in theselection of furniture and workstations. These are people wholike to move things around.

Photo credit: Jasper Sanidad

FactFileClient: Cisco Project Team: Primo Orpilla, Denise Cherry, Perry Stephney, Clem

Soga, Steve Gerten, Elizabeth Guerrero, Chase Lunt, Alma Lopez, Caren Currie,

Sarunya Wongjodsri, Justin Ackerman, David Hunter, Jeorge Jordan, Olivia Ward,

Kroeun Dav, Chase Lunt, Sarah Dziuba, Will Chu

Contractor: Principal Builders

Consultants: A R Sanchez-Corea & Associates (Permit Consultants), WSP Flack

and Kurtz (MEP Consultants), Beryline (LEED Consultants), RAS Design (Kitchen

Consultants), Pannu, Larsen & McCartney (Structural Engineers)

Date of occupancy: 2013

Gross square footage: 110,000




Innovative Use of Bamboo

Medecins Sans Frontieres, Doctors without Bordersis a Nobel Peace Prize 1999 winning FrenchHumanitarian NGO operating in India since2000s. With their activity growing in late 2012, they wereoperating out of seven small office spaces in Defence Colony.In 2013, a plan was approved by MSF International to

combine all into one office space in Lajpat Nagar next to themetro station. Two floors from an institutional building weretaken on a lease to start the MSF India Office. Severalbrainstorming sessions with MSF team members lead to aprogramme that created flexible office spaces for 60 fulltimestaff and 20 international visiting personnel. Since, each

Project: Mdecins Sans Frontires, India Office, Doctors without Borders, New Delhi

Architects: NilaA Architecture and Urban Design, New Delhi


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member works in multiple team groups and contexts, nodalinteractive areas including an indoor amphitheatre to cater tothe needs of humanitarian planning and disaster responseteams were planned at each floor.

The idea of a humanitarian shelter or a tent was seen asan influence and key areas in both floors were seen as shelterpods that were meeting rooms and interactive workspaces. Tocreate an open workspace, an organic approach was taken todevelop modular workstations that joined to form onecontinuous work surface almost signifying the human bond ineach team member and collaborative approach in their work

ethics. These workstations could be moved and recombinedas and when teams changed to form new collaborativegroups. The link table design was a cluster of three wedgeworkstations which link to one another and form a surface.On both the floors, a bamboo screen acts as largefreestanding curve that connects various meeting spaces andalso creates a degree of visual enclosure to the work areasfrom the reception and public areas. Recycled crate woodwas used to create the shelter pods and flooring. Custom-made conference tables were designed from bamboo andscrap wood generated from site. The whole north wall is

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designed as a slider wall with three layers of movableboards pin board, white board maker and back paintedglass marker panels. This enables the teams to workinteractively around their workstation mini-enclosures. Allthe false ceiling was stripped off to let in higher ceiling andan exposed system of HVAC ducting and suspended metaltrays for flexible lighting and wiring infrastructure.

FactFileClient: Mdecins Sans Frontires

Design team: Nishant Lall (Principal Designer), Hena Singh, Shiv Pratap, Nalin Singh

Consultants: Peeyush Sekhsaria (Co-designer); Krishna Engineering Services, Delhi

(Electrical Consultant)

Contractors: Rao and Company, New Delhi, Bamboo from Wondergrass, Nagpur


Cost of the project: Rs 1 crore



Exuberating Vibrancy

Project: Lawyers Office, New Delhi

Interior Designer: Shankh, Noida, Uttar Pradesh


The lawyers office is a small office of 1600sq ft. Thestrength of the office is one senior advocate with nineassociates and five supporting staffs. It is a young andhighly energetic office with the main person being highlyenergetic, exuberant and visionary, having a zest for life andwork. The office ambience is of a young, playful and acorporate look.

The advocates room depicts his personality in the formof a huge solid iron table, denoting the strength andperseverance of his being. Two walls lined with books depict


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the learned state of mind and a glass wall overlooking theentire office shows an open mindedness and willingness toshare and care. His personal ambience has an aura ofsensitivity and strength.

The entrance foyer and the reception is always the face ofa company. Here, it shows a young positive ambience yet intouch with the corporate look and feel.

The office was conceptualised to show the vibrancy andthe energy of all the young associates of the office in theform of open glass panelled workstations with workingspaces defined through book lined partitions. Eachworkspace has its own light fixture and filing units. Theenormous collections of books and law journals arehighlighted all around the space giving it the professionaltheme and aura.

FactFileClient: Legal Audit Inc

Design team: Nupur Madhav (Interior Designer); Preeti Saini (Junior Designer)

Consultants: Shankh

Contractors: Jaangid interiors

Cost of project: Rs 35 lakh


MUMBAI BANGALORE DELHI

After a huge success in Hyderabad,We will be coming shortly to MUMBAI

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Project: Naji Aerotechnic, Gurgaon, Haryana

Architects: Architecture Discipline, New Delhi


Crafting a high-end, distinctive office space for a clientengaged in manufacturing non-avionic components forthe airline industry, the requirement was to create anengaging office for two principals, the team of 8-10 people, aclean room and a meeting room in an area of about 1100sq ft.The site occupies an unusually angular corner in an otherwisenon-descript mixed-use commercial development. There wereno wet areas, the space was divided and there was minimaldaylight from a dark curved glass towards one edge of thespace. The glass did however, admit a lot of heat due to itssouthern aspect and there was no possibility of upgrading the

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glass for better insulation. The challenge lay in infusing positiveand dynamic energy into a deeply compromised shell. Thespace had to convey the image of the organisation and theprogramme it had to perform.

The first intervention was to open up the area byremoving the dividing partitions to get a sense of the

available space and make it look larger and brighter. A darkgrey wall interfaces between the common public area andthe space, relieved only by a broad glass door into which thesignage is integrated. The internal layout was then plannedaround the central idea of a non-orthogonal geometry tocreate more visual depth. As one enters, two dynamic walls

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of multi-wall polycarbonate sheet create a complex field ofview, where ceilings descend into walls and fold, twist andbend. Supported on a diagrid metal frame, these undulatingwalls create the parti a sinuous, snaking central space thatis flanked by work areas with varying degrees of enclosure.The floor, although static in its horizontality, is composedentirely of distorted triangles in muted shades that furtheranimate the space. A curvilinear free form meeting room wasplanned at the glass periphery, creating a visual focus for thespace, while at the same time, limiting the heat gain into therest of the office since the meeting room would be used onlysparingly. Wrapped in a double layer of acrylic, thisrepresents the culmination of all lines of sight, finally restingon a static object.

The high ceiling was primarily left exposed and painteddark grey to disappear behind the floating pendant lamps


that are scattered through the office. These concentrate lightson the polycarbonate walls, the light shimmering as it reflectsand refracts through the cross grained double layers. Theethereal nature of light through a screen is a fundamentaldesign ethos of the studio and this is further elaborated inthe design of the translucent dark screen towards the curved

glass. The dark grey colour mutes the intense glare andfurther controls the heat gain into the office. Although theair-conditioning was provided by the building, two ungainlyair handling units were accommodated in the area. Thetrapdoors have been planned as huge animated slidingsections in order to make them disappear.


While light draws attention to the glass, these units areplaced together at the far corner right at the entrance of theoffice. Being darker they virtually disappear behind twofloating voids of intense white which are suspended tofurther animate the ceiling and enable movement of theeye, so that the space does not appear static.

An oddly-shaped meeting room with a further, strange-shaped table inspired by the section of an aircraft wing isconceived at the heart of the office. All furniture has beendesigned by the architects, in a format that is highly visuallyengineered with crisp, well-detailed workstations. The spacewas conceived primarily with the intent of augmentingnatural light and enhancing views through technique andtechnology; therefore atypical, Herman Miller ergo-positivechairs are used. Colour has also been appended to the spaceby means of these chairs and by highlighting the bottomexposed edges. Two such varieties, the Sayl (for theemployees) and the Embody (for senior staff) have been

used. The Sayl is primarily inserted as an architecturalelement, with a mesh at its back. While experimenting withinexpensive finishes and in an attempt to not overdo thematerials, a dramatic palette is achieved by manipulatingregular enamel paint to benefit an expensive and easy-to-maintain finish.

Photo credit: Jeetin Sharma

FactFileClient: Jitinder Piplani (Naji Aerotechnic)

Design team: Akshat Bhatt, Nikhil Auluck

Consultants: Architecture Discipline (Mechanical, Electrical & PMC),

System Aircon (HVAC)



Yoga PartnerHealthcare Partner Style PartnerFashion & Maternity Partner Radio Partner

Child magazine and Cordlife, a leading stem cell banking organization, orga-nized and hosted NeoLife at Hotel Radisson Blu in Hyderabad on Decem-ber 27, 2014. An exhibition and fashion show for pregnant women, the event saw many moms-to-be from the city participating enthusiastically as they showed o their baby bumps in outfi ts provided by Mom & Me.

The judges for the fashion show included Shilpa Reddy, model and fashion designer; Sona Reddy, founder of Room Therapy, a decor store that has recently been launched in the city; Ishita Singh, a fashion designer whose label is Anhad; Dr. Shilpi Reddy, a gynaecologist and obstetrician from The Birthplace; Upamannyue Roychoudhury, GM, Sales & Marketing, Cordlife; and Geetika Sasan Bhandari, Editor, Child magazine. The clothes for the first two rounds were sponsored by Mom & Me and a special range was showcased by designer Navdeep Singh of White Dreamworks.

The participants competed for titles such as Cordlife Ms. Peaches and Cream Skin; Child Ms. Fit n Active; Cordlife Ms. Twinkling Eyes; Child Ms. Lustrous Hair; Cordlife Ms. Gorgeous Smile; Child Ms. Graceful and Cordlife Ms. Congeniality. Among the main winners were Akshaya (Child Cordlife Super Mom of the Evening), Vidya (1st Runner-Up) and Himal (2nd Runner-Up).

During the show there were various sessions for the audiencea nutri-tion session by Dr Hemlata Rathi from The Birthplace, a styling session with fashion designer Ishita Singh, and a makeup session with Shweta Batra, regional trainer with the unisex salon chain Naturals.

Some of the other brands that partnered for the event included Palmers, Himalaya, and Omkaar Yoga Studio. Prior to the main gala event, three events were held during the month at The Birthplace, Omkaar Yoga Studio and at Mom & Me.

Winners All: The title holders on the stage, with their titles

Mom & Mes stall at the event

Cordlifes stall at the event

Himalayas product display at the event

Judges for the evening (Left to Right): Mr. Upamannyue Roychoudhury, Ms. Geetika Sasan Bhandari, Dr. Shilpi Reddy, Ms. Shilpa Reddy, Ms. Ishita Singh, Ms. Sona Reddy

Gift Partner Gift Partner Online PartnerHospitality Partner TV Partner

The moms-to-be posed in outfi ts designed exclusively for the event by style partner Navdeep Singh of White Dreamworks

Model and fashion designer Shilpa Reddy was the celebrity judge at the event

A participant walks confi dently on the ramp

Mom & Mes interactive session on the stage

Ms. Latika (left) from Omkaar Yoga Studio giving bytes to RJ Joe from BIG FM

Mr. Upamannyue Roychoudhury, General Manager, Sales and Marketing, Cordlife, addressing the audience

The Top Three: (Left to Right) Himal (2nd Runner-Up), Akshaya (Child and Cordlife Super Mom of the Evening), Vidya (1st Runner-Up)

Airport Design

Organic Form...


Project: Spaceport America, New Mexico, USA

Architects: Foster + Partners, London


Located in the desert-like landscape of New Mexico,Spaceport is the first building-of-its-kind in the world. Itsdesign aims to articulate the thrill of space travel for thefirst space tourists while making a minimal impact on theenvironment. Viewed from space, the terminal evokes VirginGalactics brand logo of the eye, and is suggestive of anelongated pupil, with the apron completing the iris. Approachedfrom the historic El Camino Real trail, the terminals organicform appears as a subtle rise in the landscape.

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Organised into a highly efficient and rational plan,Spaceport has been designed to relate to the dimensions ofthe spacecraft. There is also a careful balance betweenaccessibility and privacy. The astronauts areas and visitorspaces are fully integrated with the rest of the building, whilethe more sensitive zones such as the control room are visible,but have limited access. Visitors and astronauts enter the

building via a deep channel cut into the landscape. Theretaining walls form an exhibition space that documents ahistory of space exploration alongside the story of the regionand its settlers. The strong linear axis of the channel continuesinto the building on a galleried level to the super hangar which houses the spacecraft and the simulation room through to the terminal building. A glazed facade on to the

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runway establishes a platform within the terminal buildingfor coveted views out to arriving and departing spacecraft.

With minimal embodied carbon and few additional energyrequirements, the scheme has been designed to achieve theLEED Gold accreditation. The low-lying form is dug into thelandscape to exploit the thermal mass, which buffers thebuilding from the extremes of the New Mexico climate as wellas catching the westerly winds for ventilation; and maximumuse is made of daylight via skylights. Built using local materialsand regional construction techniques, it aims to be bothsustainable and sensitive to its surroundings.

Photo credit: Nigel Young (Foster + Partners)

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FactFileClient: New Mexico Spaceport Authority (NMSA)

Tenant: Virgin Galactic

Architectural Lead Design: Foster + Partners

Design team: Norman Foster, Grant Brooker, Antoinette Nassopoulos (Erickson),

Joon Paik, Hiroyuki Sube, See Teck Yeo, Kristine Ngan

Architecture and Engineering, Project Manager, Structural and MEP Engineer:

URS Corporation

Architecture: SMPC Architects

Environmental Design: PHA Consult

Cost Estimating: Balis and Company

Gross Area: 110,000sq ft

Guests posing for the shutterbugs at the event.

Team BHG at the event, from left to right: features editor Vanessa Fitter; sr. features writer Meghna Kriplani; art director Anuradha Sen; sr. creative director Ragini Singh; editor-in-chief Payal Kohli; deputy associate publisher Kenneth Extross; marketing manager

Ruchika Dahiya; and asst. manager ad sales Prateek Anand Singh.

Guests enjoying cocktails at the event.

A lavish spread by Savour, the fi ne art of catering, a proud venture from Lite Bite Foods Pvt. Ltd.

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Landmark Partner F&B Partner Luxury Partner

A guest receiving a hamper courtesy Godrej Properties from Kenneth Extross and Payal Kohli of Better Homes and Gardens.

Mentalist and illusionist Karan Singh with the audience

Renu Rana of Art Inc (second from left) posing with a few guests.

Sculpture display by Art Inc.

Left to Right : Godrej Properties hamper win-ner with Kenneth Extross, Deputy Associate

Publisher, Better homes and Gardens.

A couple of guests at the event.

Payal Kohli gives away a Godrej Properties hamper to one of the winners of the evening.

Members of team Audi at the event.

Magician Manas Tayal in action!

Landmark Partner F&B Partner Luxury Partner

The sprawling Audi Delhi Central showroom played host with Better Homes and Gardens to a well-attended wine and cheese evening. Elite guests mingled with each other, and admired the cars on display over cocktails. Next came a charming and hilarious magic act by Manas Tayal, followed by an enthralling performance by renowned mentalist and illusionist Karan Singh. Their tricks left everyone spellbound. The gala culminated with hampers sponsored by Godrej Properties, which were given away to three winners, selected through a lucky draw. The evening was an eclectic mix of varied elements,

toasting the good things in life, and was enjoyed by one and all.


AIRPORT DESIGN

Reflecting TransparencyProject: Gibraltar International Airport Terminal, Gibraltar

Architect: bblur architecture, London/Gibraltar with 3DReid, London

Gibraltar Airports new terminal building is modern,dynamic, transparent and airy. The new terminal is thefirst building visitors see when they enter Gibraltar byair, road or on foot and is located immediately at the frontier,with the rock as a backdrop. Sited within an extraordinary and

spectacular landscape, it is bound by very tight constraints onall sides with the frontier with Spain to the north, the existingairport runway to the south, Winston Churchill Avenue to thewest and tapering land with RAF restrictions to the east. Thebuilding is two-storey high and covers 19,600sq m.


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With over 20 years experience in aviation, the design teamapproached this commission with consideration and empathy,and created an important public space both around and insidethe terminal. A large over-sailing roof, providing shade andshelter to the fully glazed walls which maximise views to therock and across the straits towards Africa and the Atlantic andthe Mediterranean, reflects the terminals aviation function andmaritime location.

The forecourt creates a new landscaped park providing agenerous welcome to Gibraltar and the airport and anidentifiable place at the frontier, a place to meet and greetwhether on a local or extended journey.

There are double height spaces within the terminal and anextensive airside roof terrace, designed as an extension to thedepartures lounge. The terminal which operates over two levelshas a primary check-in and arrivals concourse at the ground

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floor on the west side of the terminal. The terminal was alsodesigned to accommodate entry and exit of passengers directlyat the frontier. The airports airside areas have also beenreconfigured to provide five aircraft stands, a coaching shelterand a new airside facilities building.

The key design attributes of the airport are: the advantageof fantastic views over the airfield towards the rock; dramaticroof overhang and solar shading that create a building which isarchitecturally significant and environmentally sensitive; the useof glazing achieves transparency between the interior andexterior, allows the terminal to be predominantly naturally litand provides extensive views out of the terminal and the fifthelevation (roof) very important as seen from the rock use ofroof lights which are laid out to visually guide passengers

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through some of the more internal routes. The roof lightsgenerate subtle animation of the space throughout the dayfrom throwing disks of diffused sunlight onto the floor tocapturing the blue glow in the early evening.

Energy-efficiency has been a key consideration. The designincorporates a large roof overhang to provide a high level ofsolar shading which maintains a cool environment. Highperformance double glazing and automated roller blindscontribute to enhanced energy performance.

Certain features of the design result from the buildingsproximity to the sea. In addition to the need for close attentionto detailing and specifications for external elements because of

the corrosive marine environment, there was also concernabout maintaining the appearance of the glazing, not just fromsalt-saturated air but also wind-borne sand and dust particles.The design solution includes a special external cleansing systemthat intermittently rinses the faades to eliminate accumulatedmaterial. The de-ionised water used in the system furtherimproves the effectiveness of the rinsing process.

Buro Happolds Fire Engineering developed a holistic firesafety design that integrates a combination of passive andactive fire safety measures, along with management measuresto combine to give a simple but robust fire strategy for thebuilding. This provides several benefits like offering life safety

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