Project Name: Centre for Sports Excellence (CSE), Bengaluru Architect: SPACE MATRIX Builder: KARSAN DEVELOPERS Product Used: Argemax Facade Panels Centre for Sports Excellence (CSE) is a one-of-a-kind private multisport facility located in Bengaluru which is now the site of an attention-grabbing Sports Block. The unusual design amalgamated with its well-designed façade makes it totally stands […]
If you look at the temple of Sai Mandir in Vennached, it looks like a distilled version of just any traditional Hindu temple- being a simple religious building which consists of recognisable elements like gateways, circumambulation bath and sanctum. On the other hand, what in fact makes this place of worship unique is the creative […]
What is sustainable development? Well, sustainable development is that development which meets the needs of the present without conceding the ability of future generations to meet their own wants. India being a rising economy has seen extensive industrialization and development in the recent past, this development has caused an adverse impact on the environment. Coming […]
‘Indiabulls Real Estate has recently raised Rs 20 crore through issue of non-convertible debentures on private placement basis’. ‘Motilal Oswal Real Estate, the private equity real estate fund of Motilal Oswal Group, has raised around 800 crores for investment in residential projects’.These are two very important developments of the recent times. These investments are enough […]
Balkrishna Doshi, the 90-year-old Indian architect has been named the winner of the 2018 Pritzker prize, the highest accolade in architecture. Doshi is one of India’s most influential architects of the 20th century, he is the 45th recipient of the Pritzker Prize and the first ever Indian to receive it. Born in 1927, into a […]
The urban population of India has been growing at a rapid rate and so has the demand for urban housing, but, the construction sector has failed to meet these rising demands at a quick pace. This unending housing demand instigated the Indian Government to recognize the need to fill the gap in the urban housing […]
‘In the beginning, it was all black and white’… Maureen O’Hara., actress. Everything big had a humble beginning. Every ‘big phenomenon’ has had one moment of revolution which has paved the way for others. The case in focus here is’ curtain wall design’. We are talking about an exemplary building that enabled others to innovate. […]
Water scarcity issues are not new in India. Per capita water availability less than 1,700 cubic metre is considered water stressed and the present number in India is 1,545 cubic metre. Water resources ministry predicts water availability could plunge to 1,341 cubic metres in 2025 and as low as 1,140 by 2050. This scenario mirrors […]
Today the world is cursed with rising real estate cost and repressive mortgages – Amid this, people can only dream of building their own home. However, “Where There’s A Will There’s A Way” – British farmer Michael Buck is an exception and of course an inspiring example of how anyone can build their own home […]
The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, also known as the RERA act was enacted by the Government of India on 26th March 2016, with its provisions coming to effect on 1st May 2016. This act was passed as a guard to protect of home buyers and also as a boost to the real estate […]
The term ‘green building ‘ is not confined to ‘building’ only but rather encompasses sustainable construction plans, building design and direction, landscaping, building operations and maintenance. Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) defines the green building as one with optimal water utilization, optimises energy efficiency, conserves natural resources, generates less waste and provides healthier spaces for […]
The art of baked soil has a sheer prominence in a country like India. Believe it or not, Indian architectural face prominently hints at the beautiful terracotta and brick designs. Ever since mid-15th Century, it holds as much importance as other architectural design of the country. Be it influence or achievement, this type of architectural […]
Using reclaimed materials for construction and interior design is increasing in popularity. Owing to the flamboyant trend of adding rusticity to the project, this popularity is not going to slow down for sure. As compared to earlier time periods, today more and more people look to up-cycle items and use traditional materials that are always […]
An enchanting bookstore “straight out of a movie”, a beautiful wooden chapel in a forest, and an Yves Saint Laurent museum in Marrakech are few of the deserving winners of ArchDaily’s “Building of the Year Awards 2020”. Astoundingly, more than 95,000 people dropped their votes in 15 diverse categories, that highlighted a wide range of interventions, typologies, scale, material […]
