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201. Green Living January 10, 2017 Renesa Architecture Studio spruces up a dilapidated structure to address the exigency of accommodating nature in living spaces. As the name suggests, Casa Green Lattice strives to be recognised by the textured mesh of green planters that constitute the façade of the new design intervention. Eclipsed in the concrete jungle of New Delhi, the original structure was devoid of an architectural identity, which the refurbished version vouchsafed. By retaining the structural components of the building, the design reduces the carbon footprint, while the green cover adds a visual reminder of... (read more) Author: Team IAnD

202. Protect Your Business, Employees and Customer From Identity Theft! January 09, 2017 In these threatening times of cyber-theft, it is more important than ever to do everything possible to avoid your employees’ and your customers’ personal identity information from falling into the wrong hands! That’s why data destruction is such a huge issue. Operating without a firm process for destroying all traces of this critical issue also exposes your business to various threats should sensitive information be used by criminals. The only fool-proof way to prevent this is the complete destruction of the magnetic hardware holding this information. There are several benefits that fo... (read more) Author: Joe Hines

203. Best Practices in Data Destruction January 09, 2017 In our last blog, Protect Your Business, Employees and Customers From Identity Theft!, we discussed why data destruction should be a priority in your institution or business. In this follow up, we offer a best practices approach to data destruction for your organization to consider when evaluating potential vendors. In the digital age, data destruction is the foundation of business processes that safeguards your employees’ and customers’ identity. No matter if you’re a school, corporation, hospital etc., there is going to be unique information that cannot be allowed to get into the wrong hand... (read more) Author: Joe Hines

204. Urban Revivalism January 02, 2017 By FinchD Photography: Rajiv Majumdar; courtesy Praxis Read Time: 2 mins This Praxis Inc’ designed penthouse apartment atop a residential tower in Bangalore, explores the stylistic, visual revival of mid-century elements, in a modern urban context... Accommodating a young, upwardly-mobile family, the layout of the house emerges out of the lifestyle and social standing of the family, which requisites large, open spaces to have room for frequent gatherings. The resultant space is a linear, unobstructed sequence of dining and living areas, juxtaposed between two terraces, on the west ... (read more) Author: Team IAnD

205. Why it is a wise decision to hire professional restaurant interior designers December 26, 2016 Have you ever figured out why your restaurant has so many customers frequenting your restaurants? If you cannot exactly, it is basically the type of excellence that your restaurant offers. Undoubtedly, the variety of scrumptious foods and excellent customer support service are the key elements to spur your customers to frequent your restaurant but in addition to that, the type of atmosphere your restaurant offers is highly instrumental in enabling your clients to come back again and again. These must be the most satisfying elements that will come to pass to restaurant owners and operators. So ... (read more) Author: thenext idea

206. Responsible architecture: New seismic hotel in Napoli! December 26, 2016 Margot Krasojevic Architects’ ongoing dynamic seismic hotel in Napoli, Italy purports to minimize disaster during earthquakes… Italy has a long history of earthquakes and of late, they have been more frequent. This one-storey hotel for Gao Investment in the western province near Naples is being designed to contain and reduce the building's destruction and fatality, when calamity strikes; its programmatic criteria involving the effects of earthquakes, tremors and dislocations in the immediate environment. The hotel's plan consists of three separate elements, which move away from each ... (read more) Author: Savitha Hira

207. Experiments in Architecture: the mobile home! December 22, 2016 Compiled by Teresa Simon Photography: Hannah Wu; People’s Architecture Office; courtesy the architects How would you like to own a mobile home and add on to it at will, without spending huge sums of money on associated mandates? People's Architecture Office designs a modular home to fulfil this very need... In Shenzhen China, where land is held exclusively by the government and the construction of private homes is reserved for the very wealthy, People's Architecture Office have worked out a solution called ‘Plug-in Tower’. Invited by a real estate developer to tackle the ‘future of... (read more) Author: Teresa Simon

208. Sumessh Menon's material stories! December 20, 2016 Complementing his passion for materials with a congruent flair, Ar. Sumessh Menon chisels yet another bespoke hospitality ‘wow’! Architect Sumessh Menon of his eponymous firm has a voracious appetite for materials. His office is in constant pursuit of material behaviour, surface finishes and newbies on the block; researching and working on myriad mock-ups. A prime reason this that none of his projects – whether commercial or otherwise bear any semblance of a signature style; or should we say that – a harmonious blend of unexpected materials - defines his signature style! In his late... (read more) Author: Savitha Hira

209. Poetry in Black December 19, 2016 AN Design explores the unexpected in retail, using an all-black envelope, where the material, the lights, the details and the experience become ambulatory... Conviction stands in for many a new idiom. Designers Shanwei Weng and Jiadie Yuan work constructively towards replacing inertial thinking with breakthrough approaches. As winners of the most coveted World Interior of the Year 2016 at the INSIDE Festival, they have been extensively lauded for their out-of-box approach in designing the HEIKE fashion brand concept store in Hangzhou Shi, China. Hidden on the second floor of a furnit... (read more) Author: Savitha Hira

210. Refining the neutral palette December 16, 2016 SM Studio weaves an ingenious vocab of neutral colours to infuse soul, depth and character into a spectacular home in Mumbai suburbs... A home is luxurious; and, a home is luxurious! So, how does one really make a unique luxurious statement in a milieu of expansive luxe residences?! SM Studio seems to think it’s simple! Prinicpal architects Suresh Mistry and Meghana Shetty toe the tried-and-tested neutral palette defining a sprawling 4BHK-2terrace-41/2 bathroom plush home with a beatific view of the Mumbai skyline; but the difference lies in their approach to neutrality as the mainstay of... (read more) Author: Savitha Hira

211. Floating gym! December 11, 2016 Parisians can soon hop on to a unique fitness experience as the new gym-boat - The Paris Navigation Gym cruises along the Seine every day... Design and innovation office, Carlo Ratti Associates unveils their latest concept of a floating gym that is fuelled by human-energy sourced from onboard workout sessions. Collaborating with Technogym, a manufacturer of fitness equipment, and Terreform ONE (Open Network Ecology), a non-profit architecture group that promotes smart design in cities, the new gym design is based on Bateaux Mouches- traditional ferry boats that have been part of a popular... (read more) Author: Team IAnD

212. Selling stories; not objects! December 10, 2016 Hugely colour influenced, this fusion space in Ruzafa, Valencia, houses lifestyle products in a scenario, where an essentially 80’s thematic marries contemporary overtures... Award winning creative consultancy firm, Masquespacio, Valencia is known for its branding and interior projects via a unique approach that results in innovative concepts. While designing the new store interiors for Gnomo, home of various lifestyle brands, it was important for the designers to create a light-hearted and happy feeling without disrupting visual order. So, living up to their reputation for creating... (read more) Author: Team IAnD

213. Generating ideas December 09, 2016 Ar. Aijaz Hakim transforms a sprawling, abandoned New York loft into a collaborative work space that fosters the cultivation of multi-disciplinary ideas! Pune-based Studio AHA headed by principal architect Aijaz Hakim has beautifully turned around an uncared for, dilapidated 8000 sq. ft. loft located in the warehouse district of glamorous New York. Intended for use as a collaborative zone to display products, hold financial meetings and a space to generate new ideas for potential alliances with investors and venture capitalists, the expansive space with its high ceiling and large met... (read more) Author: Team IAnD

214. Integrated creativity December 09, 2016 Multidisciplinary creative firm, Hatem+D endorses the importance of a holistic design experience in their comprehensive conceptualisation of Quebec’s first Zazz boutique... Hatem+D have gone all out to reinstate their strong belief in the art of all-inclusive design, where they touch upon various aspects of design in a holistic manner in order to impact and elicit the right customer response. Working with Zazz for their very first boutique in Quebec, Canada, the design firm was keen that they create a customer experience in which paths lead them through stations displaying different... (read more) Author: Team IAnD

215. Three Very Effective Restaurant Marketing Strategies December 09, 2016 A creative as well as tried and tested strategy to market a business typically play a large role in catering to the need. However, the creation of the strategy requires a person to be highly imaginative who, in the meantime, also gives a scrupulous attention to every detail of the industry. Precisely, the strategy should be such that it seems all the way compatible with the business to be marketed. By the way, if you have a restaurant business targeted for marketing, we basically feature three main marketing ideas for restaurant here that can be instrumental in promoting your business. Creat... (read more) Author: thenext idea

216. Common Reasons to Contact Professionals For Tree Cutting Services December 08, 2016 There are plenty of benefits that come along with having property that is covered in plant life. When you have many trees surrounding your home, it can offer you a very unique aesthetic. The greenery can provide a beautiful aesthetic, comforting shade, and might even help to increase the resale value of your home. While these can all be good points, there are also some drawbacks. Trees can pose a problem to manmade structure, and tree cutting in Lilburn is a service that you will want to familiarize yourself with. Trees tend to grow at a very slow pace. One year they are tiny saplings, an... (read more) Author: Kevin Smith

217. Managing operating cost of commercial spaces December 06, 2016 Konterra by SWBI Architects takes eco-friendly design to a new high with a terracotta and glass façade. Following their signature mantra of exploring newer materials and design techniques, architects Bina and Sanjay Wadhwa of SWBI Architects Pvt. Ltd design an office building that is both, spatially well planned and climatically responsive, besides its other green features – clearly a gold-rated LEED certification in sustainable design. Set for single or multiple commercial tenancies, the 32,000 sq.ft. five-storey (four floors and a basement) building is spacious - minimum of 80% co... (read more) Author: Team IAnD

218. The green screen! December 02, 2016 Banduk Smith Studio designs a vertical garden as the focus loci of a restaurant design; ingeniously doubling the element as a significant climatic feature... When Amazo Armeida, an all-day café located at the intersection of two important thoroughfares on the outskirts of Ahmedabad needed a pertinent solution to combat the sun-soaked afternoons of their outdoor area, the designers in their signature minimalist approach identified a vertical garden as an all-consuming innovative solution. Combating the noisy busy street side and acting as a naturally perforated screen that affords pr... (read more) Author: Team IAnD

219. Blurring lines of function and art! November 25, 2016 Stationed on a plateau at the edge of the Black Forest in Kräherwald’s typical 1920’s ‘coffee-grinder house’ amid scenic views of the city lies this not-so-little home with a tall social order… Creating an aura of discerning aesthetics with their company products and doubling up their home into a product-showcase-cum-business meet venue, away from the conventional setups of trade fairs and showroom presentations, Architects and designers, Ippolito Fleitz Group repurpose this once-medical-clinic layout into a smart residence-cum-workplace with a generous provision for their hi-profile clie... (read more) Author: Savitha Hira

220. This 'gossip' offers great food for thought! November 18, 2016 Addressing the needs of the modern high-flying consumer, Bochinche is Singapore’s newest haunt for fusion gourmet and breezy ambience... Picture this: a traditional shop-house in Singapore’s vivacious, full-of-paradoxes Chinatown; a cuisine that is rich in meat and bears the mark of Italian, Spanish and other influences – Argentinean to be precise; and an award-winning multi-design firm, Viewport Studio, who want to skilfully bring to life a Latin American vibe with a South-East Asian twist – a premeditated nod to the eccentric quirkiness of its location! Thus was born Bochinche, the Arge... (read more) Author: Savitha Hira

221. Americana Alt-Country Rockers Angie and the Deserters Announce Second Single from their EP ‘You', t November 17, 2016 Angie and the Deserters remain unforgettable as they continue to release rousing singles that ooze with emotion and passion. Los Angeles, CA, November 18, 2016 - Angie and the Deserters remain unforgettable as they continue to release rousing singles that ooze with emotion and passion. The americana and alt-country Los Angeles based band announces their second single from their latest ‘You’ EP entitled, “Forgetting to Forget.” The single will be available for radio adds starting on November 18, 2016. Angie Bruyere’s lush vocals and emotive lyrics will strike a chord deeply within the... (read more) Author: Chip Schutzman

222. Balancing Act November 17, 2016 Cluster One Creative Solutions’ most recent home interiors displays a candid, balanced and pragmatic approach strengthened by its surface-bound articulations... An all-white shell with neutral tones of umber and grey speckled with a few pops of primary colours forms the base of this approx. 1500 sq.ft Pune residence. Seemingly simple at first glance, the home is fostered by a spacious feel augmented by large windows that bathe the interiors in natural light. Ably complemented by asymmetry in furniture and a partially open-plan layout, it is the details that make the difference. Juxt... (read more) Author: Marina Correa

223. A class apart! November 15, 2016 In order to fit in, you need to stand out! A 3500 sq. ft. contemporary Asian gastro pub, Koko has hit the mark in terms of ambience, decor and taste! Copy: The Sumessh Menon designed Koko at Lower Parel, Mumbai is the newest endeavour of renowned duo, Ryan and Keenan Tham and follows a simple brief: upscale, unique and sophisticated. Known to bring a distinctive uniqueness to each of his projects, Sumessh Menon’s concept for this South-East Asian restaurant is completely a play of patterns and geometry. It is truly amazing how the designer juxtaposes patterns on the floor, walls, u... (read more) Author: Team IAnD

224. Mirage: the home under an infinity pool November 14, 2016 Illustrating the Greek Cycladic aura and its magic, this ‘cave- like’ house establishes a continuous dialogue with the landscape, in an effort to highlight how less is actually more… Kois Associated Architects design an island house with a unique design intention. A residence fused with its surroundings, which not only documents and highlights the region’s identity, but also acts as an illusion of the natural environment, an almost invisible construction camouflaged under a water tank. It is an experimental intervention on the island landscape, with the pure intention of leaving it ... (read more) Author: Team IAnD

225. The green lounge! November 11, 2016 The Space Dynamix designed sales lounge with pointers from the Villa Savoye by Corbusier at Riverdale, Pune is a modern architectural invitation to invest in the property right away! Principal designers, Manjunath Hathwar and Ashutosh Wad of Space Dynamix, Mumbai, believe in providing a complete design solution with emphasis on satisfying client requirements in a unique and distinct manner, incorporating latest technology. Doing exactly this in their recently completed 700 sq. m. sales lounge at Pune, the architects have planned the indoors around an open-to-sky courtyard that achieves a ... (read more) Author: Team IAnD

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