Waikiki in Hawaiian means spouting fresh water, which refers to the springs and streams that feed into the wetlands. Drawing from that name, Waikiki Wetland Resort is situated in a distinctive and sensitive ecosystem along the Konkan coast in India, somewhere along the borders of the state of Maharashtra and Goa. It is developed on a 6-hectare site on […]
The spa gives off a minimalist vibe with its clean lines, exposed finishes and the use of local materials and craftsmanship. The organic feel is accentuated by natural light illuminating the inside spaces—the exposed walls and ceilings a canvas for a play of light and shadows. The spaces are further held together with a strong design language of brick […]
The project is a centre for study, creativity, innovation and growth, as well as to carry out extensive testing and experimentation in high-performance laboratories in the field of automobile tyres. The client’s brief required a building that was modular, allowing for future expansion, and one that would express the modern and global direction of the […]
Located in Kirti Nagar, a densely populated industrial market in Delhi, the project is a production unit of garments, a single facility that consolidates the manufacturing process of fabrics from raw materials to finished products, exclusively for export. Besides ensuring the inherent quality of fabrics and the finished garments, the clients wanted to establish a […]
An initiative to showcase upcoming technologies in solar power generation, this solar farm is being promoted by a developer using a model of development that brings together multiple investors on one land. The developer is in effect selling serviced plots; providing cleaning, repair and maintenance services; metering and pooling of electricity; its transmission to the state grid; and disbursement […]
Contextually responding to its harsh local microclimate, the project was conceived to fortify itself from the external environment and create a relevant oasis-like internal environment. This resulted in the inward-looking morphology, with a high thermal mass on the outer faces that blocks out the hot winds predominant in the region. This building provides student accommodation […]
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The Aravali Institute of Management is the brainchild of Varun Arya, an Indian entrepreneur, educationist, and presently, director of the institute. It was his vision and perseverance that led to the decade-long transformation of what was once called the “worst land in Rajasthan” to the viridescent green belt and popular education campus it is today. […]
Mumbai is a metropolis crumbling under the weight of the expectations of millions who call her home; its physical character and spatial environment have deteriorated over the years. The railway network, likened to the lifeline of the city, is now threatened by the surrounding areas that are severely overcrowded and hostile for commuters and pedestrians. Improvement to […]
The brief was to create a large warehousing facility that would be equipped with a high degree of automation. With the exception of the office block, the building would have minimal human occupancy. However, the architects wanted an environmental and energy strategy to maintain habitable temperatures throughout the year. New Delhi has an extreme climate […]
The Union Territory of Diu is a beach town located on the western coast of India. The number of tourists it attracts every year is 16 times its population due to its landscape, environment and rich colonial heritage. The administration felt the need to change the current trends by envisioning Green and people-friendly development as […]
