How to live a sustainable lifestyle ?

I am glad the Covid – 19 outbreak has affected the entire world. Don’t get me wrong! But isn’t it high time the human ego was shown its place. The most sophisticated living being has been held hostage by a virus! People from all walks of society have been moving towards living Materialistic lifestyles – a consequence of Capitalism & Consumerism, with little to no … Continue reading How to live a sustainable lifestyle ?

Are you planning to start a restaurant or cafe?

The F&B (Food & Beverage) segment is a lucrative industry with several business opportunities now. However, running a restaurant and delighting customers enough for them to return and also spread the word is no piece of cake! To be precise, a good F&B outlet should offer – Great food – Great service – Great Experience which makes for a Loyal Customer Base & Happy Employees … Continue reading Are you planning to start a restaurant or cafe?

How do Architects help Society?

A productive human being is the most biggest asset for any society. When built forms are designed to provide optimum comfort to the people inhabiting the space, it makes them productive. A house that is well ventilated and comfortable makes you feel energetic and enthusiastic to pursue your goals. After-all It all started with the humble HUT! Our homes – big or small – are … Continue reading How do Architects help Society?

Why hire an Architect?

What are the different stages of a construction project? Practicing architecture and interior design in Hyderabad since the last 8 years, I have had the opportunity to interact with multiple clients and working on a variety of projects. One of the most common topic that is a part of our initial discussion is explaining the role of an architect & interior designer in any project … Continue reading Why hire an Architect?

Workspace + Cafe

10 years ago in 2008 the Entreprenurship Boom hit the world. Until a few years ago a bussiness person would require a built shop for storing goods and to distribute them while building relationship with the customers. However, with the developments in tech and the internet all that is required today is a laptop and an individual with passion for a subject or an innovative … Continue reading Workspace + Cafe

The Micro Homes Movement

Studio Apartments are usually considered to have a single space comprising the living, dining, kitchen & bedroom! Some would call it claustrophobic rather than a self-contained efficient apartment. The notion of a tiny house has lately become popular with the students and young working professionals  as well as the older generation. Efficiently planned spaces with easy maintenance provide for more time in todays fast moving lifestyle. The idea of a studio apartment has … Continue reading The Micro Homes Movement

VASTU – a term misunderstood.

Originally posted on Just a Dreamer:
While studying a five year course in architecture I dint know that VASTU played such a major role in Indian Architecture, especially while designing residences, you can be sure of joining a mental hospital or vanish into deep forests in search of peace , before completing the project. For all those who heard the term “VASTU” for the very… Continue reading VASTU – a term misunderstood.

CHARLES CORREA – The Architect

“The thing about architecture is that you cannot teach it. You can learn it, but you cannot teach it. And a good school is a school which makes you passionate about architecture and that teaches you how to ask questions. […] If you know how to ask the right questions, you will develop your own philosophy and your own visual vocabulary.” – Charles Correa Called … Continue reading CHARLES CORREA – The Architect

Cumbernauld – the Worst Place Ever Planned

Originally posted on Yet Another Urban Blog:
Glorious urban failures provide us with excellent opportunities to learn and understand mistaken urban planning concepts and their consequences. This post focuses on one of the more dramatic urban failures, which happened to take place in Britain. After the second world war, the modernistic approach to architecture and urban planning took hold. While many Europeans countries did not build… Continue reading Cumbernauld – the Worst Place Ever Planned