SURBHI GITE principal architect at SURBHI RG ARCHITECTS , Mumbai , India
TELL US SOMETHING ABOUT YOUR STUDIO ’ S DESIGN
PHILOSOPHY ?
SURBHI : Arrangement of materials merely fulfills a space ’ s functional purpose . It ’ s the experimentation of tectonic possibilities that elicits an emotional response . I believe any space should fulfill its functional requirements but we also need to see beyond three dimensions . Creating experiential space elicits emotional connection to the space , wanting you to come back to the space again and again , it creates more engagement with its occupants . I think experimentation with materials helps me explore 4th and 5th dimensions of the space . Seeing materials in a different light , experimenting with them , manipulating them to create desired experiences breaks the monotony of the space and I like that . In our atelier , we investigate materials , surfaces , textures and techniques of construction in great detail to manipulate them in variety of unusual ways for practical experimentation and testing . We endeavor to create a space for you that spurs your thoughts
& emotions .
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The White House in Mumbai , India by SURBHI RG ARCHITECTS Photographer : ADITYA WARLIKAR
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