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WHAT DESIGN IDEOLOGIES DO YOU THINK YOU WOULD BE EXCITED TO EXPERIMENT WITH THAT YOU THINK MIGHT DEFINE THIS YEAR ?
I feel there is a certain mindfulness with which people are approaching design . Given the COVID scenario , there is a change in the way we use spaces , be it homes / offices . Over the past year , I ' ve seen a keen interest in people engaging with design and designers at various scales to create spaces that are not only functional / clinical , but also a reflection of their personalities , their aesthetic .
GETTING AN OPPORTUNITY TO REVIVE THE OLD-GOLDEN DAYS OF DESIGN , WHAT SPECIFIC DESIGN ELEMENTS YOU THINK HAVE A SHOT IN MAKING STRONG COMEBACK TODAY ?
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WHAT DESIGN IDEOLOGIES DO YOU THINK YOU WOULD BE EXCITED TO EXPERIMENT WITH THAT YOU THINK MIGHT DEFINE THIS YEAR ?
Our studio ethos lies at bridging the gap between traditional and contemporary by working in a more collaborative way with our execution team / craftsmen . Through tour upcoming projects , we are hoping to continue the exploration of multiple opportunities to work with such craftsmen and practitioners- eventually balancing out the role of the architect and craftsman , designers and executioners .
We have set a mandate for contextual design , something that is timeless . Therefore , our designs are founded in simplicity and clarity , and create structures that are closely connected to the earth , the foundation of our philosophy is following features of Biophilic ideology and amalgamating with the Vernacular . Designing must contribute to society ' s progress and ultimately to our individual and collective wellbeing . To reduce carbon footprint and create a safer and healthier world for us is the ethos .
GETTING AN OPPORTUNITY TO REVIVE THE OLD-GOLDEN DAYS OF DESIGN , WHAT SPECIFIC DESIGN ELEMENTS YOU THINK HAVE A SHOT IN MAKING STRONG COMEBACK TODAY ?
People are becoming more conscious about sustainability and saving the environment . The future of design is learning from the roots and implementing it in today ' s technology . Our Studio follows the philosophy of truth and honesty . The approach of the design philosophy is sensitivity to the profession chosen and the passion towards it . We would like to focus on design elements like Barrier free spaces , courtyards within the designed spaces , use of local materials - natural
stone , use of natural light , natural textures with materials . Undertaking an inclusive holistic approach helps ensure we are supporting the incredible people who spend time in the spaces we ’ re honoured to create with them every day .
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16 | January - February 2022 Edition // Design Essentia // DE INDIA