# DEspotlight // interview
By ANIRUDH DATTA DESIGN ESSENTIA MAGAZINE // DEINDIA
Head quartered in Bangalore , the INT-HAB architeture + design studio believes in providing design solutions for a wide array of projects ranging from residential , hospitality , healthcare to institutional while being sensitive to the end user ’ s expectations and requirements .
The studio ’ s design ideology revolves around the principles of Cost-effectiveness , Minimalism , Sustainability , Feasibility and Functionality . The studio maintains constant dialogue between all the stake holders and uses latest technology trends , appropriate materials and innovative design strategies to create consumer centric designs .
AD : WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO PURSUE A CAREER IN ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN ?
SACHIN : In my opinion , Architecture combines science and art to provide a medium to connect humans to built form and spaces . This is truly inspiring and one of the reasons for me to pursue a career in Architecture . Also , over the course of my experience I have felt that , every project is a unique experience with scope for innovation and gives us opportunity to interact with people of varied background . This process has never felt repetitive to me . Over the years , these experiences have enriched me and I have got to grow both personally and professionally and this has kept me going ,
AD : WHO WERE YOUR EARLY DESIGN HEROES AND ROLE MODELS ?
SACHIN : I have always looked up to Tadao Ando and Ludwig Mies van der RoheMies vande rohe for their simplistic and contemporary approach towards architecture and design along with extensive usage of steel and concrete , which happen to be my favorite building materials too . Charles Correa has also been a role model for me . His practice of using traditional methods and materials for his modern designs have been a huge influence on me right from my college days .
AD : IN FEW WORDS , HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE YOUR DESIGN PROCESS – PHILOSOPHY AT INT-HAB ? WHY THIS TERM “ INT-HAB ” & WHAT DOES IT SIGNIFY IN YOUR DESIGN PRACTICE ?
SACHIN : Int-Hab is a word play of “ Intuitive Habitat ” and the Studio ’ s design ideology revolves around the principles of Minimalism , Sustainability , Feasibility and Functionality . The Studio maintains constant dialogue between all the stake holders and uses latest technology trends , appropriate materials and innovative design strategies to create consumer centric designs .
( ON LEFT ) Linear House in Bangalore , India by INT-HAB architecture + design Photographer : SHAMANTH PATIL
November - December 2021 Edition // Design Essentia // DE INDIA | 37