The Hill Side Residence

Designed By Mumbai Architect Vivek Kishore " The Hill Side Residence " has an eye full of edgy designs mixed with Greens ,blues and yellows The wooden details on the ceilings and the floors gives it a fine touch of elegance .The spacious balcony opening from the living room brings in a lot of fresh air and good vibes to the whole apartment.

Recessed colour full lights gives the much needed break in the ceiling which cuts the continuity of a plain surface. The blue and green wallpapers on the wall has even made this place looks better. The Designer Clock in the wall beside the sitting area alone tells the creativity .

Having Designed various projects for Government of India , Hotels , Real estate developers , corporate offices , banks and residential structures Architect Vivek Kishore knows much better to analyse the client requirement in detail and offer solutions keeping the functional , Aesthetic and budget specifications .

Alchemy Launches ASprawling Store

Alchemy conceptualized and started in Jan2005 and has come a long way since then. At Alchemy, there has always been the need to reconcile the imaginative and the creative in a brand which combines high end contemporary design with the vocabulary of traditional luxury and style.

Every project or piece of furniture manufactured at Alchemy is always an endeavour to cater to the discerning consumers who values the highest parameters of quality and finish. We strive to give personalized service to provide a satisfying experience to every client.

As the new sprawling store has come up in Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, we celebrate the launch with a fresh instinct and represent a passion, zeal and love for all things creative and beautiful.

At Alchemy we continuously strive to make a house your home, to give a voice to your expression, and revolutionalize the way we decorate, furnish and style. Elegance, sophistication, grace have always transcended cultural boundaries.

The new collection at Alchemy beautifully encapsulates the mood of the modern world to create some truly spectacular pieces. Etched, Lacquered and carved mirror and glass combined with timber, veneers and metal create some timeless pieces. Metals both steel and brass have been liberally used in inlay, laser cutting and accents to glamorize the designs.

Solid wood recrafted to perfection, rediscovery of old techniques and traditional materials with a contemporary spirit and interpretation find proud place in our new collection. Gold, bronze, copper along with a hint of olive or magenta is our color palate for this season.

ALCHEMY DESIGNERS

Alchemy is a window of creativity of two profolic design professionls, Anupama Dalmia and Nupur Gupta who together create a direction of design for modern, minimal home.

Anupama has studied design in “Parsons School Of Design New York”, she began later by conceptualizing and designing various interior projects before Alchemy was seeded. An absolute perfectionist, with a keen eye on detail and practical start, where aesthetics are paramount.

Nupur after studying design in Calcutta has worked first with Rupande Shah and later Raseel Gujral of casa paradox. Together with Anupama they began with various interesting corporate and more design ventures, and then Alchemy happened in 2005.

After that there has been no looking back as now both of them are turning their creative dreams into designing reality.

STORE DETAILS:
ADDRESS: CRC2, MG Road, Sultanpur,
New Delhi- 110030
PH NO.- 65389817/18

Times Designing Competition takes off in association with the India Art and Architecture

Times Interior in association with the India Art and Architecture offers a credible platform to showcase the talent of all the architects who are enthusiastic about designing. We are conducting a design event to spot out the best design for a studio apartment of 50 SQM.
Everybody is welcome to participate in this contest from all around the world, regardless of which country you are!!

First Prize: 150 USD and certificate

Second Prize: 50 USD

Requirements
Living Room
Dining Room
1 King-Size Bed
Bathroom
T V Area
Open KitchenNote: There shall not be any partition walls. Only bathroom can be separated.

Deadline for Subission: 8th Jan, 2012

Submission Requirements
Plan (jpg and soft copy)
2 sections (jpg and soft copy)

ALL ENTRIES NEED TO BE SEND TO THE FOLLOWING EMAIL ID:
artandarchitectureindia@gmail.com

Our honourable judge for the contest is Farayand Design Group- Managing Director Dr. Azizi, who has achieved his doctorate in architecture from the University of Sapienza at Rome, in 1980 . The company has designed and supervised over 1000 projects so far and was formed under the management of Dr Azizi.
Farayand Group has always primarily focused on architecture, urban and landscape designs. The company constantly tries to use the native sources and the domestic powers in order to construct the projects, following one of main principles of architecture and urban design. Architecture and civil engineering has been the main field that the family has studied and worked on for the past 2 generation. You can find more about him in his website - www.artandarchitecturesrl.info

Please register and create your own user-profiles at the Times Members Forum to get posted about the latest updates in art, architecture and designs. Get an opportunity to publish your work details and pictures in our online magazine by being a registered Times member.

What is powder room?

The existence of powder rooms started in the early 18th century during the Victorian era. Ladies excused themselves to use the powder rooms rather than using the term going to the bathroom in public places. They used these powder rooms to reset wigs or powder their noses and fresh the makeup.

The Wall and The Whites

This residence is designed for an industrialist couple. The couple has a natural flair towards painting & both of them nurture 'PAINTING' as their hobby.The design concept is very simple. A wall which runs from the front compound wall to the back compound wall divides the space into two zones.t consists of common area like living, dining , Kitchen on one side & private areas like Master Bed & Studio on other side. The studio can be converted into Guest Bed room, allowing the multiple use of space. The wall is conceived as the panel for the exhibition of their paintings . It is well lit by natural light with a provision of a sky light in the roof to serve the purpose efficiently. The wall creates an excellent interaction between the spaces on both sides through its well designed openings.

The space flows in & out into the nature through the various walk outs & opening from living , dining & bed areas, Thus it perfectly blends the architecture, interior decoration & landscape to complement each other & none of them stands alone to dominate the other.A small tree with a sky light over it & a platform at base which is inspired by the tradition 'PAR' ( a traditional platform -katta under a banyan tree ) provides a perfect sitting place for the bar & dinning area.

The front & side setbacks are well utilized with elements of landscape and enhances the space visually till the plot boundaries .The house is energy efficient & eco friendly. It has been designed to make maximum use of natural resources. The use of artificial lighting during the day time is absolutely avoided. The entire house is well lit by natural light with the provision of various skylights in living , dining & even in toilet area.The large openings in all direction which open out in the garden provides ample ventilation naturally. This has minimized the use of air-conditioning.

MATERIALS:- The wall is treated with tandoor stone , giving it rough grey texture which creates the perfect background to enhance the paintings on it.The rest of the elements have been treated in white with different materials.The use of natural wood & veneers is minimized. Eco- friendly materials are used. Innovative use of glass & laminate creates a new material for kitchen dado.The kitchen platform & the dining table have been finished with solid surface to give a homogenous effect.

LIGHTING: The light has been an important element of design & is playing a vital role in creating a perfect mood for the various activities in the house.The bar counter & the dining table are designed with built in lighting in it.The water bodies outside the dinning & studio are lit with LED lighting , setting up a perfect mood in the evening.

DETAILING:Intricate detailing is done to achieve the desired results in various areas. The table in the studio is designed to get converted into guest bed whenever required. The refrigerator has been treated to maintain the harmony with the white theme.

Sunil Patil and Associates

Sunil Patil and Associates started in 1994, completed more than 300 projects in residential, industrial , commercial, mass housing, public places etc. Having offices in Kolhapur and Pune with around 40 team mates together.

Having won a National award-IIID-MK 2008 for Interior+ Architectural Interior Category and a Regional award-IIID-MK 2008 for Interior+ Architectural Interior Category was one of the Three Architects from India Invited to attend the International Conference "Foreign Architects Meet Marmomac on Stone Architecture" held in Verona, Italy in October 2003. .

His Design Philosophy: Harmony with Nature . By instinct, man likes to be with the nature. His body his mind responds better to the nature than man made spaces. There is nothing better than nature that relaxes the man and keeps him healthier. Architecture that we create shall be as sensitive to the nature as our skin. We try to create spaces with the minimum intervention with the nature, The Architecture which is in -Harmony with nature.The spaces which we create shall not just satisfy the functional needs of the users but shall become their companion in sharing the unforgettable moments in their life. .

The Contemporary Vernacular Architecture: The architecture shall belong to the geographical location, the culture, the climate and the aera in which it is built. Our designs stress on using vernacular material in a contemporary Architectureal style says Sunil patil .

Times Students Outreach Program

As the part of the Students Outreach Program initiated by Times Interior for encouraging students to accomplish new heights, let me welcome all you creative ones to take part in this online event.

Assignment for this month:

Send the complete sketch for a 5000 sqft house including plan, front elevation , side view and back view to robin@timesinterior.com. The mandatory requirements are 4 bedrooms , 1 dining room , 1 kitchen and 1 living room. Visit our FB page to see if your plan is published. The entry which gets most LIKES will win a prize money of 200 USD!

The top 5 entries will be published in our website www.timesinterior.com featuring the full bio of the contestants.

Rush in with your creative drawings to robin@timesinterior.com .
Details Required:
Full Name

• Address
• College Address
• Educational Background
• Contact Number
• Reference Email

Entries will be closed on DEC 15, 2011

Prize Announcement on JAN 1, 2012