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The Principles of Vastu Shastra: Designing Harmonious Living Spaces
Vastu Shastra, an ancient Indian system of architecture, focuses on creating harmony between humans and their environment. It considers the placement of buildings, rooms, and objects within a space to ensure the free [...]
The Rise of Biophilic Design: Bringing Nature Indoors
Biophilic design is an emerging trend that focuses on connecting humans with nature through the built environment. By incorporating natural elements into our living spaces, we can create a more harmonious and healthy [...]
VJ, A customized experience center
Client name: Mr Kamlesh & Sankesh Mehta Location: Purasaiwalkam, Chennai Area: 1000 SQFT Design Team: FOAID Designs Date of Completion: June 2024 Design head: Ekta Agarwal Designs Team: Ar.Parul Agarwal VK, Ar. Firdosh [...]
The Art of Designing Versatile Spaces: Embracing Adaptability in Modern Living
Embracing Flexibility in Design As the pace of life accelerates and lifestyles continue to evolve, homeowners are increasingly seeking spaces that adapt to a multitude of functions. Versatile spaces, capable of transforming seamlessly [...]
Crafting an Experience: The Vasantlal Jewellers Showroom Transformation
A Jewel in Purasaiwalkam In the heart of Purasaiwalkam, Chennai, lies Vasantlal Jewellers—a place where history and tradition intertwine with modern design. This beloved jewelry boutique has been a cornerstone of the community [...]
A Research Proposal with current Site Constraints
Written by Firdouz Basha, Meenakshi Arulselvam & Ravi Raghul Under the Guidance of Ar. Parul Agarwal, edited and composed. A ‘green’ building is a building that, in its design, construction or operation, reduces [...]
DECODING IDENTITY IN PRIMITIVE ARCHITECTURE
Written by Ar.Shoonya R; Research Associate, FOAID Design Studio ABSTRACT: Key words: Primitive architecture, Culture, Identity, Traditional, Vernacular In the current era of globalization, the idea of cultural rootedness and identity is fading. [...]
EXPOSING THE CREATIVE PROCESS
Written by Ar. Zaibaa AK Beginning on the path of Architectural education, I was trained to develop and hone my creative skills under the guidance of my professors at my school of architecture [...]
SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE
Written by Ar. Zaibaa AK Under the Guidance of Ar.Shoonya R; Associate Professor, MEASI Academy of Architecture, Chennai Apparently, in the Indian sub-continent, design cultures have been changing rapidly in the last couple of years. Buildings are [...]
DIRT EXPRESSIONS – DISSERTATION ON MUD ARCHITECTURE
Written by Ar. Parul Agarwal Under the Guidance of Ar. Dhruv Bhaskar; Chief Architect, Dustudio, Auroville Living in an earth full of resources, one of the most abundantly found is mud. Mud is [...]
Lighting Design
Written by Charitaa Bagry A well-lit room can change the way one perceives the space. Lights can bring a certain level of theatricality to a space. They can be used as a medium [...]
Product design – Bottle stopper
Written by Ar. Parul Agarwal In collaboration with Miya Liang, Yu Hsuan Lin, Matteo Van Riel; Domus Academy , Milano Wine has long played an important role in Greek religion. Red wine was [...]
THE BUSINESS MANAGEMENT OF INTERIOR DESIGN
Review by Charitaa Bagry Written by Dennis Grant Murphy About: The author of the book is Dennis Grant Murphy, ASID. In it he explains the various factors to be taken into consideration whilst starting [...]
A GUIDE TO BUSINESS PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES FOR INTERIOR DESIGNERS
Review by Charitaa Bagry Written by Harry Siegal Having a grasp of design is essential in the interior designer's profession, but it is only one element of a successful practice. Grasping the principles [...]
THE FUNDAMENTALS OF INTERIOR DESIGN
Review by Charitaa Bagry Written by Simon Dodsworth Every designer has to go through a design process to create a new space. It is a journey, which starts from the analysing of their [...]