Monish Siripurapu, the founder of Ant Studio in Delhi, has been actively using popular AI tools like Midjourney, Dall-E and Stable Diffusion to visualise and build architectural ideas that take inspiration from traditional building materials and techniques. Ant Studio is a practice committed to creating sustainable designs that seamlessly blend art...
Project name
Can AI help in Achieving Sustainability?
Architecture firm
Ant Studio, India
Tools used
Midjourney, ChatGPT3
Principal architect
Monish Siripurapu
Status
Under Construction
Typology
Hospitality › Cafe, Restaurant
Redefining Fluid Architecture with Iconic Circular Patterns set on Exposed RCC. Embracing the charm of concrete monolithic elements and unique patterns set on exposed RCC with concept of fluidity throughout the structure. The sense of raw brutalism of exposed concrete has garnered huge attention in the global design industry. Raw materials like con...
Project name
Madhuvilla - The Concrete House
Architecture firm
K.N.Associates
Location
Vadodara, Gujarat, India
Principal architect
Narendra Joshi, Pritesh Patel
Design team
Vidhi Kapadia, Monalisa Sharma, Vinod Parmar, Nidhi Patel
Collaborators
Write – Up courtesy Credits: Priyanka Chitre; MEP & HVAC Consultants: Comfort AC; Project Managers: Jaimin Mistry; Interior Styling: Hemanshi Patwa Shah
Interior design
K.N.Associates
Civil engineer
Bharat Mistry & Jaimin Mistry
Structural engineer
AVM Engineers
Landscape
Outline Studios
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp
Material
Exposed RCC, Kota Flooring & Wood
Typology
Residential › House
One of the plushest residential projects in Vadodara, 33 contributes in changing the skyline of the city. It consists of 3 simple and elegant towers with wide spaces, and top-level amenities for a grand lifestyle. The towers are separate yet connected by the infinity pool that resides on the top level. Each tower is placed in a way that it creates...
Photography
Darshan Dave & Tejas Shah
Principal architect
Shourya Patel & Dexter Fernandes
Structural engineer
Aashutosh Desai
Tools used
AutoCAD, Autodesk 3ds Max
Material
Brick, RCC, Technical D-40 sliders, Façade in metal fins and glass
Typology
Residential › Apartments, High-end residential
The site is a huge plot of about 16,500 sqm. and the house itself is juxtaposed against an orchard. Focused on the concept of minimalism, clean spaces and simple yet very unique, this abode is all about neat lines, playful volumes and bold characteristics. All this is achieved by soothing textures and an uncomplicated structural design.
Principal architect
Shourya Patel & Dexter Fernandes
Structural engineer
Aashutosh Desai
Lighting
LedLum, Oorja, Hybec, customized by Uneven
Tools used
Autodesk 3ds Max, AutoCAD
Material
Brick, RCC, double-glazed glass, vitrified tiles, MDF, plywood, teakwood, wooden flooring
Typology
Residential › House
The architecture and interior design of “The Concrete Shop” have been carefully crafted to create a dynamic and engaging Design Studio, retail space and experience center. An environment that showcases the beauty, potential and versatility of concrete in various forms, textures, and finishes. The HERO material is FRC (Fibre reinforced concrete).
Project name
The Concrete Shop (Design studio, Retail & Experience Centre)
Architecture firm
tHE gRID Architects
Location
Ahmedabad, India
Photography
Photographix India
Principal architect
Snehal Suthar, Bhadri Suthar
Design team
Snehal Suthar, Bhadri Suthar
Interior design
tHE gRID Architects
Built area
1,795 ft² (Ground floor: 872 ft²; First Floor : 925 ft²)
Structural engineer
inhouse
Environmental & MEP
inhouse
Visualization
tHE gRID Architects
Tools used
ZWCAD and skecthing
Construction
Mr. Nikunj Dave
Material
FRC (Fibre reinforced concrete), Wood, Glass, Steel
Typology
Retial Cum Design and Experience centre
Slightly rustic, yet incredibly contemporary, this residence style echoes the colors, appearance, and rich palette of the earthy shades, clean lines, and play of light. Crafted by Design 360, this residence is constructed on a 6000-square-foot plot that embraces the outdoors while welcoming abundant natural light inside.
Project name
Residence 239
Architecture firm
Design Three Sixty
Location
Chandigarh, India
Principal architect
Navdeep Sharma
Design team
Navreet Kaur, Sunil Dhiman, Gurmeet Singh
Collaborators
H.V.A.C. Consultant: Mitsubishi Electric; Kitchen & wardrobes Designer: Vijusha Woodcraft
Structural engineer
Structural Solutions
Material
Concrete, Brick, Stone, Wood, Glass
Typology
Residential › House
Project Anugraha creates an alluring experience for one to contemplate upon and relish the extemporaneity of the surrounding environment. The house is sited on a 4500 sq.ft. plot abutting the street of a scantily plotted development in Chandigarh.
Project name
Anugraha House
Architecture firm
Space Race Architects
Location
Chandigarh, India
Photography
Sp Photography
Principal architect
Thakur Udayveer Singh
Design team
Ritika, Lovejeet Singh
Collaborators
Text Credit: Komal Choksi
Interior design
Space Race Architects
Structural engineer
Space Race Architects
Material
Concrete, Glass, Stone, Fima, Schuco, Hettich,D’ Decor, Asian Paints
Typology
Residential › House
CIIE.CO, a center of excellence located adjacent to Louis Kahn's old IIMA campus, has undergone a transformation to represent its current values and position as an epicenter of innovation. Over the course of 18 years, CIIE.CO has evolved from an entrepreneurship center to a center of excellence, and with this evolution, it required a refurbishment...
Project name
CIIE.CO Refurbishment
Architecture firm
UNSEEN Architects
Location
Ahmedabad, India
Photography
Vinay Panjwani
Principal architect
Dilip Revar, Vimal Patel
Design team
Kashyap Trivedi, Nikita Panchal, Nikhitha Pasupuleti, Pranav Soni, Pritesh Patel, Shrey Shah, Smriti Bhanti, Stuti Jain, Yash Patel
Interior design
UNSEEN Architects
Landscape
UNSEEN Architects
Structural engineer
Vertex Consultants and Engineers
Environmental & MEP
Electrical: Antech Consultants & Engineers; Acoustics: Acoustic Arena; HVAC: Mihir Patel
Lighting
UNSEEN Architects
Construction
Metal Fabricator: Steel Concept; Carpenter: Shiv Shakti Furniture
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp
Material
Concrete, Bricks, Metal, Wood
Client
CIIE.CO, Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad
Typology
Institution › Refurbishment
