How can architecture balance the preservation of sense of place and community identity while introducing contemporary design elements to create spaces that are both contextually significant and widely meaningful?
Project name
Forest of Peace
Architecture firm
Raasa Architects
Location
Nardipur, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India
Photography
The Space Tracing Company
Principal architect
Girisha Gajjar, Naitik Vakharia
Design team
Girisha Gajjar, Naitik Vakharia
Civil engineer
Vipul Gajjar
Structural engineer
Intrinstruct Design by Manthan Radadia
Supervision
Sunil Prajapati
Visualization
Naitik Vakharia
Tools used
Adobe LightRoom, 3D Sketchup
Material
Brick, Metal, Glass, Concrete
Client
Committee members of Nardipur Ashram
Typology
Community Architecture
Is architecture a part of landscape or vice versa? How can design enhance the sense of Place? In order to consider the building in question, the foremost impression is that it contributes to the overall identity and character of the site. Contextual architecture seeks to create buildings that feel like a natural extension of their surroundings, enh...
Project name
Courtyard by the water- Nature focused design of the courtyard with a house
Architecture firm
Studio DesignSeed
Photography
Karan Gajjar, The Space Tracing Company
Principal architect
Apeksha Ray
Design team
Abhishek Vanparia, Simran Jandial, Sandhya Maurya
Collaborators
Shivangi (Text Credit)
Environmental & MEP
Krupalu Consultants, Oriental Electricals
Landscape
Studio DesignSeed
Construction
Ray Construction Company
Typology
Residential › House
Today, the integration of Science and Technology into the fabric of societal development resonates universally. The intersection of scientific innovation and socio-economic progress is a global pursuit, and as nations strive for holistic development, using Science and Technology as catalysts for change becomes a shared ambition.
Project name
Regional Science Centre at Rajkot
Architecture firm
INI Design Studio
Location
Rajkot, Gujarat, India
Photography
Cube Construction, Karan Gajjar / The Space Tracing Company
Principal architect
Rakhi Rupani
Design team
Project Mentor/Director: Jayesh Hariyani, Adi Mistri; Project Lead: Rakhi Rupani; Sr. Designer: Dharmesh Gangani; Project Architect: Bhargav A Bhavsar; Project Director (MEPF Eng.): Parth Joshi
Collaborators
Plumbing Consultant: INI Infrastructure & Engineering; HVAC Consultant: INI Infrastructure & Engineering; Exhibit Design: Lemon Design; Electrical Consultant: INI Infrastructure & Engineering; AV / IT / Acoustic: INI Infrastructure & Engineering
Interior design
INI Design Studio
Structural engineer
DUCON Consultants Pvt. Ltd.
Lighting
INI Infrastructure & Engineering
Construction
Cube Construction Engineering Ltd.
Client
Gujarat Council on Science and Technology
Typology
Cultural Architecture > Museum
A home is more than just a physical structure; it embodies the values, culture, and aspirations of its occupants. In today's embrace of innovation and progress, traditional architecture serves as a timeless link to our heritage, reflecting centuries of wisdom and offering sustainable solutions.
Architecture firm
INI Design Studio
Location
Anand, Gujarat, India
Photography
Karan Gajjar, The Space Tracing Company
Collaborators
Project Mentor / Director: Jayesh Hariyani. Project Director & Senior Designer: Nikul Shah. Project Architects: Bhavna Prabhakaran, Sanand Telang. Senior Project Manager: Gaurang Joshi. Project Director (MEPF): Amit Mehta. Senior Execution Engineer: Uday Modi.
Interior design
Nikul Shah
Structural engineer
Shyam Engineers
Environmental & MEP
INI Infrastructure & Engineering
Landscape
INI Design Studio
Lighting
Vis-à-Vis Lighting
Construction
Jay Maharaj Constructions
Material
Brick, concrete, glass, wood, stone
Typology
Residential › House
