Raj Rewal | Revolutionary Architect of India
Posted by BenzuJK in Biographies on August 31, 2010
Legendary Architect of India – Raj Rewal
Raj Rewal was born in 1934 in Hoshiarpur, Punjab, India. He created a revolution in geometric design systems. Creation of geometric systems and responding visual imageries are apparent in Raj Rewal’s architectural works.
Raj Rewal - Indian Architect
Education of Raj Rewal
He lived in Delhi and Shimla for a couple of years in his childhood that is from 1939 – 1951. He attended Harcourt Butler higher secondary school. In 1951-1954, he attended Delhi School of Architecture in New Delhi.
He was very imaginative and a creative person. His imaginative perception helped him go a long way. He believed in gaining knowledge and then applied his knowledge mingled with creativity in his projects.
After completing the post graduation in Architecture; in 1955-1961, he moved to London and attended the architectural association of architecture for one year. He completed his formal professional training at the Brixton school of building, London.
Raj Rewal took up his first job as an assistant stage manager for several avante grade theatre production in London. He became an associate of the Royal Institute of British Architects, London.
Guidelines to achieving success in Artistry / Architecture
Posted by BenzuJK in Architecture on August 28, 2010
6 steps towards achieving success in Artistry/Architecture
Architecture is a form of Art. Architects are artists too. And it is very important for an Architect/Artist to figure out the steps that they would have to follow to be successful. An artist/Architect cannot become successful on his mere talent of designing spaces or things. In this worldly business, there are other important things that count if a person wants to be successful.
I am making it easier for everyone to understand the steps to be taken to achieve success. Here are few simple points to be kept in mind and followed when getting into professional practice.
Point One
It is essential to develop good communication links between the artist and client and artist and public. The strength of these relationships can often determine the ultimate success or failure of a project. It should be remembered that the collaborative process is complicated with a multi-headed client.
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Hyderabad, India | Green Buildings
Posted by BenzuJK in Sustainable Design on August 27, 2010
CII – Confederation of Indian Industry | Green Building in India
CII is internationally renowned building designed using the principles of Green Buildings and is India’s premier developmental institution, offering advisory services to the industry on environmental aspects and working in the areas of Green Buildings, Energy Efficiency, Water Management, Environment Management, Renewable Energy, Green Business Incubation and Climate Change activities.
CII, Hyderabad, India
“Reduce, Reuse and Recycle” is the agenda of Green building Technology.
CII Project Information
“… Grover has dispelled any notion that aesthetics must be sacrificed in the effort to make buildings “green.”
Reuse of Waste Materials in Construction | Green Building Architecture
Posted by BenzuJK in Sustainable Design on August 21, 2010
Reuse of Waste Materials for Construction Purposes |Sustainable Development
Reuse of materials is an efficient way to reduce the use of of energy intensive materials. Instead of discarding tonnes and tonnes of wastes from the factories and homes, some part of it could be used for creative construction. This will help in achieving “Waste reduction” and help us move one step forward towards the sustainable environment.
Chandigarh's Rock Garden | Reuse of Discarded Materials
Our prime goal is to, “Sustain the Sustainable”.
In this article, we are going to discuss some of the examples that I came across while conducting a research on the Utilization of Waste Materials for Innovative constructions.
Construction of Bottle Houses
Bottle houses sounds weird, isn’t it? When I read about the construction of Bottle Houses, i was really amazed with the thought of utilising discarded glass bottles for such an innovative purpose. A new distinct style of constructing walls with glass bottles of 1L capacity as masonry units and uses cement, stucco, plaster, adobe for the binding purposes resulting in the construction of beautiful stained glass like wall.
Guide to design of an Office
Posted by BenzuJK in Design Guide on August 13, 2010
Design of an Office
Office design mainly depends on the function of the office and working schedule and regular timings of the office. The purpose of its design should be studied carefully for a successful office design. The number of people and the kind of people that are going to be working in the office have to be taken into consideration so as to provide a comfortable working space.
Office building in California
Purpose of an Office
The purpose of an office is to derive maximum work from employees and maximum business from clients. To achieve this, minimum disturbance to employees and minimum inconvenience to clients should be the motto of the designer.
Pattern of Population of an Office Building
The population of an office jumps from zero to maximum within a morning hour. And it declines likewise in the evening, only maintenance staff remaining there. So the entrance should be large enough to cope with this and at the same time should not intimidate the visitors.
These are the two basic consideration before we start with designing an office, be it an Architect’s Office or a Management Office.
In this article, we are going to discuss in detail the various requirements that are to be incorporated in any office design.
Safety measures in the Retail Store Design
Posted by BenzuJK in Design Guide on August 9, 2010
Safety Measures to be taken for a Retail Store Design
Before we proceed with our discussion on “Safety Measures to be incorporated in a Retail Store Design”, we will just take a brief look at out earlier discussions on the Retail Store Design.
First step
Three Basic design considerations for a Retail Store Design
Second Step
How “Form follows Function in a Retail Store Design” and it relates to every aspect in our design.
Third step
Unique Architectural Features in a Retail Store design
Final Step
Safety measures to be taken into consideration for a Retail Store Design
Safety factor considerations in the Retail Store Design
The basic design thumb rules of designing any space stay the same: safety and protection should never be overlooked. Many a time, these factors are negated or given second place, depending upon the commercial utilization and viability of that particular space. These important factors should be taken into account right from the drawing board phase of the design.
Retail store design
This would help integrate safety factors within the design and planning, and create a design output that is captivating and yet responsible.
Services play an important role, not only in maintaining the image of the store but also in acting as a factor for safety and protection. A well planned, well designed retail outlet should have best quality services available.
Unique Architectural Features in the Retail Store Design
Posted by BenzuJK in Design Guide on July 28, 2010
Unique Architectural Features to enhance the aesthetics and Function of the Retail Store
Retail Store Design has much more than the three basic considerations essential for a Retail Store Design. Incorporation of various architectural features is essential to enhance the aesthetic appeal and also the functionality of the designed space. Form Follows Function in case of retail store design is a true statement; in fact its true and should be considered for every design. But we have to design the spaces according to the functions so that the design becomes a big success and serves its purpose of built.
Interior Decor of the Retail Store
A series of refinements are ecessary to distinguish a high end retail store from what is merely a shop. Some things stay the same, the display must be accessible, allowing the customer to ‘touch and feel’ if necessary and it is important that a visual display prominently advertise the USP of the product.
With high end retail spaces often being housed in interesting or heritage structures, it is important to respect the sanctity of the structure while designing. Instead of treating the structural members as a hindrance, the same should be treated as design elements.
Columns become flanking portals, beams – ceiling rafters, glazing-show windows. One can achieve a lot, by such an out of the box approach to the retail design, while utilizing every inch of the space.