Architect-Speak
Impactful Designs They are the brains behind some of the key spaces that help improve one’s quality of life. We speak to some of the most inspiring architecture studios in the country on their collaborative approach to design. Impressions: Keshia D’Souza & Ruhi Singh Images: Courtesy The Architects
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Reza Kabul Mumbai
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ver the past three decades of proven expertise in project design, there have been several projects of Architect Reza Kabul which have been benchmarks, challenges, and learning experiences for the studio; shaping the path to where they stand today and a future ahead. A key upcoming project is the Altitude in Colombo, Sri Lanka—a structure dedicated to the winners of the 1996 Cricket World Cup. The 90
the Mumbai skyline with its unique ‘X’ shaped plan. This 42-storeyed residential tower has exclusive two-and three-bedroom residences, penthouses, an entertainment deck with lavish features, themed landscapes, and a crowning sky deck.
Keeping in mind the clienteles unique background and profile, this team of over 100 skilled professions also develop innovative approaches to design, access cutting edge technologies, and implement advanced management practices to provide optimal solutions with a focus on quality, timeline, and cost economy. “At ARK, the design philosophy is liberating spaces, not enclosing them. building facade is designed as a ball balanced between four bats and commemorates the achievements of the Sri Lankan team. They have also recently completed Le Méridien, Thimphu, a business and leisure hotel and the New Delhi office of Axis Bank covering 33,000 sqft over two floors. Another notable project is the Transcon Triumph, an award-winning 135 m. tall structure that breaks the monotony of
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Every space needs to have a good optimum, be it a small sized apartment or large commercial offices,” says principal architect, Reza Kabul. He also emphasises on the need for every design to be a response to the need of the client. “We look at every project as an individual identity, with its design driven by various factors including the local context, client brief and perspective, functionality, accessibility, maintenance, and budget. For instance, our recently completed Le Méridien Thimphu seamlessly blends into the urban fabric of the city while standing out amongst the low-rise skyline of Thimphu.”