Design In Print Vol 10 No 2: DPA India

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We begin the month of May with two additions to DP’s executive management. The Board of Directors has appointed Mr Seah Chee Huang as Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Mr Lee Shee Koeng as Chief Operating Officer, as of 1 May 2019.

This is part of our on-going process to lead change and renew the organisation.

Chee Huang’s appointment marks the start of our transition to the next generation of leaders, in line with plans to ensure the continuity of the practice. As Deputy CEO, he contributes to the development and implementation of long-term strategies of the DP Architects group of companies. Shee Koeng, as the COO, a new position within the group, oversees the administrative and business operations of the practice.

The driver behind DP’s growth is the people. Along with the two senior leadership appointments, it is my pleasure to announce the promotion of 128 titleholders across our global and specialist offices.

We recognise their potential and value the contributions they have made towards our success.

For this issue of Design in Print, we would like to showcase the works and the people in one of our growing markets – India. Having entered India in the mid-1990s, we have since established ourselves as a trusted brand that provides quality design and delivery. We opened our first India office in Mumbai in 2003, followed by Bengaluru in 2005, and have completed many notable projects over the years, including Crossroads Mall in Mumbai in 1999, Select CityWalk in Delhi in 2007 and RMZ Ecoworld in Bengaluru in 2016.

One of the fastest growing economies in the world, India’s rising affluence, rapid urbanisation, and position as an IT leader makes it an increasingly exciting country to practice in. In recent years, we have been fortunate to undertake many urban workspace, and technological and business park projects to meet the demands of the country’s rapidly developing industries. In these pages, you will read about some of these developments, our experience in India and the country’s thriving architecture scene.

Angelene Chan CEO | Architect

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01 Bhubaneswar Residential 02 Ecoworld Campus 30 03 Dhirubhai Ambani International Convention and Exhibition Centre (DAICEC) Retail Mall 04 RMZ One Paramount 05 Supreme Powai 06 The Spire 07 Novotel Goa 08 RMZ Nexity 09 Joy Gallery 10 Joy Square

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New Age of Commercial Office in India 01 RMZ Ecoworld 02 Bagmane Constellation Business Park 03 Noida IT Park

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EDITOR IN CHIEF Angelene Chan | CONTENT Belle Chung, John Utanes, Josy Koh, Toh Bee Ping, Chia Zhao Hui GRAPHICS Amanda Lin, Rebecca Jin | PHOTOGRAPHER Bai Jiwen | CONTRIBUTOR Jackie Poh

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T H E L A T E ST H A P P E N I N G S I N D P

D P A R C H I T E CT S ' A N N UA L P R O M O T I O N

The Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Seah Chee Huang as Deputy CEO, Mr Lee Shee Koeng as COO and the promotion of four DPians to directors. Chosen for their contribution to DP Architects and promise of professional accomplishments, the new directors will take on management responsibilities in addition to leading projects. Championing a multidisciplinary design approach, three of the new directors oversee the DPA group’s specialist arms, specifically DPE, DPSD and DPU. The Board has also announced 128 promotions at its annual promotion ceremony, held on 23 May 2019.

DP ARCHITECTS

Deputy Chief Executive Officer Seah Chee Huang Chief Operating Officer Lee Shee Koeng Director Foo Chai Yee Senior Associate Director Bernard Tay Kor Teck Poh Lim Sheau Miin Associate Director Anthony Ting Kesmar Silalahi Low Chin Win Ng Ching Hsiung Ooi Yu Teik Tay Chin Nyap Terrence Chua Senior Associate Achmad Maulana Ahmmad Trisyarahman Alba Redondo Daniel Po Emily Lim Fransiska Wongso Indra Karsono Jade Dhanoputri Mark Chen Ng Pei Yun Ngo Duy Linh Ong Hoay San Rully Adrian Shaju Nanukuttan Tan Kok Ming Taufiq Rusdi Senior Associate, Contracts Wayne Goh Senior Associate, Technical Goh Hui Yen Joey Chua

Kristina Sabatini Wang Aiting Zulsairi Sarib Associate Angela Siang Anwar Rashid Ashley Geh Daniel Lee Fan Rui Ern Goh Hui Wen Hu Linyuan Jerome Lim Joanne Gay Jomar Locson Justin Cruz Karlota Nunez Liu Mingxiao Louise Wong Malcolm Lim Melvin Tan Paul Lim Pax Heralex Dequito Presco Adigue Rama Adhitya Riziel Villagonzalo Sony Tan Hai Ching Voon Ke Yang Associate, Contracts Jason Lim Laura Lye Associate, Technical Allen Ngoi Deejay Punsalan Dzulkifli Noor Low Wei Theng Nugraha Irsan Sektya Armanda Villardo Morales

DP ARCHITECTS CHINA Associate Director Goh Yong Qin

Luo Hao Tang Jun Hao Wu Xin Chun Wu Yiyu Senior Associate Ma Jia Wang Jian Xing Xiang Xi Associate Jin Xin Sun Li Li Yin Jia Li Zhang Xiao

DP ARCHITECTS INDIA

Senior Associate Director Thiyagarajan Rajagopalan Senior Associate Shilpa Srinivasaiah Vivek Sinnarkar

DP ARCHITECTS MALAYSIA

Senior Associate Director Karlson Goh William Chua Associate Director Ellina Rahman Senior Associate Dona Ashikin Hasrin Hashim Senior Associate, Technical Lim Foong Ting Associate Chai Xin Ying Kent Hew Mohamad Hafifi Rachel Wong

DP ARCHITECTS THAILAND & INDOCHINA Senior Associate Jenabi Ling

Associate (Thailand) Pakawadee Chiyachan Supakij Homthong Thiti Sanguanphao

DP ARCHITECTS UAE Senior Associate Eram Ansari

DP CONSULTANTS

Senior Associate, Contracts Adrias Tan

DP DESIGN

Senior Associate Director Kim Oh Ra

Senior Associate Erickson Perez Faye Lee Jeffrey Marinas Tricia Bunlue Senior Associate, FF&E Alicia Khoo Associate Carmelo Cardino Emilie Tanlapco Jimmy Vinuya

DP ENGINEERS Director Jeffrey Ng

Senior Associate Kow Wee Kwang Michael Doculara Steven Nah Associate Adrian Leong Alvin Yap Ho Weng Kin Joey Goh

DP SUSTAINABLE DESIGN Director Yong Siew Onn

Associate Director Taib Shabbir Senior Associate Adelina Jaya Associate Amirah Asilah Helen Yan

DP URBAN

Director Djoko Prihanto Principal Planner Ary Edityanto

CORPORATE SERVICES Director, Finance Liz Tan

Senior Manager, Finance Tan Eng Chiu Manager, Finance Heng Kaih Yee Assistant Manager, Finance May Chew Sophie Guo

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IN BRIEF

DPA

DPA

Bhubaneswar Residential

Ecoworld Campus 30

Bhubaneswar Residential is a high-end development with views into a lush unmarked natural reserve. The project comprises four towers with apartments from two to four bedrooms each. The luxury residences are designed with premium amenities on the sky terrace floors and designed such that every unit has views into the natural reserve. Given the stepping topography of the site, the shared amenities have been designed across four levels on the podium, all connected by a resort-like wandering trail with the infinity pool as a picture-perfect backdrop.

Ecoworld Campus 30, located at RMZ Ecoworld Techpark, is designed as a contemporary sustainable urban centre. More than half of the available commercial space is afforded scenic views to an adjacent lake. A large lake buffer provides ample options and opportunities for active living and relaxing activities. Designed with a buzzing high-street retail space and a wide variety of lifestyle stores, the development catalyses community-building. A wide range of international F&B options have also been planned to face the lake.

As a whole, the campus creates vibrant spaces where users can work, connect and play.

BHUBANESWAR, INDIA

BENGALURU, INDIA

DPA

DHIRUBHAI AMBANI INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION AND EXHIBITION CENTRE (DAICEC) RETAIL MALL MUMBAI, INDIA

Dhirubhai Ambani International Convention and Exhibition Centre (DAICEC) Retail Mall in Mumbai is part of a mixed-use development which includes convention and exhibition halls, and a full-scale theatre. With four levels of retail services and two entrances, the central corridor forms the thoroughfare connecting the north and west zones. The north entrance is a gateway to luxury retail, with a private drop-off and an exclusive basement VIP dropoff lounge. The west entrance, designed as an aspirational retail entrance, features a skylight and an interior concept defined by simple lines and basic forms.

The mall’s interior design concept artfully blends modernity with tradition, evoking a sense of whimsicality and tranquillity.

DAICEC Retail Mall provides visitors with first-class services such as personal shoppers, fashion consultants and stylists; as well as facilities including a VIP lounge and cinema.

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DPA + DPG

DPA

RMZ One Paramount

Supreme Powai

One Paramount is a 167,200sqm development in Chennai, India.

The 10-storey development features modern, well-equipped office spaces with retail and leisure activities to facilitate ideal working environments for emerging business communities. The heart of the development, is a mini forest with lush foliage and water features designed to welcome its people and act as a lung space for informal business gatherings. To maximise views of this landscape feature from the offices, a vertical core is centrally placed and openings in its prominent façade are articulated. The rest of the façade is functionally driven to optimise the climatic response.

Supreme Powai is a mixed-use development comprising two residential towers with 450 luxury and mid-scale units as well as a 12,000sqm retail podium with a 54,000sqm office tower and serviced apartments. Throughout, its architectural scheme is both site sensitive and climate conscious. Its residential tower, and retail and office components feature contrasting orientation, which offers the former a sense of privacy from the latter.

Simultaneously, the north-south facing residential tower provides the apartments optimal views of the forest and garden reserves.

In the east-west oriented retail and office block, screen details effectively minimise heat gain and the glare of Mumbai’s hot and humid climate.

CHENNAI, INDIA

MUMBAI, INDIA

DPA + DPf + DPG

the spire

HYDERABAD, INDIA

The Spire, ideally located in the HITEC city of Hyderabad, is a 139,400sqm development catering to a range of emerging global business requirements. The 27-storey block is sliced into two towers, connected by five levels of parking that elevate the office floors, optimising the availability of a view of the adjacent Durgam Cheruvu Lake.

The oblique form of the stilt levels above the double-height drop-off signals the entry to the site. A linear double-height pedestrian axis connecting the lobbies, retail, F&B areas across both towers creates a vibrant arrival experience. With a double-height glazing of the ground floor (containing the entrance lobby, café, F&B and retail), floors appear to float above. Elevated office floors along with the central plaza above the stilts are designed as a formal work environment.

This sets it apart from the cafeteria and leisure space below. The peripheral core blocks out the view of the service yards in the adjacent property and provide a larger open floor plate. The building envelope is composed of glazing protected by vertical fins and horizontal sunshades depending on the orientation of the façade.

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DPA

DPA + DPf + DPG

Novotel Goa

rmz nexity

Novotel Goa is envisioned as a marriage between the hotel and resort concepts – an upscale urban resort. Its design takes into consideration the dense urban sprawl in its immediate vicinity in two ways. Firstly, a natural environment with daylight was created in the centre lobby, forming its focal point. Secondly, the tower block, where the rooms are located, is recessed from the road edge and oriented to face the pool deck for privacy and to facilitate noise reduction. In this way, the architectural scheme enhances the resort feel. Amenities include a sizeable ballroom, meeting rooms and a casino.

Located in close proximity to HITEC City and an important business district in Hyderabad, RMZ Nexity is a 22-storey high-rise tower.

The design employs naturally lit work environments with crafted green spaces; creating connections with nature. The office spaces on the higher floors are formally designated work environments.

Its textured quality stands in contrast with the more playful appearance of the active ground floor space. Together, the dynamic façade screens configure an unusual architectural language and are closely knit for energy conservation and efficiency.

DPA

DPA

Joy Gallery

JOY SQUARE

Comprising three floors of retail and an office tower, Joy Gallery is a mixed-use development conceived as a skyline-defining landmark. Its retail architecture is envisioned as a high-street mall.

Here, its porous entrance design provides access to pedestrian plazas that open into collaborative spaces. A retail “jewel box” is carved out on the north face, separated by a pedestrian plaza from the rest of the retail area. The upper levels are connected to the main development through bridges and the event space is covered with tensile roofing to provide shade. The diamond-shaped footprint of the office floors is accentuated through the alternating “folds” in the façade.

Joy Square is an integrated retail and residential development conceived to embody the spirit of a high-end market place. The architectural vision is to create an open-to-sky central spine with terracing floor plates, allowing vast quantities of natural light to flood into the circulation and gathering spaces.

GOA , INDIA

GURUGRAM, INDIA

HYDERABAD, INDIA

GURUGRAM, INDIA

Inspired by nature, all the slab edges in this spine are lined with green planter boxes, creating an intimate space so rare in Gurugram’s urban regeneration in recent years. These gestures blur the boundary between the inside and outside.

INDUSTRY

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AWARDS & EVENTS

OUR TAMPINES HUB

DOWNTOWN EAST

BCA UNIVERSAL DESIGN MARK AWARDS 2019 DPA conferred top BCA Award for design excellence in its projects Designed by DP Architects, both Our Tampines Hub (OTH) and Downtown East were awarded Platinum and Gold Plus respectively, the two highest accolades of the BCA Universal Design Mark, conferred by the Building and Construction Authority in Singapore. As Singapore’s first integrated lifestyle and community hub, OTH was lauded for its comprehensive range of services and programmes that encourage people of different ages and interests to interact and bond through a variety of communal activities. Downtown East was also recognised for its community-friendly design that fosters inclusiveness and engagement. The awards ceremony was held at Resorts World Sentosa on 29 May.

IDC S PROFESSIONAL DESIGN PROGRAMME DP Design director Mike Lim speaks at National Design Centre Conferred Designer of the Year at the IDCS Design Excellence Awards 2018/2019 this March, DP Design director and principal designer Mike Lim was the keynote speaker for IDCS’s Professional Design Programme. In his keynote, he provided insights into the design philosophy of the firm and illustrated the human-centric principle that governs the work of DP Design through its body of works. This includes different typologies ranging from institutional and recreational to retail and hospitality, across a variety of project scale; including Our Tampines Hub, Yotel Singapore, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine and Temasek Club. The event was part of IDCS’s Professional Design Programme and was held at the National Design Centre on 6 June.

INDIA SHOPPING CENTRE FORUM 2019 DPA Director Chua Zi Jun gives keynote DPA director Mr Chua Zi Jun was invited as keynote speaker and panellist at the India Shopping Centre Forum (ISCF) 2019. During the session “The Great Indoors: Bringing the Outside in”, Mr Chua discussed how new advances in technology could be applied to create captivating designs and unique environments in shopping malls. He also stated that future malls should offer a sense of place and an exclusive experience. During the panel discussion, he joined local industry experts in a discussion on whether big retailers should be included in the design and blueprint stages of retail developments, and what Indian developers must do in order to ensure that their projects remain on trend and relevant in the future.

ISCF is an annual conference that provides industry stakeholders an opportunity to connect across the entire shopping centre design and development, leasing and management value chain. ISCF 2019 took place on 24 April at the Renaissance Hotel in Mumbai.

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F E A TU R E D P R O J E C T

A NEW AGE OF COMMERCIAL OFFICE IN INDIA

FUELLED BY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, TODAY’S KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY CALLS FOR MORE FLUIDITY, CONNECTIVITY AND GREATER COLLABORATION WITHIN OUR WORKPLACE. This emphasis on communication and wellness arose as

a counterpoint to the de-socialising effects of increasing digitalisation. And with this, comes the realisation that

conventional workspaces of the Industrial Revolution which

prioritised hierarchical office configurations and work processes, must evolve to meet changing needs.

The humanising of workspaces and breaking away from

corporate silos has since led to the rise of new age offices such

as WeWork. At an industrial level, it has transformed the design model of business parks such that health and wellness are

accounted for and the communal takes precedence. Facilities such as gyms, espresso bars and cafés as well as retail and

biophilic design components are becoming mainstays within business campuses.

It is with these trends in mind that the firm’s India team adapts to and meets the evolving needs of workspaces. Here is an

in depth look at how DP is contributing to the architectural

conversation of workspace design in one of the world’s largest economies today.

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RMZ ECOWORLD WORK, PLAY, LIVE, EAT, SHOP

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RMZ Ecoworld is a LEED Gold certified project comprising both special and non-special economic zone (SEZ and Non-SEZ) developments.

By Shilpa Srinivasaiah, Arya Parameswaran & Ishita Chandra

With the increasing trend of work culture moving towards connectivity, the design intent for RMZ Ecoworld was to create a “Work, Play, Live, Eat, Shop” environment for its end-users and general public from the surrounding area. Unlike its counterparts, it is designed for a

natural and optimal footprint with richly landscaped central areas

and extensive water features. The development, located in Bengaluru, not only provides world-class office facilities but also features

social amenities such as F&B establishments, sports facilities and entertainment areas.

In realising RMZ Ecoworld, one of the challenges was to appropriately

differentiate its special and non-special economic zones (SEZ and NonSEZ) from one another. For SEZ developments (Plots A & B), emphasis was given to efficient floor-plate planning with respect to light and air. Basic amenities along with the green terraces were planned on

the lower floors to provide a space of respite and regeneration. With the Non-SEZ developments (Plots C, D, and H), the focus was on

creating clear but seamless and efficient zones for work and play. Thus, amenities including F&B, retail and co-working facilities are housed in the lower levels of these blocks; active spaces such as the gym,

swimming pools and play courts are allocated to the roof top; and the work zone, featuring open terraces and courts – spaces of delight and pockets of refuge for end-users – is sandwiched between.

The sheer scale of the development at 650,000sqm means that

the buildings tend to be very large and its population massive. The

failure to carefully consider its architectural schematics may result in

an unfriendly and inhumane scale with traffic planning and pedestrian movement becoming complicated. To create buildings in proportion PLOT C THE BAY, BLOCK 6A, 6B, 7, 8A AND 8B

to its human scale, the massing and proportions have been designed with a “breaking up” approach and careful consideration for the climatic condition.

Located at the latitude of 12°8’ north and longitude of 77°37’ east, with an altitude 3,000 feet above sea level, the climate is generally salubrious and warm. Sun-path analysis as well as a study of the

proportion of glass to solid surfaces were conducted to better suit COMMUNAL SPACES ASIDE THE SPATIAL PROGRAMMING OF RMZ ECOWORLD PROVIDES FLEXIBILITY AND FUNCTIONALITY WHILE INCORPORATING TECHNOLOGY THAT ARE RESPONSIVE TO THE NEEDS AND DEMANDS OF BUSINESSES. THIS GAVE FORM TO THE RECTILINEAR SHAPE OF ITS OFFICE BUILDINGS.

the architectural design of RMZ Ecoworld for optimisation of thermal comfort. The end result is building envelopes that mainly consist of

external cladding systems using interlocking joints, pressure equalised with two seals and an internal cavity for drainage.

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The façade treatment incorporates a mixture of stone wallcladding systems and double-glazed high-performance curtainwall systems with architectural features like

PLOT C1 Block 8A & 8B

vertical sunscreens, sun-shading devices, fritted and clear

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vision glazing panels – all devices that allow natural light into office spaces, with reduced thermal heat gain. This

juxtaposition of volumes of glass and solid are “stacked”

such that the articulated terraces are not only aesthetically

PLOT C2 Block 9A & 9B

pleasing but also functional communal spaces.

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Traffic circulation routes are allocated to the perimeters of

the site and to the rear of the buildings. Further in line with

efficient traffic planning, each of the towers has two lobbies – a vehicular drop-off lobby that is connected to The Bay

(the F&B and retail areas) and a lobby on the first floor that opens up to the Ecodeck above The Bay. By so doing, the

traffic planning effectively frees up the central area, making The Bay a truly pedestrian-friendly zone in which the social

PLOT D Block 20, 21

amenities are concentrated.

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An art gallery located within The Bay also adds a unique

feature that is rare in this part of Bengaluru. Together with an amphitheatre, The Bay adds a sophistication befitting a world-class mixed-use development. With a holistic

approach to commercial office development that integrates work and lifestyle, RMZ Ecoworld achieves its design

aspirations of being a top-of-the-line project for India’s “Silicon Valley”.

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THE CLIMATE OF THIS AREA IS GENERALLY SALUBRIOUS AND WARM; LOCATED AT THE LATITUDE OF 12° 8’ NORTH, AND LONGITUDE OF 77° 37’ EAST AND ALTITUDE OF 3,000 FEET ABOVE SEA LEVEL.

THE SUN STUDY IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE SITE ANALYSIS AND PLANNING TO MAXIMISE THE USE OF NATURAL DAYLIGHTING IN THE BUILDINGS.

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PLOT C3 The Bay, Block 6A, 6B & 7 Completed

PLOT B Block 5A, 5B Completed

PLOT H Block 30, 31 & 32 Under Construction

PLOT A Block 1, 2, 3A, 3B, 3C, 4AB, 4C & 4D Under Construction

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ECOWORLD CAMPUS AERIAL PERSPECTIVE ABOVE PLOT H WILL HOUSE BLOCKS 30 TO 32, WHICH HAVE BEEN DESIGNED TO MAXIMISE SITE USAGE AND ENCLOSE A GRAND-YET-INTIMATE URBAN COURTYARD. WITH A LAKE IN ITS FOREGROUND AND IN VIEW FROM THE COMMERCIAL SPACES IN THE COURTYARD, IT FORMS THE FOCAL POINT OF THE DEVELOPMENT.

ECOWORLD CAMPUS BLOCKS FROM LEFT TO RIGHT 1. PLOT A: BLOCK 4AB 2. PLOT B: BLOCK 5A & 5B 5. PLOT C2: BLOCK 9A & 9B

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BAGMANE CONSTELLATION BUSINESS PARK DESIGNING A UNIQUE CLUSTER

BAGMANE CONSTELLATION BUSINESS PARK | INDIA

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a name inspired by the stars, bagmane constellation business park features independent office towers, each with its own set of architectural characteristics and design language, catered to the needs of its end-users.

By Shilpa Srinivasaiah, Arya Parameswaran & Ishita Chandra

Bagmane Constellation Park is an exclusive

congregation of different office buildings within one

consolidated site with a footprint of 4.5 million square feet. The development echoes the Bagmane group’s

motto of developing facilities that are environmentally CARINA

sustainable and responsive to global aspects while maintaining the needs of the business community.

Each office building within the “constellation” is

designed to be a stand-alone project which functions

as an individual tech hub with its own design language.

Flexibility, functionality and technology are the core

attributes contributing to the design intention of the office towers. Individual blocks have been designed VIRGO

with special emphasis on ease of sub-division of

spaces based on the requirements of its respective tenants. The cores are centrally located resulting in energy-efficient and generous interior spatial

planning. Views from the plaza and surrounding open natural green areas are deliberately introduced at the planning stage of the individual complexes.

The cluster reflects favourable space utilisation

and the office blocks enhance the skyline, visually TAURUS -3

communicating with the surrounding community.

Comprehensive knowledge and updated technologies have been implemented in the design of these

projects, providing a unique identity to the tech park and underlining the Bagmane group’s contribution in carving Bengaluru as the IT hub of India. A total of 3.5 million square feet of office space has been

transformed by DPA India within the business park.

AQUILA

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CARINA

The longer frontage posed a strong challenge to

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develop a form that is enterprising and dynamic with a unique, modern design expression. The same frontage also led to its design inspiration. Like the Carina

constellation, the pair of blocks feature an angular

façade that carefully sculpts the two towers into each other without compromising its individual core and

exclusivity. The efficiency and dynamism of its office

space are further echoed in the exterior design through the play of façade materials and lines. The façade

envelope also fulfills a functional role as its combination of strip windows and curtain glazing optimises daylight usage. Programmatically, by elevating the drop-off

above the street level, a sense of arrival or “Address” to

the project is created. The junction of the two blocks at drop-off level creates a collaborative plaza.

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Being the first building among the cluster designed

by DPA India, Virgo embodies the urban identity expressed through simple massing and climate

responsive architecture. The built form appears

dynamic, in contrast with the existing surrounding painted masonry buildings.

The building envelope features interlocking blocks, keeping a clean floor plate and maximising space

efficiency. The façade treatment comprises double-

glazed, high-performance curtain-wall systems with fritted and clear vision glazing panels and energy-

efficient glass – devices that allow natural lighting into office spaces with reduced thermal heat gain.

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BAGMANE CONSTELLATION BUSINESS PARK 1. CARINA 2. VIRGO FAÇADE 3. VIRGO EAST ELEVATION 4. TAURUS -3 5. AQUILA

BAGMANE CONSTELLATION BUSINESS PARK | INDIA

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TAURUS -3

The design approach to the site planning and architecture for the Taurus -3 development endeavours to create a distinct building that will serve as the entry landmark

to a zone of existing buildings within the Business Park.

For Taurus -3 to become a statement architecture,

the design approach was to set it in contrast with its

surroundings and the existing buildings; the latter being visibly grounded, long and horizontal in massing, and

finished mainly in textured paint and punched windows, or outfitted in long horizontal bands of glazing and aluminium cladding.

This contrast is achieved through the tilted “floating

glazed box” of the building. Its combination of simple

form and striking scale not only makes for a visual anchor

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but also creates aesthetic tension with the urban edge

formed by the boundary and its adjacent building. The

effect is further enhanced by the reflective curtain-wall

design featuring bronze metallic vertical fins and mullion capping, which emphasise both verticality and lightness.

Below this “floating box” is the grand triple-height main entrance and drop-off for the development. The main

block that serves as the backdrop to the “floating glass

box” is enveloped by textured, painted external walls with horizontal openings for strip windows and tall vertical

openings for floor-to-floor-height glazed walls to allow maximum penetration of natural light.

AQUILA

Aquila is a multi-tenanted IT office building designed

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for a natural and optimal footprint with richly

landscaped plazas and amenity spaces. It is developed from a clear understanding and thorough analysis of

the terrain and topography, accessibility, infrastructure and visibility of the site.

The massing is a composition of interlocking boxes

with a combination of masonry and glazed façades.

Visual interest is added via V columns that support

the volume above the main entry and drop-off area.

At five storeys high, it provides a grand experiential

space with a landscaped plaza. It seamlessly connects

the main lobby and the amenity spaces. The built form, articulated well with a combination of curtain-wall

systems and strip windows, offers a stunning view from the access to the campus.

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NOIDA IT PARK ARCHITECTURE IN A NATURAL PARK

NOIDA IT PARK THE SOUTHWEST TOWER IS THE TALLEST AND ALSO THE FIRST TOWER THAT IS VISIBLE FROM THE MAIN HIGHWAY CONNECTING NEW DELHI AND GREATER NOIDA.

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based on market expectations, The tower footprints are designed with no height limit and comfortable ground coverage. through variations in tower height, Noida IT park creates a organic concept for the development.

By Shilpa Srinivasaiah, Arya Parameswaran & Ishita Chandra

Noida IT Park is an upcoming mixed-development project in Noida Sector 144, 30 minutes from the capital, New Delhi.

Poised to achieve almost 3.7 million square feet of built-up area (excluding parking), 80% of the total development is allocated to offices and the remaining 20% to retail, F&B,

entertainment, serviced apartments and small-office formats.

Its design concept, “architecture in a natural park” aims to create an inviting work environment that communicates

a sense of wellness and encourages communal gathering

and engagement among its end-users. To realise this, first, the design team took advantage of the absence of height limit to conceptualise an IT park. By increasing the height

and exploring different spacing of the towers beyond what is typical for projects of this type and scale, they created a convincing organic concept for the development.

Nature forms the highlight of the development and takes

on a more informal arrangement, allowing the development to become more human in scale. Within this natural

environment, the building towers are sited in a seemingly

random and organic manner with pockets of spaces which

end-users may delight in. It includes various retail and F&B outlets that spill over into the outdoor park environment, which in turn contributes a festive atmosphere to the

development, especially during cooler evenings and winter months.

The façade design takes into account the climatic conditions of the Delhi region, which can get very hot. The façade has different sun-shading systems ranging from traditional

aluminium louvres, to more green-infused elements and

planters extending from the building edges. These various elements shelter the office spaces inside from excessive heat gain.

FAÇADE DETAILING COMBINING HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL ALUMINIUM LOUVRES WITH GREEN INFUSED ELEMENTS AND PLANTERS NOT ONLY PREVENTS EXCESSIVE HEAT GAIN BUT ALSO CREATES A VISUAL DELIGHT OF TEXTURES AND INTEREST.

Noida IT Park is conceptualised to be human in scale with

communal spaces in which various activities can take place.

Its biophilic design and lifestyle-oriented amenities set the

development apart to meet the necessities and requirements of today’s workplace.

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CHANGING SKINS

ENVELOPE SYSTEM IN INDIA PROJECTS: FROM STATIC TO SMART

By Thiyagarajan R & Ashwin Kulkami Mies van der Rohe’s minimalistic approach to designing clear glass façades was influential in the evolution of modern façades, wherein material and details shaped the future of façades with projects like the Seagram Building. By the 1950s, the modern curtain-wall system was manufactured to relatively precise tolerances in the factory, easily shipped, and efficiently

installed and maintainable. Before long, it gained wide acceptance as a means of enclosing structures, and the extensive use of modern glazed curtain-wall system became vogue.

Its quick adoption by designers, however, soon led to problems for the indoor environment.

The extensive use of glass trapped heat inside the building; and during warmer months, caused

great discomfort as well as over-consumption of energy to condition the space. Simultaneously, the introduction of spandrel glass panels and the invention of performance glass with doubleglazed units of Low-E coatings led to the reduction of fenestration areas. Safety and acoustic concerns also emerged as a result.

RMZ ECOSPACE 3 BENGALURU, 2003-2006

RMZ INFINITY BENGALURU, 2004-2008

RMZ ECOWORLD BENGALURU, 2012-2016

THE SKYVIEW HYDERABAD, 2017-2019

VISUAL APPROACH

SUNKEN LANDSCAPE PLAZA

A MORE ELABORATE LANDSCAPED PLAZA, INCLUDES AN AMPHITHEATRE AND WATER BODIES.

SIMPLE, FUNCTIONAL MASSING

PUNCH WINDOWS TEXTURED PAINT BRIGHT COLOURS

CLUSTER PLANNING CORPORATE LOOK AND FEEL; STRIP WINDOWS, SPANDREL AND ACP.

EMPHASIZES MORE ON A PLAY OF BUILDING FORM: BREAKING THE MASS, PUSH AND PULL.

ICONIC SCREEN

NEXITY HYDERABAD, 2019

EXTENSIVE USE OF GLASS, WITH ADDED VERTICAL SUN-SHADING AS SUN PROTECTION AND ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENT.

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SHIFT IN FAÇADE SYSTEM DESIGN

Bringing together traditional and unconventional ideas,

as India, prompted serious inquiry into the roots of Indian

years. This is evident from the recently completed RMZ

The unsuitability of glass façades in tropical countries such architectural styles so as to derive a more sustainable approach. Over a period of time, façade fabrication developed from a simple exposed-frame, full-glass

approach to increasingly sophisticated unitised systems with pressure-equalised joints and point supports that utilise various metal, stone and artificial panels.

we have continued to hone our design approach over the Ecoworld and The Skyview Hyderabad, as seen on the cover, where the carefully composed façade design and optimal

proportion of glass and solid surfaces bring thermal comfort to occupants and add richness to the built landscape of these cities.

Embracing new developments in building technology,

upcoming projects, such as Nexity Hyderabad by DPA India,

FAÇADE AS SKIN SHOULD RESPOND TO THE CLIMATE, ACT AS A FILTER FOR ITS INDOOR ENVIRONMENT AND BE DESIGNED WITH SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL RELEVANCE IN MIND. AS A SYSTEM, IT SHOULD SUCCINCTLY NARRATE THESE NUANCES IN FORM AND FUNCTION.

The emerging trend is the Dynamic Automated Building

This shift in façade system design was also driven by the

augmented envelope systems, incorporating kinetic

opportunities attracted MNCs and saw the boom of

mechanically activated shading and ventilation systems,

1990s, the requirement for IT-related office, retail and

may even employ electro-chromatic glass, which can be

ships and campuses, which placed the building industry

through sensors.

feature façade designs that include integrated green wall systems and BVIP panels.

THE FUTURE OF ENVELOPE SYSTEMS

Envelope (DABE) system, as opposed to static envelope system which is unable to respond to the continuous

environmental changes. Still at exploration stage, the

DABE, when integrated with Building Management System (BMS), features solutions that allow a development to adapt to changes in its external environment. BMS-

liberalisation of the Indian economy in 1991. Investment

building components such as electronically controlled and

industries like Information Technology. By the end of the

enhance thermal and visual performance. Future façades

residential spaces called for large-scale integrated town-

programmed to alter the Visual Light Transformation (VLT)

on a rapid growth trajectory. Investors and developers

began to seek international expertise, paving the way for the entry of international consultants into the Indian real

estate market in a big way. This necessitated quality built environments on par with international standards.

In 2001, authorities enacted the Energy Conservation (EC) Act with the primary objective of providing a necessary legal framework for ensuring energy conservation

measures. The EC Act then led to the development of the Energy Conservation Building Code of India. It mandates

energy conservation measures through the use of passive design features and details, and the restructuring of

materials used in the envelope system. In the wake of

these new policies and codes, the design approach and

development of façades became more energy-conscious and diverse.

THE DP APPROACH

DPA Consultants, the India branch of DP Architects, was among the early adopters of energy-efficient envelope systems. Some of its early projects, including RMZ

Ecospace and RMZ Infinity in 2006 and 2008 respectively, were examples of contextually relevant contemporary

architecture designs driven by passive-design strategies.

THE LOFT IN HYDERABAD FEATURES A SECOND SKIN ON THE FAÇADE WITH A FLEXIBLE SHADING SYSTEM.

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DESIGNING DELIGHT A COLLABORATIVE DESIGN APPROACH FOR THE BETTERMENT OF OUR BUILT ENVIRONMENT

By Pramod C Gangoli & Sandoshraj Govindarajan In this era of advanced technology and virtual connectivity, we spend most of our time in built environments – be it home, workplaces or schools. The

increasingly sedentary lifestyle we lead has called for revolutionary reforms that focus on human health, comfort and wellness. Emerging sustainable

concepts of LEED, GRIHA and others, concentrate primarily on the environment and its conservation, and is being developed for the betterment of social

well-being. Policies for the progress of the built environment aim to improve

the nutrition, fitness, mood, sleep, comfort and performance of its occupants.

At DPA, a collaborative approach is applied; monitoring the entire lifecycle of the building from design and construction to operation, as well as its DELIGHT FOR A SPACE ALSO LIES IN THE INTANGIBLE ELEMENTS OF DESIGN. TO COMBAT THE HEAT AND HUMIDITY OF HYDERABAD, OUR DESIGN OF NEXITY INCORPORATES BIOPHILIA AND WATER FEATURES THAT CREATES A MICRO-CLIMATE WHICH IN TURN ENABLE ENDUSERS TO DELIGHT IN THE GREEN BOULEVARD.

impact on health and environment. This includes ensuring good air quality.

Across DPA’s projects, designers coordinate with engineers to deliver good ventilation rates through suitable design solutions such as appropriate

fenestrations, operable windows, mechanical systems as well as demand-

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RMZ ONE PARAMOUNT IT IS IN AMENITIES SUCH AS SWIMMING POOLS, YOGA CENTRES AND SPORTS FACILITIES WITH TOUCHES OF GREEN THAT ADD TO DESIGNS FOR WELLNESS. THESE FACILITIES CREATE A WORK ENVIRONMENT THAT PROMOTES HEALTHY AND MINDFUL LIVING.

control ventilation regulating the aeration rate between the indoors

to motivate end-users to activity. This was the design aim that guided

in our RMZ Ecoworld project, to elevate indoor air quality parameters

festive squares with green boulevards and central plazas were weaved

and the outdoors. An example, is the realisation of air filtration systems through the use of walk-off system, entryway air seal and revolving

doors. Low volatile organic compound emitting materials are also used

for its furnishings, sealants and flooring; thereby, causing minimal harm to the indoor environment.

Another aspect of wellness design is lighting conditions. Brightness management strategy is applied to regulate daylight intensity and

annual solar exposure, minimising the disruption of circadian health.

Design options simulated with solar glare control is achieved through components like exterior shading devices and double skin for the faรงade system, which lets in optimal amount of light and reduce

over-exposure. The Skyview is an excellent example of how shading

and faรงade systems can effectively mitigate excessive solar heat gain

without compromising aesthetic delight. Tilted at a southwest-facing

angle, its system of triangular sun-shading clads Skyview in a notable

our design of Nexity, the IT hub of Hyderabad. Richly landscaped

into the design. Transport-friendly with provisions for bicycle parking

and post-commute amenities, these design strategies make for costeffective methods towards a healthy lifestyle.

Enhancing physical settings of a space by integrating nature into the built environment is not limited to aesthetics. These design

elements serve to improve the physical and mental welfare of its

end-users. In RMZ One Paramount, our design strategy effectively

addresses these. Potted plants, living walls and indoor live sculptures transform the interiors into delightful spaces that uplift the human

spirit. Simultaneously, the inclusion of swimming pools, and yoga and

meditation centres encourage healthy and mindful living that enriches the lives of occupants.

A number of factors, such as policies and protocols, enhance and

faรงade never seen before in the area.

mould the design process. The stakeholders of the project including

Beyond mitigating environmental factors of a project site, design

the users of the building are responsible for the successful functioning

wellness expresses a growing concern for our increasingly sedentary lifestyles through strategies that implement activity zones, social

spaces and biophilia. Our design of DIAL Corporate office, for example, features sheltered but naturally ventilated courtyard spaces with

greenery that extends from the ground floor through the building to the top floor. This effectively creates a serene atmosphere that not

only provides refuge but also draws end-users into the outdoors and encourages social connectivity.

This concept of exterior active design is also understood through

pedestrian and cycle-friendly environments that are furnished with

outdoor seating, shaded walkways and drinking water facilities so as

contractors, engineers, designers, facility managers, owners as well as of the built environment. Guidelines to upgrade the environment for

the community is the need of the hour. Lifestyle oriented progressive approaches focusing on interaction between humans and the

environment represent the core of the wellness concept. DPA India understands the local codes and combines this knowledge with a

collaborative design approach. Through careful consideration and

application of these ideologies, we provide a choice of enriched living conditions with superior visual environments.

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INSIDE DPA INDIA THIS ISSUE, MEET THE LEADERS WHO HAVE BEEN INSTRUMENTAL IN DP ARCHITECTS’ EXPANSION IN INDIA AND THOSE HELMING ITS INDIA ARM, DPA CONSULTANTS PVT LTD. THEY ARE DPA DIRECTOR VIKAS M GORE; COUNTRY DIRECTORS SMRUTI PEDNEKAR AND CHARLES PUTERA; SENIOR ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR THIYAGARAJAN RAJAGOPALAN; AS WELL AS ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR PRAMOD GANGOLLI. IN PERSON CAUGHT UP WITH THEM TO TALK ABOUT THE FIRM’S STRENGTHS, WHAT SETS THEM APART FROM THE COMPETITION AND INSIGHTS ON THE VIBRANT ARCHITECTURAL SCENE IN INDIA.

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WHEN AND WHY WAS DPA CONSULTANTS ESTABLISHED? VIKAS M GORE: During the early 2000s, the Indian economy was

just beginning to liberalise and we had our first clients from India –

G:Corp and RMZ Corp; both of whom are now two of our long-term clients. We were not sure what the mechanisms for paying overseas consultants might be; but we took on these projects along with

others including well-known clients, Mahindra, Piramal and Godrej.

Rather than making large profits, we resolved to build a solid

reputation by focusing on the quality of design and consistency of delivery. This approach served us well in later years and continues to do so. Along with the increasing sophistication of the Indian

building industry, we found ourselves as a firm that people would

seek out because of this reputation. Our Mumbai office opened in

2003 followed by the Bengaluru office in 2005. From these offices, our project footprint has spread throughout the country in large metropolitan cities as well as in smaller regional centres.

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who are eager to produce world-class designs. This allows us to give our best, constantly improving and updating ourselves to face these challenges. For me, this is the most satisfying and enjoyable experience.

CHARLES PUTERA: Indeed, the aspiration of the developers in

the country keeps getting higher and are now matching global

standards. Today, India is on par with other modern countries in the

global architectural scene. What was not possible a decade ago, due to budget and expertise issue, has now become the norm. We are

able to do more complex design and detailing in India today. That, to me, is very exciting.

THIYAGARAJAN RAJAGOPALAN: Fortunately, we’ve had clients

who are very willing to adapt and implement innovative ideas. This makes it very enjoyable for me as we get to explore a synthesis

between technology and traditional design principles. This has often led to designs which are meaningful and relevant to the context.

PRAMOD GANGOLLI: India is in a transient state. In terms of

WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN WORK IN INDIA?

architecture, we see a complex coexistence of modern and old.

SMRUTI PEDNEKER: In the last decade, India as a growing

play a vital role in shaping a new India and contribute to the larger

design capabilities as a world-class architecture firm. We have been

play my part within the driving force.

economy has given us multiple opportunities to showcase our

Each building and each city tells a different story, shaped by socioeconomic, environmental and cultural factors. The opportunity to

urban narrative in India through architectural design motivates me to

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technological capability get better year by year. DP was fortunate to have entered the market at the early transformative stages of

Indian architecture and continues to participate in those changes as active players.

SP: India, being one of the most culturally diverse countries,

has projects that are also influenced by different and distinct characteristics based on the region the project is located in.

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MANY CLIENTS LIKE TO ADOPT VARIOUS FEATURES THAT ARE CULTURALLY AND CLIMATICALLY SUITED FOR THAT REGION, THUS, WE BRING A MIX OF LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL FLAVOURS IN OUR DESIGNS. – SMRUTI PEDNEKAR

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TR: I think what is distinctly Indian architecture are features like

the “jalis” (perforated stone or latticed screen) and the courtyard.

Culturally and climatically relevant, courtyards are functional social

spaces that provide ventilation, light, privacy, security and tranquility; while the jalis helps in lowering the temperature by compressing the air through its perforation. In fact, when the air passes through the

small openings, its velocity increases, giving profound diffusion. Both are considered improvised design features and widely used in new buildings today.

HOW IS DPA CONSULTANTS DIFFERENTIATED FROM ITS COUNTERPARTS IN THE INDIAN MARKET? VG: DPA Consultants is a firm with international origins but deep Indian roots. What this means is that unusually among firms

established as subsidiaries of overseas entities, we are committed to a sustained presence in India. Uniquely as an India-based firm, we have access to international exposure and knowledge, which is constantly integrated with our solutions for projects in India.

PG: We offer the right balance of regional and international knowledge.

SP: Yes, over the years, we have worked on projects of varied type

and scale across different regions in India. This has allowed us to gain

substantial knowledge of various regional project characteristics, local codes, regulations and various authority requirements. Coupled with

our strong international experience and access to global expertise, we are able to handle projects effectively.

PG: While conceptualising a development, how our designs

would purposefully engage with and relate to the city, always take

precedence over the pursuit for individuality of building design. This is something that lies at the core of our design DNA; and this ability to see the bigger picture while aspiring for positive change in the

urban context has given us a reputation as favourites among wellestablished developers.

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OUR CLIENTS EXPECT A HIGH QUALITY OF WORK AND ARE OPEN TO DISCUSS DESIGN. IT IS THIS KIND OF INTELLECTUAL DIALOGUE THAT HAS ENCOURAGED US TO CONSTANTLY IMPROVE AND DEVELOP A DISTINCT APPROACH IN INDIA... AS SUCH, WE HAVE HAD TO SUSTAIN A HIGH LEVEL OF INTELLECTUAL RIGOUR AND INTEGRITY WHICH HAS GIVEN US A DEMONSTRABLE CONSISTENCY. WE BRING TO THE TABLE THIS HIGH LEVEL OF CAPABILITY AND SUSTAINED HIGH QUALITY OF WORK, FROM CONCEPT DESIGN TO DETAILING.

– VIKAS M GORE

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THE INDIA TEAM HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN SEVERAL LARGE-SCALE PROJECTS FROM IT PARKS TO MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENTS. WHAT ARE SOME UNIQUE CHALLENGES? CP: Projects with upwards of five million square feet are a norm here.

That said, the scale still poses a challenge because the complexities involved are also larger, and therefore harder to resolve. This is

further complicated by lack of clarity and changes in regulation in this part of the world. So we have to continually be adaptive.

TR: I agree with Charles. Uncertainty in project timelines are

expected due to delays in land acquisition, land litigation issues, fluctuating market economies, inadequate infrastructure and

prolonged authority approvals, etc. Thus, in DPA India we constantly widen our client base and aim for diversification of projects in order to keep abreast of these challenges.

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THE CONSTRUCTION BOOM IS STILL SHAPING INDIA WITH THE POLICIES OF EACH CITY CONTRIBUTING DIFFERENTLY TO THE FUTURE OF THE COUNTRY. AMIDST IT ALL, WE RECOGNISE THAT AS ARCHITECTS, WE HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY TO SENSIBLY SCULPT THESE CHANGES. THROUGH OUR DESIGNS, WE ADDRESS THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC ISSUES AND ATTEMPT TO DESIGN BUILDINGS THAT 'BELONG' TO THE PRESENT WHILE REMAINING RELEVANT IN THE FUTURE. – PRAMOD GANGOLLI

VG: Projects in India have evolved a distinct typology and approach; and for each type of project, our work involves a two-way transfer of knowledge. For instance, Business Parks in India are unique in

their sheer scale and the size of their floor plates; mixed-use projects have a wide variety of approaches depending on land pricing, local regulations and cultural preferences that vary across the country; and, in the case of projects of the residential typology, unique

preferences of each region or city has to be addressed. Working

across such variety has been a great learning experience which has shown us that “all design is local” in India.

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WE CONSIDER OUR CLIENTS AS PARTNERS AND CONTINUALLY INVOLVE THEM IN OUR DESIGN PROCESS. THUS, THE DESIGN FOCUS CONSISTS OF CONSTANT BRAINSTORMING, COLLABORATION AND CLOSE INTERACTION.

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TR: There is also a huge expectation from clients to bring in

new ideas to compete in the market. This expectation drives us

constantly to evolve ourselves in tandem with the changing needs of the industry.

AS AN EVOLVING MARKET, THERE IS INCREASING DEMAND FOR GREATER DESIGN SOPHISTICATION AND QUALITY, DUE IN PART TO CLIENTS WHO ARE INCREASINGLY WELL-TRAVELLED AND WELL-READ. HOW HAS THIS AFFECTED DPA CONSULTANTS’ WORK? SP: Clients in India approach DPA Consultants as a subsidiary of DP Architects, hence, they expect a high quality of design and

documentation. Having clients who are aware of the trends all over the world pushes us to keep ourselves updated with the various happenings in the building industry and to constantly improve

ourselves in design, detailing and documentation, and therefore advise our clients appropriately towards a high quality of development.

PG: Because we have had the opportunity to work with ambitious clients, we are then given the opportunity to keep evolving and

reach for greater heights. We play a vital role in blending the client’s aspirations with architectural innovation.

LOOKING AHEAD, WHAT ARE SOME OF THE THINGS THAT CLIENTS MAY EXPECT FROM DPA CONSULTANTS? PG: We have been in the Indian market for a long time. People

can now experience the spaces created by us. They are exposed

to our visionary and sensitive design sensibility. Even in the coming years, clients can be rest assured that we will concentrate on

achieving designs of global standards while being unique and selfrooted in context.

VG: When DPA Consultants was established, the building industry in India was beginning to emerge from decades of slow or little

change. We believe that the aspirations and ambitions of the country will continue to grow to match or exceed international standards of

design and quality; and over recent years, DPA Consultants has made a sustained effort to raise the bar in the quality of design produced

in our office in India. Moving forward, in addition to maintaining our credibility, we expect to surpass expectations and be recognised as thought leaders in our increasingly wide areas of expertise.

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THROUGH DP'S ONE GLOBAL STUDIO (OGS), WE ARE MORE THAN JUST THE MINDS OF DPA CONSULTANTS. WE HAVE A MULTITUDE OF TALENTS THAT WE CAN TAP ON TO, AND ARE ABLE TO APPLY THE KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE ACROSS THE BEST OF DP, FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD, INTO INDIA.

– THIYAGARAJAN RAJAGOPALAN

52 years of architectural excellence

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IN HISTORY

CROSSROADS

The first shopping mall in India, Crossroads is strategically situated along

Tardeo Road near the famous Haji Ali junction. This project involved major refurbishment of three existing buildings on the site: a five-storey factory,

a five-storey raw material store and a six-storey office building. In place of

demolition and redevelopment, a strategy was conceived to unite the three

buildings into a coherent complex. The original service road which separated the three buildings was transformed into an atrium volume topped by a

curved Teflon-coated fibreglass roof. Aerial bridges link the three blocks and

the interiors were completely refurbished with glass, aluminium and stone in

a contemporary style. Unified by a crisp recessed roof, the faรงade underwent

a total makeover to become a fresh and engaging frontage, transforming the entire development into a contemporary retail and entertainment venue.

In association with Kapadia Associates Pvt Ltd, Mumbai

1999