An articulate design language defines S+PS Architects’ portfolio. What are your basic design fundamentals when you design a project? S+PS - We believe that every project is unique, and that the design should evolve through the particular characteristics of each project. We believe that it is the responsibility of the architect to create diverse, innovative and exciting environments.
Through negotiating the conflicting requirements of site, climate, technologies, client, authorities, end users and consultants, an IDEA is evolved that incorporates all these forces. This concept is then used to develop the design at all levels and scales, creating a unique architectural language for the project. Architectural styles are avoided, as they limit the options available and stifle exploration and creativity.
Each project should add a humane and desirable environment to the world, resulting in a continuous improvement of the constructed environment.
Both of you are actively involved in academia and teaching. How has that helped your practice?
Each project should add a humane and desirable environment to the world, resulting in a continuous improvement of the constructed environment.
However, precedents from all times and cultures are studied to gain experience and knowledge from the past. The firm believes that good design is produced from this careful study and research, combined with technical knowledge and artistic judgment. Random and unforeseen events are examined for the possibility of adding richness and new possibilities to the design. Attention to detail, proportions and scale, together with common sense ensure that the end result fully develops the potential within the concept.
S+PS - Pedagogy and Practice are two poles that over time have come to occupy our time almost equally. It is almost 14 years since we have been in academics. In due course of time both teaching and practice have almost become seamless, each informing the other. Most importantly it constantly creates an environment of questioning which hopefully brings criticality to the work and helps retain the emphasis on the important things. One is constantly learning from students and faculty, and questioning things we tend to take for granted. Discussions with like minded faculty helps the mind from not getting stagnant and one gets to address a cross section of projects and issues that one may not necessarily come across in practice.
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