Creating Quirky Installations using Vintage Materials – Play of Light with Natural Textured Materials

Freedom of design and the love of imagination and inventiveness which we would simply term creativity have been their biggest inspiration on culling Architecture as a career choice. Most of the characteristics of a Designer are simply inborn and similar is the case with Samarth and Nikhar who have been utilizing these innate aspects. They have been fulfilling their desire of blending creativity and functionality in design. Architecture, they believe, is a profession that grants you the flexibility to think out of the box. The challenge of being innovative and conceptualizing ideas to bring a project to life, that serves the purpose, excites them as Designers.

Now, the conceptualization of ideas and style is usually determined by the clients’ style of living. And then comes the approach of the Architect.

Using old styled products with a Modern Approach

Archirior India’s Work Style & Principle

The firm believes in the fact that they don’t simply design houses. They design lifestyles that the clients can associate with, and cherish living in each day.

In the process of designing commercial property, the firm tries to focus on the customers that these places want to attract. To draw the attention of customers, engaging them, giving a feeling of comfort, and providing them an experience that would bring them back to the place is what Archirior India focuses on.

When small Details come together to form a Big Picture

The excitement of delivering each project comes with its own set of challenges. The firm stands by a simple motto: ask questions and listen carefully. Listening is an intrinsic key. They home in on trying to understand the needs, desires, and wants of each client. This helps to impactfully use architecture to design and address each of their aspirations.

Getting together the 3 Basic Raw Materials – Metal, Brick & Wood

Favorite Project

We ask the duo about their favorite assignments. Admitting of comparison with the kind of projects they do, they love working on all types of residential, commercial, retail, and hospitality projects. The projects that remain close to their heart are the hospitality ones that got them great acknowledgment and appreciation. The project in the picture above is one of our initial assignment. The work is of great detailing and gained appreciation not just by the client but also by the crowd who was experiencing it.

The Perspective

Design Trends

Executing vintage styles in a modern way is a design trend that’s prevailing says the team. Using retro furniture and giving it a wholly modern look or using old techniques of crafting with a contemporary approach has been the firm’s current favourite trend. Similarly, using raw material by itself without layering they believe, is an evergreen trend.

Creating Quirky Installations using Empty/Waste Bottles

Connect with Archirior India Design team at:
@archirior.ind
[email protected]

THE W.I.N.D. HOUSE in North-Holland, Netherlands

Expanding over an area of 5683 sq. feet, the W.I.N.D house is located on the premises of an outer village of north Holland in the Netherlands. Ben van Berkel and this team started this project in 2008 and concluded it by 2014. So to seal off this project, his team drew inspiration from the future. And modernized the house by including sustainable solutions and home automation to maximize the flexible use of space.

The front side of this house includes living spaces comprising of a floor to ceiling window framing to the terrestrial landscape. But the house is designed in a way that the private bedroom area places towards the back of the house. Excluding that side from being more public as the woods surround the house and make it secluded.

In architecture façade, a French term means the front side of the building. This building’s façade flaunts coated glazing as well as tinted glass that filters sunlight. The illustration of this house depicts the shape of a flower. And the four facades of the house also known as petals which curve towards the center of the house. The creation of circulation is by an open staircase in the center of the house.

The architect behind this ‘smart sustainable home’ has achieved to build a nature-friendly house which responds to all seasons over a year by:

• Setting up solar panels to harvest the energy from the sun at the roof of the house.
• A home automation system enabling control of the electrical systems including solar panels and mechanical installations.
• Furthermore, the house provides a healthy indoor climate because the ceiling and the walls are made from clay mixed with natural clay stucco.

So this was innovatively designed by Ben Van Berkel who is the architect behind sustainable homes in todays world.

She owes her great eye towards detail, to the experience that she has gained in the film industry. She has recently done a short film by the name “Knock Knock Knock “, this movie has made its way to many film festivals and she has worked on it as a Production Designer. It has won the Remi Gold Award in the 53rd Houstan International film festival.

In 2015, she started a consultancy firm named “EARTHWORKS” with Ar. Pushkar Joshi. They work across a wide spectrum ranging from architecture, interiors, interior styling, and art direction. Her career has also revolved around numerous Ads, Hollywood, Bollywood, and Short films. Their firm’s expertise spreads across styling Resorts, Restaurants, and high-end Residences. Vasudha has been collaborating with architects and photographers for print and photoshoots.

We had a quick colloquy with Vasudha to know more about her journey.

Have you always wanted to be an interior stylist? What drove you towards this career?

After working as an Architect, I realized I have an inclination towards designing spaces that are people-centric. Interior design has given me opportunities to work incoherent with color, textures, material, furniture, and light. In addition to that, creating compositions that are aesthetically good and still functional became my passion.

In your home which is your favorite space and how do you go about styling it?

Favorite spot in my house is my workspace, my table. It gives me a feeling of calmness in chaos. I have kept it very simple. It includes nice sketches by my husband and some travel and architecture books.It gets immense natural light. A touch of green is utmost necessary for me.And yes I like to sit on the floor and work.

Which Trends have been your personal favorite and what is currently trending?

I personally like clean lines and visually simple compositions.I think categorizing work under a certain trend might limit the expression.Rather in my work,I try to blend together different styles to get the desired look.

One cannot look at interior styling stand alone.The trends followed in architecture and interior setup a tone for styling.

What advice would you give to the people styling their own home?

Whether you are a first homeowner or a renter, the key to nailing beautiful interiors all lies in the details. I would start by doing away everything and reaching a state of emptiness. And then, with a simplistic and functional approach inject a personal style. Items with a story are what turn an average room into a stunning space. Design with timeless pieces you love instead of just following trends.

What projects are you working on currently?

Some of the recent projects include a resort in Kerala. I’m collaborating with a
photographer who is into interior and food. We have taken a step into food styling too. Residences and a few advertisements are also keeping us busy along with a short film that we are styling.

A beautiful red wall paper designed by earthworks studio

Styles by earthworks studio

Firm : Earthworks

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Webpage : www.earthworks.net.in