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9 ABOUT THE ISSUE 12 REFLECTIONS ENERGY-CONSCIOUS DESIGN 20 Creating open green breathing spaces within the human interface of living… 30 The Green Heart Marina One, Singapore inge

9 ABOUT THE ISSUE

12 REFLECTIONS

ENERGY-CONSCIOUS DESIGN

20 Creating open green breathing spaces

within the human interface of living…

30 The Green Heart

Marina One, Singapore ingenhoven architects, Dusseldorf, Germany / ingenhoven LLP, Singapore

36 A Spacious Play of Volumes

Antony Residence, Kollam, Kerala Centre for Sustainable Built and Natural Environment, Kollam, Kerala

44 The Living Roof

Yin and Yang House, Edersee, Germany Penda, Austria

54 Imbibing energy-consciousness into the architectural design process

Gaurav Inamdar

60 A floating roof for seamless blending…

House of Earth and Sky, Hillsborough, California, USA Aidlin Darling Design, San Francisco, California, USA

76 Stop the Ecocide: Onwards to the agroecological revolution

Hyperions – Agritectural Garden Towers for Jaypee Greens

Sports City, India

Vincent Callebaut Architectures, Paris, France

98 Temple Stepped Well as Water Monument

Case Study: Rani-ki-Vav, Patan, Gujarat

Dr Pawan Kumar

EXPLORING DESIGN

106 Auto-art Furniture…

INTERIORS

108 Recreating a Vintage Look

PraPra Prank, GurgaonChromed Design, New Delhi

114 Classically-inspired…

Artusi, GurgaonArchitecture Discipline, Delhi

Climate change and the gradual depleting energy resources are once

again a serious concern for the world community Rapid urbanization, enhanced density indexes and the population explosion in the

developing countries are an ever-increasing stress on the carbon footprint And the developed ones continue to indulge in misplaced lavishness The call to conserve- is it really being heeded? Modern-day lifestyle and requirements have their own set of demands William Ruckelshaus’s slogan that “Nature provides

a free lunch, but only if we control our appetites” should be an urgent reminder

to all of us For the architects and planners, there is a constant battle in design and development as to how best to perform the balancing act That is why a major segment of the magazine dwells on projects that embed a conscious slant towards exploring energy effi cient design well within the initial planning stages

On thing that emerges from most of the published projects, is the importance

of relating the build environment to nature and her contours These projects are set in diverse contexts and varying climatic zones But the architects here attempt to establish an inherent link to the natural resources during the initial design process Their attempts to evolve contemporary sustainable architecture rest on a holistic approach to design around and with nature The small scaled Yin and Yang house, Germany, portrays how innovative design can accomplish the goal cheerfully and purposefully The Hyperions Agritectural Towers project, Delhi NCR, is a pointer to the future The designers here explain their intentions

of “eradicating the crime of ecocide, which means the destruction of India’s ecosystems The citizens will become the true actors as opposed to being mere consumers.” A good example of incorporating a pragmatic and sustainable design craft in modern architecture is the Mega Auditorium, Chennai And this approach is further authenticated in the design of the House of Earth, California, where the focus is also to create an environment of ‘living in a natural and open garden’ We welcome our readers to send in their viewpoints/projects on this very critical theme on achieving sustainable solutions for our times

And while we were just going in for the publication of this Issue of the magazine, came the unfortunate news of having lost a big strength of post-independence Indian architecture – distinguished architect C

P Kukreja He was also a key founder

of this magazine and made an immense contribution to the growth of the profession through education, practice and other inter-active mediums A modest self-made man with progressive thoughts, shy of the limelight, he would no doubt be missed for his infectious and enduring zeal and zest

Marina One, Singapore

ingenhoven Architects,

Germany

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In Remembrance Prominent architect C.P Kukreja (1938-2018) (extreme left)

– a key founder of the magazine Architecture+Design in 1984.

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Refl ections

Ngoni is a luxury yacht realised by Royal Huisman,

with the architectural design being undertaken by

Dubois Naval Architects Attention to detail is

the main theme – the 58-metre-long yacht’s sleek

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Updates

Trade News

Greenlam Industries has been awarded the highest

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Greenlam has a wide distribution network of over 12,000 dealers, and retailers across the country In the international market, Greenlam is present in over 100 countries with 2 company-owned distributions set up in Singapore and Pennsylvania, along with offices in 11 countries

NCL VEKA, manufacturer of

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Aside from their investment, an

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Andreas Hartleif, CEO, VEKA AG,

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Ashven Datla, Managing Director of NCL VEKA, said, “The company aims

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The company has been aggressively growing with 30% growth YoY It clocked a turnover of INR

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The new NCL VEKA factory, with capacity for 30 extruders, makes the company the largest player in India

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Acanthus Architecture and Interior Consultants, spearheaded by architects Nikhil

Gupta and Akhil Gupta, recently won the “Best Professional Architects and Interior Consultants in Delhi” at the India Business Awards 2018 The event was conceived and initiated by Blindwink.in aimed at eulogising and felicitating the achievers and go-getters from the business and service sector This took place on 24th June 2018 in Bangalore Actress Soha Ali Khan, the chief guest for the event, gave away the awards to the title holders in their respective categories

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There is no doubt that architect

C.P Kukreja made a significant

contribution to the practice in the

last five decades both in India and

at a global level What started as

a modest two-man firm has today

become one of India’s largest

architectural practice with 200

professionals and has also been

recognised amongst the top 100 firms

in the world, thereby raising the profile

of the practice in India internationally

CP Kukreja’s traumatic experiences

due to the post-independence

Partition had left a deep scar on his

psyche This instilled in him a dream

of contributing to his nation in a meaningful manner His modest family background with financial limitations further strengthened his resolve to work hard and achieve scholarships

Thus he travelled far and wide to achieve the best in education

He went on to receive a scholarship to attend the prestigious Melbourne University for his Town and Regional Planning degree He was awarded another scholarship

to obtain his Masters’ Degree in Architecture from the University of

Manitoba, Canada

In a drive to propagate the environmentally sensitive principles

of design, he penned down many

of his philosophies in his book,

“Tropical Architecture” (published

in 1978 by Tata McGraw-Hill) This

is a much-celebrated account on environmental architecture as well

as a popular reference book in the libraries of institutions like Harvard University and MIT A completely new revolution was started by him

in the field of post-Independence Indian architecture which prioritised

Architecture+Design remembers

the veteran architect

“I feel that an architect’s most meaningful role is to restore the quality of life that urbanism has taken away from him Any single project can do this – not necessarily a major project We must give back the spaces, the volumes, the art and aesthetics that society has been deprived of”.

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A Tribute

It is with much sadness and shock that I heard the passing away of Architect C P Kukreja a few days back I never thought that he would leave us so soon I had spent

a few years of my early career learning the wisdom of the profession under the guidance of the Master Architect I have very fond memories of the quality time spend with him; being with him was always so much of a learning

Mr C.P Kukreja was among the great Architects of the post-independent era His buildings across the country are all iconic, demonstrating the dignity of the aspirations of the people His affection and respect for the people is well-reflected in his Architecture Working with him on projects like the Vigyan Bhawan for the UNIDO conference in 1980, I realised his sentivity to the minutest detail He was always experimenting with wide options and possibilities of material applications to evolve

an architecture rooted in Modernism in a non-western culture Ambadeep building at Kasturba Gandhi Marg, Delhi NBCC towers and the Signature towers, Gurgaon, demonstrate his efforts to give a newer dimension to the values of Modern Architecture

In his office, the team worked as a close knit family; his presence with a humble smile was always a source

of inspiration, support and motivation to the younger brigade He possessed tremendous energy and integrity which had always characterised him He always routed his architecture through culture and climate – an Architecture

of the times and beyond

The Architecture fraternity has lost a visionary and a good human being I believe, and is my sincere hope that the architectural institutions will document and compile his life time works to benefit the students and the professionals

I pray for the peace of the departed soul R.I P – CP sir

We will all miss you

Updates

Anurag Roy

concepts like sustainability,

energy-efficient design, renewal of natural

resources, responding to natural

context – although it was the blending

of the traditional with the modern

that made his projects contextually

relevant The testimony of the same is

held in some of his prestigious works

like the Jawaharlal Nehru University

(New Delhi), IIM (Lucknow), Sikkim

Legislative Assembly, Pathways World

School (Gurgaon) etc

He put in a pioneering effort to

establish the first Indian Architectural

Magazine, Architecture+Design

(A+D) in 1984, followed by an interior

design magazine, Indian Design &

Interiors To spread his message beyond his homeland, he delivered speeches and lectures abroad at various institutions, which he believed could make a serious impact on architectural thinking and theorisation

He was the Founding Governing Body Member of the Sushant School of Art

& Architecture

C.P Kukreja also contributed immensely in the post-earthquake reconstruction work of Gujarat and has also been the highest contributor recognised by the Indian Institute of Architects for his financial contribution

to the tsunami victims Even to this day, his contribution continues

through various relief programs in his organisation, such as the campaign for the floods in Kashmir as well as an organ donation drive, much required

in the contemporary Indian society

He has been a founding member

of the Manav Chetna Kendra, which has been instrumental in spreading the words of Swami Paramananda For his immense contribution to the Indian society, he had been felicitated by the Former President

of India, Shri K.R Narayanan for his lifetime contribution to Architecture and Environment Awareness

(Text: Megha Balooni)

Some of his significant achievements include:

• Building Industry Leadership Award 2009

• Conferred with the title Titanic Award 2009

• Society Interiors Honors – Lifetime Dedication Honor

• Foundation for Architectural & Environmental Aware

ness for his lifetime contribution in promoting

Architec tural Academics & Journalism

• Best Personalities of India Award – Icons &

Reflections of Architecture by Hettich

• Life Time Achievement Award for contribution to Ar

chitecture of India awarded by Union Urban

Develop ment Minister Mr Kamal Nath in 2011

• The Baburao Mhatre Gold Medal awarded by the

Indian Institute of Architects in December 2012

Some of his significant work:

• Jawahar Lal Nehru University, Delhi

• Indian Institute Of Management, Lucknow

• Rumtek Monastery, New Delhi

• Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi

• Management Development Institute, Gurugram

• Signature Tower, Gurugram

Rumtek Monastery, New Delhi

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Creating open green breathing spaces

within the human interface of living…

The ideological practice of Architecture started in

the early centuries of Stone Age when nomads

collected the materials from their vicinity to fabricate

their shelters from bits and pieces to a mass of form to

protect themselves Ever since then, architecture has

been witnessing tremendous ground-breaking growth with

periodical invasions and interventions of technological

development until and even after the industrial revolutions

The theory, energy can neither be created nor be

destroyed stands authentic and veracious in the field of

architecture When the early men erected their shelters

with locally available materials from nature, vernacularism

in architecture already originated subtly Hefty and mighty

edifices like monuments, forts, religious institutions,

educational spaces, medical spaces, etc all emitted

energy and still continues to do so Even be it a petty

shack, it emits energy that is visually as well as physically

felt and inferred by the humans In the later stages of the

architectural boom where bricks, concrete, glass and steel

took over the outlook of construction, immense energy

from the mother nature started being extracted, also

subsequently exploited To cater to the surging population, apparently the needy, the limits of ground spread

constructions started going above in the form of tall rises The flexibility in construction reciprocated with the direct dependence on nature’s exploitation

To establish an equilibrium between nature and mankind, the philosophy of sustainability ought to be implemented Sustainability is found to be realistically possible by making the building climate and nature responsive When a building starts to mimic nature, the holistic balance between nature and human interventions are well maintained Realising that nature serves multiple resources needed for a shelter to be set up, the concept of sustainability can be successfully envisaged and embodied in the reality, provided, the principles of nature are well understood

The predominant notion in developing an energy conscious building is to understand the ideal features of the site, circumferentially material availability, climatic influence, physical relief structure, vegetation, solar radiation, etc

It is equally important to understand the vegetation and soil potency of a particular site and the neighbourhood

Text by: Gurpreet Shah

Exploring Energy-conscious Design

Green spaces introduced into the living interface - Sansar Luxury Housing, Naya Raipur

region Based on the overall understanding of the site,

the building is subjected to various analytical stages like

orientation, enveloping, configuration, level of comfort, etc

The perception of designing a building with energy efficient

methods are governed by these parameters

As discussed earlier, a building is successful while it is

sustainable and within the musings of nature The building

is oriented based on the prevailing winds, as the primary

element of nature that is significant for a comfortable living

is ventilation Undeniably, to the current scenario where

buildings are erected outrageously up and above ground

level, the premeditation of relishing the prevailing winds

are subjected to probabilities due to lateral distortion of

the winds Hence, the building is to be given adequate

attention in the aspects of fenestration, as it drastically

helps in reducing the dependency on Air conditioners and

Air coolers, that are not only harmful health-wise, but also a

deadly threat to nature

Selection of materials plays a vital role in the

performance of any building, for, the notion of vernacularism

imbibes life in the building by reciprocating and abiding

the laws of nature Right selection of materials helps in

passive cooling and passive heating, as of how required

to the context of the site location Inclusive factor that

subsequently reflects is the configuration of the building

It involves the fenestrations, verandas and courtyards,

i.e the open spaces in the building so as to invite natural

light and air into the built space To an extent, the colour

selected to finish the exterior as well as the interiors of the

building count as a measure to the conscious designing

of a building Alongside these factors, vegetation and

landscaping contribute to the sustainability of the building

as it enriches and energises the overall morale of the site by

reducing heat gain and improving the air quality

A major part of the resources in form of energy could

be acquired from nature by making it a modular part of the

building and by blending the building with the rawness of

nature This does not affect the nature, rather effectually makes the building sustainable Green synergises and nourishes the livelihood As cited before, the colour green ignites a sense of openness and vastness When the colour could do this much, an introduction of plantations and vegetation into the living spaces enhances the livelihood

as it provides a holistic approach towards modern, comfortable and energy efficient living

Gurpreet Shah is the principal architect at Creative Group, a Delhi-based architecture firm

Photo Credits: Creative Group Architects, New Delhi

Fluidic forms blending with nature provide mutual shading

- Sansar Luxury Housing, Naya Raipur

Lush green gardens are elevated above ground

level by penetrating a large opening while

stepped verandas enable all housing units with

openness to nature by inviting natural light and

wind - Sansar Luxury Housing, Naya Raipur

Green lush gardens with water body enhance livelihood - Sansar Luxury Housing, Naya Raipur

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Versatility in design

Project: Mega Auditorium – Anna University, Chennai

Architects: Creative group, New Delhi

Exploring Energy-conscious Design

The objective for this project was to create a

state-of-the-art indoor auditorium with a capacity of 5000

persons for various university functions such as

convocation, graduation, indoor sports and conventions

inside the campus Situated on a site measuring 5.94

acres with abundant existing greens, the idea was to

visualise and bring to life a building that responds to its

surroundings and blends within The auditorium is a

multi-purpose building with both badminton courts and smaller

meeting spaces that are adaptive in nature Other ancillary

features include a gym, a squash room, cafeteria, yoga

and meditation hall, passive recreation, outdoor entry, NSS,

NCC, music, cultural and hobby rooms

An equal visual angle has been proposed for

both the auditorium and badminton arena in order to

create uniformity, thus increasing the green area and incorporating green with the shaded seating area

To reduce heat gain, a double-layered facade has been introduced in the design with a mesh layer on the inside to create an imprint of diffused light Tinted glass panels used in the south direction create shading

as well as a play of light and colours Design elements like pergola and sun-shading are used throughout the building structure to increase the permeability of light and

to minimise the dependence on artificial lighting sources Solar panels have been introduced on the roof to make the building sustainable from the energy aspect

An open corridor overlooking the outer greens runs all around the auditorium, which acts as a circulation space for easy access from all sides, while also creating gathering

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spaces for students at regular intervals The openness

around the auditorium also improves breathability for the

building while harnessing the natural lighting

Local materials like bamboo and wood panels have

been used in the structure, helping the structure respond

to its immediate surroundings and blend in with the nature

Active open spaces are incorporated in the outdoor

area as well These include a cycle track throughout the

perimeter of the site to encourage an eco-friendly mode of

transport connectivity and an amphitheatre for gathering

purposes The broad objective is enhanced space utilisation in terms of a yoga hall, meditation, rehearsal area and cafeteria along with the creation of a shaded plaza

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Client: Anna University

Consultants: Jaitley Associates (Structural), VS Consultants (MEP)

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Project: Marina One, Singapore

Architects: ingenhoven architects, Düsseldorf, Germany / ingenhoven LLP, Singapore

Today, more than 50 percent of the world’s

population lives in cities This number will increase

to 70 percent in the next three decades By

2050, the world’s population will increase to nine or ten

billion In urban agglomerations, this growth cannot be

accommodated without high-rise buildings The core

concept for this project, which consists of a group of four

high-rise buildings, is based on a shared central space—

the Green Heart

Marina One, located in the heart of Singapore, is the

largest project by the architects As an international role

model for living and working, it makes an innovative

contribution to the discourse on megacities, especially

in tropical regions, which, in the context of increasing

population and climate change, face enormous

challenges The high-density, 40,000sq m building complex with its mix of uses and its group of four high-rise buildings, defines a public space extending over several stories This three-dimensional green oasis reflects the diversity of tropical flora

The interaction between the geometry of the buildings and the garden facilitates natural ventilation and generates

an agreeable microclimate The largest public landscaped area in the Marina Bay Central Business District of

Singapore provides living space close to nature, the usable area of which is 125 percent of the original site surface area The project comprises four high-rise buildings which accommodate office, residential and retail functions and have been rated under the Green Mark Platinum and LEED Platinum schemes The two office towers each have a

The Green Heart

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Photo credit: Jim Rakete

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usable floor area of 175,000sq m; the two residential towers

provide 1,042 city apartments and penthouses for about

3,000 residents The organic shape of the building complex

with its iconic louvres and the generous planting contribute

to an improvement of the microclimate and increase

biodiversity Inspired by Asian paddy field terraces, the

green centre formed by the four towers — with its

multi-story three-dimensional gardens — reflects the diversity of

tropical flora and creates a new habitat

The Green Heart comprises over 350 different types of

trees and plants, including 700 trees, on a landscaped area

of 37,000sq m Various types of animals become a part

of this biological diversity Inspired by the natural climate

changes at the different vertical levels of a rainforest, the

landscape architecture mimics a green valley with its

variations in climate according to level

Restaurants and cafés, retail areas, a fitness club, pool,

supermarket, food court, and events areas on the different

open terraces not only provide products and services to the

residents, office workers, and visitors — they also create

a space for social interaction The compact and efficient

layout design is complemented by energy-saving ventilation

systems, external solar screening devices, and glazing that

reduces solar radiation into the building Direct connections

to four of Singapore’s six mass rapid transport lines,

bus stops, bicycle parking facilities, and electro-mobile

charging stations ensure that exhaust emissions caused

by private transport are significantly reduced The colour scheme of the interior and the building façade features calm and earthy bronze shades in order to support the harmonious atmosphere

Client: M+S Pte Ltd

Associate architects: architects61, Singapore

Consultants: Gustafson Porter + Bowman, London (landscape design architect, ICN Design International Pte Ltd., Singapore); (collaborating landscape architect); Arup, Singapore (facade engineering); MWH Global, Singapore (traffic planner); Beca Carter Holdings and Ferner (fire engineer), Singapore; Axis ID Pte Ltd, Singapore (interior designer); Arup, Singapore (lighting designer); Arup, Sydney (vertical transport engineer); SKM, Singapore (security consultant); Acviron, Singapore (acoustic engineer); Beca Carter Holdings & Ferner, Singapore (MEP and structural engineer); UEM Sunrise Berhad, Malaysia / Mapletree Investments Pte Ltd., Singapore (project management)

Contractors: Hyundai Engineering and Construction, GS Engineering and Construction; Yuanda Curtain Wall, Shenyang, China (façade contractor); Mero Asia-Pacific Pte Ltd, Singapore (podium); Yongnam Engineering and Construction Pte Ltd, Singapore (steelwork contractor)

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A Spacious Play of Volumes…

Project: Antony Residence, Kollam, Kerala

Architects: Centre for Sustainable Built and Natural Environment, Kollam, Kerala

Exploring Energy-conscious Design