Bold and Beautiful The project was a very complicated one as the refurbishment was happening in an old structure, an old family home. “There was not a chance that we could move the walls so the prerogative remained to keep the structure untouched,” shares Tara Sharma Singla, Co-founder & Design Head, IDEARCH further adding that …
The Den Washroom This washroom has a warmth and rustic appeal. The distressed tiles are tactile and relaxing. The mirrors are hung on leather loops. These elements carry the narrative of the den into the washroom and make it one unit not physically but psychologically. The Brief The client’s mandate for this toilet was that …
Bathroom Trends For The Decade Changing business circumstances, consumer lifestyles, and preferences along with advancements in technologies present us with some exciting new avenues. Washroom and Beyond tries to capture the product and design-centric trends, that will shape the washroom design in this decade, from the leaders of the industry. We’ve seen a lot of …
Washroom Tech Rises to the Hygiene Challenge Covid has brought about a new normal almost everywhere. The washroom space with its attendant hygiene issues has turned into a focal point for such efforts. The washroom industry and manufacturers have confidently risen to meet the threat head-on. When it comes to the washroom, hygiene was always …
The Barrier-Free Washroom To prevent differently-abled persons from not being left holding the short end of the stick, a concerted focus needs to be placed on designing washrooms, whether public or even private, that are sensitive to their requirements. Other than at some upmarket malls, airports and some high-end hotels, barrier-free washrooms or public conveniences …
Royal and Modern The interiors of the bathroom play an important role in creating a stylish looking space. With the right lighting, materials and accessories, a bathroom can be transformed into a space fit for Royalty. This luxury marble bathroom design is an interesting combination of Royal and Modern theme design. The master toilet is …
Wood as a Material for Washroom Despite the many challenges associated with using wood in a washroom, the raw and rustic aesthetic lends a lovely vibe to the space and makes the challenges worthwhile, writes Mrinmoy Dey The evolution of washroom as a personal space for relaxation and rejuvenation has two major takeaways from design …
Outdoor in an Indoor Space If you love your workplace, you will love your work a little more – this quote dictated the overall approach to the design. “The key words revolving around the concept were – restraint, openness, light, detail, green, minimal and nature. The layout, the material choices, details, all were designed on the foundation …
VitrA received four new awards at the Good Design Awards 2021, an award program in its 71st year of recognizing design excellence. VitrA was a four-time winner at Good Design Awards 2021, organised jointly by The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies. Established …
Well-Lit, Open & Warm A young couple wanted an independent home above their family home bungalow. “We developed an open plan incorporating 2 bedrooms, a Family Room, a Formal Drawing/Dining, a study and Kitchen/Utility,” shares Bandna Singh, Principal Architect, Positive Axis. She further adds that the brief was to design a large Dress cum Toilet with …
