Architecture and Attitude: a Contemporary Indian Perspective

Founded in 2000, studio archohm is aeading Indian architecture and design firm, known for its versatile and multifaceted work and out-of-the-box innovations in design. Both as a physical and a philosophical place, through its hardware and software, archohm represents a dialogue, a collage, of materials, forms, feelings, functions and inspirations. And their acclaimed studio in NCR of Delhi, c28c, reflects their design ethos. In this book, studio archohm demonstrates how c28c was conceived with a first principle approach to ensure an effective and efficient architectural solution. From concept to construction, every detail was dwelled upon so as to express and exhibit the environment-conscious philosophy of the office. Aive canvas, the exhibit of materials, colors, textures and play of forms, make the studio a three-dimensional designaboratory andibrary. This one-of-a-kind book shows how their architecture is conceived through volumes and forms, materials andight. It vividly narrates how they met challenges head-on, resolved the manyabyrinthine issues and took on the responsibility of placing the building's architecture and its attitude in a contemporary Indian context. It shares the story of a gratifying journey of the design process and demonstrates howife can beived through design. Quotes: 'The composite cohesion of bothearning and practice comes together in the archohm beehive as aiving and evolving example' - Aman Nath, Co-founder, Neemrana Hotels 'Buildings, justike people, have a personality. To me, the archohm building is one of these rare personalities that make you feel that you are best friends from the moment you meet. The building challenges you to express yourself, to show who you are and to feel good about it.' - I.R. Marieke H. Sonneveld, Assistant Professor, Delft University of Technology 'The headquarters of archohm is a very impressive building which represents the creative work emerging from this place' - Marc Zehntner, Director, Vitra Design Museum