ARCHIbooks – Reading Architecture
Reading Architecture By Sriram Ramakrishnan Architecture as a profession requires a constant rediscovery of knowledge, exposure to global disciplinary thinking and continuous learning. In the previous blog “Learning from Architectural Travel”, we discussed learning that happens from traveling and visiting architectural masterpieces. In this piece, let me elaborate on another powerful tool of continued learning – […]
PARAMETRIC EXPLORATIONS -1
Written by Dhurgai Kumaran, Director Design – FHD Group In FHD, our explorations on Parametric methods expand from a simple 2 dimensional pattern (flooring, roofing pattern or screen) to a complex program distribution and urban level organization methods. For the past 6 years we have explored different levels of approach in Parametric methods to see […]
New Reality: Affordable Sustainable Housing in India
Insights from Mr. Dhamodharan, Director of Operations, FHDGroup Written by Vignesh Srinivasan, FHDGroupFriday, 30 November 2018 According to industry experts, India needs more than 18 million new housing units, with over 90% falling within the affordable housing sector. This number is expected to grow at 6.6% to 34.1 million units by 2022. At FHD Group, we […]
Mayfair Convention Centre (Part 2) – Experience, Composition and Ethos
Insights by Mr. Dhamodharan, Director of Operations, FHD Group Written by Sriram Ramakrishnan & Vignesh Srinivasan, FHDGroup In Part 1 of this article, we outlined FHD Group ’s first step with Mayfair Hotels when we designed the Mayfair Convention Centre. Now, in Part2, we will focus on FHD Group ’s contribution & design solutions that articulate […]
Mayfair Convention Center (Part 1) –Answering Bhubaneshwar’s growing needs
Insights by Mr. Nagesh Battula, Founder, FHD Group Written by Sriram Ramakrishnan & Vignesh Srinivasan, FHD GroupFriday, 28 December 2018 Shri. Vishal Dev IAS, Commissioner-cum-Secretary, Department of Tourism, Government of Odisha recently said at Make in Odisha Conclave 2018: “Odisha is growing by leaps and bounds in every sector. I am glad major companies are […]
How to Improve Natural Lighting & Ventilation in Affordable Housing Projects
A case study of Global Techies Town, designed by FHD Group Insights by Mr. Dhamodharan, Director of Operations, FHD GroupWritten by Sriram Ramakrishnan, FHDGroupIn this post, we will deep dive into our design efforts to improve natural lighting and ventilation in the affordable housing sector, through a case study of Global Techies Town project in […]
Splendor by the Sea – An Extraordinary Home that Evokes a Resort-like Feel
An Extraordinary Home that Evokes a Resort-like feel, self-sufficient, solar-powered and self-cooling with well laid out Ornamental and Fruit Gardens was the brief we followed in designing this Lavish 15000 square feet home in a land area of 1.22 acres off East Coast Road, Chennai. Taking advantage of the large plot size, beautiful location and […]
ARCHItravel – Learning from Architectural Travel
Learning from Architectural Travel FHD’s trip to Abu Dhabi By Sriram Ramakrishnan Architecture and travel are two domains that have a symbiotic relationship with each other. Recently I had an opportunity to travel to Abu Dhabi with a couple of my FHD colleagues. While designing one of our commercial projects in Dubai, we had a […]
IRAN MALL ENTRANCE PORTAL
EXPANDING DOOR Our interest on expanding the thin wall thk (9 inch) /glass thk (8mm -26mm) entry to a size to make it human habitation possible and their characteristic of that interstitial( from exterior to interior or vise Versa) leads us to design of the Entrance portals for one of the largest Mall in Tehran. […]
Impressions | FHD Group’s Journey with Mr. Ghulam Mustafa
In the real estate world of India, GM Infinite is a name signifying not just scale but also respect. Mr. Ghulam Mustafa, Chairman & Managing Director of GM Infinite, exemplifies that rare combination of being committed and yet honest, hard-working as well as passionate. On this joyous occasion of the recent spate of awards to the inimitable […]