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Studio by the Hill Architecture Office by Anand Deshmukh and Chetan Lahoti Is Granted the A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design
Anand Deshmukh and Chetan Lahoti honored for interior space and exhibition design by the international grand jury of the 2022 - 2023 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 20, 2023 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that Studio by the Hill Architecture Office by Anand Deshmukh and Chetan Lahoti, designed for Mind Manifestation Design, has been granted the A' Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category. The award was conferred within the 2022 - 2023 A' Design Award & Competition and was determined through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who evaluated anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
What the A' Design Award Means
The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.
About Studio by the Hill Architecture Office
Studio by the Hill is an architecture office in Pune, India. The interior was created by converting a residential unit near a hill into a working studio. The open floor plan covers 120 square metres and uses minimal clear glass partitions and softly curved corner junctions. Ash wood furniture, in-situ concrete flooring, natural brick paving and pastel green lime plaster surfaces form the material palette. Recycled paper tubes are used for sliding shutters, seating backrests and open shelves. Most rooms face east to bring in daylight while limiting glare and heat.
Award Record
With this recognition, Anand Deshmukh and Chetan Lahoti is a winner of 1 A' Design Award.
About the A' Interior Space, Retail and Exhibition Design Award
The A' Interior Design Award is an international interior design competition recognizing good interior designs by interior designers and architects worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to interior designers, interior architects, architects and decorators from all countries. Typical entries include residential interiors, restaurants, hotels, offices, galleries and retail stores. The awarded interior designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/interior
About A' Design Award & Competition
Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is to advance society through good design, by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, uploading a work and receiving a preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://designers.org/151484
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/151484
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!151484
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/228195
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://www.archdaily.com/979912/studio-by-the-hill-mind-man
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Studio by the Hill Architecture Office
- Function
- Architecture Office
- Category
- Interior Space and Exhibition Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture and Packaging & Retail
- Colors
- Dark Slate Gray, Black, Dark Olive Green, Sienna and Gray
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Mind Manifestation Design
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Anand Deshmukh and Chetan Lahoti
- Recognition
- A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2022 - 2023
- Design ID
- #151484
Credits
- Team
- Ar. Anand Deshmukh and Ar. Chetan Lahoti
- Image Credits
- Hemant Patil; Hemant Patil Video Credits: Anup Baheti
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- The spaces have been meticulously created to make way for the neighbouring hill's natural beauty, therefore alternate colours, material palette is delicately chosen to complement it, this way Nature pours within and merges with the interior. Most of the rooms face east, ensuring that all areas are properly lighted with natural light and preventing excessive glare and heat during working hours. hence the redesign creates an open, fluid space with earthy hues and eco-friendly materials
- Inspiration
- The studio was created by converting a residential unit on the outskirts of a hill into an architectural studio. As a result, it was the location that attracted us in, and the entire concept eventually revolved around it. As a result, the design of the studio is an experiment with novel materials and colour palettes in response to the specific site and climatic conditions. The areas have been methodically designed to allow for the natural beauty of the neighboring hill.
- Research
- Type of research: Experimental Research. Objective: 1.Nature to flow within the spaces. 2. Focus on Creating Bond between Nature and spaces. 3.Disconnect from the urban hustle bustle & surrenders to nature. Source of inspiration: Nature is the Best Designer. Nature has been preliminary source of inspiration for us. A deep look unlocks imagination and triggers creativity. Material Palette: The working atmosphere of Mind Manifestation Studio is completed by ash wood furniture, in-situ concrete flooring, natural brick paving with towering seamless walls, and ceilings in pastel green lime putty finish. Furthermore, the usage of recycled paper tubes is explored.
- Challenge
- The studio was designed by turning a residential unit into an architectural studio on the outskirts of a hill. As a result, the location was the characteristic that drew us in, and the entire concept finally revolved around it. As a result, the studio's design depicts an experiment with innovative materials and colour palettes in relation to the given site and climatic conditions.
- Realization and Technology
- Material selection as ash wood furniture, In-situ concrete floor, natural brick paving with tall seamless wall and ceilings in pastel green lime plaster finish is the result of desired peaceful working environment. Recycled paper tube, an eco-friendly material, is explored to be used in various interventions as sliding or operable shutters, seating backrests or open shelves supported with customized detailing. The entrance zone in the open floor plan is signified with natural brick paving terminating into built in reception desk creating sense of arrival, same brick floor seamlessly continues to the terrace to create a sense connect with the outdoor.
- Operation and Interaction
- The entrance zone in the open floor plan is signified with natural brick paving terminating into built in reception desk creating sense of arrival, same brick floor seamlessly continues to the terrace to create a sense connect with the outdoor. The project's fluidity is further enhanced by the addition of modest curved components to the corner connections. A spine runs through the unit, dividing it into two parts. One has a waiting lobby, workstations, a pantry, and washrooms, while the other has a conference room, a few recreational spaces, and a cabin.
- Project Duration and Location
- The Project is in Pune, Maharashtra. It started in June 2020 and finished in August 2010.
- Specifications
- The floor plate of 120 sq. m is kept open and free with functions planned suitably with minimal clear glass partitions as per necessities. Required fluidity is achieved in a rigid framework with subtle curvilinear treatment to corner junctions.
- Keywords
- Architecture Studio, Architect's Studio, Studio by the hill, Nature, Site Context,
