Keilestraat 9-K1. 3. She also designed a heritage photography exhibition at Jehangir art gallery with India Lost and Found. But it also is an opportunity touncover the unique characteristics of these specific conditions. During his internship and undergraduate years, he explored and worked upon various building typologies, from small-scale cafes, restaurants, and residential projects to large-scale convention & cultural centers, hotels, a climate-responsive school, offices, and high-rise structures & skyscrapers at the Conceptual and Design stages. The varying scale of both practices helped elevate her knowledge of contextuality, materials, and construction details. Mubaris Hareef is an intern at Architecture BRIO who is presently studying for a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Eranad Knowledge City College of Architecture, Manjeri, Kerala. Casa Brio received the award for the Best Residential Interior at the NDTV Architecture & Design Awards of 2015. Over the years the studio has thrived with an energetic team of architects led by Shefali Balwani (C.E.P.T, Ahmedabad) and Robert Verrijt (Technical University of Delft). Casa Brio received the award for the Best Residential Interior at theNDTV Architecture & Design Awards of 2015, and the IIID Awards 2017. His professional experience after bachelors started with working at Parallax Design Studio for a year. As a Senior Architect at Architecture BRIO with 7 years work experience, she enables design intensive projects whilst constantly exploring and imbibing new knowledge. Architecture BRIO is an Indian architecture practice set up in Mumbai. He has joined Architecture Brio to further develop his finishing touches to 3D studio max for more realistic output, using Photoshop. Being fascinated by Geoffrey Bawas architecture, he moved to Sri Lanka shortly after graduating. 3029 BP Rotterdam. With energy reduction and sustainability as a starting point the practice attempts to create innovative and exciting architecture. Combining exposure and knowledge in European forte of innovation and detailing with the richness of Asian tradition and culture it has developed a design philosophy that goes beyond the norm. Interning at firms like Site Practise instilled in Zaara a passion for conscious architecture and sustainability. Architecture BRIO engages actively in the creation of contextually appropriate, sustainable design solutions within an increasingly changing world. She hopes to use her time at Architecture BRIO to further develop a sharp sense of detailing in design, one that is contextually oriented and sustainable in its approach. Over the years the studio has thrived with an energetic team of architects led by Shefali Balwani (C.E.P.T, India) and Robert Verrijt (TUDelft, t he Netherlands). During this period, she acquired a strong interest in traveling and interpreting cities with an overlay of their unique contexts, studying the built and unbuilt through the perspective of culture, history, geography, and technology. architecture brio has completed part of an artist retreat in india that seeks to create resilient cultural infrastructure in a world threatened by climate change. With two decades of running Cole Paints Ltd. he gained in depth experience in running a contracting firm leading teams, managing timelines, budgets and suppliers. Philomena Fernandes has been an Advisor to the Team Leader at BPO for nine years. Lokesh graduated from Sinhgad College of Architecture, Pune in 2018. Ninad Naik is the visual artist of our office. At his studio she worked on a variety of projects such as the first phase of the Magic Bus campus in Karjat. Often an inherent conflict between the context and climate of a project and its chosen typological and functional approach, generates solutions that unexpectedly turn out to be favourable solutions. Set up in Mumbai in April 2006, it is a design studio focusing primarily on the fields of Architecture and Interior Design. There is a growing need for our built environment to re-establish healthy relationships with the natural world. Being tech-savvy, and with the advancement of technologies, his source of inspiration has been Science-Fiction and the introduction of virtual worlds like the Metaverse where Architecture plays quite a significant role. Architecture BRIO is actively engaged in the creation of contextually appropria. Aesthetics, technological and environmentally friendly innovativeness are the corner stones of its guiding philosophy. The new office is located within a refurbished shipyard. Alibaugh, India. The team of architects is led by Shefali Balwani ( Center for Environmental Planning and Technology, India) and Robert Verrijt ( Technical University Delft, the Netherlands ). He was the Team leader for Art installation during ENIGMA, 2018 Zonal NASA Convention (zone 6) in his college. However, the challenge is to generate fresh ideas that carry out self-sufficient systems at scale. This common point of departure then acts as a clear concept, which guides the design process. An energetic team of in-house architects works intensively with engineers, consultants, designers and the client, welcoming new insights that can lead to specific innovative solutions. Additionally, she is part of an interior project team and here she has learned plenty about researching materials and coordinating with different agencies. In 2014, they were awarded the Best Practice in India at theTrends Excellence Awards 2014. She joined Architecture BRIO in 2019 to take another step to further her interest in sensitive contextual design that merges landscape and architecture. We approach a design brief in an open and explorative manner. Architecture BRIO focusses on creating beautiful and sensitive environments within a contextually appropriate framework keeping in mind the ever-changing environment it is building in. During her internship, Anushri worked at Studio Whitescape, Bangalore, where she was a part of projects ranging from residential interior design to industrial architecture. Worli, 400025. WithbillionBricks, an NGO committed to eradicate homelessness, they set up a dedicated studio calledBb-Studio. More Specs. She was able to design a sustainable rescue, research, and rehabilitation center for animals in Pune. Its uniqueness lies in the diverse backgrounds and cultures that its principals are rooted in. Design Team : Robert Verrijt, Shefali Balwani, Sahil Deshpande, Shuba Shekar, Prajakta Gawde Structural Design : Girish Wadhwa, Vijay K. Patil Architect In Charge : Architecture BRIO construction experience and technical detailing skills. Over the years the studio has thrived with an energetic team of architects led by Shefali Balwani (C.E.P.T, Ahmedabad) and Robert Verrijt (Technical University of Delft). She has also won accolades in competitions such as the Mumbai Metro Student Design Competition 2019, Sundarbari: A homestead 2020 at GRIHA 2016 and was a nominee for the Swacch Bharat Abhiyaan 2018. Her thesis Architecture for waste was a focused approach on rethinking waste as a resource for generating clean energy while integrating the community as a step towards a sustainable future. Rohit studied architecture from the School of Architecture at CEPT, Ahmedabad. He has also been a regular part of design juries in various architecture colleges over the years. In 2014, they were awarded the "Best Practice in India" at the Trends Excellence Awards 2014. for House on a Stream:NDTV Design and Architecture of the Year Awards 2013Trends Excellence Awards 2014 Regardless of a projects scale, a common basis of the practice is its commitment to exemplary planning, design and execution. She has worked on a research based heritage project Laurie Baker in Vadodara which was exhibited at Centre for Heritage Research at Navrachana University. Born in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, Robert Verrijt received a Master of Science in Architecture at the TUDelft in 2003. Architecture BRIO actively engages with research and seeks out collaborations with institutes and organisations. The studio was selected amongst the "AD50", the Architectural Digest India list of the most influential designers in India in 2014 and again in 2016. Architecture BRIO employs 4 employees. Casa Brio received the award for the Best Residential Interior at the NDTV Architecture & Design Awards of 2015. Architecture BRIO Rotterdam is led by principals Shefali Balwani and Robert Verrijt and works closely with the Mumbai-based team. His quest for learning and understanding these sublime aspects of architecture led to the development of his thesis project Funeral Complex at Srinagar, which was an architectural response to an ongoing conflict scenario. Magic Bus is an NGO which seeks to educate and mentor children through outdoor "experiential" learning. Rekai takes with him all his lived experiences from the places he has lived and believes its a key part of who he is as an architectural designer. She also worked as a teacher in a school. He invested a major part of his undergraduate years in the architectural documentation of sites in India recording their tangible and intangible values. This belief has been with him throughout his career as an Interior Designer after he finished his studies at L. S. Raheja School of Architecture in 2006. As the name suggests, the project was an attempt to provide means for a marginalized community through the (almost) lost art of silk weaving. Hemaxi is a recent architecture graduate from the School of Environmental Design and Architecture (SEDA), Navrachana University, Vadodara. Rekai graduated VIA UC with a degree in Architectural Technology and Construction Management. In 2020, She joined BRIO and has been involved with detail-oriented projects ranging from public buildings to residential homes. Area : 300 m. Her masters degree has improved her understanding of research-led ideation in design through a non-restricted approach, as well as her capacity to think laterally and effectively. She has joined Architecture BRIO in order to extend her expertise and continue researching the specifics and ethos of long-lasting and site-responsive architecture. Over the years the studio has thrived with an energetic team of architects led by Shefali Balwani (C.E.P.T, Ahmedabad) and Robert Verrijt (Technical University of Delft). Architecture BRIO has 7 projects published in our site, focused on: Residential architecture, Cultural architecture, Arts & architecture. The Architecture BRIO management team includes Rohit Mankar (Associate Partner), Hardik Dedhia (Senior Architect), and Kamakshi Shah (Junior Architect). The firm's greatest skill is integrating built spaces into their specific environments. Shefali is a frequent speaker at institutions and forums around the world. She further explored indigenous building, art & craft through her undergraduate thesis Towards a Contemporary Vernacular Architecture in Dholera, Gujarat. Karjat, India. Julie Carlson April 6, 2014. With a different construction technique in each of these projects, the challenges involved in terms of rigorous design solutions and detail resolution propels her to explore it further at BRIO. a team player with experience in leading projects and with high communication skills. Hereafter she joined the office of Channa Daswatte in Sri Lanka, where she worked on some of the offices prestigious hospitality projects. This interest coupled with the experience of dealing with heritage environments informs his attitude to strive for a sensitive approach towards design. Born and raised in Mumbai, Grishma graduated from Kamla Raheja Vidyanidhi Institute for Architecture, Mumbai in 2016. Hardik has always approached design via the lens of building technology and strives to merge the two sides of the coin otherwise thought separately. Her undergraduate thesis was an inquiry into the impact of urban biodiversity within the larger workings of a city. At Architecture BRIO, she is currently working on an architectural residential project in Hyderabad. Mimo Shirazi is Business Head at Architecture BRIO and is responsible for the operational aspects of the organisation, business development and client relations . Ritu studied architecture at the Kamla Raheja Vidhyanidhi Institute for Architecture and Environmental Studies (KRVIA) in Mumbai. Architecture BRIO | 18,567 followers on LinkedIn. Architecture BRIO's work field spans the vast variety of cultures, climates and landscapes across the Indian Subcontinent and South East Asia. strong design and graphic skills. Regardless of a projects scale, a common basis of the practice is its commitment to exemplary planning, design and execution. She further invested a year after graduation in working on competitions and exploring the various intricacies of residential design across the globe. A recent CEPT University graduate, she is originally from Lucknow. She is excited about the design-intensive and detail-driven upcoming stages of the projects to expand her domain further. Together with Floris Cornelisse he won the first prize for the entry Triade in the Europan 8 Competition 2005. NDTV Architecture & Design Awards of 2015, Holcim Awards for Sustainable Construction. ArchDaily. At Architecture BRIO, Hemaxi aspires to acquire practical knowledge and further pursue her interest in contextual responsive design practice. These underground dwellings focus like telescopes to the surrounding views. Similarly there is an urgency to address the never before seen growth in urban and rural areas in India and globally. in Ahmedabad. By working on such large-scale residential projects, she is now learning to understand design from an urban context. Alongside this, he has been consistently working on design competitions and winning accolades. Manufacturers : Acor. He has worked with Adid Architect and Interior Consultant as well as with Architype3D and also as a freelancer. Born in Mumbai, she studied at the renowned School of Architecture C.E.P.T. After graduating, he set out to explore his interests in the field of residence and commercial interiors at Talati and Panthaky Associates and at Della Group. The work of the studio addresses new ways of understanding the often contradictory interrelations between the city, architecture, landscape, and the world of interiors. With more than 6 years of experience in the field, Arka has developed a strong sense of contextual design, rooted in local forms and cultures. At Architecture BRIO, each house we design is a bespoke solution. He was drawn by the opportunity to contribute to the emerging language of modern Indian architecture, drawing deeply from its traditional roots while also evolving to a vernacular modern future and in 2005 he founded Parallax Design Studio, a multidisciplinary design firm based in Mumbai. The Riparian House was awarded theJK Architecture of the Year Award 2017. She also worked as a research assistant with NH architecture in Melbourne, where she helped with the study and analysis of business-as-usual models for mixed-use developments. where she worked on a lot of hospitality and residential projects. It seeks to develop design as its core strength and primary focus. The project being structurally challenging and detail-oriented has been a great means of strengthening her technical knowledge and she aspires to learn more along the way. At Architecture BRIO he collaborates on all landscape projects, realising his goal to eliminate the distinction between the field of landscape and architecture. Over the past decade Architecture BRIO has been the recipient of numerous national and international awards. Text description provided by . Anushri is a graduate from the Academy of Architecture, Mumbai. [5] The project House on a Stream which was completed in 2013 won the award for the best residential design at the NDTV Design and Architecture of the Year Awards 2013, the Trends Excellence Awards 2014, and the JKC Architecture of the Year Award 2014. for Casa BRIONDTV Design and Architecture of the Year Awards 2015AD50 Most influential names in Indian Architecture and Design 2014. In 2021, the project Billion bricks Homes [6] won two awards across the Global and regional categories at the 6th International Holcim Awards for Sustainable Construction, Architecture of Change 2, Sustainability and Humanity in the Built Environment, The Netherlands Foundation for Visual Arts, Design and Architecture, FBKVB, Learn how and when to remove this template message, Center for Environmental Planning and Technology, Himalayan Biodiversity Training Institute, Sikkim, NDTV Design and Architecture of the Year Awards 2013, NDTV Design and Architecture of the Year Awards 2015, AD50 Most influential names in Indian Architecture and Design 2014, AD50 Most influential names in Indian Architecture and Design 2016, Holcim Awards for Sustainable Construction, Inhabitat Article on Architecture BRIO's sustainable design, "Een futuristisch huis voor miljoenen Indiase daklozen", The Humanitarian work of Architecture BRIO, Interview with Robert Verrijt in Architecture + Design, Sustainable Dormitory Building by Architecture BRIO, Laureus Learning Pavilion at the Magic Bus Centre, India, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Architecture_Brio&oldid=1117975275, This page was last edited on 24 October 2022, at 14:47. 19th Road, ground Floor, Vasant House, Khar West Mumbai, Maharashtra, India 400052. Casa-brio-apartment_httparchitecturebrio.comprojects-itemcasa-brio-apartment-mumbai The Projects Located in Alibag, Maharashtra, a coastal town across the harbor from Mumbai, the House on a Stream is a weekend refuge for a busy Mumbai-based couple. She has attended the Laurie Baker exposure program, Kerala, and the Z-Axis biennial conference organized by Charles Correa Foundation, Goa. The studio believes strongly in design as a process with an intensive dialogue. Set up in Mumbai in April 2006, it is a design-based practice focusing primarily on the fields of Architecture and Interior Design. She has previously interned at PTA Designs, Bhopal. His intercultural upbringing is a strong driver in why he chose to practice architecture. Over 15 years, his portfolio has included a variety of projects ranging from hospitality and offices to residences and product design. The studio was selected amongst the AD100, the Architectural Digest India list of the most influential designers in India and South Asia in 2014, and from 2016 to 2022. They are the result of a comprehensive understanding of the clients brief, location, topography or context. During her undergraduate career, she worked as an intern in Sri Lanka with Team Architrave and in Paris with Renzo Piano Building Workshop. A collaboration between AD100 firms Architecture Brio and Kunal Maniar Associates, this weekend home in Alibag exemplifies how architecture and landscape design can come together in a meeting of minds, hearts, and sweet eccentricity. She then worked with Total Environment Building Systems, Bangalore where she focused on Hospitality, Workplace and Residential projects. After interning at Parallax Design Studio, he went ahead to join them full time in 2016 where he worked on a variety of Architectural and Interior design projects from concept to handovers. Teachers, students and colleagues can quickly connect to the Brio Team unit and wirelessly share information with others in the same room. Within this context, the work searches for a delicate balance between architecture as the act of disappearance, and creating characterful, responsive and experiential environments. Forest Hills is a quiet picturesque retreat tucked away amidst dense foliage and trees, perching high on top of a mountain overlooking an estuary. He approaches every design as a unique challenge that goes through comprehensive design processes, irrespective of the size and the scope. The office gave him the opportunity to work on various residential and hospitality projects, located in a wide variety of landscapes and contexts, such as the Kurulu Bedda Boutique Resort. Her academic projects have been a part of international exhibitions in 2021 such as the London Design Biennale and the Kurula Varkey Design Forum. Contradictorily, this does not lead to a domination and submission of its surroundings. Architects: Architecture BRIO: Robert Verrijt, Shefali Balwani. Over ten years later, Architecture BRIOs work field spans a vast variety of cultures, climates and landscapes across the Indian Subcontinent and South East Asia. Alongside architecture, he dedicates his time documenting simple found objects and engaging with makers to develop daily use products. They immersed themselves in the tremendous body of work by the late architect Geoffrey Bawa. At the studio, she is involved in various architectural residential projects. The practice works with a thorough understanding of Architecture and its related fields. At Architecture Brio, she is currently working on group housing projects as a part of the design team right from the master planning and conceptual stage. Hardik graduated from the KRVIA, Mumbai in 2016. During his undergraduate years, he interned with URBZ and other organizations that address social architecture and architecture for all, thus informing his thesis topic- Revitalization of the silk industry in West Bengal. However appropriateness is not necessarily the most self evident. architect: architecture brio design team: shefali balwani + robert verrijt + sakshi minocha + neethi dorairaju + shivani mehta size: 320 sqm / 3,444 sqf program: 4 bedroom house . He holds a keen interest and passion for History, and he engages with diverse readings, extensive travels across the country, and his love to engage in discussions with local people. As the project moves to its execution stage, she is excited to spend time on site and acquaint herself with the complexities of site work. Her curiosity in the field led her to pursue her thesis on Migration in Mumbai with an attempt to provide affordable mixed-income housing solutions whilst accommodating a growing population. The diverse climates and geographies of India encourage truly specific architecture with unique experiential qualities. As part of theBandra Collective, the firm is involved with research and design of public space in the city. Architecture Brio. He has explored working in several geographies through a diverse range of projects such as wetland restoration, public waterfront projects at Tom Leader Studio, a school in Himalayas, urban plazas in Thailand, the Architecture Biennale in The Netherlands and Market Street, San Francisco. The practice works with a thorough understanding of Architecture and its related fields. Prathyuksha earned a Bachelors degree in Architecture from Manipal School of Architecture and Planning and a Masters degree from RMIT University in Melbourne. Architecture Brio is an international architecture firm based in Rotterdam and Mumbai founded in 2006. Year : 2013. Firm- Architecture BRIO, Mumbai. It believes strongly in design as a process with an intensive dialogue. Over the past decade Architecture BRIO has been the recipient of numerous national and international awards. Soon after he joined Prakash Mankar Associates in 2012 as an Interior Designer with a view to further his learning process, along with taking up higher responsibilities. Being an advocate of a value-based understanding of the built environment, his interest lies in understanding the spatial meanings behind it. Architecture BRIO established their firm in the year 2006 with their offices in Mumbai, India, and Rotterdam, Netherlands, and have been successfully running their studios with their enthusiastic team of highly talented architects ever since. Architecture BRIO headquarters are located in 154a Beukelsdijk, Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands, Architecture BRIOs main industries are: Architecture, Engineering & Design, Construction, Architecture BRIO appears in search results as Architecture Brio, C3 Magazine, Conde Magazine, Get Free Access to Architecture BRIO Contacts Info. Here, 8 underground "cave homes" will be carved into the mountain top.