Ar. Lalichan Zacharias - Lalichan Zacharias atelier

Ar. Lalichan Zacharias - Lalichan Zacharias atelier
The world is in a state of continuous transition, where changes transform living conditions and living conditions transform ways of life, causing further change.
The transition imposed by the Covid pandemic brought a great deal of uncertainty due to the economic breakdown, and many projects were kept in abeyance during the lockdown period. We may have to prioritise the sectors in the construction industry in the post-Covid scenario. We may need to develop self-sustenance in the priority areas and be less dependent on other countries for supply of construction materials. Since the transportation of materials between various places is going to be difficult and expensive, we need to use more locally available materials for our buildings. We may need to adapt new technologies and use faster methods of construction like pre-engineered buildings. Architects also need to adapt to digitisation and switch to models like BIM.

Minimalism should be a key word in the practice of architecture.
The way forward is to cut down operating costs wherever possible through use of technology and mechanisation and taking this opportunity to make a transition and achieve a zero carbon, resilient, and healthy built environment.

Advanced technology is bringing many new products and materials into the market, which give high performance with reduced cost and time. For example, concrete with inbuilt water proofing qualities introduced by a company. With this concrete, we can leave this surface without waterproofing and plastering, even in basement floors and walls. Such technologies will go a long way in making our buildings more sustainable. As architects, we need to adapt to these changes and be better informed on these advancements for a more efficient and sustainable practice.

Lalichan Zacharias atelier

We constructed the Lourde Forane Church using PT Beam Technology to achieve column free space of 30m span, and special grade concrete. For the periodically flood affected areas of Kuttanad, Alleppy, Kerala, we made elevated low cost homes where we used steel columns, decking slab, and aerated concrete wall panels.

Changing Face of Indian Architecture

Indian architecture, predominantly shaped by historical and cultural factors, has recently been the focus of discussions on how to modernize it. India’s architecture must preserve its climate, culture, and traditions and balance them with the growing Read More ...

Promoting Collaborative Work, Productivity, & Well-Being

As businesses adapt to a new work culture that demands more inclusivity, workspace designers are designing and organizing office layouts to foster employee connectivity, well-being, and safety, and are creating an environment that is conducive Read More ...

42MM Architecture - Ar. Rudraksh Charan & Ar. Priyanka Khanna

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Envisage - Ar. Meena Murthy Kakkar & Ar. Vishal Kakkar

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Studio Lotus - Subrata Ray, Senior Team Lead

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The Executive Centre - Manish Khedia, Regional MD, South India

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Space Matrix - Swaviman Das, Director, Design

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Artizen Interiors: Offering Long-Term Value Creation

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A Contemporary Interpretation

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Vibrant Interiors

The Soch Office, designed by Saniya Kantawala Design, embodies the spirit, ethos, and entrepreneurship of the company Read More ...

Striking a Balance Between Aesthetics & Functionality

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Expressing Light As Art

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Ar. Sumit Dhawan, Cityspace’82 Architects

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Ar. Nilanjan Bhowal, Design Consortium India

We have reached a point where architects and engineers are planning for the entire life cycle of a building: from conception to demolition, providing alternatives at every step of the way to reduce harm to the environment during the entire process Read More ...

Ar. Manish Kumat Manish, Kumat Design Cell

A series of modular walls, breathable walls, and porous osmosis walls to ensure a controlled transfer of moisture and odour in the air, use of materials such as reclaimed wood, cork, AAC blocks, energy-efficient lighting fixtures, double glazed windows and automation Read More ...

Rohit Suraj, Founder & CEO, Urban Zen

Material selection is a crucial part of the design process and also depends on the client’s likes and expectations to a large extent. While choosing a material to work with, its intrinsic physical characteristics and experiential qualities are always the best parameters Read More ...