PARAMETRIC EXPLORATIONS III
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...
PARAMETRIC EXPLORATIONS II
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...
Negotiating Boundaries
The building façades are not just the skins of the structures that give its face value externally. They cannot be purely a result of aesthetic dimensions (decorative) nor only for controlling...
A cozy family retreat that is an epitome of sustainability
Bamboo has been part of construction ever since humans started building shelters. Over the years, the usage of bamboo persisted majorly in the regions of South Asia, South-East Asia, East Asia...
Environmentally Responsible Commercial Buildings (eco-consciousness)
Responsible and sustainable construction begins with intelligent design. The focus shift from Ambitious Commercial buildings to Responsible Commercial buildings requires news design thinking....
Hospitality Industry 2020 – Expectations & Opportunities
MATHAN RAMAIAH Director of Design at FHD Consultants The future of the hospitality industry in an emerging country like India has extraordinary potential and an equal measure of challenges. In the...
Blending contemporary style with sustainability
There could be no better definition for a bamboo tree than this. For this very reason, architectural marvels crafted using bamboo always stands out, be it the style, durability, higher compressive...
Things to keep in mind while designing homes for Senior Citizens (Part 2)
Written by Dhurgai Kumaran , Director Design - FHD Group Interior design is the heart of a house that will reflect the style and personality of the residents. As part of the usual norms, people...
The right time to start planning for interior design
Written by Dhurgai Kumaran, Director Design - FHD Group Interior design is the heart of a house that will reflect the style and personality of the residents. As part of the usual norms, people...
Solar Integration in Real Estate
A country like with 9 months of prolonged summer and heat climate, India’s plans of realizing Solar Power for All by 2022 is only possible by making the solar power infrastructure simple and...
Site Selection for Affordable Housing in Indian Metros – The Designer’s perspective – Part 1
Insights from Mr. Dhamodharan, Director of Operations, FHDGroup Written by Vignesh Srinivasan, FHDGroupWednesday, 16 January 2019As architects & designers, we are usually employed once land...
Showcase on GM Ambitious Enclave -Aspirational Affordable Housing (Part 2)
Insights by Mr. Dhamodharan, Director of Operations, FHD GroupWritten by Sriram Ramakrishnan & Vignesh Srinivasan, FHDGroup Tuesday, 04 December 2018 In the first part of the Showcase ( Showcase...
Site Selection for Affordable Housing in Indian Metros – Part 2, Designer’s perspective – Part 2
Insights from Mr. Dhamodharan, Director of Operations, FHDGroup Written by Vignesh Srinivasan, FHDGroupWednesday, 06 February 2019In the first part of the article ( Part 1), we outlined how we, as...
Residential Communities Going Green
Insights by Mr Damodharan S, Director – Operations, FHD Group Written by Vignesh Srinivasan, FHD Group By 2021, India anticipates nearly 55% growth in the green building sector of all projects, be...
Reinforcing our presence in the Hospitality Sector
Our Design Skills, Our Creativity and Our Commitment, we believe, are the factors that bring back Our Clients seeking Our Collaboration to work on their ventures. A moment of pride indeed We have...
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...
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...
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...
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 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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Homes for the environmentally conscious family
Our centuries-old relationship between home and nature is a vital life experience that many affluent Indian families are aspiring for and distinguishing themselves from mainstream luxury real estate...
Showcase on GM Ambitious Enclave Aspirational Affordable Housing (Part 1)
Insights by Mr. Dhamodharan, Director of Operations, FHD Group Written by Sriram Ramakrishnan & Vignesh Srinivasan, FHDGroup In this post, we will deep dive into our design efforts in the...
Global Techies Town, Bangalore @ Affordable housing
The Global Techies Town is a proud property of GM Infinite, a pioneer in developing estate business for the residential sector in Bangalore. GM Infinite is known for its exceptional quality,...
For The Conscious Conscientious
Published By: Nagesh Battula For the Conscious & ConscientiousWe have embarked on an enriching journey of creating all-inclusive Eco habitats. Our revenue model is based on the Triple Bottom...
FHD Group Employees Fare at International Environment competition
Architects at FHD Group care about the environment, both in their professional work as well as outside their job. Recently 3 members from FHD Group took time outside office hours to form a team and...
Extended Home
Written by Dhurgai Kumaran, Director Design - FHD Group As a nuclear and a closely knitted family, the client has been looking for a small extension (to the existing house) where they would like to...
Experience the Glory of Bhubaneswar – Mayfair Convention Bhubaneswar
written by Sriram Ramakrishnan as discussed with Nagesh Batulla Client Brief Mayfair had earlier built and was operating Mayfair Lagoon in Bhubaneswar. The client was then planning to build an event...
Designing Homes for Senior Citizens, things to keep in mind (Part 1)
Insights from Mr.Nagesh Battula, Founder and Managing Director – FHD Group Monday, 18 March 2019 From a designer’s perspective, we ideally look to answer several considerations catering to the...
Current Trends in Indian Hospitality
Speaking of Indian Hotels, the first image that comes to mind for most people would either be a traditional looking lavish palace or a generic business hotel. However, changes in the choice of guest...
Creating a Successful Hospitality Project
With increasing foreign & domestic travelers in India, the hospitality sector is fast becoming an attractive investment option for developers specializing in other real estate sectors. It is...
CAPTURING WINDS…IN OUR DESIGN
Written by Anuranjan Singh, interning at FHD Group As part of our design process, we believe it is important to actively look at how climate and weather patterns sculpt our built environments. At...
Landscaping Strategy for Indian Hospitality
'Manicured to Productive' Landscape Strategy for Indian Hospitality Author - Sriram Ramakrishnan Landscape at times is forgotten as a purely aesthetic element, which involves further costs to...
An (Uninterrupted) View to the beach – Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort & Spa
Project: Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort and Spa Client: AR Foundations Operator: Sheraton Location: Chennai Site Area: 10.29 Acres Built-up Area: 243,000 Sq.ft. & 59,000 Sq.ft. landscape A Beach...
ARCHIthink – The Thought process behind Architecture
FHD is a unique firm that does not believe in architectural styles, which enables each architect to evolve his own work culture. Each Director, Manager brings his/her own academic background, unique...
AR Hotels and Resorts
The upcoming AR Hotels and Resorts is a hospitality project by AR Foundations of Chennai. AR Foundations are one of the reputed builders of the city who are dedicated to principles of...
Applying Parametric Modelling in Architectural Design
Insights from Mr. Dhurgai Kumaran, Director Studio, FHD Group Written by Vignesh Srinivasan, FHD Group During concept design as well as design development in a project, one of the key aspects is...
Architecture Review – An Insight into Mayfair Hotels
Architecture Review - An Insight into Mayfair Hotels As a leading architectural practice, it delights us to get an insight into a client’s perspective about design for a specific industry and how...
A Farmhouse that-Compliments Nature
A four thousand five hundred square feet farm house embedded in lush acreage has been designed by FHD for a regular and loyal client. Following a brief to design-build a home that brings in and...
Transforming Affordable Housing to Aspirational Affordable Housing (AAH)
Insights from Mr. Dhamodharan, Director of Operations, FHD Group Written by Sriram Ramakrishnan, FHD Group As designers of over 25 million sq.ft of affordable housing projects across multiple...