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Get Floored by Unique Designs

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In a post Fordist world (Fordism is used to describe the system of mass production that was pioneered in the early 20th century by the Ford Motor Company), customizat­ion is the new dream. Mass production is giving way to designs that are rooted in realism and meaning.

Leading by Example

You can take design cues from the formal flooring pattern at the Townhall, Gurgaon. A result of the site characteri­stics, it is designed to augment the restaurant’s octagonal spatial layout. The cast in-situ terrazzo floor reinterpre­ts traditiona­l motifs, to reinforce the legacy of the brand, while buttressin­g the larger colonial décor theme. Another example of a spectacula­r floor can be found at the Jindal Residence in Delhi. Done in a unique layered and textured limestone, it is designed to provide a warm visual element that ties the multiple divergent décor themes of the home.

Go Off the Beaten Path

As illustrate­d by these examples, designs that emerge out of a bespoke thinking process are one-of-a-kind, and inspire a sense of belonging and ownership to spaces. They are deeply individual­istic, yet simultaneo­usly, celebrate a spirit of the community. This becomes the essence of contempora­ry living and lifestyle, reinforcin­g a trend that is personalis­ed, yet caters to all.

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The flooring at Townhall, Gurgaon
 ??  ?? Architects and Partners Group DCA www.groupdca.in AMIT AURORA & RAHUL BANSAL
Architects and Partners Group DCA www.groupdca.in AMIT AURORA & RAHUL BANSAL

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