MATERIAL MATTERS

Architect Robin Sisodiya’s Asro Arcade experiments with new materials to create cost-effective structures.

ASRO Arcade spearheaded by Robin Sisodiya is a Gurgaon based firm that provides multidisciplinary architecture, interior design, landscaping and urban planning services and specializes in sustainable facades. The firm’s primary purpose in constructing sustainable facades is to conserve nature and give their clients a more environmentally safe living environment. “One of the most notable advantages of green buildings is their low maintenance costs, accomplished via carefully designed design components that reduce power usage and help reduce energy prices. These cost-effective constructions have the potential to grant significant economic support to both commercial and residential property owners. It also helps reduce the overall carbon footprint, which is an excellent initiative in preserving the environment” says Robin stating about the performance of sustainable facades on buildings. The firm believes in driving architecture to new heights with fresh and unique ideas and create something out of the box and unique in every project. “One of our most recent perforated aluminium home facade designs in Gurugram is our best so far. The facade’s multitiered design is clad with perforated aluminium panels. Aluminium is a lightweight material that is ideal for facade designs. The facade’s base consists of a cold white surface that assists in thermoregulation and boosts the overall efficiency. We have also used glass, which is both ecologically sound and absolutely recyclable.”

ONE OF THE MOST NOTABLE ADVANTAGES OF GREEN BUILDINGS IS THEIR LOW MAINTENANCE COSTS, ACCOMPLISHED VIA CAREFULLY DESIGNED COMPONENTS THAT REDUCE POWER USAGE AND HELP REDUCE ENERGY PRICES. THESE COST-EFFECTIVE CONSTRUCTIONS HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO GRANT SIGNIFICANT ECONOMIC SUPPORT TO BOTH COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY OWNERS.” —ROBIN SISODIYA

Conceptualised in geometric lines, these white-coated aluminium perforated panels lend the facade a serene look.

The mix-use of slim tiles and textured paints allows the facade to give a minimal yet evocative look with contrast in colours.

The facade of this bungalow is a fine testament to the amalgamation of earthy brick and mild steel. The glass railing anchor the elevation in a luxurious ensemble with sliding aluminium windows, providing seamless visual access.

The pristine white imbues a calming effect to the rich shade of the brick cladding. Furthermore, the MS installation lends the facade a modernist vibe.