ALIVE IN EVERY STONE
SUVRITA BHARDWAJ, 27, ARCHITECT, CHANDIGARH
The Foundation Bhardwaj, an architecture graduate from Sushant School of Art and Architecture (2014) in Gurgaon, insists that her profession is more of a lifestyle than a job. “I look at the minutest details of buildings that catch my eye. I have always wanted to be an integral part of ‘building’ things. Architecture is one of the few professions that keeps evolving in terms of design and construction material,” says the partner at Loop Design Studio in Chandigarh.
Chip on the Shoulder Bhardwaj and her partner Nikhil Pratap Singh, 27, have restaurants like Karim’s and Playground in Chandigarh, besides The Drawing Room in Ludhiana to their credit. The architect insists that the she couldn’t have asked for a better opportunity than Karim’s to showcase her skill-set. “The gali is reminiscent of an Old Delhi alley or a bazaar street, with different shops, houses, live counters and informal setups. The entire space has been kept raw and true to its concept in every sense," she says.
Save the Earth Bhardwaj feels that sustainable architecture has now become indispensable for the ecosystem and as long as the final product has an aesthetic appeal and fits the budget, it’s the best way to sell an environmentally cognizant design. “The strategy is to make sure that there is a strong storyline that is carried through the niceties of the design, ensuring each detail plays its part but without looking contrived or redundant to the overall concept,” she adds.