Industrial Architects in Mumbai |
SDM Architects has extensive experience of projects in the industrial sector. We believe that an industrial architect should first understand a production process in great detail, and then design the building to suit this process. The building is only an envelope that enables the smooth functioning of the industrial process.....
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Building Regulations in Mumbai |
Our simple outline of important building regulations in Mumbai...
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Self Redevelopment of Housing Societies in Mumbai |
A discussion of how and why societies can do self redevelopment...
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Does Mumbai need more FSI or less |
As of early 2015, there is a lot of debate in Mumbai about the new draft Development Plan which has allowed for increased FSI in some areas of the city. This article discusses FSI at a fundamental level and talks about its implications for the city.
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Fire Safety Audits |
There is a lack of concern for human safety in Indian society in general. On the part of building landlords and restaurateurs, this is inexcusable - but it is true more often than not. After a high-profile fire, the issue gains importance for a few fleeting weeks, and then interest dies out again, and nothing is done.
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Architects in India |
SDM Architects is an experienced firm of architects in India. Our two principal architects have a combined experience of over 20 years in architectural design. We believe in doing work of the highest possible quality, and lavish care on both fundamental design ideas as well as minute details.
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Aircraft Hangar Design |
Architect Samir D'Monte was the principal architect for the Jet Airways MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Hangar) at Mumbai airport.
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Stages of a Building Project |
A brief description of the stages in a construction project, written for those embarking on a project.
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How to Hire an Architect |
Here is our guide to hiring an architect. Read on...
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Technical Due-Diligence of Buildings |
Are you in the process of purchasing or constructing office or residential space? If so, are you getting what you are paying for?
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Architectural Outsourcing |
At SDM Architects, we have a large pool of knowledge in the fields of construction detailing, technical architecture, integration of building services into architectural designs, and preparation of construction drawings. We have decided to make these architectural outsourcing services available to people in need of them.
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Importance of a Pre-School Design in India |
A child starts learning very early on in his/her life. Most of it begins very much at home and as a child has a very absorbent mind (as quoted by Maria Montessori for age 0 to 3) they learn a great deal by purely observing things and activities surround them.
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Challenges of designing a House on a Narrow Plot in India |
It is very common to find plots in India which are very narrow in shape, with very minimal dimension on the front side of the plot that usually abuts the road. Most often than not it shares a common plot boundary line with its neighbouring plot on two sides or even on all three sides. This makes it very critical to design a house as there is no setback space left for a walk around the house in case of fire, which means there will be no space for providing windows or openings on its sides which are critical for light and ventilation of the rooms.
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Instagrammable Architecture |
We are all smitten by new ways of socialising and one making the rounds around the block is Instagram. It is almost 8 years back that this new media platform was launched and before anyone got started with it they rather seemed bemused by the idea itself. With a great leap of faith most of them made a transition from Facebook and twitter to Instagram as it is more INSTant. Also, the glamour of sharing your pictures with a hashtag which can be seen by anyone who is not even your friend vouched more connection (doesn't matter if they are even surreal).
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