{"id":8787,"date":"2021-01-10T15:00:07","date_gmt":"2021-01-10T09:30:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/media.biltrax.com\/?p=8787"},"modified":"2022-02-28T08:39:37","modified_gmt":"2022-02-28T03:09:37","slug":"studio-vista-architects-an-ensemble-of-vision-and-imperatives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/sh040.global.temp.domains\/~vitamind\/biltrax.mediacontent\/studio-vista-architects-an-ensemble-of-vision-and-imperatives\/","title":{"rendered":"Studio Vista Architects: An ensemble of vision and imperatives"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Studio Vista is an architecture, interior and furniture design firm based in Kochi.\u00a0 It is a commingling of three women, Varsha, Shariga and Anupama, with 10 years of experience, similar ideologies and training. Driven by their affinity, they embarked on the journey and spearheaded Studio Vista Architects in 2018. They talk about the severity and orthodox mindset of the construction sector upon female designers and how MEP services sail around architecture and mold within the design.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

In the rapidly evolving world driven by new realms, architects and designers at times, tune out the spoken and unspoken needs of their clients. Designed spaces need to be an extension of the user\u2019s personality and a culmination of the architect’s vision in agreement with the client brief. This approach cannot operate and execute efficiently without a well-skilled technical team. Studio Vista, an emergent all women\u2019s team undertakes each project with a unique trait. With the belief that there is no “one-fits-all” solution to every design, they look into the characteristics of the occupants and the context.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Designed spaces need to be an extension of the user\u2019s personality and a culmination of the architect’s vision in agreement with the client brief.<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

While women have forged a path in many male-dominated industries today, challenges still face female architects. \u201cGender biases and stereotypes in the construction field are common and prove to be challenging\u201d says the trio. Encouraged by professionals, they began spending time at construction sites, learning from masons and craftspeople through interactions and close observations, hence providing solutions to unfavourable situations on site. They voice, \u201cOn occasions contractors and workers are skeptic, it then becomes crucial to acknowledge our esteem in the practice\u201d. Conventionalism hangs around the construction sector. Repeatedly facing differences on site, they try to be impassive and make the contractors understand the importance of certain details in design execution. To sum up they express \u201cAs women we feel we look upon disagreeable situations and prevent it from escalating into unresolvable arguments.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Like the veins in our body, MEP services are the functional components of a building which gets integrated at the initial stages of our design process and keeps it alive. \u201dWe would rather MEP services fuel the building than appear as an added element\u201d they said. In the course of the development stage, it is fundamental to give provisions and follow proper standards, hence the layout need not be revised by the MEP consultants. Further they mentioned \u201cEven at times, when attempting to bring out innovations in our design, the consultants are pursued to evade future complications\u201d.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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\u201cIssues such as haphazard placement of electrical points, ceiling height compromised to take MEP services, plumbing ducts protruding into usable space, etc. are quite common.”<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The most desirable ecosystem is where the architects and MEP consultants are in a clear understanding, and respect each other\u2019s role in delivering the best to the clients. \u201cStudy and analysis of resources are conducted at the time of initial site visits, ensuring that MEP services become an integral part of the designed space without interfering with the aesthetics\u201d. Periodical site inspections and coordination with the consultants affirm mutual agreement throughout the execution and any unforeseen issues on site are worked out in liaison with the consultants. \u201cAs Architects, we always prefer to work with a strong technical team who is open to discussions with us\u201d they cited. For projects, where 60-80 percent of the MEP services are already in place, the challenges elevate. \u201cIssues such as haphazard placement of electrical points, ceiling height compromised to take MEP services, plumbing ducts protruding into usable space, etc. are quite common”, they say. Original layouts are often disputable, with several flukes, leading to high incurred expenses by clients.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Their current projects are mostly centered in and around Kerala and in Dubai, UAE. Some of their upcoming projects comprise A villa interior, an apartment interior, a retirement home interior, two residence designs, a commercial project, serviced villa, and an experimental eco-cabin house. They summarise, \u201cWe look forward to doing all genres of work. With our undying passion for Architecture and relentless quest to experiment more we intend to shatter the stereotype associating women with interiors\u201d.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Website: studiovistaar.com<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n

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Email: info@studiovistaar.com<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n

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Contact: +91 4843550978, +91 9747549298<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n

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