Matharoo Associates: Architectural Practice in India
Author: Philip Jodidio, Yvonne Farrell, Shelley McNamara, & 0 More
ISBN: 978-1864708479
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Book Overview
The multi-award-winning Ahmedabad-based practice matharoo associates was founded in 1992 by Gurjit Singh Matharoo, whose architectural lineage stretches back to his great-grandfather. Focused on highly refined aesthetics that are married with functional yet playful interpretations of design (for instance, the House with Balls or Curtain Door), the firm''s holistic approach is well regarded, and ranges across architecture and structural design, interiors and product design, creating public, private, commercial, and institutional works. This splendid volume provides an in-depth look into the creativity and insight of a very contemporary Indian practice.
Browse this title within our Children's Books collection. Edition details: Images in this review, English, 239 pages. Reference ISBN: 978-1864708479.
About the Author
Founded in 1992, matharoo associates is headed by principal architect Gurjit Singh Matharoo, who has played a significant role in reviving the Indian architectural scene with a diverse range of projects that are inventive, innovative, playful. Gurjit Matharoo and his team have been the winners of numerous international awards, including several given by the Architectural Review (London) - for the Emerging Architecture Awards Cycle. The Ashwinikumar Crematorium (Surat, Gujarat), the first gas-fired facility in the country, was the Editor's Choice selected by Peter Davey in 2003 and Prathama Blood Center (Ahmedabad), the largest blood center in India, was the Recommended Entry in 2005. In 2009, Curtain Door (House with a Wall of Light) was declared the Winner of the Emerging Architecture Award and the following year House with Balls (Ahmedabad, 2007) won the top prize in the AR 2010 House Awards. In 2012, Matharoo was shortlisted for the BSI Swiss Architectural Awards and invited to present his work at the 2017 Bienal De Chile and twice consecutively at the Venice Architecture Biennale curated by Alejandro Aravena in 2016 and Grafton Architects in 2018. And in 2014, Gurjit Matharoo was awarded a Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).
Book Specifications & Quick Facts
- Reading Level
- Ages 6–10 / Early Readers
- Language & Format
- English • Images in this review
- ISBN Reference
- 978-1864708479
- Publisher
- Images
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What is this book about?
The multi-award-winning Ahmedabad-based practice matharoo associates was founded in 1992 by Gurjit Singh Matharoo, whose architectural lineage stretches back to his great-grandfather. Focused on highly refined aesthetics that are married with functional yet playful interpretations of design (for...
Who should read this book?
Ideal for young readers, parents, and elementary school students looking for an engaging, humor-filled adventure that builds reading confidence and vocabulary.
Why Readers Pick This Edition
- You’ll love this book for its rare, immersive look into one of India’s most distinctive contemporary architectural practices. Lavishly produced and deeply insightful, it goes beyond visuals to unpack the thinking, experimentation, and craftsmanship behind Matharoo Associates’ iconic projects. Whether you’re an architect, design student, or serious design lover, this premium volume inspires you to see how playful ideas, structural rigor, and refined aesthetics can coexist in truly original ways.
- Published by Images.
- Language: English.
- Page count: 239.
Catalog Description
The multi-award-winning Ahmedabad-based practice matharoo associates was founded in 1992 by Gurjit Singh Matharoo, whose architectural lineage stretches back to his great-grandfather. Focused on highly refined aesthetics that are married with functional yet playful interpretations of design (for instance, the House with Balls or Curtain Door), the firm''s holistic approach is well regarded, and ranges across architecture and structural design, interiors and product design, creating public, private, commercial, and institutional works. This splendid volume provides an in-depth look into the creativity and insight of a very contemporary Indian practice.
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