Quartz | Cement

volume 02. issue 03. july-august 2020 from the publishers of The industry wants the government to start construction activities in full swing and revive the construction market, especially the realty sector and large infrastructure projects.. Vivek Patni, Director, Wonder Cement, Rajasthan INSIDE: INDUSTRIES IN FOCUS : Quartz | Cement JULY-AUGUST 2020 editor & creative head 11 Edit note sylvia khan [email protected] assistant editor mignonne dsouza 12 Likes [email protected] 12 RESIDENCE 2105 editorial consultant 14 AN ABODE shailendra mehta [email protected] 16 THE BRICKHaus 18 THE EXECUTIVE FLOOR, M+ WriteTank PRESTIGE FALCON TOWER trainee correspondent 20 Saugaat aadrita chatterji [email protected] pr & social media support & executive maithili salunkhe 23 Industry in focus: Quartz [email protected] 24 INDustry OVERVIEW studio head harish raut MARKET SPEAK : [email protected] 28 CHANDRAKANT ADHIKARI graphic designer MRIDUL SALECHA 29 praful prasannakumar 30 PARAG MEHTA [email protected] 31 KETAN MEHTA to contribute editorial matter 32 VIKAS PANDIT [email protected] to advertise jasmeet kaur [email protected] 33 Industry in focus: Cement +91 98338 05467 34 INDustry OVERVIEW MARKET SPEAK : 38 Raghunath GUPTA 39 ARVIND BODHANKAR 40 VIVEK Patni 42 KIRAN SHAH published by Printed and published by Sylvia Khan on behalf 44 Technical Talk Advertisers of Liyakat Ali Khan. 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No part of this publication may 43 CALIBER be reproduced elsewhere, without the written permission of the publishers. 48 BRAM WOODCRAFTING 49 VIR MDF corporate office 50 ACE MICA Index Media Pvt. Ltd. 703, 7th Floor, Brahans Business Park, Paper Box Road, FRONT COVER INSIDE : MODAK Off Mahakali Caves Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai 400093, India. BACK COVER INSIDE : DURBI Tel. : +91 022 2687 9081-88 BACK COVER : M+ MAGAZINE FROM FOREST TO FINISH T.ZED Architects have wrapped KOA Canvas - a unique new residential community in Dubai representing a new era in modernized urban property development - with thermally-modified American tulipwood. Over 750 square meters of tulipwood have been used to create the cladding element which shades and prevents overheating of the double-height co-working and closed office spaces, and which also transforms into an outdoor shaded walkway and elevated public balcony. This is the first time that thermally-modified tulipwood has been specified in these quantities in the region and the architects are confident that the material will weather and stand the test of time in this arid desert climate. For more information visit www.americanhardwood.org Image © Mark Goodwin GABON SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE THE BIGGEST INDUSTRIAL HUB IN WEST CENTRAL AFRICA Covid-19 is the talk of the day. It’s the invisible force that has decimated people and markets alike. Despite this, there are glimmers of light on the horizon and while those green shoots might still be a ways away, the steady influence of the leaders of the market has given direction and hope to the industry at large. GSEZ This edition of IFJ looks at the cement-concrete industry and the relatively new entrant, quartz. The building sector was one of the hardest hit once Covid-19 struck. Projects were halted. People stopped buying property. Retail came to a standstill and even government projects and infrastructure were put on hold, on account of the new social distancing norms in place. Naturally this affected the cement and concrete industry considerably. So it was with some trepidation that we went into the sector, to better understand the situation and the way in which the sector was facing the several curve balls thrown at it. What we found was inspiring. Far from the gloom and doom we expected, we were met with thinking Looking for an ideal leaders with a vision for the future, both for their own companies and for the industry at large. They have VENEER MANUFACTURING DESTINATION... their eye on the future, with plans for recovery and the far better days ahead; and deep learnings from the COME TO GABON SEZ experience of the present. The young quartz industry is full of the brash confidence of youth, and justifiably so. The Indian quartz market is just starting to grow. The product is seen as premium Gabon SEZ … ensuring endless supply of Okoumé round logs at your factory door and seeing more and more acceptance in the premium and upper end of the market. Added to this clear positive trend is the fact the China is persona non grata in the US markets, which is the largest consumer of quartz, leaving the way clear for Indian export into the lucrative US markets. It’s always inspiring to see the Indian market and Indian industry in its rawest form, in the words of those who Gabon Special Economic Zone make up this market. Hearing their stories of growth and of their path for the future truly makes one trust in the A public - private partnership between Olam International, better days ahead. the Republic of Gabon and Africa Finance Corporation www.gsez.com GABON Email : [email protected] FREE Z Sylvia Khan Phone : (+241) 02 00 10 86 / (+241) 06 00 56 66 FREE ZONES Editor & Creative Head, Material Plus (+91) 83 83 05 70 74 OF THE YEAR 2006 WINNER : REGIONAL HONOURABLE MEMBER Gabon (Africa) ... land of opportunity EDIT NOTE M_Plus_ads.indd 7 24/04/19 10:09 AM photographer purnesh dev nikhanj RESIDENCE 2105 Chandigarh Studio Mohenjodaro Reminiscent of an older, were added to the partly-built simpler era, yet contemporary in spirit, upper floor level and the roof Residence 2105 is essentially an extension terrace above it. to an existing residence. Initially designed for a family of four, with time, a need was An uneven pitch roof made felt to include two more bedrooms. The of PUF panel was devised, new construction was visualised as part of to be in cohesion with the the first floor of the residence. existing gables. The roof panel cantilevers outwards and gives The clients wished to retain the old the illusion of not being attached structure, being familiar with the to the wall below, to give a functional spaces. This meant that the sense of lightness associated front façade could not be changed with a floating structure. dramatically. The most striking feature on entering the living space is the The existing façade housed multiple ceiling; arched and dramatic, geometrical elements including the red brick structure balances asymmetrical arches on both sides of an the starkness of the simple off-center gable. The design interventions living space by adding a touch of boldness. The dining space, by the warmth of louvered which in turn is a refurbishment wooden cabinetry and the of the old lobby is almost an muted character of the mustard extension of the living space. Jaisalmer stone flooring. The This living area is flanked by two roof terrace floor houses an bedrooms with attached dressing independent multipurpose room rooms and toilet. and toilet. Designed in raw, bare elements, The residence is a coming the bedrooms have exposed together of style, a conjugation concrete roofs and brick walls of elements in a way that each celebrating their imperfections element adds to the others against the plastered white and brings to the fore a warm, walls. The rawness of the natural tranquil whole. material palette is neutralised LIKES photographer ravi kanade AN ABODE Mumbai Facilis The first bathroom has a pixelated effect with This residential project small Piccolo tiles and a linear arrangement, is spread over 2,200 sq. ft and exudes while the second bathroom has a dusty-rose luxury from every surface. On entry, palette with a midnight-blue solid surface. The visitors step onto a Turkish white third bathroom exudes sophisticated luxury marble floor, which opens onto a with wood, onyx, and a large window. A basin Scandinavian-inspired living room. This in the shape of a photo frame has a steel space features knitted veneer panels, basket for other accessories. Turkish marble achieved by placing square pieces of and colored Piccolo tiles form the feature wall smoked red oak and American red oak of the last bathroom. veneer on the door openings. A fluted textured wooden sheet wrap on the ceiling contrasts with the light flooring. A bright color scheme in the kitchen has red under counters and overhead cabinets, all of which are fitted with wood-finished dado tiles. Latent jade glass, with a blossoming tree branch, becomes the accent wall of the master bedroom, while gray balances out the bright color. Customized engraved metallic tiles and bright-blue tiles on the ceiling interrupt straight lines in the guest room. Cedarwood beams are used in the son’s bedroom with customized profile lights, with black tiles used at the bed back and lit-up shelves on the feature wall. Dusty- rose tiles in bands with bronze mirrors are used in the daughter’s room, with T 2020 S metallic hues used on the bedside table.

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