Great Interior Design

Apartments named SymHomes Mk1, in Kolkata, India is designed by Piercy Conner Architects which has been already received several awards for its innovative sustainable properties. Cultural acknowledgement was important throughout the design process.  Stuart Piercy, Director of the project says that  an India is on the verge of a building explosion but they wanted to avoid the anonymity of Dubai-style development,  Instead they wanted to offer a culturally sympathetic yet environmentally intelligent building which retained an Indian identity and created a role-model for sustainable living.

Indian Symhomes Mk1 Apartments

In a region where in the height of summer temperatures can rise to 111°F, constructing a steel apartment block seems like insanity. But just such a design is to be created in the West Bangor city of Kolkata in India.

Indian Symhomes Mk1 Apartments Interior

Perforated steel shades over the deep-set terraces provide a sustainable solution to air conditioning by allowing air to pass into the room and providing shade from the glaring sun thus cooling the building naturally. When needed, an inner skin can be sealed to allow air-conditioning units to be used in extremes of temperature.

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The EcoSmart Flueless Fire is an innovative new flueless fire from Australia. Even better, as it uses a green fuel, bio ethanol, it is eco friendly & generates no harmful gases, sparks or soot. Providing the heat of an open fire, it requires NO wiring, gas supply or ventilation – offering the ultimate in design flexibility. This is a real open fire, with all of the warmth that brings – the only difference it can be located almost anywhere you choose!At the heart of the EcoSmart flueless fire system is the burner, which can be mounted into virtually any environment, indoors or outdoors. The burner can be bought on its own, mounted in a grate, or with a metal casing for mounting into recesses, or you can even buy one of the designer range free standing fires.

Curved Grate Flueless Fire

The curved grate flueless fire is designed to be put into an existing fireplace (seal off the chimney first to keep the heat in the room) or can be left freestanding (as shown). The properties of bio ethanol mean that although the fire will heat the air wonderfully the surrounds will not get too hot – perfect for pets & children.The fire will burn using a single refill for between 7-20 hours. Fuel is added via an opening on top, & the flame is also adjusted from the top. The best flueless fire on the market & a great source of heat the burner provides the warmth & atmosphere of an open fire in the contemporary setting decided by you.

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Innovative, comfortable and strikingly handsome “Diamond” armchair is Designed in the early 1950′s by Italian born sculptor Harry Bertoia, the Diamond Armchair/Side chair Chair is a study of space, form, and function. , the chair’s delicate appearance belies its strength and durability.

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