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MR. SAMIR CHINAI - PRINCIPAL PARTNER : CSAR CHAIRMAN : CRA
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MR. SALIL RANADIVE - PRINCIPAL PARTNER : CSAR MANAGING DIRECTOR : CRA
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Based upon a common desire "to build", Samir Chinai, Anish Shah and Salil Ranadive - all graduates of the School of Architecture CEPT Ahmedabad - founded Chinai Shah & Ranadive in 1989. Samir Chinai (b. 1960) has trained with Architect Luc’ Bosschem in Gent, Belgium. He is widely travelled and carries with him a palette of spatial experiences from across the globe. He has keen interests in Indian Corporate Business, and Indian Contemporary Art. Besides Ahmedabad, Salil Ranadive (b. 1963) has studied architecture at the Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) Zurich and has trained with firms in Zurich and Bombay. He is currently visiting Design faculty at the Rizvi College of Architecture, is a member of the Architectural Association - London and is a vocal member of Bombay’s architectural fraternity. Anish Shah is no longer with the firm. Earlier, in 1988 as an informal design team, they were recipients of a bi-annual award for Public Place Interiors presented by the Indian Institute of Interior Designers, for the design of an Art Gallery at Kemp’s Corner, Bombay. In 1990, Salil Ranadive’s research on the Colonial Architecture of Bombay titled "An Era of Change: 1860 - 1890", was published by the Centre of Environmental Planning and Technology (Ahmedabad). In 1991, the same Centre published Anish Shah’s research on "Open Office Systems". In 1995, Samir Chinai and Salil Ranadive established |
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Diversity of individual experiences, interests and approaches is the key to the Practice. This inherent diversity builds-up a synergy that allows us to bridge the divergent needs of an Architectural practice: Design intentions & Pragmatic concerns. As Designers we do not make distinctions between "Architecture" "Interiors" "Landscape". We deal with SPACE …in its entirety and with the qualities that it demands and generates. We prefer to refer to our work as "Space Planning" ¾ as a more unified and wholistic approach. Through the modulation of elements like formal geometry, light, natural materials, textures and colour and a close attention to detail & finishing our design solutions seek to emphasize a universal spatial experience for the persons using, and moving through the space. As a Design Practice therefore, we seek beyond particular Historical, Regional or Aesthetic references for inspiration and affirmation. While respecting the spirit of the past, we view the future with openness and optimism. Simultaneously, great emphasis is given to Pragmatic aspects related to a Project : the programme, overlay of technology, the budgets and time schedules. This involves fostering a close, creative relationship between the Clients, and everyone involved with the Design and Construction process. The direct involvement and continuos accessibility of the Principals during all stages of a project - is derigour to the Firm’s policy - initiating all designs, attending all client meetings and overseeing all follow-ups. Design development, Contract administration and regular supervision are done by support Staff and Consultants, assisted by computers. These past years the Practice has focused upon developing an appropriately skilled Team of both staff and consultants, that collectively enhance our concerns for Design and Professional Service. Our growth therefore has been steady and consolidated, and enough for us to successfully undertake the enormous task of the Jamnagar Township even while other large Projects were simultaneously being implemented by the Firm. Work therefore remains paramount, and is always chosen with utmost care ¾ the nature of the challenge involved being the prime consideration. |
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