Urbanization is the defining feature of the modern era.Yet, the current model of urban expansion drastically impacts the natural environment, frequently lowering biodiversity, and eventually threatening human well-being. The inevitable urban congestion is catalyzing environmental degradation and strategies for reversing environmental deterioration need to be wisely implemented. Steering urban development in an environmentally conscious manner requires deep architectural knowledge that is nuanced and constantly updated. This is what Rurban Design Labis equipped with.
Looking to harmonize the coexistence between bricks and green, Rurban Design Lab was founded in 2018. Like a fresh breath of air, Rurban is all about new innovation and concepts that unites man and nature. Employing its impeccable designing prowess, the company has delivered some of the most complicated projects since its inception. Starting with environmentally critical spaces like wildlife sanctuaries to naxalite belts, the team has delivered the most out¬standing designing solutions.
“At Rurban Design Lab, we strive to maintain a creative and responsible approach in each of our projects. Our in-tent has always been to blend
rural essential characteristics into the urban lifestyle and vice versa to create a balance of space, environment and lifestyle", points out Angad Singh Phokela, Founder of Rurban Design Lab.
Knowledge Paving the Way
What sets Rurban apart from its contemporaries is its pro¬found domain expertise and aesthetic sense. Today, the company boasts of having the most skilled workforce that has proved to be a valuable asset for its clients.
“We are a group of young and enthusiastic architects, interior designers, project managers and design freaks, that strives to deliver socially equitable, culturally acceptable, environmentally sound and economically scalable development designs", mentions Angad.
Angad is a graduate in Architecture and Design from School of Planning and Architecture, India while also being a certified sustainable design professional. In his personal career, Angad has worked under some great names like Ar. Ranjit Sabikhi, Space Combine Architects, and Development Alternatives; thereby gaining extensive industry knowledge.
Rurban's young and energetic team is the driving force behind the company's efforts to establish a distinctive identity. Having worked under different circumstances, the team now possesses wide knowledge with a zeal for designing.
Expanding the Reach
Currently, Rurban provides architectural, interior and land¬scape designing services to its clients. The company also has a rich experience of working across commercial, hospitality, institutional and residential domains.
Having said that, Angad plans to expand its offerings and start providing project management services to its clients in the near future. He states, “Although, in our present role as designers, we are tasked with delivering designs that match customers’ expectations. But, in order to translate the en¬tire design to its full potential, we need to have an equally energetic team at the construction level".
The project management services of Rurban are designed to provide a comprehensive solution for project and infrastructure development related services to effectively increase the efficiency of projects and construction, including master planning, detailed architecture design and related services, construction management, material procurement and management, vendor & labor management, safety issues, time constraints, and more. Project management being one, in the next five years, the firm wants to extend its reach to more than 100 TWier-II & III cities of India.
