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'''Morphogenesis''' is an [[architectural firm]] in India. It was founded by [[Manit Rastogi]] and [[Sonali Rastogi]] in 1996.<ref name=LM>{{cite web|title=Are the rich wired differently?|url=http://www.livemint.com/Money/7Iq2Hu7vVxykzWBR8ROc6O/Are-the-rich-wired-differently.html|work=Live Mint|publisher=[[HT Media]]|date=18 August 2014}}</ref>
'''Morphogenesis''' is an Indian architectural firm founded by Manit Rastogi and Sonali Rastogi in 1996.<ref name=LM>{{cite web|title=Are the rich wired differently?|url=http://www.livemint.com/Money/7Iq2Hu7vVxykzWBR8ROc6O/Are-the-rich-wired-differently.html|work=Live Mint|publisher=[[HT Media]]|date=18 August 2014}}</ref>


==History==
==Founders==
The firm was established by Manit and Sonali Rastogi. The first project of the company was working with [[Apollo Tyres]].<ref name=LM/> Manit is a Fellow of the [[Indian Institute of Architects]] and [[the Royal Society of Arts]], UK.<ref>{{cite news|title=Manit Rastogi – Architect with a Green Mission|url=http://www.roofandfacade.com/rfa/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=149:manit-rastogi-architect-with-a-green-mission&catid=65:personality&Itemid=67|publisher=Roof & Facade Asia}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Rebbapragada|first=Pallavi|title=Building Blocks of Past and Present|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/Building-Blocks-of-Past-and-Present/2014/04/13/article2163237.ece|publisher=[[The New Indian Express]]|website=newindianexpress.com|date=13 April 2014|accessdate=27 April 2016}}</ref> Manit has also been a director of [[Sushant School of Art and Architecture]], [[Gurgaon]] (2009–2011).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.smartcitiesadvisors.com/talking-about-delhis-nullahs-with-manit-rastogi-at-morphogenesis/|title=Talking about Delhi Nullahs with Manit Rastogi at Morphogenesis|work=Smart Cities Advisors}}</ref> Manit is active in efforts towards reclaiming the [[Nullah]]s of Delhi and transforming them into a green and sustainable network.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://edition.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/asiapcf/04/08/delhi.pollution.nullahs/|title=Sewage streams into scenic parks? One man's goal|last1=Singh|first1=Harmeet Shah|date=9 April 2010|accessdate=27 April 2016|publisher=[[CNN]]|website=cnn.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Pisharoty|first1=Sangeeta Barooh|title=Canals Can|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/canals-can-bring-ecofriendly-commute-to-delhi/article6407959.ece|publisher=[[The Hindu]]|website=thehindu.com|date=14 September 2014|accessdate=28 April 2016}}</ref> He has also presented a proposal for rock-cut architecture for Amarnath caves.<ref name=Rediff>{{cite news|last1=Rediff|first1=Business|title=They design architectural wonders|url=http://www.rediff.com/money/2006/jan/21spec3.htm|publisher=[[Rediff.com]]|website=rediff.com|date=21 January 2006|accessdate=28 April 2016}}</ref>
The firm was established by Manit and Sonali Rastogi. The first project of the company was working with [[Apollo Tyres]].<ref name=LM/>


Sonali Rastogi is a fellow at Indian Institute of Architects (IIA), the Royal Society of the Arts (RSA), UK, and was a member of the Delhi Urban Arts Commission.<ref>{{cite news |author1=Damini Nath |title=DUAC member quit on “personal grounds” on the day Parliament project was cleared |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/duac-member-quit-on-personal-grounds-on-the-day-parliament-project-was-cleared/article31995221.ece |accessdate=24 August 2020 |publisher=The Hindu |date=5 July 2020}}</ref>
==Causes==
Sonali Rastogi is a member of the Delhi Urban Art Commission (DUAC).<ref name=LM/><ref name="TOI">{{cite web|title=Urban planner PSN Rao made DUAC chief|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Urban-planner-PSN-Rao-made-DUAC-chief/articleshow/44864078.cms|work=The Times of India|date=18 October 2014}}</ref><ref name="DUAC">{{cite web|url=http://duac.org/content_page.aspx?Id=PRESENT%20COMMISSION&language=ENGLISH|title=Present Commission - Oct'2014|work=DUAC}}</ref>


==Projects and Work Portfolio==
==Projects and Work Portfolio==
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==Awards & Accolades==
==Awards & Accolades==
*AIT Awards 2012: public building (interiors)<ref name=TH1>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-propertyplus/india-bags-ait-awards/article3694698.ece|title=India bags AIT Awards|newspaper=Times of India|date=28 July 2012|accessdate=13 February 2019}}</ref>
*AIT Awards 2012: public building (interiors)<ref name=TH1>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-propertyplus/india-bags-ait-awards/article3694698.ece|title=India bags AIT Awards|newspaper=The Hindu|date=28 July 2012|accessdate=13 February 2019}}</ref>
*AIT Awards 2012: Office (Interior)<ref name=TH1/>
*AIT Awards 2012: Office (Interior)<ref name=TH1/>
*AD100 Award<ref name=AD>{{cite web|url=https://www.architecturaldigest.in/content/ad100-awards-cutting-edge-architects-who-arent-afraid-to-experiment/#s-cust0|title=AD100 Awards-Cutting Edge: Aesthetes who aren't afraid to experiment and innovate|publisher=Architectural Digest|date=8 March 2018|accessdate=13 February 2019}}</ref>
*AD100 Award<ref name=AD>{{cite web|url=https://www.architecturaldigest.in/content/ad100-awards-cutting-edge-architects-who-arent-afraid-to-experiment/#s-cust0|title=AD100 Awards-Cutting Edge: Aesthetes who aren't afraid to experiment and innovate|publisher=Architectural Digest|date=8 March 2018|accessdate=13 February 2019}}</ref>

Revision as of 13:27, 24 August 2020

Morphogenesis
Type of businessPrivate
Founded1996
HeadquartersNew Delhi, India
Area servedIndia
Founder(s)Manit Rastogi
Sonali Rastogi
IndustryArchitecture
URLwww.morphogenesis.org

Morphogenesis is an Indian architectural firm founded by Manit Rastogi and Sonali Rastogi in 1996.[1]

Founders

The firm was established by Manit and Sonali Rastogi. The first project of the company was working with Apollo Tyres.[1] Manit is a Fellow of the Indian Institute of Architects and the Royal Society of Arts, UK.[2][3] Manit has also been a director of Sushant School of Art and Architecture, Gurgaon (2009–2011).[4] Manit is active in efforts towards reclaiming the Nullahs of Delhi and transforming them into a green and sustainable network.[5][6] He has also presented a proposal for rock-cut architecture for Amarnath caves.[7]

Sonali Rastogi is a fellow at Indian Institute of Architects (IIA), the Royal Society of the Arts (RSA), UK, and was a member of the Delhi Urban Arts Commission.[8]

Projects and Work Portfolio

Morphogenesis has worked with clients from various industries. Their major clients include:

Awards & Accolades

  • AIT Awards 2012: public building (interiors)[12]
  • AIT Awards 2012: Office (Interior)[12]
  • AD100 Award[13]
  • Scroll of Honour' Realty Plus Awards 2016[14]
  • SIA-GETZ Architecture Prize 2014.[15][16]
  • World Architecture Festival Award (2009)[17]
  • CWAB Awards, India’ Top Architects (2017)[18]
  • NDTV Architecture and Design Awards (2014)[19]

References

  1. ^ a b "Are the rich wired differently?". Live Mint. HT Media. 18 August 2014.
  2. ^ "Manit Rastogi – Architect with a Green Mission". Roof & Facade Asia.
  3. ^ Rebbapragada, Pallavi (13 April 2014). "Building Blocks of Past and Present". newindianexpress.com. The New Indian Express. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
  4. ^ "Talking about Delhi Nullahs with Manit Rastogi at Morphogenesis". Smart Cities Advisors.
  5. ^ Singh, Harmeet Shah (9 April 2010). "Sewage streams into scenic parks? One man's goal". cnn.com. CNN. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
  6. ^ Pisharoty, Sangeeta Barooh (14 September 2014). "Canals Can". thehindu.com. The Hindu. Retrieved 28 April 2016.
  7. ^ Rediff, Business (21 January 2006). "They design architectural wonders". rediff.com. Rediff.com. Retrieved 28 April 2016. {{cite news}}: |first1= has generic name (help)
  8. ^ Damini Nath (5 July 2020). "DUAC member quit on "personal grounds" on the day Parliament project was cleared". The Hindu. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
  9. ^ Glass, Nick & George Webster (8 March 2012). "Ancient 'air-conditioning' cools building sustainably". CNN.
  10. ^ a b "Infosys's Nagpur campus to be set up on 142 acre land". NDTV. 22 February 2014.
  11. ^ "Donald Trump's super-luxury real estate brand to debut in Gurgaon". Times of India. 25 September 2017. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
  12. ^ a b "India bags AIT Awards". The Hindu. 28 July 2012. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
  13. ^ "AD100 Awards-Cutting Edge: Aesthetes who aren't afraid to experiment and innovate". Architectural Digest. 8 March 2018. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
  14. ^ Abid Hasan (25 January 2017). "Realty Plus Felicitates Real-Estate's Success Stories". Business World. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
  15. ^ "2014 Co-Laureates". SIA-Getz. 25 January 2014. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
  16. ^ "Scientists of Sustainability & Architecture". Indian Art n Design. 16 August 2014. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
  17. ^ Gauri Kelkar (13 February 2016). "Morphogenesis". Architectural Digest. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
  18. ^ "Winners 2017". CWAB Awards. 20 February 2017. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
  19. ^ "Residential Design of the Year (Mass Housing, Public Housing, Multi-family Housing)". NDTV. 13 February 2014. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
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