Reza Kabul
Reza Kabul | |
|---|---|
| Born | Mumbai, India |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Practice | Reza Kabul Architects Pvt. Ltd. |
| Website | www |
Reza Kabul is an architect, interior designer and Urban planner.
Early life and education[edit]
Kabul grew up living above his father's Irani café in Mumbai. He and his brothers worked there after school and even managed it when their father was away.[1] He attained his Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) from the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda in 1985.
Career[edit]
Reza Kabul established Reza Kabul Architects Pvt. Ltd. in 1988.[2] In 2011, the studio marked its milestone of 25 years in the industry with the launch of Archlights, a The Times of India (Times Property) initiative that profiled and highlighted his contribution to architecture and real estate development.[3][4] The four-paged edition featured Kabul's projects, alongside testimonials from the construction industry members.[2][5][6][7] The firm has now grown into an international practice with offices in Mumbai, Pune and San Francisco.[8]
Projects[edit]
- Formerly known as 96 Iconic Tower, Altitude (Colombo, Sri Lanka), is an upcoming 96 storey[9] mixed-use development dedicated to the Sri Lankan Cricketers that won the 1996 World Cup and consists of four cricket bat shaped structures with a cricket ball balanced between the handles.[10] The tower will have 18 escalators connecting a four-level shopping area, along with four lifts for residents and two for staff.[11] It also hosts an observatory on the 92nd level and the Sri Lankan Cricket Legends Museum on the 93rd floor.[12]
- Transcon Triumph designed by Reza Kabul [13] won the Best Residential High-rise Development - India at the Asia Pacific 2015 Awards by International Property Awards. The project was also Highly Commended in the under the Apartment - India, Residential Development - India, and Residential High-rise Architecture - India categories.[14]
- Shreepati Arcade
Awards[edit]
- 2004 : Accommodation Times for The Best Architect of the Year[15]
- 2006 : Gun Gaurav Puraskar by The Practicing Engineers Architects and Town Planners Association (PEATA India) for Outstanding Contribution & Research in Architecture[16]
- 2012 : DNA - The Next Generation [17]
- 2015 : The Johnson - Society Honours Award for Creative Excellence[18]
References[edit]
- ^ Srinivasan, Madhumitha (7 March 2015). "Bun Maska and Irani Chai". The Hindu. Mumbai. p. (para.)14.
- ^ a b "Archlights". The Times of India - Property Times. Mumbai. 17 February 2011. p. 1. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016.
- ^ "Under The Archlights". The Times of India - Property Times. Mumbai. 12 February 2011.[dead link]
- ^ "25 Glorious Years". The Times of India - Property Times. Mumbai. 26 February 2011.[dead link]
- ^ "Archlights". The Times of India - Property Times. Mumbai. 17 February 2011. p. 2.[dead link]
- ^ "Archlights". The Times of India - Property Times. Mumbai. 17 February 2011. p. 3. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016.
- ^ "Archlights". The Times of India - Property Times. Mumbai. 17 February 2011. p. 4. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016.
- ^ D'souza, Keshia (7 March 2014). "Architectural Wonders of Ar. Reza Kabul". magnamags.com. Society Interiors.
- ^ "Altitude (formerly 96 Iconic Tower)". skyscrapercenter.com/.
- ^ "96 Iconic Tower Unveiled". www.worldarchitecturenews.com. 24 December 2014.
- ^ "Industry News for January 12, 2015". elevatorworld.com. 12 January 2015.
- ^ "96 Iconic Tower, Colombo, Sri Lanka". archibaseplanet.com. 31 December 2014.
- ^ "Asia Pacific's Best 2015 - 2016". May 2015.
- ^ "Asia Pacific 2015 Award Winners". propertyawards.net. May 2015.
- ^ "Accommodation Times for The Best Architect of the Year". Accommodation Times Awards. p. Past Awardees - 18th Annual & Anniversary.
- ^ "Technology Alleviates New Intelligent Facades". builtconstructions.in. Built Constructions.
- ^ "DNA Book fetes GenNext of Construction Industry". DNA. Mumbai. 12 July 2012.
- ^ "The Johnson - Society Honours Award for Creative Excellence". Magna Publishing Company Limited.