We would like to take the opportunity to introduce you to one of the jury members of the Tiny House 2022 Architecture competition.  

Dipen Gada & Associates, popularly known as DGA, began as a very modest interior design firm. Gradually with time and every project accomplished, DGA evolved from an exclusive interior design firm to a civil and architectural planning firm and attained the position as one of the most respectable and admired firms in India.

Since its inception in 1993, DGA has made its presence felt through innovative, minimalistic, and timeless designs. The principal designer and founder of the firm, Mr. Dipen Gada holds a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from M.S University, Vadodara, Gujarat. 

Initially, he strove for knowledge and exposure which boarded him on a path of self-learning and grasping experience for resources around. Intense traveling, study and seminars helped him create a boutique identity for his practice.

DIPEN GADA & ASSOCIATES is been recognized as one of the influential names in the Indian Architecture and Design fraternity by Forbes, AD, Elle Décor, IIID, and a number of other organizations and design publications.

Come take a look at what the Jury of Tiny House 2022 has to say about his evaluation process! For the purpose of this interview he would be referred as DG to responses, however Volume Zero referred as VZ.

DG- Architecture is a solution to the areas in constructing facilities to overcome the needs of individuals. To shape up the dreams and needs of people in the right proportion and with balance esthetics. It’s poetry with solid mass, turned into reality.

There are many ways to attempt the same to achieve excellence that serves the need of individuals.

 

DG- Tiny houses are the need of the time. looking at the population and increasing density of people in urban areas, Tiny houses are the need of the time. Though the houses become small day by day due to high prices, and scarcity of land in urban areas, the facilities in such houses are increasing day by day with the help of technology and the right designs. The awareness is increasing day by day, and designers also have to find out the best solutions for each individual to accommodate all their needs.

 

DG- We as a designer have a huge responsibility towards society and people who give their dreams to mold into reality to us. We are trustees for their future and we need to attend each project to keep their faith alive.

 

We need to provide the right solutions to the people who approach us to design their, homes, office, work-space, retails, institutes, or any other projects. We carry such responsibilities and try to fulfill their dreams into reality.

 

DG- We normally work on the ethos of "SAHAJ" (effortless) Or "BOLD MINIMALISM". Over the period of time, we have cultivated our own theory of working, which gives the right solutions to the need of the people with the right balance of functionalities and esthetics. We may not be fancy but work with the approach of timeless designs.

 

DG- We worked on very selective bases, and try to give personal inputs in most of our works. That way all the projects are dear to us, but a few projects which we love to mention are " Sanket" (a flagship electrical showroom at Anand). This linear site was really changing in terms of direction, but we have achieved the desired results with the highest level of client satisfaction.

Also, a few Homes like “Madhav" & "Nene" are also which we Have cherished with a good outcome....

In Madhav, we have saved 17 grown trees out of 20 in a small plot size of 9000 Sq.ft. which was really challenging, but we have done it with very meticulous planning.

 

DG- As the competition is for Tiny Houses, then the expectations of occupants are quite high, they need to get the best results within the small space, which fulfills their most of the requirements with balance esthetics and the highest level of functionalities. As a Jury, we are also looking forward that how the designers have to balance that with their intelligence.

How the play of natural lights and elements have been used in overall designs.

 

 

DG- We as a designer are having a huge responsibility toward society. I always tell each individual designer or young buddy, to take such responsibilities and perform with the highest level of the client's expectations. We need to value ourselves and perform the best which fulfills the client's need with the best outcome. Be focused, be dedicated, and be enthusiastic to be the best.

 

Many best wishes to all young buddies, you are the future of design and you are the ones who can make difference to the surroundings and society. Also, keep looking for something new without compromising the quality and functionality. Innovation is always a key to the new design solutions.