In architecture, the emphasis has shifted to user centric design with explicit prominence on climate responsive and sustainable design approach. Simple yet dynamic forms reflecting a contemporary and minimalistic style is the new trend in architecture. Incorporating technology in design has also gained importance in the recent times.
Crest Architects is one such firm that puts in a distinctive effort that takes an innovative approach with a desire for immaculate architectural design in order to develop site responsive and contextually suitable solutions. Every project is successfully customised and adapted around the project’s unique requirements, ensuring a fresh approach that is inventive and meets every need.
Crest Architects is a firm that resonates with reaching new heights. The team wants to design and construct different building typologies and intend to cater to all types of clients who are as passionate about architecture and design as they are.
Ar Vikas and Ar Vishwas, Co-founders and Principal Architects believe that they are a part of the change and will adopt and welcome new developments and advancements in the field.
Genesis of the Crest
Crest is a multi-disciplinary architecture, planning, and interior design firm based in Bangalore, India. It believes in experimenting and exploring in architecture and interior design and hence its portfolio comprises of a wide range of projects.
The fundamental component by which, the team works is the ability to reinvent building typologies and play with the volume of elements. Integrating form and function with an innovative approach to create site responsive and contextually appropriate solutions is central to its design philosophy. Each project is tailored around the detailed brief given by the client and Crest ensures that the design approach is extraordinary and unique while providing an exclusive experience that translates into striking spaces.
Incorporating cutting edge structural forms, emphasizing on creative architectural details and significance on the workmanship quality and execution process are reflected in the company’s projects. With a distinction for conceiving exceptional spaces and an experiential design approach, Crest offers the client a commitment to design excellence.
Visionary Duo
Ar Vikas MV and Ar Vishwas Venkat graduated in Architecture from M S Ramaiah Institute of Technology in Bangalore.They have been working together on group projects since their undergraduate days, which then led to setting up of Crest Architects. Since then, they have been working alongside each other.
Ar Vikas was interested in visual arts from a very young age and was intrigued by architectural design. This curiosity encouraged him to embark on a unique journey of his own and venture into a creative career path. Ar Vishwas’s strong interest in building construction technology inspired him to choose a career in architecture and to create his own mark and individuality.
Troubles and Struggles
Delivering the dream project of the clients, which aligned with the team’s design philosophy and making them understand the importance of design in all aspects of the project was an uphill task for the company.
Integrating the client’s needs within the budget has always been vital to the team, but there have been cases where finding a balance between the client’s list of requirements and unrealistic budgets has been a challenge.
Though the on-site construction was stalled during the pandemic, Crest got a lot of time to experiment on the creative process and think about interesting design concepts for some of the ongoing projects.
Imparting Insights
Crest believes that designing is a constantly evolving process, and the company is determined to develop unique innovative design solutions for every project. The company believes that architects should emphasize on original, utilitarian, and practical design and intend to give back to the community through architecture.
