Out of Sight

01 Feb 2025 CW Team

As interior design trends continue to evolve, embracing more ambitious, modern and aesthetically driven concepts, the demand for HVAC systems that seamlessly integrate into these spaces has intensified, according to Pravin Rawool, AVP & Head: MEP and Internal Services, a part of Godrej Enterprises Group. “We recognise the importance of combining functionality with design excellence.”

Atul Malik, National Head, MEP and O&M, Sterling & Wilson, agrees, saying that as interior designers become more ambitious about the look and finish they aim to achieve, innovative ways to conceal HVAC components such as ducting, piping, cabling, ceiling-mounted units and so on are assuming greater importance.

As Dikshu Kukreja, Managing Principal, CP Kukreja Architects, puts it, “Concealing the visible components of an HVAC system is vital to enhance inner aesthetics.”

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