The TRENDS Walls & Flooring Special presents a line-up of walls and floorings that will rule the decor scene in 2017. In a special TRENDS Perspective feature, we present materials and textures for surfaces that form the core elements and foundation of architecture. To get a more holistic perspective of design, we speak to French designers and brothers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Kolkata-based Abin Chaudhari and Kartik Bijlani of KBA Studio, Ahmedabad. Architect Rajiv Parekh of reD Architects shares his views and insights on the use of smartphones in the architecture and interior design domain. We explore Terzo Piano's unique image transformations, the legendary work of architect Alvar Aalto and projects by Indian design firms like SHROFFLEoN, Co.lab Design Studio, Gaurav Kharkar and Studio Osmosis.