The Story of Intangible Creativity The very first argument is addressed in this book: what is unbuilt, and why should it be celebrated? By taking every unrealized proposal, concept, and…
‘Vistara’ from the name indicates the ‘extent’; i.e., the extent of architectural evolution in India. The author, Carmen Kagal, has revived the travelling exhibition of 1986 on ‘Vistara- The Architecture…
Indian Architecture can be compared to a metamorphosing creature that engulfs whatever comes its way and takes new forms. With 2500 years old history, this subcontinent has seen the birth…
This is the final part of the series of ‘A Journey of 100 years of Architecture in India’. Since the beginning of the 20th century, Indian Architecture has seen a…
Architects and other design professionals create built environments that impact human existence. As a result of “globalisation,” teaching architecture and design students to be critical thinkers and analysts in order…
The Blueprints of Power “Cities have the capability of providing something for everybody, only because, and only when, they are created by everybody.” (Jacobs, 1961), said Jane Jacobs, Journalist, Activist,…
As time passes, cities and civilizations evolve and develop. It has become increasingly crucial for our education to grow and catch up with the development of time. The way we…
When the British Raj ended on the Indian subcontinent, Bangladeshi architect Muzharul Islam said, “Independence brings in the greatest opportunity for a nation to express its thoughts, talent and energy….…
India is a country with a rich history of culture, art and architecture. What shaped India’s rich history is its rulers over the past centuries and the architecture of their…
The mention of heritage usually brings up images of old, beautiful, dusty, and often non-functioning buildings in our minds. Structures that are a glimpse into the bygone era, which may…
The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar had a unique and sustainable approach towards architecture while planning the institute. The 400 acres campus was proposed to develop on the banks of…
The palaces and the mud huts both have an equally rich architectural legacy in India. Inspired by traditional techniques as well as global trends, these contemporary Indian architects found a…
