“The Museum of Western India composition. The real reason why it is so is that it was instructed that the design should be Indian…’ – George Wittet” There has invariably…
Witnessing the transformation from a magnificent Palace empowering the rulers of the bygone era with its grandeur to serving the quest of present-day humans has been astounding. It feels surreal…
India is a land steeped in history, where echoes of its glorious past are scattered across its diverse landscape. From the northern peaks to the southern shores, remnants of ancient…
The essence of architectural practice fundamentally lies in the precise execution of the vision conceived by the architect. The successful translation of an architect’s initial concept into a tangible, built…
The movie “Oh Kadhal Kanmani” (a.k.a. “Ok Kanmani”) was a writerial, directorial, and productional effort of Mani Ratnam in 2015. The film of the two pairs of couples and their…
How to Identify an Architect ? If a person is transfixed in a position staring at the elevation of a building, or if a person is constantly touching surfaces and…
Formerly known as the Prince of Wales Museum, The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya or the CSMT museum in Mumbai was established in 1905 during British rule in India. This…
With the motto of ‘Har Har Mahadev,’ the Maratha Empire was established by one of the greatest sons of mother India – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in 1674 with Raigad as…
Introduction The relationship between architecture and place is a multifaceted and profound connection that has existed for centuries. It is a topic of great significance within the fields of architecture,…
The courage and gallantry of the Marathas, as portrayed in Tanhaji, were flawlessly portrayed and showcased in the architecture and districts of Maharashtra during that period. The film’s universe included…
In the past fifty years, India has experienced a significant transformation in its built environment due to rapid urbanisation and globalisation, and the country is experiencing rapid economic growth. This…
Like a vision board, that is how human minds work. We are constantly framing ourselves into various circumstances, but do these frames abandon the spatial settings? Even in our imagination…