Kodagu, also known as the Scotland of India, entered recorded history in the 9th century AD. It’s a hilly area located on the summits and eastern slopes of the western…
A Gothic masterpiece that stood the test of time in the cultural bastion city of Pune is more than just a spiritual place of worship; this Victorian jewel is a hallmark of colonial heritage. The building…
The relationship between built environments and fragile ecosystems has historically been in conflict in the architectural world. However, as the architectural discourse shifts towards the “Anthropocene”, for example, the Wasit…
The residence located in Addis Ababa’s old neighborhood, “Ferensay”, was constructed using reclaimed construction materials salvaged from demolished houses across the city, and holds a unique character. The design is…
Building a project from the ground up is always easy. There are no borders, no restrictions, no inbox requirements. Everything depends on the creativity of the architecture and design team,…
Jal Mahal, built in the 1750s by Maharaja Madho Singh I, served as a pleasure palace and a royal duck hunting lodge, rather than a residence. Literally translating to “Water…
Amdavad ni Gufa is designed as an underground art space at the heart of Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It is a living testament of the synergy between the renowned painter, artist Maqbool…
The sheer growth of the present-day city indicates that the Sarai Shahji Mahal was standing even before there was a city in Delhi, more than 300 years ago. Located close…
Chhatris are a unique architectural type found in Western India, serving as a death marker, political symbol, and an element of urban fabric. This case study focuses on Krishnapura Chhatri,…
Standing as the centrepiece of the Paradise Birmingham redevelopment, the Octagon is a world first: the tallest purely octagonal residential skyscraper and a key element of the Paradise Birmingham regeneration…
After Independence in 1947, India faced the challenge of not just rebuilding its cities and infrastructure but also shaping a national identity through institutions. Universities, housing, cultural centres, and administrative…
Design – Planning, Spatial Logic, and Earthquake Vulnerability One of the oldest Hindu temples in Nepal, Changu Narayan Temple is an important landmark in the Kathmandu Valley UNESCO World Heritage…