A trip to India is often overshadowed by other tourist hubs in touristy India, while Chennai is lesser-known. However, Chennai—or Madras, as it was originally named—is a buzzing hotspot for…
An architectural tour around Chennai is often dominated by the city’s glorious landmarks from the colonial period and the magnificent Dravidian heritage of ancient India. Although oft over-shadowed by the…
Before we list the 10 well known Indo Saracenic Structures in Chennai, we should understand that during the colonial-era a majority of buildings in India built by the British drew…
Narrow alleyways, crumbling building facades, fading wall paint, and downtrodden heritage of Chennai’s Georgetown narrate interesting stories that unravel parts of the forgotten history, culture, and architecture of Chennai. Georgetown…
Peri-urban sectors such as those of Chennai, once described as rural, have been converted into places of comfortable living and globally financed special economic zones. Chennai has expanded by occupying…
Multi-faceted with a pinch of everything from its culture to the artistry to the intricate details, Chennai is a must-visit destination for any architect exploring India. Possessing a strong architectural…
The Brick house, personifies the idea of “optimum” achieved through layered “negotiations”. The negotiation with the “normal” started with the program, when a 57 yr old matron (The client) wanted…
Ask any local or visitor and he will tell you that Chennai is a city where tradition and modernization coexist, where women in silk sarees wearing jasmine flowers walk side…
The project is a one of a kind city house that revolved around a specific requirement that was to design a spacious eco-friendly four bedroom house for a family of…
Chennai is one of the largest metropolitan cities in India. The history of Chennai dates back to the 4th century, which is depicted by the lavish architectural landmarks. Temples were…
This is a home grown design for AtWorks group of workspaces. We work out of one of their spaces and have come to understand in depth how they function .…
The perfect mix of modern and traditional architecture is fine line where our studio likes to experiment with. We at BLD design studio have tried our hand at this project…