A striking example of ‘Heritage holds Stories’, Ranchi’s Audrey (RMC, 2023) house is a cultural haven and carries an architectural legacy. Built in the year 1855-56 by Captain Hannyington; the…
Cinema, at its most architecturally literate, does not merely use space as backdrop — it interrogates it. Dashavatar (2025), the Marathi suspense thriller directed by Shekhar Popatkar, belongs to this…
The city of waterfalls, Ranchi has always been defined by its soothing zephyr, sweeping canopies, and a striking red soil which carries the fragrance of its rich cultural identity. The…
Global temperatures are rising, and heat stress is becoming a defining environmental challenge of the decade. The hour is nigh. Sustainable action in the built environment is no longer a…
Architectural activism is a vibrant and emergent field where architects use their skills and platforms to challenge social, political, and environmental issues through the built environment. It bridges design with…
Mattancherry is a historic ward of Kochi, Kerala. Mattancherry is home to many sites of historical and cultural significance, including the Paradesi Synagogue, which was the centre of life in…
Every Wall Has Chosen a Side History is often described as a collection of facts, dates, victories and revolutions. Yet every historian understands that history is also a matter of…
When a city earns UNESCO World Heritage status, it is celebrated as a global triumph. Jaipur’s Old City—with its distinctive grid-based planning, havelis adorned with intricate jali work, and narrow…
The Silent Funeral of Architecture Architecture often appears immortal. Stone survives centuries, timber can be restored and monuments continue to stand long after their makers have disappeared. Yet beneath every…
Architecture is a deliberate target in war. We see a massive erasure of physical spaces that creates a deadly destruction as a byproduct of war, but in actuality, the architectural…
Architecture school is grueling. You do not expect it to be this intense. The coffee-fueled all-nighters, carefully drafted sheets ripped up, and begging professors to extend deadlines will make you…
Millions of visitors travel to Barcelona every year in search of Antoni Gaudí. Some arrive for the soaring spires of the Sagrada Família, while others wander through colourful parks or…