Old Buildings as Climate Resources Older buildings are frequently regarded as development obstacles in rapidly growing urban areas. Demolition seems acceptable because it is frequently regarded as ineffective, antiquated, or…
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…
Historic buildings are living archives that embody the social, cultural, and political narratives of the societies that created them. Architects encounter a profound design challenge which goes beyond structural engineering…
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…
From the Comfort of Airflow, Mumbai We See Manipal Leaving behind the humid and frenetic lifestyle of the city of Mumbai and walking into the quiet streets of the city…
India is a country of vast and rich heritage that is not unknown at all. Heritage is the backbone of her identity. And forming the rich fabric of this heritage…
For a long time, landscapes were not always seen as resources to be extracted or managed. They were lived with, feared, respected, and often worshipped. Rivers were not just water…
Indian cities are repositories of diverse layers of history that have been manifested in the architecture of the past. Examples of this are the havelis, industrial sites, colonial structures, religious…
Less is more! What if pausing was the way to more and restraint is all the action needed? What if the greatest move was no move at all? Could it…
Historic environments embody cultural memory, local identity, and architectural ingenuity. Yet they also exist in a state of perpetual vulnerability to climate change, urbanisation, pollution, overcrowding, and natural ageing. As…
Undoing Buildings: Adaptive Reuse and Cultural Memory talks about the most crucial challenges faced in the society of the 21st century: How can we make use of the large stock…
One of the most enduring chroniclers of human history, architecture uses form, materiality, craftsmanship, and spatial intent to subtly record civilisations. Understanding architecture as a time capsule means appreciating how…