Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur (once called Patan) at the center of the Kathmandu Valley bears witness to the political authority and civic life of the Malla rulers who controlled…
Dearest Fellow Rulers, It was on December 8th, 2023. At around 1:00 PM in the afternoon. We had just visited the Dominican Chapel that Thursday morning and now we were…
Heritage is a singular word with a kaleidoscopic image. It is a word that brings images of ancient monuments, places, life, and culture to a person’s mind. According to UNESCO,…
Awakening with Architecture She wakes up in the morning and the first thing she does, maybe everybody does, is go to the washroom. After sitting in the commode for 2…
Nestled in the middle of a busy suburban area in Bengaluru, is the IME – Indian Music Experience, an interactive museum dedicated to the understanding, history, and production of Indian…
House over the Wall, situated in China’s Taihang Mountain range, is a spacious vacation retreat, designed by Chaoffice. This space stands as a testament to the power of adaptations. It…
Brinda Somaya: Works and Continuities, edited by Ruturaj Parikh, offers the viewer an unusual and all-encompassing opportunity to explore one of contemporary India’s most eminent architects. Somaya’s architectural heritage rests…
Situated in the historic town of Mandu, Madhya Pradesh, the Jahaz Mahal—commonly referred to as the Ship Palace—presents a compelling example of early Indian architecture that intertwines aesthetic sensibility with…
Since the beginning of time, shelter has been one of mankind’s basic necessities. From a simple hut to a towering skyscraper, architecture has evolved based on multiple factors. These are…
Hidden amidst the busy streets of Pune, Maharashtra lies an Archaeological gem unbeknownst to many. Located on one of the busiest roads in Pune, Jungali Maharaj Road, popularly known as…
Campa Baodi, a historic stepwell in Indore, is a fine example of Indian traditional water conservation methods. Although less popular compared to other step wells, it is of tremendous historical…
Old ideas can sometimes utilize new buildings, but new ideas must often use old buildings, as Jane Jacobs noted in her book, “The Death and Life of Great American Cities.”…