Christopher Charles Benninger (1942-2024), was an Architect, Planner and Academic par excellence. He was born in Ohio, USA to academic parents. When he was a young child, he lay his…
While India’s architects and designers anticipate an enriched professional year 2025 full of significant deserving events, a lot more is underway to carry this event through, critiquing many gatherings as…
Life as an architect seems pretty fun and glamorous. Designing skyscrapers and houses to live in, creating offices where goals come through, and developing various spaces where one can relax…
Transit spaces are integral to the urban experience, connecting people and places while facilitating economic and social interactions. However, their design often prioritizes efficiency over user comfort, inclusivity, and emotional…
“We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us.” – Winston Churchill This profound statement feels increasingly conflicted in today’s world, with architecture telling a tale of progress overshadowing heritage, and…
Baolis; stepwells dating back to more than a thousand years ago not only served as integral water sources but also community cores of cultural and religious significance in ancient India.…
In the vast landscape of Indian architects and their oeuvre, few names resonate with as much impact and transformative depth as that of Sheila Sri Prakash. Recognised as the first…
The Indian Institute of Architects The Indian Institute of Architects (IIA) is a cornerstone of India’s architectural landscape. Established in 1917, this distinguished organization has expanded to represent over 29,000…
Manifestos in architecture are powerful declarations, shaping and reshaping the built environment by challenging conventions or introducing visionary ideas. In India, the concept of manifestos resonates through ancient treatises, cultural…
The Kanch Mandir, or Glass Temple, represents a remarkable architectural testament to the Jain community’s cultural and economic prominence during the early 20th century in Indore. Situated in the historic…
Housing plans and urban planning play a major role in determining a country’s course for growth. India’s fast urbanization has made creative planning techniques necessary to build livable, inclusive, and…
Building Brands: The Rise and Legacy of Woodland Few companies have succeeded in leaving as lasting a history as Woodland in the cutthroat world of fashion and outdoor gear. Woodland,…