Architectural education has traditionally had a special place in the hierarchy of professions. Unlike most other areas of study, in which theory is paramount, in architecture, there is a constant…
Indian cities seem to be organised on paper, zoned, regulated, and systematically organised. However, the lived experience tells a different story. An individual is walking on a damaged footpath, a…
Spiritual and religious tourism has typically been associated with older people going on pilgrimages for faith, rituals, or relaxing trips during retirement. Recently, this trend has shifted. More young people…
India is at the crossroads of rapid urbanisation, ecological risk, and technological advancements. The narrative of Sustainability and technology is increasingly being adopted in the context of growing cities and…
Cities in a Warming World Indian cities are growing at an unsurpassed rate. As populations increase and new developments emerge, old structures often need to be demolished to make way…
Analogy Design is redefining industrial design in India as an award-winning studio based in Bangalore, founded by Vyasateja Rao. The studio specialises in helping hardware startups, small manufacturers, and entrepreneurs…
Spiritual sites in India showcase some of the most complex and lasting urban systems in the world. Cities like Varanasi (Kashi), Tirupati, and Amritsar have populations that grow significantly during…
Published in 1997, The God of Small Things introduced the world to the distinctive literary voice of Arundhati Roy. The novel went on to win the prestigious Booker Prize, making…
India is endowed with several monuments that are a source of pride and honor while also serving as essential visual representations of its century-old history and architecture. In India, Rajasthan…
Before the development of modern mechanical air-conditioning systems, human settlements in the Indian subcontinent had developed complex architectural solutions to counter adverse climatic conditions. These solutions were deeply dependent on…
Are we designing riverfront projects to give precedence to rivers or to enhance social displacement? India’s riverfront projects possess large parcels of land, which have not only given rebirth to…
The present image-driven architectural culture doesn’t allow the brand identity to just be a superficial layer over the top of design; it is now an integral part of practice, process,…