Opolis Architects, headed by Sonal Sancheti and Rahul Gore, have been the pioneers in Indian Modernist Architecture for more than twenty years. Based in the fast-paced city of Mumbai, Opolis…
The term “biophilia” was originally used in 1973 by American psychologist Erich Fromm, who described it as an intense love of life and all that is living. Carrying forward Fromm’s…
A world without architecture seems almost unimaginable. Instead of being viewed purely as a discipline, architecture may even be considered a derivative of nature itself. Since the beginning of time,…
Architecture is similar to compositional art in that each component and proportion is carefully chosen and arranged to create a cohesive visual story. A spectator is given a clear idea…
Architecture is not only a tangible art but rather a milestone to emphasize authenticity and identity, besides all the cultural traditions that shape every place’s uniqueness. It is a three-dimensional…
India is a vibrant, culturally diverse country that has maintained its origins for many years via its exquisite arts and crafts. The foundation of Indian culture, which has received international…
Home – a space with comfort, warmth and love. A home always has a special place in our lives, and especially for Indians, it is connected to family and bonding.…
Stepwells were culturally and socially significant structures in India that made it easier for people to access groundwater and maintain the well. Water is significant in Hindu cosmology as the…
One of the oldest crafts of India, the handicrafts of bamboo are well known to man. Various regions in India universally practice this craft form. The wide-ranged availability of bamboo…
The Hunnarshala Foundation is an Indian non-government organization (NGO) that engages in community empowerment, artisan training, and the development of traditional building systems, distinctly utilizing earth. Succeeding the 2001 earthquake in…
An outsider’s perspective on India is that we instantaneously conjure images of Bollywood (as clichéd as it may seem), touristy historical monuments, bright colors, flavor-bursting cuisine, and a stunning and…
Hasmukh Patel, a pioneer of contemporary Indian architecture passed away on January 20, 2018, at the age of eighty-four He was once one of the most profitable architects and teachers…