Community Involvement in Designing a Future Talking about design is often associated only with the designer and their studio, associated with the grand plan of these ideas, but in reality…
The Idea of Everyday Heritage When the word ‘Heritage’ comes to mind, the images of popular forts, temples, and monuments come to mind. However, it is first important to understand…
In India, architecture is very rarely considered just as a physical fascination. It has always been a negotiation—between the memories and goals, the organized and cluttered, permanence and uncertainty, and…
In Indian cinema, very few films evoke the quiet charm and the rhythm of Mumbai’s middle class as gently as the 1976 Basu Chatterjee-directed Chhoti Si Baat. The film is…
Inaugurated on 8th October 2025 by the Indian Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) is set to be one of India’s most ambitious infrastructure projects.…
Early Years and Advent into the Architectural Realm Shimul Jhaveri Kadri requires no introduction when it comes to her semantic history of architectural endeavours and ventures, outlining her design philosophies…
The Gwalior Fort is not just a fort. It is a storyteller in sandstone, perched high above the city like a watchful guardian. At dawn, the blue tiles of Man…
Early Life and Foray into the Architectural Realm Brinda Somaya, a pioneer in her own right, weaves stories of architecture, narratives of nature, and tales of timeless heritage in a…
Water has long been recognized as a vital force for renewal, essential to both nature and culture. Civilizations for centuries have integrated this life-giving resource into their architectural designs, from…
When Bureaucracy Goes Green When we think of Net Zero buildings, our imaginations often take flight. Shimmering glass towers with solar panels, sleek silhouettes that resemble something from science fiction…
It is not every day that we come across movies that not just keep you etched in seats but everything about the movie just fascinates you beyond inference. Selvaraghavan’s Aayirathil…
I remember when I was a kid, listening to my mother’s childhood stories about her nana-nani ka ghar (maternal grandparents’ home), and wondering how a house could have two aangans,…