India’s urban revolution has been re-examining the social bond between space and society. At Varanasi, the ‘Sugamya Kashi’ project pushes accessibility within holy geographies. Formal planning details involve “wheelchair and…
Indian architecture weaves space into the very essence of a structure, where the built and unbuilt interact as dynamic polarities, each enhancing the presence of the other. This intersection gives…
Embellishing a rather monotonous neighbourhood with vibrancy, interposing unprecedented design vocabularies into an existing language of urban landscape, and recognizing such interventions as novel and pathbreaking outlines certain principles often…
The 21st-century city is shaped by the spread of so-called slums. UN-Habitat states that more than a billion people live in these communities around the world, and they represent almost…
India is widely celebrated for its cultural diversity; however, it is often overlooked how ecologically and climatically diverse it is. From cold Himalayan villages to humid coastal coasts, from heavy…
Water has long functioned both as a functional and symbolic axis for urban growth throughout the globe. In India, where tradition and environment have been inextricably bound, features of water…
The field of architecture is a representation of society in which we live, rather than just a basic profession. Architecture builds and frames the environment, influences the way society develops,…
We all know about the famous historical and monumental buildings of a City as they give character to that city. But what about the buildings that were built at a…
As cities evolve through urbanization, historical buildings serve as cultural identities that carry fragments of collective memories across generations. Indian cities like Mumbai, Delhi, and Kolkata, through art deco structures,…
Charles Correa is one of the few names that come to mind when discussing an astonishing architect and urban planner in India. Born on September 1, 1930, his contribution to…
Napier Museum is also known as the Government Art Museum, it is one of the oldest art and natural history museums. In the capital city of Kerala lies a gem…
The Kalakshetra Foundation proudly stands on Chennai’s coastlines as a testament to the country’s art and culture. A shrine to artistic endeavor, as the name implies. The institute was established…