Jal Mahal, built in the 1750s by Maharaja Madho Singh I, served as a pleasure palace and a royal duck hunting lodge, rather than a residence. Literally translating to “Water…
Amdavad ni Gufa is designed as an underground art space at the heart of Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It is a living testament of the synergy between the renowned painter, artist Maqbool…
Settlements may evolve, but their narratives and memories are passed down through generations. Architecture, traditional attire, and authentic food collectively serve as expressions of culture. Transforming heritage buildings for food…
Retrofitting is often introduced into architectural discourse through necessity rather than intent. Buildings must consume less energy, meet evolving regulations, and respond to changing patterns of occupation. In this framing,…
Asian megacities are growing vertically as much as they are horizontally, driven by extreme density, acute land scarcity, and rapid urbanisation. As a result of these challenges, traditional ground-level park…
Tribal-inspired community halls are a tangible illustration of indigenous understanding, social cohesiveness, and shared culture across the vast Pacific Ocean. These structures are utilised as the foci for governance, everyday…
Urban designers often tend to design with the ideology of city planning, large buildings, spaces for several programs, but has anyone ever wondered if the urban design being built does…
Casa Etérea is a mirrored cabin perched on the slopes of an extinct volcano in Mexico’s Los Picachos highlands near San Miguel de Allende. It is one of the projects…
Old Buildings as Climate Resources Older buildings are frequently regarded as development obstacles in rapidly growing urban areas. Demolition seems acceptable because it is frequently regarded as ineffective, antiquated, or…
Around a decade ago, prominent science and technology scholar Donna Haraway introduced the concept of shifting from the Anthropocene era to a ‘Chthulucene’ era. It narrates a process of reworlding…
Iceland is a land that does not negotiate. Its terrain is shaped by volcanic eruptions, glacial movement, and tectonic pressure, producing landscapes that feel more primordial than picturesque. Lava fields…
Cities are often understood through their moments of growth, construction, and renewal, yet they are equally shaped by what is left behind. Abandoned buildings, neglected public spaces, unused infrastructure, and…