DLF Cybercity in Chennai is an IT Special Economic Zone in Manapakkam, a growing IT hub in Chennai. Designed by Hafeez Contractor, the complex is a workspace combined with leisure…
When the French, Portuguese, and Dutch sailed to Tamil Nadu in the 1500s, Chennai was blessed with some beautiful churches. The beautifully built churches of the city attract not only…
We’ve all heard plenty of cliche quotes when it comes to art; art is a tool for expression, it is a thousand words, a story, art doesn’t have to look…
A trip to India is often overshadowed by other tourist hubs in touristy India, while Chennai is lesser-known. However, Chennai—or Madras, as it was originally named—is a buzzing hotspot for…
An architectural tour around Chennai is often dominated by the city’s glorious landmarks from the colonial period and the magnificent Dravidian heritage of ancient India. Although oft over-shadowed by the…
During the colonial-era a majority of buildings in India built by the British drew inspiration from Gothic Revival Architecture, incorporating Greek and Roman design features such as triangular pediments and…
Narrow alleyways, crumbling building facades, fading wall paint, and downtrodden heritage of Chennai’s Georgetown narrate interesting stories that unravel parts of the forgotten history, culture, and architecture of Chennai. Georgetown…
Peri-urban sectors such as those of Chennai, once described as rural, have been converted into places of comfortable living and globally financed special economic zones. Chennai has expanded by occupying…
Multi-faceted with a pinch of everything from its culture to the artistry to the intricate details, Chennai is a must-visit destination for any architect exploring India. Possessing a strong architectural…
The Brick house, personifies the idea of “optimum” achieved through layered “negotiations”. The negotiation with the “normal” started with the program, when a 57 yr old matron (The client) wanted…
Ask any local or visitor and he will tell you that Chennai is a city where tradition and modernization coexist, where women in silk sarees wearing jasmine flowers walk side…
The project is a one of a kind city house that revolved around a specific requirement that was to design a spacious eco-friendly four bedroom house for a family of…
