Bandra, alias Queen of Suburbs, is easily the heartthrob of Mumbaikars, and for good reason: it sits along the coastline and seamlessly blends modern lifestyle and popular culture. But beyond…
A building can survive its original purpose and acquire a meaning that its designers could never have anticipated. The Residency, Lucknow is a striking example. Today, visitors encounter broken masonry,…
A striking example of ‘Heritage holds Stories’, Ranchi’s Audrey (RMC, 2023) house is a cultural haven and carries an architectural legacy. Built in the year 1855-56 by Captain Hannyington; the…
Mattancherry is a historic ward of Kochi, Kerala. Mattancherry is home to many sites of historical and cultural significance, including the Paradesi Synagogue, which was the centre of life in…
Among the most pervasive and underappreciated aspects of the modern urban landscape is the presence of parking lots. Created through planning practices established during the twentieth century, which focused primarily…
Macau is a city located on the southern coast of China on the Pearl River Delta. It functions as a Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China and…
Indian Institute of Advanced Study, formerly known as The Viceregal Lodge in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, stands as a prominent example of colonial-era architecture in the Himalayan region of India. From…
In recent years, historic bungalows in South India have undergone a significant transformation: colonial structures are being adapted into dynamic culinary spaces that intertwine memory, architecture, and local identity. This…
Kolkata, the city renowned for its culture and art, is famous for preserving its rich history. The city has successfully preserved its roots, whether in the form of colonial buildings,…
Architecture is a proper medium to study the crossing of colonial legacies and post-colonial identities. Colonialism remade landscapes, cities, and culture and left in their aftermath a legacy of control,…
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…
Nestled beneath the renowned Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam near Mysuru, the Brindavan Garden has long been lauded as a masterpiece of landscape artistry, rich horticulture, and the visionary engineering…