There is something quietly unsettling about modern cities. We live closer to one another than any other generation before us, yet we tend to be the most isolated generation as…
Every city holds a secret grammar – a set of unspoken rules about where public life ends, and private life begins. Often, that boundary is not a wall or a…
Architecture has the power to influence emotions, create safe spaces, and ultimately shape human connections. Therefore, when practised wisely with strategic focus on uniting communities, the built environment can reshape…
Born in 21st-century Delhi, I am, like many, a third-generation descendant of Partition refugees. Our grandparents brought with them indelible stories of loss, resilience, and the courage to rebuild. These…
In India, religion has shaped beliefs, communities and culture for centuries. It has been merging and intertwining with personal and collective identities as both a force of unity and a…
In search of a theory for Urbanisation Urbanisation has been a defining trend of modernisation. More and more people are moving to live in cities than ever before, and this…
Architecture, as a manifestation of the people’s culture, traditions, and values, in India, the evolution of architecture has been dramatically influenced by diverse and complex communities, each offering their own…
Is gentrification an inevitable consequence of heritage conservation? A seemingly common pattern amongst historic cities and neighbourhoods is the following of gentrification to heritage conservation initiatives. Gentrification is often not…
Introduction: A Vision of Sustainable, Adaptable, and Narrative Architecture Architecture, the art and science of designing and constructing buildings, has evolved over millennia, reflecting the changing needs, aspirations, and cultural…
Brief overview of the significance of environmental sustainability in architecture Environmental sustainability in architecture has developed as an essential thought, reshaping how buildings and cities are conceived and built around…
A similarity that modern-day travellers may find with those journeying from the 3rd to the 17th centuries is an explorative affinity for the historical Persian Caravanserais that line the landscape…
Embracing Nature’s Design: Integrating “Room for the River” Principles in Indian River Management for Sustainable Development and Resilience The concept of “Room for the River” has emerged as a sustainable…