The Pan-African Biennale (PAB) is a platform for discussion and exchange on architecture, bringing together, for the first time, all countries in the African continent. To highlight African contributions to…
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…
The aftermath of war demands an immediate response from architects; establishing shelter and welfare infrastructure as opposed to the monumental and recreational. Across the global south, many devastated regions looked…
Every Wall Has Chosen a Side History is often described as a collection of facts, dates, victories and revolutions. Yet every historian understands that history is also a matter of…
When a city earns UNESCO World Heritage status, it is celebrated as a global triumph. Jaipur’s Old City—with its distinctive grid-based planning, havelis adorned with intricate jali work, and narrow…
Anyone who has attended an Indian wedding knows that there is colour, music and chaos in every direction they look. There are flowers hanging from every visible surface, relatives moving…
Architecture school is grueling. You do not expect it to be this intense. The coffee-fueled all-nighters, carefully drafted sheets ripped up, and begging professors to extend deadlines will make you…
The Birth of Postmodernism ‘Postmodernism’, or the ‘pomo’ movement, has long been characterised as a radical shift across Western arts and culture, underpinned by a broad scepticism towards the modernist…
Mysore’s streets greet us with culture, tradition, and heritage that demand your complete attention. The crowds near Devaraja pull you in every direction with vendors, color, noise, and a diversity…
Is there a place where one can read about art, architecture, and culture, attend movie screenings by diverse artists, and visit exhibitions? Yes, there is, thanks to Arthshila. A place…
In a world constantly striving for progress, it’s easy to overlook the whispers of the past. Yet, among all the towering skyscrapers and busy streets, heritage buildings stand as silent…