India is endowed with several monuments that are a source of pride and honor while also serving as essential visual representations of its century-old history and architecture. In India, Rajasthan…
Architecture is often discussed in terms of space, material and form. We analyse plans, elevations and sections; we debate aesthetics and sustainability; we critique programmes and circulation. Yet one dimension…
Branding is not a term traditionally associated with architecture, and for a long time, it has felt almost uncomfortable within the discipline. Architecture is often understood as slow, deliberate, and…
In developed countries, we often lament the lack of third spaces, but in India, a particular kind of third space abounds. It is free, accessible and is everywhere. Yes, they…
The growing importance of the climate crisis has changed how we discuss architecture. Now, environmental performance and carbon responsibility are central to design choices. Among the various factors, embodied carbon…
Gaitore Ki chhatriyan is nestled amidst the ethereal Aravali hills, a few miles away from the pulse of Jaipur city. The natural setting of rocky terrains carpeted in lush greenery…
Kodagu, also known as the Scotland of India, entered recorded history in the 9th century AD. It’s a hilly area located on the summits and eastern slopes of the western…
Niall McLaughlin has received the 2026 Royal Gold Medal for Architecture, a prestigious lifetime honor in the field. The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) presents the medal on behalf…
The residence located in Addis Ababa’s old neighborhood, “Ferensay”, was constructed using reclaimed construction materials salvaged from demolished houses across the city, and holds a unique character. The design is…
Dendrochronology is a study of tree rings that helps in dating and calculating the ages and dates of historical and archeological objects. Dating is the most essential part of history…
Kashi is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and encompasses a unique conjunction of nature, ritual, and urban form. Here, the sacred is not relegated to…
With the rapid urbanisation of Indian cities, we have traded the porous, democratic bazaars for controlled and enclosed mall spaces. Since architecture in a utopian world seeks to create public…