The story of C. Raja Raja Varma, better known for being the brother of India’s revolutionary artist Raja Ravi Varma twelve years his junior, began in Travancore studying alongside princes.…
Temple towns in India occupy a unique place in cultural and urban studies, not only because of their specific spatial organization and historical relevance but also because of their sensory…
India is a country that thrives on contrasts, where the old and the new exist side by side, sometimes blending seamlessly and sometimes creating a stark dichotomy. One such vivid…
The culture and the history of a region can be seen from four aspects that include, the weather conditions, the type of food, the inhabitants, and the architecture there. While…
Gentrification could have been a seemingly positive word in the gamut of urban development, yet worldwide it has gained a negative connotation. By definition, gentrification is a process by which…
India is a country that thrives on contrasts, where the old and the new exist side by side, sometimes blending seamlessly and sometimes creating a stark dichotomy. One such vivid…
The “City of Temples,” Jammu is fondly remembered for its ancient temples and majestic backdrops by pilgrims, from across the country, who have stayed here, in the course of their…
Urbanization is an ever-growing force shaping cities across the globe, as more and more people shift to urban centers in search of better living conditions, work opportunities, and modern amenities.…
Monuments are (…) only possible in periods in which a unifying consciousness and unifying culture exists. Periods which exist for the moment have been unable to create lasting monuments. Sigfried…
Architecture thrives at the intersection of creativity and community. Participatory approaches, where communities are actively involved in the design and construction process, illustrate this synergy. Design flourishes when it engages…
Architectural practice, like all other fields, is termed to be in a global marketplace owing to its cross-border mobility in the current epoch. Yet, this globalization of design does raise…
A timeless beauty of narrative. Pune; Oxford of the East, the Cultural Capital of Maharashtra, is full of historical and cultural landmarks. The city is home to several kings and…