Kuttichira is a locality that unfolds its history in layers, often unrelated or bewildering, but always one that resonates with diversity and positive syncretism. It meets its analogue in a…
Nestled in the historic city of Bhaktapur, the Dattatreya Temple, constructed in 1427 A.D. during the reign of King Yaksha Malla, stands as one of the oldest surviving temples in…
Madurai houses the famous 17th-century Thirumalai Nayakar Palace. It was constructed in 1636 CE by the Madurai Nayak king Thirumalai Nayak. Being quite opposite to a religious monument or a…
When a City Erased Its Heart What new plans to renovate Penn Station could mean for its future Some buildings carry more than weight and stone. They carry memories. Emotion.…
Architecture, in itself, weaves a tale of times gone by, with precincts of wood and stone harbouring values and stories that once transpired. Mies Van Der Rohe once said that…
Architecture is a language civilizations have used for centuries to convey their social, economic, and political worldview. The buildings people build say a lot about the people who make them.…
Water has long functioned both as a functional and symbolic axis for urban growth throughout the globe. In India, where tradition and environment have been inextricably bound, features of water…
As cities evolve through urbanization, historical buildings serve as cultural identities that carry fragments of collective memories across generations. Indian cities like Mumbai, Delhi, and Kolkata, through art deco structures,…
Cultural heritage, recognised as a crucial storage of human history and civilisation, holds immense academic value and profound cultural significance. The protection and transmission of cultural heritage are essential for…
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…
Kathmandu Valley’s sheer architectural patrimony represents a living synthesis of two great Buddhist and Hindu traditions. Kathmandu Valley’s seven sites of monuments – three Durbar Squares (Hanuman Dhoka in Kathmandu,…
Look at the buildings around: grand, expansive glass facades, towering heights, iconic. These types of buildings dominate almost every city’s skyline. Everyone is moving towards big apartments, housing complexes, and…