The IIT Hyderabad campus is located around 50 to 60 kilometres from the main city, giving rise to the need for student housing on campus. Designed by GMP Architects von…
Stepwells, carvings on the earth’s surface not meant solely for fetching water, form entire buildings that sink several stories below the ground. The stepwells are trenches or rock-cut wells which…
Settlements may evolve, but their narratives and memories are passed down through generations. Architecture, traditional attire, and authentic food collectively serve as expressions of culture. Transforming heritage buildings for food…
Shilparamam is a cultural craft village located in Madhapur, Hyderabad. It was established in 1992 by the Government of Andhra Pradesh to preserve traditional Indian art forms and rural craftsmanship…
The New Face of Innovation Hyderabad has always been a city of contrasts. Its history is woven in pearls, palaces, and Mughal majesty. Is it present? Shaped by global technology…
The Statue of Equality is a monumental statue in Hyderabad, India, dedicated to the 11th-century Vaishnavite saint, Sri Ramanujacharya. On 5 February 2019, the then President of India, Ram Nath…
The conservation of architectural heritage has enjoyed a long development over recent decades. Conservation practice is based on the values offered by the architectural heritage resources for different individuals, groups,…
The Deccan: a Brief History Deccan was a significant cultural and political force in South Asian history. The regions bordered by the Vindhya ranges to the north, the Western Ghats…
The Paigah Tombs rise in Hyderabad’s calm corners like an echo of a bygone era, where time appears to have stood still. These buildings are eternal receptacles of memory, delicate…
Adaptive reuse is one of the great sustainable approaches to architecture. This involves regenerating old structures for new functionality while preserving their historical significance. This process not only extends the…
Lying amongst a foliage of leaves, an abandoned building lies in the heart of Hyderabad. The only signs that it was once a significant building are the blue-green columns and…
Amidst the lush gardens and white palace called “ The Chowmahalla Palace” also known as Khilwat Palace, Is located in the Centre of Telangana capital Hyderabad. It was a seat…