Brinda Somaya: Works and Continuities, edited by Ruturaj Parikh, offers the viewer an unusual and all-encompassing opportunity to explore one of contemporary India’s most eminent architects. Somaya’s architectural heritage rests…
Situated in the historic town of Mandu, Madhya Pradesh, the Jahaz Mahal—commonly referred to as the Ship Palace—presents a compelling example of early Indian architecture that intertwines aesthetic sensibility with…
Akkare Kottiyoor temple, situated in northern Kerala Forest in the Sahaya Mountain range valley of 80 acres of land, stands as an example of Indian architectural wisdom, blending spiritual, ecological,…
Since the beginning of time, shelter has been one of mankind’s basic necessities. From a simple hut to a towering skyscraper, architecture has evolved based on multiple factors. These are…
Campa Baodi, a historic stepwell in Indore, is a fine example of Indian traditional water conservation methods. Although less popular compared to other step wells, it is of tremendous historical…
A quiet debate unfolding in studios, universities, and design conferences worldwide, amidst an era of algorithmic perfection and rapidly expanding technology, goes like this: Is the designing field- particularly architecture-…
We have seen till now the field of architecture has changed drastically and constantly over centuries. AI i.e. artificial intelligence is playing an important role in the field of architecture…
Old ideas can sometimes utilize new buildings, but new ideas must often use old buildings, as Jane Jacobs noted in her book, “The Death and Life of Great American Cities.”…
AI has become an important part of our day-to-day life. We are moving between technological eras so quickly that we are unaware of how our dependencies are changing. From flip…
From 1970 onwards, technology played a pivotal role in crafting the concept of smart cities and shaping urban life, as it is used in surveillance, transportation routes, analysing planning, managing…
A few years ago, the launch of Artificial Intelligence (AI) disrupted all kinds of jobs. ChatGPT, by OpenAI, launched in 2022 is created to assist and engage with humans naturally.…
Conscious thought, reverence for the site and skilful use of the forces of nature led to the evolution of a new form of architecture. An architectural practice which is manifested…