The aspect of water being a necessity for every individual, though seemingly diversified, remains an unattainable dream for a majority of citizens. In this scenario, the extreme contrast in piped…
Concept of Urban Void Urbanisation is a familiar phenomenon gaining speed at a worldwide level. Many parts of a city tend to develop differently as a consequence of urbanisation, and…
Architecture acts as a timeline when viewed from a diachronic lens. The built world is a powerful empire, monumental in representing core values: cultural memory, societal shifts, and the human…
In recent times, the COVID pandemic has altered the basic urban fabric all across the globe, and the Indian cities were no exception. The post-pandemic period became the evolving time…
Architecture is a central character in everything that is happening. It exerts control over the actions and interactions of the human body by structuring the space in which these bodies…
“Maybe this is the way to move forward. Issi ko log development bolte hain. Apni roots ko agar ukhaad do, toh kya bachega?” Piku (2015) is a humorous and poignant…
The Copenhagen Architecture Biennial 2025 is a defining moment in recent architectural thought, with “slowness” and the reuse of materials at its centre in the backdrop of growing climate issues…
Adrift on hope where land has failed, A city breathes where dreams are sailed. Born of despair, yet bold and free— A promise kept with sky and sea. Imagine a…
Funerary architecture has long served as a mirror of human society’s values, beliefs, and relationships with death. In the 21st century, this architectural genre faces unprecedented challenges stemming from environmental…
With its vast population and rapidly expanding economy, India holds a unique and influential position in the global fight against climate change. As one of the world’s most populous countries,…
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,…
Cities have evolved into powerful engines of economic advancement and innovation, shifting from mere symbols of modernity to complex landscapes often encapsulated under the term urbanisation. Yet, behind the gleaming…