Women in Architecture | From Fringe to Forefront
Where are the Women in Architecture? Where did the Women in Architecture Disappear? Why do the senior positions not have women in the mix? Women are there in Architecture, they are and have been leading senior positions in the profession, and this article is for them.
Navigating Architecture: Experiences of a Woman in a (Wo)Man’s World | Amrita Nayak on Gender Parity in Architecture
As part of Gender Parity: Architecture Profession in Post-Binary India, Mumbai-based architect and academician Amrita Nayak shares her experience with gender bias in Architecture Profession and Academia.
Council Drafts new Policy to Help Architects Recover Fees from Clients | Big Decision for Architecture Profession
The Council, on Friday, March 31, 2023, announced its new Policy targeted towards recovering unpaid dues of architects from their clients.
Breaking Barriers: Gender Parity Experiences of Indian Architects and Architecture Students
Two months after its official launch, the Gender Parity team brings a few findings from its ongoing survey Gender Parity: Architecture Profession in Post-Binary India.
My (un)walkable city | Notes on Walkability and the Dominance of Vehicular Traffic
Architect Kavas Kapadia discusses his take on how uncontrolled vehicular traffic took over walkability.
Emotional and Material Foundations of Architecture | Walton Studio
The 2018 Walton Studio invited students to reflect on the commercialized, institutionalized and sanitized American celebration of death, through architecture’s perspective.
Spirituality in the Design Studio – Introducing the Walton Program, by Julio Bermudez
Focusing on the spiritual dimension of professing architecture, the Walton Program proposes that architecture can and should assist the spiritual growth of humanity in the service of tackling both our urgent and enduring challenges.
Memories at Sangath, by Ajit Rao
In Memories at Sangath, Ajit Rao recollects his time at the revered studio while working with Architect B.V. Doshi.
Sonali Rastogi- Manoeuvring her way to lead gender-positive Architectural Practice, Morphogenesis
Sonali Rastogi, Co-founder and Principal Architect at India’s leading Architectural Practice, Morphogenesis, discusses the trajectory of gender representation in her journey as an architect and how she, along with her co-founder and partner, Manit, went on to lead one of India’s only gender-positive practices.
Reweave Kozhikode Competition Entries
School under a Neem, Gujarat, by Dhulia Architecture Design Studio
Designed by Dhulia Architecture Design Studio, School under a Neem is the extension block to the Dr Dhaval Rajnikant Mehta primary school, depicting the tradition of gaining knowledge under a tree.
Book Announcement | Gender Parity: Architecture Profession in Post-Binary India
ArchitectureLive!, in association with launch partner Seed, is presenting its findings from the Gender Parity survey in the form of a book- Gender Parity: Architecture Profession in Post-Binary India.
The Tropical Urban Window, Cochin, by [ar&de]
[ar&de] designed The Tropical Urban Window as a window allowing light, ventilation and privacy- all at the same time.
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Lecake, Calicut, by [ar&de]
Designed by [ar&de], Lecake is a cake shop in Calicut, conceived with a cantilevered box sticking out of the shop’s façade calling attention to passers-by while also being the ‘shop window’.
Lake House, Udaipur, by Matra architects and rurban planners
Matra architects and rurban planners designed Lake House in Udaipur using the elements of Rajput-Mughal architecture.
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SGAA Residence, Wayanad, Kerala, by [ar&de]
SGAA Residence is a house cum homestay designed by [ar&de] in Wayanad, Kerala on a tight budget.
Future Trajectories | Dialogues
The Practice of Timeless Architecture, Earthling Ladakh, Future Trajectories | Dialogues
Future Trajectories | Dialogues is a series dedicated to the people behind Promising Young Architectural Practices identified in Future Trajectories and Future Trajectories 2.0. In this interview, Ladakh based Earthling Ladakh reminisces its ethos, approach and journey.
Blurring the lines between built and unbuilt- The Purple Ink Studio | Future Trajectories | Dialogues
Future Trajectories | Dialogues is a series dedicated to the people behind Promising Young Architectural Practices identified in Future Trajectories and Future Trajectories 2.0. In this interview, Bangalore-based The Purple Ink Studio reminisces its ideology, approach and journey.
From Delhi to Ladakh: Contextual Sensitivity and Traditional Wisdom- Emara | Dialogues | Future Trajectories
Future Trajectories | Dialogues is a series dedicated to the people behind Promising Young Architectural Practices identified in Future Trajectories and Future Trajectories 2.0. In this interview, Delhi-based Emara reminisces its ethos, approach and journey.
A Confluence of Varying Experiences- flYingseeds |Dialogues | Future Trajectories
Future Trajectories | Dialogues is a series dedicated to the people behind Promising Young Architectural Practices identified in Future Trajectories and Future Trajectories 2.0. In this interview, Delhi-based flYingseeds reminisces its ethos, approach and journey.
Ode to First Contact with Architecture: Studio Mohenjodaro | Future Trajectories | Dialogue
In extension to the Future Trajectories series, Studio Mohenjodaro reminisces about their journey in a conversation with Megha Pande.
Architecture, a Motley of Diverse Groups- Studio Motley | Dialogues | Future Trajectories
In extension to the Future Trajectories series, Studio Motley reminisces about their journey in a conversation with Megha Pande.
Architecture
[ar&de], Kerala
Based out of Kerala, [ar&de] is a practice founded by architects Aabid Raheem and Sehla Ahamed in 2013.
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The House Under the Nutmeg Tree, Cochin, by [ar&de]
Set in Cochin, Kerala, The House Under The Nutmeg Tree by [ar&de] is designed as a combination of different volumes unfolding one after the other while maintaining an emotional connection with the family’s history as nutmeg cultivators.
The Brick Box, Kolhapur, by Dhanesh Gandhi Architects
Dhanesh Gandhi Architects designed the Brick House in Kolhapur as a linear rectangular homogenous mass into which voids have been intentionally carved out to cater to the functions of the home.
Design
The Souk – Installation at the Dubai Design week, by Collaborative Architecture
The geometry of the pavilion is derived from the most common element, seen widely, in some of the most popular Islamic murals / patterns that adore some of the iconic architecture in the Islamic world- The Decagon. – Collaborative Architecture
डिझाईनच्या दुनियेत: The World of Design
The World of Design: डिझाईन म्हणजे काय ? हा प्रश्न समोर आला म्हणजे आपल्या मनात अनेक समज-गैरसमज निर्माण होतात. कपड्यांवरचे डिझाईन, रांगोळीचे डिझाईन, बाटलीचे डिझाईन, घराचे डिझाईन, मोबाईलचे डिझाईन अशा एक ना अनेक मानवनिर्मित गोष्टींचे उल्लेख करताना आपण डिझाईन हा शब्द सहज वापरतो.
A short history of the selfie stick – Story by Design Dalda
A short history of the selfie stick – Story by Design Dalda
Interior Design
Interior Design – Apte House at Pune, by Sanjeev and Mita Joshi Architects
This 1800 sq. ft house was renovated to give a feel of a weekend retreat. This Pune residence is composed of living spaces that blend into one another – as well as the outdoors – seamlessly.
Pizza Da Dhaba, at Vadodara, By Manoj Patel Design Studio
Located in the prime area of Vadodara the dhaba style restaurant with 1200 Sq. ft. on ground focuses to design and evolve a new theme based on diverse dimensions of vibrant aesthetics , culture , functionality and design aspects with urban context in limited budget.
Saral, Interior Design of a residence, at New Delhi, by J+AM Storey Architects
Saral, Interior design of a residence at New Delhi by J+AM Storey – “Saral” means easy & effortless in Hindi and is an apt title for this Indian house located in Noida. In this compact house of approximately 1200 sq. ft area, lives a family of four. The couple with their two kids wanted a cost-effective makeover of their house on a limited budget.
News
Opinions / Views / Thoughts
Women in Architecture | From Fringe to Forefront
Where are the Women in Architecture? Where did the Women in Architecture Disappear? Why do the senior positions not have women in the mix? Women are there in Architecture, they are and have been leading senior positions in the profession, and this article is for them.
Navigating Architecture: Experiences of a Woman in a (Wo)Man’s World | Amrita Nayak on Gender Parity in Architecture
As part of Gender Parity: Architecture Profession in Post-Binary India, Mumbai-based architect and academician Amrita Nayak shares her experience with gender bias in Architecture Profession and Academia.
Breaking Barriers: Gender Parity Experiences of Indian Architects and Architecture Students
Two months after its official launch, the Gender Parity team brings a few findings from its ongoing survey Gender Parity: Architecture Profession in Post-Binary India.
Photoshopped Architecture
Popular Stories
Le Meridian Hotel at Jaipur, Landscape Design by NMP Design Private Limited
Le Meridian, Jaipur is designed as a palace hotel. It recreates the ambience and charm of historical Rajput Gardens. It is located on the
Additional fundraising challenges and refreshed social goals – Nivasa NGO
Nivasa NGO, possessing a network of advisors, fellow NGOs and funders, collectively witnessed additional strain on their monetary channels to aid their initiatives. The lockdowns, however, helped principal architect Akhila Ramesh to reinvent her journey with the Nivasa NGO team. With a rejuvenated studio structure and efforts to implement dignified living for the urban and rural poor, the team hopes to expand their friend network and funding avenues to aid their cause.
Book Review: An Adobe Revival – Didi Contractor’s Architecture: Author – Joginder Singh
In an age where the mammoth, the huge, the colossal, and in the words of Rem Koolhass, “Biggness” is celebrated, and the monumental is the
Art
Institutional Buildings
Bombay International School (BIS), Mumbai, by Mobile Offices
The Bombay International School (BIS), Mumbai, by Mobile Offices is housed in a 100-year-old heritage residential building. The design explores the idea of flexible and interactive learning environments.
Centre of Excellence, Bengaluru, Competition Entry by Arka Design Studio | Council of Architecture, India
In March 2022, the Council of Architecture, India announced a two-stage competition for its Centre of Excellence, Bangalore. Arka Design Studio was one of the five teams that eventually made it to the final shortlist.
Nalanda University, Rajgir, by Rajeev Kathpalia, Partner at Vastu Shilpa Consultants
Designed by Rajeev Kathpalia, Partner at Vastu Shilpa Consultants, the proposed design echoes the vision of Nalanda University as the campus of the future, at the forefront of global education and the hub of intellectual excellence. The master plan adopts sustainable practices at every phase of the project and to achieve social and economic integration with the local community.
Public Buildings
Small Residential Projects
Jenga House, Delhi, by Matra architects and rurban planners
The Jenga House in Delhi, by Matra architects and rurban planners, is designed as a porous building reinstating the balance between built and open spaces.
The Vista, Nashik, by pk_iNCEPTiON
Designed by pk_iNCEPTiON, The Vista is a weekend home in Nashik envisioned as a shed in farmland providing a relaxed retreat from city life.
62 Jorbagh, Delhi, by common Ground practice
Designed by common Ground practice, 62 Jorbagh is a developer apartment building in Delhi, designed as a scaled vernacular idea at an urban level.
Landscape Design
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