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Christopher Benninger’s new book—Great Expectations: Notes to an Architect—reflects on contemporary architectural practice and its role in improving the human condition. It gives direction to students and practitioners alike as Prof. Benninger notes his encounters with his gurus and the manner in which their personal passion for humanity shaped the lives of others.
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Alimentative Architecture
A series of articles by Architect-Poet-Calligrapher H Masud Taj interfacing architecture with food via geometry.
ArchitectureLive! continues with Alimentative Architecture – The fifth in a series of articles by Architect-Poet-Calligrapher H Masud Taj interfacing architecture with food via geometry.
ArchitectureLive! continues with Alimentative Architecture – The fourth in a series of articles by Architect-Poet-Calligrapher H Masud Taj interfacing architecture with food via geometry.
ArchitectureLive! continues with Alimentative Architecture – The third in a series of articles, An Architect Eats Chapati, by Architect-Poet-Calligrapher H Masud Taj interfaces architecture with food via geometry.
ArchitectureLive! celebrates UN World Food Day with Alimentative Architecture – The second in a series of articles by Architect-Poet-Calligrapher H Masud Taj interfacing architecture with food via geometry.
Alimentative Architecture – A series of articles by Architect-Poet-Calligrapher H Masud Taj interfacing architecture with food via geometry.
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Suneet Paul writes about Azerbaijan, once a war-torn nation, emerging as a captivating blend of ancient and modern, as he focusses on Baku (Azerbaijan’s capital) that blends ancient and modern architecture, from the UNESCO-listed Old City with its Maidan Tower to contemporary landmarks like the Flame Towers and Heydar Aliyev Centre.
Pinkish Shah reviews the SPADE India Foundation event, organised by Samira Rathod Design Atelier (SRDA), critiquing the limitations in format, content, and impact. The article also includes Samira Rathod’s response to Pinkish Shah’s critique. The event held on September 19, 2024, focused on architectural explorations in Mumbai, including the reuse of abandoned buildings.
A. Srivathsan and Astha Agarwalla comprehensively analyze the annual architecture and planning institutions ranking (NIRF) revealing minimal changes among the top schools. They also present questions about the current ranking system with takeaways for the institutions and students.
This article delves into how Shilpa Architects and Ela Green Consultants in Chennai are pioneering sustainable architecture. By implementing integrated design approaches, using LEED ratings, and adopting an Indo-centric sustainability model, their work showcases a blueprint for eco-friendly building practices.
In his tribute to Christopher Charles Benninger, Swapnil Joshi recounts personal accounts of his experiences with Christopher, sharing how Benninger’s guidance and teachings influenced his architectural journey.
Bimal Patel writes a tribute to Christopher Charles Benninger (1942-2024), sharing a few of his memories about Benninger.
Prof. Sathya Prakash Varanashi pays tribute to legendary architect and urban planner Christopher Benninger, who passed away at 82.
Jaimini Mehta critiques architectural education in India, arguing for reform that balances vocational training with liberal education, combining science, humanities, and arts. He challenges the Western-centric approach that has marginalized indigenous architectural knowledge and practices.
The reimagined version of Nari Gandhi’s 1984 letter to the IIA, on the state of the architecture profession.
Suneet Paul writes about Bath, England’s UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its well-preserved Georgian architecture and rich history.
The series “Architectural Heritage in India” concludes with Gurmeet Sangha Rai highlighting the community-based approach towards heritage, the importance of the people and culture in heritage, and valuing indigenous practices and knowledge systems.
“The recent book brought about by people who knew him closely offers windows into his versatile mind through twenty essays of a reflective tenor.” writes Sriganesh Rajendran in his review for the book “M.N. Ashish Ganju – Thinker and Architect”.
This article concludes the Maverick Shutterbugs 2.0 series- dedicated to visual narrators and architectural photography.
Maverick Shutterbugs 2.0 is a series dedicated to architectural photographers capturing the built environment. This post is a curated compilation of the entries received from public participation.
Maverick Shutterbugs 2.0 Features: A collection of photographs clicked by Architectural Photographer Prasanth Mohan in the South Asia region.
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