Challenges and opportunities in architectural profession

Beyond Design: Challenges and Opportunities in the Indian Architectural Profession

November 21, 2023 6 Comments

Vinod Gupta, of Opus Indigo Studio reflects on the evolution and challenges of the Indian architectural profession, emphasizing the need for architects to reclaim responsibilities beyond design to revitalize the industry’s trajectory.

The Good, the Bad and the Aesthetic

November 29, 2023 No Comments

This essay delves into how municipal corporations envision creating Western cities (instead of responding to the Indian context) and end up creating cities that only appear to work, instead of actually being more socially inclusive, dynamic and publicly active. The Smart Cities Mission then caters only to the rich and this becomes evident in not just the visuals they use, but also the manner in which they describe their vision of a World Class Infrastructure. This essay by Avani Mittal is amongst the shortlisted essays.

Indian Architectural Practice: Does it need Course Correction?

Architecture Practice in India: Does it need Course Correction?

November 28, 2023 No Comments

Architect Suneet Paul emphasizes the dynamic nature of architecture practice in India, emphasizing the significance of contextual awareness, civic engagement, and a commitment to societal needs.

Dynamics of Pluricultural Heritage in the City of Gwalior

November 28, 2023 No Comments

Gwalior is more than just a city of music. The essay inflects the notion of its heritage beyond its physical form to complex sustainable systems that have been rooted in the city’s layered history. This essay by Aditi Agnihotri is amongst the shortlisted essays.

Chabutra As Thresholds To Effective Placemaking

November 28, 2023 No Comments

The essay discusses the past, present, and future of the Chabutro’s in Ahmedabad from the author’s perspective based on their time spent there. Chabutro’s serve as markers and play a significant role in placemaking. The essay emphasizes the importance of Chabutro, highlighting the connection it holds for a potential future as a new wayfinding tool. This essay by Prakriti is amongst the shortlisted essays.

Unbuilt: African Urban School, Africa, by theglassbox collective

November 27, 2023 No Comments

African Urban School, Africa, by theglassbox collective, a school that not only provides formal education but also inculcates the universal principles within the students.

Dikshu Kukreja, Managing Principal at CP Kukreja Architects, appointed as the Hon. Consul General for Albania in New Delhi

November 23, 2023 No Comments

Dikshu Kukreja, Managing Principal of CP Kukreja Architects, becomes the first Indian architect appointed as the Honorary Consul General for the Republic of Albania in New Delhi.

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Other states within India	Rs.300/-

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Beyond Design: Challenges and Opportunities in the Indian Architectural Profession

The Good, the Bad and the Aesthetic

Architecture Practice in India: Does it need Course Correction?

Dynamics of Pluricultural Heritage in the City of Gwalior

Chabutra As Thresholds To Effective Placemaking

Unbuilt: African Urban School, Africa, by theglassbox collective

Dikshu Kukreja, Managing Principal at CP Kukreja Architects, appointed as the Hon. Consul General for Albania in New Delhi

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