We wish all Indians a happy 65th Republic Day. Picture above is of National Monument of India, India Gate. Situated at New Delhi, designed by The British Architect Sir Edwin Lutyens, India Gate commemorates the 70,000 Indian soldiers who lost their lives fighting for the British Army during the World War I. India gate boasts of a 42 meter tall stone arch of victory, located on the Eastern side of Rajpath, in the heart of Delhi.
In his article, Kavas Kapadia paints a hopeful picture of the future of Indian architecture, showcasing how despite challenges like identity struggles and limited support, dedicated Indian architects are beginning to thrive, innovate, and establish their presence, hinting at a promising future for the profession.
Anoop Menon writes about architecture as a profession requiring more than talents—critical thinking, problem-solving, and significant financial commitment. He presents an overview of what students should expect from academia and profession in general.
While the devastating 2023 earthquakes in Herat, Afghanistan, destroyed countless traditional earthen homes, exacerbating vulnerabilities, Juhi Desai and Vivek Rawal, People in Centre (PiC), elaborate on PiC’s reconstruction efforts with UNDP. The focus was on empowering local communities by incorporating hazard-resistant features into familiar building techniques like adobe and domical vaults, bridging tradition and safety.
Suchitra Deep reviews the restoration of a colonial-era school in Bangalore, by Hundredhands, into the newly-opened “Sabha” as a flexible arts and culture space, using traditional materials and methods, showcasing adaptive reuse and heritage conservation amidst urban challenges.
Designed by Configoo Spaces, Humble Residence, Warangal, weaves together emotion, climate-conscious design, and minimalist aesthetics to prove that good architecture isn’t a luxury—it’s a right.
House of Material and Character, Maharashtra, designed by SHROFFLEóN, is an adaptive reuse structure merging brutalist and modern design.
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