Through an analysis of current competitions and conversations, Anusha Sridhar analyses the architectural competitions in India, which embody democratic potential yet suffer systemic collapse—fragile institutions undermining professional equity while paradoxically remaining essential platforms for emerging practitioners seeking recognition beyond privilege.
In our efforts to engage a cohort of architects who had previously contributed to design competitions—both as participants and/or as jurors—for their perspectives on the contemporary competition paradigm, we invite Madhusudhan Chalasani, Founder and Principal Architect at Studio MADe.
In our efforts to engage a cohort of architects who had previously contributed to design competitions—both as participants and/or as jurors—for their perspectives on the contemporary competition paradigm, we invite Yogesh Chandrahasan, Founder and Principal Architect of WeBe Design Lab.
In our efforts to engage a cohort of architects who had previously contributed to design competitions—both as participants and/or as jurors—for their perspectives on the contemporary competition paradigm, we invite Jinu Kurien, Principal Architect and Partner at DesignWorks.
In our efforts to engage a cohort of architects who had previously contributed to design competitions—both as participants and/or as jurors—for their perspectives on the contemporary competition paradigm, we invite R. Ramalakshmi and Surabhi Shingarey, Founders and Principal Architects at Samvad Design Studio.
In our efforts to engage a cohort of architects who had previously contributed to design competitions—both as participants and/or as jurors—for their perspectives on the contemporary competition paradigm, we invite Suditya Sinha, Founding Partner and Architect at SpaceMatters.
In our efforts to engage a cohort of architects who had previously contributed to design competitions—both as participants and/or as jurors—for their perspectives on the contemporary competition paradigm, we invite Khushru Irani for his perspectives.
Fumihiko Maki from Maki and Associates discusses his experiences with the architectural competitions in India and also shares his message with the young professionals.
The first in the series of articles that focus on the state of architectural competitions in India – We discuss with Sameep Padora, Sidhartha Talwar, Amritha Ballal and Nikhil Dhar, what all is wrong and the way forward.
Prof. Kavas Kapadia reviews Innovative Architecture through the Ages, the latest book by Prof. Ram Sharma, a richly illustrated journey through iconic historic and modern buildings across the globe. The review highlights how these works of architecture shape political power, public welfare, monarchy, and religion while deepening our understanding of culture, history, and professional practice.
The Open Ideas National Competition 2024 addressed urban India’s affordable housing crisis, encouraging innovative, livable, and sustainable small home designs. With the season IV wrapping up, Habitat Forum (INHAF) and Sustainability Initiatives announce Season V of the competition inviting entries.
Kanay Shah in his post-graduate dissertation titled “Inequality in Architectural Education in India”, investigates structural disparities in architectural education across government and private institutions. He explores how financial constraints, faculty quality, curriculum design, and technological accessibility shape students’ experiences.
The second Lucknow Architecture Festival 2025, organised by Lucknow Architects Association, held from January 10-12th, brought together various stakeholders from construction industry, architecture fraternity, and government for discussions, workshops, and exhibitions.
Athulya Aby reflects on the journey of VK Group as they celebrate 50 years of building an architectural ecosystem.
The Lucknow Architecture Festival was held from 04th November to 06th November, 2022. The first day of the event saw the official launch of the Council of Architecture’s Manual of Architectural Practice. Post the launch, we had a conversation with the Manual’s Committee member, Ar. Salil Ranadive.
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