H. Masud Taj recollects his memories and conversations with Hassan Fathy in Cairo & Mumbai on the occasion of his 126th Birth Anniversary.
Krisha Kothari, in her academic research through an ethnographic investigation, interrogates the dialectical tensions between apartment typologies and quotidian religious practices in Mumbai’s suburban Daulat Nagar. The narrative methodology reveals how Jain religiosity intersects with real estate regulations, producing spatial frictions that exceed normative housing configurations, ultimately articulating architectural provocations for absorbing religious difference.
S.B. Somani Park, a community-driven urban space in Cuffe Parade, Mumbai, designed by Plural, transforms an underutilized area into an inclusive, sustainable park. Designed with input from local residents, it offers amenities like a sunken amphitheater, yoga pavilion, fitness trail, and play zones for children. This revitalized park serves as a model for urban renewal, promoting social interaction, health, and environmental sustainability.
Sulakshana Mahajan in her tribute to Shirish Patel, writes about how he championed humane development in Mumbai, critiqued the flawed policies, advocated for liveable cities, and mentored generations.
Located in Mumbai, India, the Jio World Centre or Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC), by TVS Design, is a unique multi-disciplinary space designed to ignite artistic curiosity within the community.
Aiming to empower children to become proactive problem solvers, MuSo (Museum of Solutions), Lower Parel, Mumbai, is a child-centric initiative designed by Ratan J. Batliboi – Consultants Pvt. Ltd. and Bricolage Bombay.
The re-designed Juhu Beachfront Public Park, by Mumbai-based studio Atelier ARBO, emphasizes equitable access, sensorial experiences, and ecological and social dimensions.
Authored by Mrinalini Ghadiok, as a part of her academic study in May 2023, the essay discusses the Mumbai Coastal Road project and the role of architects in engaging with large-scale development projects in cities. She analyzes how architects can act as both professionals and citizens to influence projects through organized collectives while maintaining individual agency. She further examines different views on an architect’s responsibility to society and how their identity and work in commercial vs. critical practice impacts their ability to effect change.
Maativan is a serene haven constructed from mud, harmoniously blending with the surrounding forest. This exquisite farmhouse, located on the outskirts of Wada’s protected Tansa
Designed as a light pavilion extending into the landscape of the site, the built expression, interspersed with deep verandahs, attempts to blur the boundaries between the outdoor and the indoor, Beer Garden by Studio Lotus and Studio Vikhroli, seamlessly blends into its environment.
(de)Coding Mumbai is an ongoing exhibition at CEPT, Ahmedabad, based on a study led by Architect Sameep Padora on Mumbai’s housing fabric and building regulations.
Authored by Sameep Padora and Shreyank Khemalapure as a co-author, (de)Coding Mumbai documents the evolution of Mumbai’s housing fabric and its regulations.
Future Trajectories 2.0: Studio Pomegranate, Mumbai
Designed by Studio Pomegranate in Mumbai, the interior of the Ritu Kumar Store in Palladium is envisaged as a space under a night sky with golden clouds.
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.
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