Academic Works

This is a collection of academic works that range from postgraduate dissertations and theses to undergraduate design works. The content may be subject to copyright protection. Published views are that of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of ArchitectureLive!.

On Mithi and Mumbai.  Mrinalini Ghadiok talks about “What Does Mithi Want?” in her dissertation.

What Does the Mithi Want? – Academic Research by Mrinalini Ghadiok

Mrinalini Ghadiok, in her post-graduate dissertation titled “What Does the Mithi Want?”, suggests reframing questions to unlock novel solutions for the issues related to the Mithi River. By exploring alternative questions, she aims to shift the way we understand the river and its place in the discussion. The dissertation was a part of her Master of Arts in History and Critical Thinking programme from the Architectural Association School of Architecture in 2023.

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Fish, Duck Eggs and Sticky Rice: The Lost Recipe of Ahom Architecture in Medieval India, by Shreyansh

Fish, Duck Eggs and Sticky Rice: The Lost Recipe of Ahom Architecture in Medieval India, by Shreyansh Barua,Yashovardhan Sharma, Nandini Biswas and Achirava Raha

Situated in the North-Eastern corner of India, lies the beautiful state of Assam. Other than being responsible for producing fifteen per cent of the global demand for tea, the state Assam has a long history, one that spans across battles, centuries, and dynasties. The North-Eastern corner of India was home to many small kingdoms, the largest of them is the kingdom of the Ahoms.

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