Category featuring the architectural and design projects from top architects in India. Architecture in India featured through an array of works from different typologies and contexts by popular architects in India.
Rajat Ray reviews the book ‘Non-Aesthetic Modernity: Metaphysics of Modern Architecture’, authored by Jaimini Mehta. In the book, Mehta argues that modernity is not limited to the radical modernist movement and the ideology of “modernism” that emerged in Europe during the 18th century.
In the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore’s campus, Doshi reinforced the concept of unifying diverse academic activities linked to courtyards of varied sizes. Located in
Prakriti and Kalakriti, at IIT Bhilai are an acknowledgement of the people who have inhabited this land for many generations.
They are a celebration of their culture and an attempt to assimilate it in an institute of higher education – a gentle but constant reminder of everything that is and has been in the vicinity since time immemorial.
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.
India will host the 46th session of UNESCO’S WHC meeting, a historic first for India.
Prem Chandavarkar reviews “6 Metros: Urban Planning & Implementation Compared” by Sirish Patel, Oormi Kapadia, and Jasmine Saluja. Divided into two volumes, Signposts and Mappings, they provide a groundbreaking comparative study of urban planning across six global cities. The book, spanning London, New York, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Delhi, and Mumbai, offers a dispassionate overview, presenting a humanist perspective and utilizing a unique two-volume structure.
In rapidly evolving North Bangalore, the last vestige of its former self, the Jarakabande Reserve forest, stands as a testament. Nestled within the urban sprawl,
An insightful tribute, Sarbjit Singh Bahga sheds light on the lesser-known but influential figure, Madhav Achwal (03.11.1925 – 21.01.1980), an eminent architect and educationist. Bahga vividly recounts his personal encounter with Achwal during a thesis examination, highlighting the architect’s practical approach and contributions to architectural education, along with showcasing Achwal’s noteworthy projects and his multifaceted legacy in literature.
The site is located in the midst of the mountain ranges. It has a 180 degree view of the beautiful mountains with a deep valley
Bijoy Ramachandran Reviews ‘Architecture Travelogues: Drawing Between the Lines’, book by Edgar Demello
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ArchitectureLive! continues with Alimentative Architecture – The fourth in a series of articles by Architect-Poet-Calligrapher H Masud Taj interfacing architecture with food via geometry.
A comprehensive exploration of Ladakh’s SECMOL campus, Jit Kumar Gupta delves into its innovative passive solar architecture, use of local materials, and sustainable practices, showcasing how the institute stands as a model for climate-responsive and energy-efficient built environments in challenging terrains.
Forum on Architecture, Spirituality, and Culture (ASCF) has announced a call for submission for papers, projects, or workshops for their 14th forum to be held in Istanbul, Turkey.
In this comprehensive analysis of architecture admissions and education, A. Srivathsan and Chirayu Bhatt reveal a concerning decline in enrolment figures, emphasizing the need for radical changes in the regulatory framework, autonomy for institutions, and a reevaluation of the profession’s role to address the structural issues and ensure the quality of architectural education.
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