
Book Announcement | City Limits – The Crisis of Urbanization from series Rethinking India, by Tikender Panwar
Book City Limits – The Crisis of Urbanization from series Rethinking India, by Tikender Panwar is a compilation of essays by experts exploring deep and widening fault lines within India’s urban transformation since the 1990s.

“Changing The Statue Does Not Change the Room”—Geethu Gangadhar on Edwin Lutyens’ Bust Removal
The current Indian government replaced Edwin Lutyens’ bust with freedom fighter C. Rajagopalachari’s at Rashtrapati Bhavan, framing it as decolonisation. But symbolic gestures don’t dismantle colonial mindsets embedded in governance, caste, and institutions. Geethu Gangadhar raises an important question: whether this removal is a way to eradicate colonial baggage or systemic removal of history.

Architecture, Power, and the Poor | “As a profession, architecture lacks moral position and has become complicit in the neoliberal dispossession of the poor.”—Vivek Rawal
Vivek Rawal argues that architecture—as a profession—is structurally aligned with political and economic power rather than social justice. He critiques how architectural education and practice prioritise developers and real estate over communities, turning housing into a market commodity. Even movements like sustainability and participation, he says, often become tools for elite consumption rather than genuine empowerment. True moral reform, according to Rawal, would mean architects relinquishing control and enabling community-led design and housing decisions.

“The new architect must be an environmental thinker, a social listener, a technological innovator, and an ethical actor.” – Ravindra Punde on reimagining architecture education in India
Ravindra Punde, architect and academician, calls for a fundamental reimagining of architecture education in India, arguing it must shift from colonial pedagogies to address climate change, social inequality, and ethical responsibility through ecology-centred, community-engaged, and culturally diverse learning.

The Conundrum of Context and Contemporaneity—Lilavati Lalbhai Library, Ahmedabad, by RMA Architects
Architects R. Ramalakshmi and Surabhi Shingarey, in their review of the Lilavati Lalbhai Library at CEPT University by RMA Architects, dwell on its dual challenge of addressing contemporaneity and context responsiveness—standing as a definitive, self-contained, contemporary object in Doshi’s accretive campus.

A Polemical Essay on Climate Crisis: How and Why We Got There
Snehanshu Mukherjee, in his polemical essay on climate crisis, writes about how the crisis has and continues to stem from a system built on exploitation and profit, driven by the need for comfort.

“People of Scotland talk with great pride when it comes to their architectural preferences…”— Suneet Paul
Architect/Writer Suneet Paul writes about Scotland’s architectural heritage blending medieval Old Town with Georgian New Town in Edinburgh. He elaborates on the historic castles, scenic lochs like Loch Ness and Loch Lomond, vibrant festivals, and preserved cultural traditions that showcase centuries of Scottish history and natural beauty.

“A farcical approach to an institutional building of such importance” — Ramu Katakam, on the Proposed Bombay High Court Complex Design
Ramu Katakam strongly reacts to the proposed Bombay High Court Complex design, calling it “farcical” and regressive. He advocates opening such important projects to international competition, believing younger architects worldwide could create contemporary designs that honour heritage while establishing a modern architectural identity for India’s institutions.

Court Fort, Nandoli, Gujarat, by Compartment S4
Court Fort in Nandoli is imagined foremost as a home, an everyday retreat on the outskirts of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, where slow living meets meaningful solitude.

Rice Museum, Mandya, Karnataka, by RC Architects
Nestled amidst the verdant landscapes of Mandya, the Rice Museum emerges as a profound tribute to one of humanity’s most vital resources — rice. Thoughtfully

Sangam, Pune, Maharashtra, by Alkesh Gangwal & Associates
Sangam is a 3,300 sq. ft. canteen near Pune, Maharashtra, designed by Alkesh Gangwal & Associates, blending recycled materials and innovative design to create a flexible, light-filled respite within an industrial landscape.

Elevated Dining Deck at RMV Club, Bengaluru, Karnataka, by Funktion Design
Amid the spatial constraints of a recreational campus, Funktion Design was tasked with an unusual challenge: to extend the dining capacity of the Rajamahal Vilas

House of Material and Character, Lonavala, Maharashtra, by SHROFFLEóN
House of Material and Character, Maharashtra, designed by SHROFFLEóN, is an adaptive reuse structure merging brutalist and modern design.

Drishti, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, by Hiren Patel Architects
Drishti, a residence in Ahmedabad, by Hiren Patel Architects, is a manifestation of that balances luxury, personalisation, and multigenerational living.
Future Trajectories | Dialogues

The Practice of Timeless Architecture, Earthling Ladakh, Future Trajectories | Dialogues
Future Trajectories | Dialogues is a series dedicated to the people behind Promising Young Architectural Practices identified in Future Trajectories and Future Trajectories 2.0. In this interview, Ladakh based Earthling Ladakh reminisces its ethos, approach and journey.

Blurring the lines between built and unbuilt- The Purple Ink Studio | Future Trajectories | Dialogues
Future Trajectories | Dialogues is a series dedicated to the people behind Promising Young Architectural Practices identified in Future Trajectories and Future Trajectories 2.0. In this interview, Bangalore-based The Purple Ink Studio reminisces its ideology, approach and journey.

From Delhi to Ladakh: Contextual Sensitivity and Traditional Wisdom- Emara | Dialogues | Future Trajectories
Future Trajectories | Dialogues is a series dedicated to the people behind Promising Young Architectural Practices identified in Future Trajectories and Future Trajectories 2.0. In this interview, Delhi-based Emara reminisces its ethos, approach and journey.

A Confluence of Varying Experiences- flYingseeds |Dialogues | Future Trajectories
Future Trajectories | Dialogues is a series dedicated to the people behind Promising Young Architectural Practices identified in Future Trajectories and Future Trajectories 2.0. In this interview, Delhi-based flYingseeds reminisces its ethos, approach and journey.

Ode to First Contact with Architecture: Studio Mohenjodaro | Future Trajectories | Dialogue
In extension to the Future Trajectories series, Studio Mohenjodaro reminisces about their journey in a conversation with Megha Pande.

Architecture, a Motley of Diverse Groups- Studio Motley | Dialogues | Future Trajectories
In extension to the Future Trajectories series, Studio Motley reminisces about their journey in a conversation with Megha Pande.
Architecture

“A Chronicle of Architectural Heritage.” Prof. Kavas Kapadia reviews the latest book, Innovative Architecture through the Ages, by Prof. Ram Sharma
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.

House of Santakukdi, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, by Studio ARUR
House of Santakukdi by Studio ARUR effortlessly and seamlessly connects between outdoor and indoor spaces while experimenting with various construction materials.

Vegetable Market, Silvassa, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, by Studio ARUR
The Vegetable Market at Silvassa, India, was a Competition Design for a new market for existing street vendors. It’s an amalgamation of public green space that interfaces with a public plaza and an informal market.
Design

The Souk – Installation at the Dubai Design week, by Collaborative Architecture
The geometry of the pavilion is derived from the most common element, seen widely, in some of the most popular Islamic murals / patterns that adore some of the iconic architecture in the Islamic world- The Decagon. – Collaborative Architecture

डिझाईनच्या दुनियेत: The World of Design
The World of Design: डिझाईन म्हणजे काय ? हा प्रश्न समोर आला म्हणजे आपल्या मनात अनेक समज-गैरसमज निर्माण होतात. कपड्यांवरचे डिझाईन, रांगोळीचे डिझाईन, बाटलीचे डिझाईन, घराचे डिझाईन, मोबाईलचे डिझाईन अशा एक ना अनेक मानवनिर्मित गोष्टींचे उल्लेख करताना आपण डिझाईन हा शब्द सहज वापरतो.

A short history of the selfie stick – Story by Peeyush Sekhsaria
A short history of the selfie stick – Story by Design Dalda
Interior Design

Adipoli, a Kerala cuisine restaurant at Kalyan, Mumbai, by Kevin Mathew Architects
The brief was to design a fine dine Kerala cuisine restaurant. The clients being a Malayali aspired for a very Kerala home ambience and feel. Working closely with the clients we listed down the common aspects of what Kerala homes are all about i.e. the landscape,materials,design,spaces ,ambience ,colours,etc.

Raheja Reflections Club, at Mumbai, by GA Design, Sachin Goregaoker
Designed by GA Design, Sachin Goregaoker, the stylishly reception area in Grey Italian marble floor and veneer paneled wall looks warm and inviting. The ceiling is interesting with criss-cross cuts for indirect lighting.

Convention Centre, Coimbatore, by Masonry of Architects
This convention centre, designed by Masonry of Architects, is a multi-utility space accommodating activities like yoga, chantings and lodgings with utilitarian spaces.
Opinions / Views / Thoughts

“A Chronicle of Architectural Heritage.” Prof. Kavas Kapadia reviews the latest book, Innovative Architecture through the Ages, by Prof. Ram Sharma
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.

“Changing The Statue Does Not Change the Room”—Geethu Gangadhar on Edwin Lutyens’ Bust Removal
The current Indian government replaced Edwin Lutyens’ bust with freedom fighter C. Rajagopalachari’s at Rashtrapati Bhavan, framing it as decolonisation. But symbolic gestures don’t dismantle colonial mindsets embedded in governance, caste, and institutions. Geethu Gangadhar raises an important question: whether this removal is a way to eradicate colonial baggage or systemic removal of history.

Brutalist India | Tibet House, New Delhi
As part of Brutalist India series Bhawna Dandona writes about Tibet House in New Delhi which is a non-profit cultural centre dedicated to preserving Tibetan heritage, founded in 1965 at the Dalai Lama’s request. The current building’s foundation was laid in 1974, with architect Shivnath Prasad.
Popular Stories

Unbuilt.01 | VK:a architecture | Introduction by Dwaipayan Chakravarty
An Excerpt from Unbuilt.01- A collection of Unbuilt Works of Pune- based VK:a architecture.

Studio ANHAD, Lonavala, Pune
Working predominantly in the field of Sustainable Architecture, Studio ANHAD is a Lonavla-based Architectural practice run by the Architect duo Gaurav and Aishwarya Bhangre. Gaurav is a 2005 graduate from Pune University. While Aishwarya, after graduating in 2010, has pursued Masters in Construction Management.

REDWALL STUDIO, at JP NAGAR, BENGALURU, by REDWALL DESIGN STUDIO
Redwall Design Studio is an Architecture and Interior design firm located in JP Nagar, 7th phase, Bangalore, Karnataka. The design studio is shaped to make the best possible use of the available space as a versatile setting. The studio entrance has an elegantly standing red brick wall, articulating the Redwall Studio. Setting foot in, one could contemplate a metal framed photo display, showcasing the studio’s works.
Institutional Buildings

Pathways World School, Aravali Hills, by CP Kukreja Architects
Designed by CP Kukreja Architects, Pathways World School, Aravali Hills, was envisioned as the introduction to a new kind of educational paradigm- one with a focus on environment, culture & global advances.

Students’ Hostel, Nagpur, by Studioboxx
Students’ Hostel, Nagpur, by Studioboxx was an extension project with a cafeteria and additional rooms for the growing needs of the institution. Students come from the surrounding rural areas and take vocational or skill-based education at the institution.

Centre of Excellence, Bengaluru, Competition Entry by localground | Council of Architecture, India
localground’s Competition entry for the Council of Architecture’s Centre of Excellence, Bengaluru envisioned the Centre aimed to create a precinct that sensitively responded to the immediate context while enhancing the strong sense of place that existed.
Small Residential Projects

Anil Satwani, at Indore, by Manish Kumat Design Cell
Anil Satwani, at Indore, by Manish Kumat Design Cell

Boulder House, Shoolagiri, Tamil Nadu, by HabitArt Architecture
Nestled amidst the landscapes of Shoolagiri, Tamil Nadu, Boulder House, by HabitArt Architecture presents a unique canvas for sustainable living.

Arhat Villa at New Delhi by Conarch Architects
Located in an upscale Delhi neighbourhood, the project site is a consolidation of two plots designed for families of two brothers for a multigenerational living. The two equal and identical homes are a part of a unified built mass as distinct floor plates with common parking, services, amenities and other co-living areas as opposed to two disjointed structures.
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