Recollecting Hassan Fathy on his 126th Birth Anniversary — Conversations in Cairo & Mumbai
H. Masud Taj recollects his memories and conversations with Hassan Fathy in Cairo & Mumbai on the occasion of his 126th Birth Anniversary.
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.
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
Pétra, Nileswar, Kerala by Ta-Da Design Collective LLP
Pétra, Nileswar, Kerala, by Ta-Da Design Collective LLP, is a residential project that integrates both form and function. Inspired by a banyan tree’s roots and the client’s passion for geology, this project aims to create a dynamic, living environment.
Terrace Theatre for Sritej Bhatt, Ahmedabad, Gujarat by Doro
Terrace Theatre designed by Doro for Sirtej Bhatt is neither fully domestic nor institutional, neither stage nor home, but an extension that allows practice to exist just above the everyday, close enough to remain grounded, yet distinct enough to nurture imagination.
“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.
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
Science of Olympiad Foundation at Gurgaon Space Design Consultants
Science Olympiad Foundation is small office building tucked away in the upcoming institutional area of Gurgaon. The context presents a combination of glass box type buildings and few interesting buildings with traditional forms and materials.
Tungal Memorial School and PU College, at Vijayapura, Karnataka, by B.S.Bhooshan, BSB Architects
This educational campus is being developed outside Bijapur on Ittingihal road around 8 kms from the centre of the city. The city is catching up in this predominantly grape growing area sitting in hard rock bed of Deccan trap. The Tungal Memorial Trust that is developing this Campus is looking for an exclusive school to nurture scientific talent. A high school from 6th to 10th leading to SSLC and a Science stream of 11 and 12 PUC, would be a predominantly residential campus that is being planned.
The Cave Laboratory Studio, Nasik, India, by The Cave Laboratory Research, Architecture, & Planning
The Cave Laboratory, Nasik, by The Cave Laboratory Research, Architecture, & Planning, features a flexible, open-plan studio with minimalist, natural materials and multi-functional furniture.
News
Opinions / Views / Thoughts
Recollecting Hassan Fathy on his 126th Birth Anniversary — Conversations in Cairo & Mumbai
H. Masud Taj recollects his memories and conversations with Hassan Fathy in Cairo & Mumbai on the occasion of his 126th Birth Anniversary.
Remembering the Architectural Legacy of Joseph Allen Stein—A Conversation With Meena Mani and Sudhish Mohindroo
Anuj Srivastava recounts the conversation between Meena Mani and Sudhish Mohindroo, two architects who worked closely with Joseph Allen Stein, held at Triveni Kala Sangam. Through personal anecdotes, they illuminated Stein’s meticulous design philosophy, deep ecological sensitivity, and understated humanity across three landmark projects: Triveni Kala Sangam, India Habitat Centre, and the Sher-I-Kashmir International Conference Centre (previously Kashmir Conference Centre).
Brutalist India | Maharana Pratap Inter-State Bus Terminus (ISBT), New Delhi
As part of Brutalist India series Bhawna Dandona writes about Inter-State Bus Terminus (ISBT) at Kashmere Gate in New Delhi which is a first facility of its kind in the country. The project was brought to life through the collaborative efforts of Rajinder Kumar, Mahendra Raj, and S. G. Deolalikar.
Photoshopped Architecture
Popular Stories
Event | All the Beauty in the World — An Exhibition of Works by Gautam Bhatia
Architect-artist Gautam Bhatia’s solo sculpture exhibition opens October 12 at Bikaner House, Delhi. Curated by WEFT Foundation, the black-box show features 20 works exploring beauty, satire, and contemporary paradoxes through October 17.
The first ‘SVAGRIHA’ Certified Building in Maharashtra
SVAGRIHA, Simple Versatile Affordable Green rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment, was introduced last year by TERI (The Energy and Resource institute), to facilitate Green Ratings for buildings
Shortlisted | The Globalised Resident and Living Spaces amidst Cultural Flows
Arunava Dutta talks about how the globalized residents curate their living spaces with cultural artifacts from around the world, reflecting a blend of local traditions and global influences. The essay is a part of shortlisted entries for Urban Imprints essay writing contest, March-April 2024.
Art
Institutional Buildings
Symbiosis International University, Pune, IMK Architects | Rahul Kadri
Nestled atop a rocky plateau in Lavale, a small village on the outskirts of Pune, the Symbiosis International University campus creates an idyllic and vibrant learning environment. The campus, home to 1000 students, houses educational and administration functions for four faculties –– the Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, the Symbiosis Institute of Mass Communication, the Symbiosis Institute of Telecom Management and the Symbiosis Institute of Photography –– in addition to an auditorium and convention center, a library, and housing, dining, and recreational facilities for students and staff. – Rahul Kadri | IMK Architects
Centre of Excellence, Bengaluru, Competition Entry by m|a architects | Council of Architecture, India
In March 2022, the Council of Architecture, India announced a two-stage competition for its Centre of Excellence, Bangalore. m|a architects was one of the five teams that eventually made it to the final shortlist.
The Lalit Suri Hospitality School, Faridabad, by Morphogenesis
Informed by local building traditions, The Lalit Suri Hospitality School, by Morphogenesis Architects sustains a harmonious dialogue between the built and the landscape.
Public Buildings
Small Residential Projects
Villa KD45, Delhi NCR, by Studio Symbiosis
In this project, the aim was to create green urban living, to rekindle the relationship of the residents with nature in their immediate surroundings. The villa emerged from the landscape, with the central theme being creating maximum green cover on site and utilize the views of the park facing the site. Built and landscape blend into each other, with indoor spaces opening into the green seamlessly.
Casa Aum, Ahmedabad, India, by Mistry Architects
Casa Aum – Residence for Sujan and Aastik, set in Ahmedabad, India, designed by Mistry Architects, reflects the affinity towards outdoors.
housTOGETHER, Delhi, by Plan Loci
housTOGETHER, designed by Plan Loci, is an endeavour to design a home for a joint family in Delhi.
Landscape Design
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