
Brutalist India | Asiad Tower, New Delhi
As part of Brutalist India series Bhawna Dandona writes about the Asiad Tower on Khel Gaon Marg in New Delhi, originally designed as a revolving restaurant, but now used as a venue for functions and weddings. The structure stands in close proximity to the Asiad Village and Siri Fort Complex and was designed by the Architectural Department of the Delhi Development Authority.

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.

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

Stepped Well House, Bangalore, Karnataka, by A Threshold
The “Stepped Well House” draws inspiration from the dense, organic neighbourhoods of Bangalore, where homes evolve over time to suit narrow sites and compact conditions

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.
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

GAZEBO on a Terrace, Satara, Maharashtra, by Studio Montage
GAZEBO on a Terrace is a 3,000 sq.ft. Terrace residence near Nagthane, Satara, Maharashtra, designed by Studio Montage, lightweight rooftop residence designed as a floating intervention above an existing banquet hall.

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.

The Shaded House, at Ahmedabad, by Shayona Consultant
A multitude of massive frames at various levels, spacious semi-covered green terraces at all floor levels getting animated with play of light as it permeates through the geometrically patterned MS trellis at the top of the largest frame and a unique experience of varying volumes right from the entry … All this sum’s up very briefly the spatial experience of “The Shaded House”. – Shayona Consultant
Opinions / Views / Thoughts

Nirbhaya Nirgun
“Sen [Kapadia] found his own light early. He followed it without apology and without detour, and never let anyone dim it.”—A Tribute by Pinkish Shah
Pinkish Shah’s homage to Sen Kapadia, celebrates him as fearless and formless in both life and work. Intellectually rooted in Louis Kahn and Sri Aurobindo, Sen pursued architecture that transcended form toward essential silence. Known for his courage, he maintained quiet, unwavering independence throughout his career.

“Professor Shireesh Deshpande chose the far more difficult task: to mould young minds into thoughtful, responsible, and rooted architects.”—A Tribute by Sarbjit Singh Bagha
Sarbjit Singh Bagha shares his tribute to Prof. Shireesh Atmaram Deshpande (1934–2026), a pioneering figure in Indian architectural education who passed away on 10 April 2026 at 91. Known affectionately as “Dada,” he spent nearly four decades at VNIT Nagpur, founding India’s first M.Arch. programme and introducing innovative pedagogy. He served as President of the Indian Institute of Architects (1992–1994). Choosing teaching over professional practice, he shaped generations of architects.

Brutalist India | Asiad Tower, New Delhi
As part of Brutalist India series Bhawna Dandona writes about the Asiad Tower on Khel Gaon Marg in New Delhi, originally designed as a revolving restaurant, but now used as a venue for functions and weddings. The structure stands in close proximity to the Asiad Village and Siri Fort Complex and was designed by the Architectural Department of the Delhi Development Authority.
Popular Stories

In Pictures – Sterling Resorts – White Mist, Shimla, by Kaushik Mukherjee Architects
Sterling Resorts – White Mist, Shimla, by Kaushik Mukherjee Architects

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.

Design Discourse: The Indian Perspective in the Global Context’, 10th August 2017 by Morphogenesis Architects
Together with Roli Books and CMYK, Morphogenesis organized a book reading on 10th August, 2017, at the CMYK Bookstore in Greater Kailash II, New Delhi.
Institutional Buildings

School under a Neem, Gujarat, by Dhulia Architecture Design Studio
Designed by Dhulia Architecture Design Studio, School under a Neem is the extension block to the Dr Dhaval Rajnikant Mehta primary school, depicting the tradition of gaining knowledge under a tree.

Shoolini University Campus, Solan, by Studio Archohm
Designed by Studio Archohm, the Shoolini University campus at Solan, is a collection of buildings that come together to create a campus that redefines how education is imparted.

Centre of Excellence, Bengaluru, Competition Entry by Anthill Design | Council of Architecture, India
In March 2022, the Council of Architecture, India announced a two-stage competition for its Centre of Excellence, Bangalore. Anthill Design was one of the five teams that eventually made it to the final shortlist.
Small Residential Projects

Lake House, Udaipur, by Matra architects and rurban planners
Matra architects and rurban planners designed Lake House in Udaipur using the elements of Rajput-Mughal architecture.

Stacked Courtyard House, New Delhi, by Studio Lotus
Designed for a family of six, the project constitutes of two interconnected duplex apartments. Daylight, ventilation, interconnectedness and privacy inform the design of this house by Studio Lotus in a dense part of the Panchsheel Enclave neighbourhood in Delhi..
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The House Under the Nutmeg Tree, Cochin, by [ar&de]
Set in Cochin, Kerala, The House Under The Nutmeg Tree by [ar&de] is designed as a combination of different volumes unfolding one after the other while maintaining an emotional connection with the family’s history as nutmeg cultivators.
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