
Creative Cartography: Making Pedagogy Playful but Political —Priya Joseph
In “Creative Cartography: Making Pedagogy Playful but Political” author Priya Joseph details an academic studio that uses Creative Cartography to transform a ruined 19th-century tile factory into a commentary on the Anthropocene and multispecies coexistence. Through film, gamification, and art, students challenge conventional mapping to resist capitalist land development and advocate for ecological sustenance.

Brutalist India | Shri Ram Centre, New Delhi
As part of Brutalist India series Bhawna Dandona writes about Shri Ram Centre, New Delhi, consructed in 1968, sponsored by the Shri Ram family, designed by Shiv Nath Prasad, along with guidance from Ebrahim Alkazi and the structural expertise of Mahendra Raj.

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.

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

Red Brick House, Rohtak, Haryana by Aura Architecture Studio
A west-facing residence in Rohtak, Haryana, negotiates the pressures of climate, privacy and material permanence through a considered architecture of brick, void and filtered light.

The Blooming Haus, Bangalore, Karnataka, by Studio WhiteScape
Designed by Studio WhiteScape on a compact Bengaluru corner plot, The Blooming Haus is a 6,000-square-foot vertical residence wrapped in a perforated concrete veil. The design introverts around a series of light-filled internal courtyards, seamlessly blending traditional Vastu principles with a striking monolithic form.

Quaid Doongerwala appointed as Dean of the Faculty of Architecture, at CEPT University.
On May 20, 2026, the CEPT university announced Architect Quaid Doongerwala as Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Architecture for a term of three years.
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

Residence 1065, Chandigarh, by Charged Voids
Located in the Corbusian city of Chandigarh, Residence 1065 by Charged Voids is an embodiment of the Congrès Internationaux d’Architecture Moderne, or the CIAM’s principles of modern architecture. Using an open plan and facades that appear to float, the home is designed for a multi-generational family and attempts to fuse traditional spatial planning with modern aesthetics.

SomepIace in Manali by Put Your Hands Together
SomepIace in Manali by Put Your Hands Together – The project at Manali is a homestay called, – Someplace and we got a chance to work on this through Noel, my former student. Eventually he also became the on-site architect for this project. When Areen visited the site in November 2016, all he could see was a piece of land covered thigh-high in snow keeping the visit aside, all he could think about was that warm bed back in the hotel where he would rather be tucked in at that time. This exact feeling of longing for the warmth became the concept of our design.

Stone Lodges – Private Residences, at Wayanad, Kerala, by Earthitects | George E. Ramapuram
Stone Lodges – Private Residences are spread across a forested hillside. Built on sloping land on the side of a mountain, they are inspired by the grammar of Mountain Lodges and the native design aesthetic. – Earthitects
Opinions / Views / Thoughts

Creative Cartography: Making Pedagogy Playful but Political —Priya Joseph
In “Creative Cartography: Making Pedagogy Playful but Political” author Priya Joseph details an academic studio that uses Creative Cartography to transform a ruined 19th-century tile factory into a commentary on the Anthropocene and multispecies coexistence. Through film, gamification, and art, students challenge conventional mapping to resist capitalist land development and advocate for ecological sustenance.

“Public spaces must first be recognised simultaneously as climate infrastructure, social infrastructure, livelihood infrastructure and even as democratic infrastructure” —Aravind Unni
As part of our editorial: What makes a space public? Author Aravind Unni argues that a genuine public space is defined by equal accessibility and multi-functional use rather than strict ownership.

Brutalist India | Shri Ram Centre, New Delhi
As part of Brutalist India series Bhawna Dandona writes about Shri Ram Centre, New Delhi, consructed in 1968, sponsored by the Shri Ram family, designed by Shiv Nath Prasad, along with guidance from Ebrahim Alkazi and the structural expertise of Mahendra Raj.
Popular Stories

Unbuilt: African Urban School, Africa, by theglassbox collective
African Urban School, Africa, by theglassbox collective, a school that not only provides formal education but also inculcates the universal principles within the students.

Carving Architecture into Graphite | Pencil Lead Carving
Embarking on a journey where ordinary pencils become extraordinary artworks, Vipul Gupta explores the transformative art of Pencil Lead Carving, rediscovering beauty in detail.

Oranje Castle, Lucknow, by Archohm
The Oranje castle, by Archohm is a housing project on which Archohm collaborated with the globally-renowned Dutch architectural firm MVRDV. The 7 acre site is situated in one of the upcoming areas of Lucknow, just off the Amar Shaheed path, which is the main artery connecting the city to its Airport.
Institutional Buildings

Kalkeri Learning Centre in Kalkeri, Dharwad by Kumar La Noce
Kalkeri Learning Centre in Kalkeri, Dharwad by Kumar La Noce

SMR Jaipuria School, Lucknow, by team3
Designed by team3, SMR Jaipuria School, Lucknow was envisioned as an attempt to integrate public art and architecture with the city.

Community Canvas, at Nashik, Maharashtra, India, by pk_iNCEPTiON | Ar. Pooja Khairnar
Community Canvas is an extra classroom designed by pk_iNCEPTiON in a rural school in Nashik, Maharashtra. Along with learning, the space is designed as a canvas for multiple uses- such as workshops, functions, and social gatherings.
Small Residential Projects

High-End Hospitality Corporate Office, at India, by Parag Singal Architects
The sprawling 20,000 sqft ground floor space along with an equal amount of basement had profound planning challenges. Various functionally contrasting spaces had to be carefully crafted so that they didn’t impede with each other’s function yet facilitate a meaningful circulation throughout the site. – Parag Singal Architects

சிறகு- The Wing, Coimbatore, by Masonry of Architects
Designed by Masonry of Architects, The Wing is a residential project in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, conceptually based on the southwest monsoon winds of Coimbatore.

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