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Meera Iyer, an independent researcher, on the Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysala Temples, that recently made to the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Meera Iyer, an independent researcher, on the Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysala Temples, that recently made to the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Habitat Forum (INHAF) invites people to participate in ‘Rethinking Cities’ webinars, on July 7th and 9th, which will explore urban challenges and solutions.
Habitat Forum (INHAF) invites people to participate in ‘Rethinking Cities’ webinars, on July 7th and 9th, which will explore urban challenges and solutions.
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Sarbjit Singh Bagha elaborates on how a war’s initial destruction of architecture destabilizes societies, leading to human suffering. Ultimately, these ruins become archives of trauma and resilience, necessitating massive rebuilding efforts.
Despite the prevalence of vast housing projects, architects often overlook or neglect designing for them. Dwaipayan Chakravarty advocates for prioritizing innovative, empathetic design in this sector, highlighting competitions like the Open Ideas National Competition to foster solutions.
The Open Ideas National Competition 2024 addressed urban India’s affordable housing crisis, encouraging innovative, livable, and sustainable small home designs. With the season IV wrapping up, Habitat Forum (INHAF) and Sustainability Initiatives announce Season V of the competition inviting entries.
The Muskaan School in Bhopal, designed by Revathi Kamath (Kamath Design Studio) in 2016, showcases sustainable architecture and community involvement. Now facing structural challenges, it seeks donations and volunteers for urgent preservation and repairs.
Kirtee Shah’s keynote address for “Laurie Baker Birth Centenary Celebrations” interrogates the architectural profession’s fundamental disconnection from societal imperatives, using Laurie Baker’s praxis as a framework for examining contemporary professional alienation and proposing transformative pedagogical and practice-based interventions within India’s built environment crisis.
Fahad Zuberi writes about the surge in architecture PR firms and influencers in India—prioritizing viral appeal over authenticity, turning architecture into a popularity contest and diminishing critical discourse.
In his article, Kavas Kapadia paints a hopeful picture of the future of Indian architecture, showcasing how despite challenges like identity struggles and limited support, dedicated Indian architects are beginning to thrive, innovate, and establish their presence, hinting at a promising future for the profession.
Anoop Menon writes about architecture as a profession requiring more than talents—critical thinking, problem-solving, and significant financial commitment. He presents an overview of what students should expect from academia and profession in general.
While the devastating 2023 earthquakes in Herat, Afghanistan, destroyed countless traditional earthen homes, exacerbating vulnerabilities, Juhi Desai and Vivek Rawal, People in Centre (PiC), elaborate on PiC’s reconstruction efforts with UNDP. The focus was on empowering local communities by incorporating hazard-resistant features into familiar building techniques like adobe and domical vaults, bridging tradition and safety.
Suchitra Deep reviews the restoration of a colonial-era school in Bangalore, by Hundredhands, into the newly-opened “Sabha” as a flexible arts and culture space, using traditional materials and methods, showcasing adaptive reuse and heritage conservation amidst urban challenges.
Prof. Kavas Kapadia reflects on the intersection of urban planning, human creativity, and the transformative impact of Information Technology and AI.
Trains.Architecture.Culture.Life | In his tribute to Professor Bruno Dias Souza, a visionary architect, urbanist, and educator, Edgar Demello writes about how Prof. Bruno left an indelible mark on Goa and the world through timeless designs, advocacy, and passionate teaching.
This article concludes the Maverick Shutterbugs 2.0 series- dedicated to visual narrators and architectural photography.
Maverick Shutterbugs 2.0 is a series dedicated to architectural photographers capturing the built environment. This post is a curated compilation of the entries received from public participation.
Maverick Shutterbugs 2.0 Features: A collection of photographs clicked by Architectural Photographer Prasanth Mohan in the South Asia region.
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