With the importance of BIM, Archicad is becoming vital for modern architecture, as it boosts efficiency, creativity, and automates tasks, moving beyond 2D CAD. The article, based on our conversation with Nemetschek Group, talks about Archicad’s architect-centric design and customization suit Indian needs, making it a future-focused tool.
French architect Anne Lacaton has been awarded the 2025 Jane Drew Prize, an accolade that honors architects who have significantly advanced the profile of women in architecture through their work and commitment to design excellence.
Liu Jiakun, the renowned Chinese architect celebrated for his socially engaged and context-driven designs, has been awarded the 2025 Pritzker Architecture Prize, the most prestigious honour in the field.
In a tribute to the late architect B.V. Doshi’s contribution to the city’s architecture and urbanism, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has named a road after him —”Architect Balkrishna Doshi Marg”.
The American Institute of Architects has named Indian architect Brinda Somaya among its 2025 Honorary Fellows, recognizing her transformative contributions to contemporary architecture and cultural preservation
Pune has been one of the fastest-growing urban centers, emerging as a hub of education, technology, and industry, and playing a key role in India’s
The 119 models of the works of Le Corbusier (1887-1965) exhibited here are from the private collection of RT+Q Architects, Singapore.The models are the products,
Elev8, a dynamic architecture and design festival presented by The Architect’s Diary, inspires and explores new dimensions in architecture and design.
This book “Strengthening Capacities for Climate Resilience”, authored by Dr. Vandana Sehgal, Dr. Ritu Gulati, Dr. Farheen Bano, and Ar. Abhirbhav Sanyal, documents the BCAUSYOUCARE Project, which addresses urban heat stress in Ayodhya, India. Through urban mapping, capacity building, and stakeholder engagement, the project develops and implements climate resilience strategies, offering valuable lessons for other cities.
Written by Bhawna Jaimini and illustrated by Deepa Balsavar, the book “Happiness City” is a manifesto disguised as a poem to create gentle cities that belong to all. It is an invitation to examine the state of our cities and collectively dream and design for a better tomorrow.
The second Lucknow Architecture Festival 2025, organised by Lucknow Architects Association, held from January 10-12th, brought together various stakeholders from construction industry, architecture fraternity, and government for discussions, workshops, and exhibitions.
The architectural and urban design fraternity mourns the loss of Prof. Ranjit Sabikhi, a trailblazing architect, educator, and urban designer. Prof. Sabikhi passed away on
In a recent development, the Council of Architecture (CoA) has issued a letter to Rajesh Advani, the Founding Editor of ArchitectureLive!, demanding the retraction of a previously published article on RTI.
Christopher Benninger’s new book—Great Expectations: Notes to an Architect—reflects on contemporary architectural practice and its role in improving the human condition. It gives direction to students and practitioners alike as Prof. Benninger notes his encounters with his gurus and the manner in which their personal passion for humanity shaped the lives of others.
Dr. Anitha Suseelan, the Head of the School of Architecture at Christ University in Bengaluru, has been honoured with the National Award for Teachers 2024.
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