The series “Architectural Heritage in India” concludes with Gurmeet Sangha Rai highlighting the community-based approach towards heritage, the importance of the people and culture in heritage, and valuing indigenous practices and knowledge systems.
Architectural Heritage in India series features a conversation with A.G.K. Menon, delving deep into the meaning of heritage and the challenges in the field.
Kolkata based architecture and design practice, Abin Design Studio, announced as winners for the invited competition for “PAHAL-Takshila’s Initiative for Sports”.
Imagine an India where your Instagram critique of a new skyscraper could land you in hot water. Is the new Broadcasting Services Bill for regulation or a digital gag order in disguise?
The blue bucket at the new parliament building hailed as the Government’s avant-garde art installation of the year.
The second conversation of “Architectural Heritage in India” series with Dr. Sonal Mithal focuses on the challenges in architectural heritage conservation, emphasising the need to balance preservation with development, involve communities, and make heritage accessible and relevant to contemporary needs.
Despite its near-monopoly and widespread popularity, a growing number of architects from small, medium, and large firms across India are voicing concerns about the Autodesk’s aggressive tactics and pricing model, threatening to tarnish its once-sterling reputation.
Architectural Heritage in India series begins with a conversation with Dr. Shikha Jain, focussing on DRONAH’s work, challenges in working with different institutions, and architectural pedagogy.
‘1700 in 70: A Walk for a Cause’ documents Gita Balakrishnan’s inspiring story of determination, resilience, physical endurance and spiritual growth against the backdrop of India’s diverse landscapes, cultures, and architectural heritage.
Announced on June 12, the 2024 winners for RIBA International Awards for Excellence are spread across 14 countries, showcasing exceptional responses to contemporary challenges.
‘A Call to Return: A Journey with Didi Contractor’ chronicles the life of Didi Contractor, a self-taught architect born in 1929, who was renowned for her eco-friendly adobe buildings in Himachal Pradesh. Celebrated globally, Didi’s legacy includes numerous articles, books, documentaries, and prestigious awards.
Concrete Architecture, by PHAIDON, with Sam Lubell and Greg Goldin, is a volume featuring 300 examples of the most incredible and inspiring concrete architecture from the early twentieth century to the present day.
Atlas of Never Built Architecture, published by Phaidon, is a compilation of the most spectacular unbuilt projects from the 20th and 21st centuries, by Sam Lubell and Greg Goldin.
In a surprising move, business tycoon Ratan Tata announced today that he will be starting a new career as an architect at the age of 85. Tata, who stepped down as chairman of Tata Sons in 2012 at the mandatory retirement age of 75, has decided to return to his first passion – architecture.
The proposal by Sameep Padora and Associates for ‘Octacove Homes‘ has been awarded Honourable Mention in a Global Architecture Competition to Re-imagine Affordable Housing held
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