Architect Jasbir Sawhney (1939-2023) will be remembered for his notable contribution to the Indian architectural landscape, through works such as HUDCO Place, Sanskriti School, and IGNCA.
Dikshu Kukreja, Managing Principal of CP Kukreja Architects, becomes the first Indian architect appointed as the Honorary Consul General for the Republic of Albania in New Delhi.
One of the early modernists of Kerala, Prof. Oommen Thoman passed away on November 18, 2023, at the age of 81.
Sarayu Ahuja (formerly an editor at the Indian Architect and Builder), explores the remarkable life of the trailblazing female architect, Hema Sankalia.
The Migliore+Servetto studio, internationally recognised for its excellence in exhibition design and the design of communication spaces, was chosen by Generali Group to design the new headquarters of The Human Safety Net.
Architecture conferences and seminars can play a vital role in creating a bridge between people and architects, if these are made open to all.
Team Samakrut, from SMEF’s Brick School of Architecture and BRACT’s Vishwakarma Institute of Information Technology won the Community Resilience Shelter Division. They tackled the problems of the drought-prone region of Thane district in Maharashtra, focusing on the village of Veluk which has a population of 747 people, while providing a scalation solution for surrounding villages.
Team Echo, composed of 2nd and 3rd-year students from School of Architecture Planning & Design, DIT University, and Dehradun Institute of Technology University, was the winner of the Construction Worker Housing Division. The team worked on the conceptual and prototype model of Construction Worker Housing for the 200 Bedded Hospital site.
Winner of the Single-Family Housing Division was Team Zenith from Arvindbhai Patel Institute of Environmental Design, Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, CEPT University, Chitkara School of Planning and Architecture, and Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya. The project ensures that all five senses of humans are attended to by optimising thermal comfort, indoor air quality, and sensory comfort.
Team Green Collars from R V College of Architecture, R V College of Engineering, and R V University was made up of 12 architecture students, 1 mechanical engineering student, and 1 spatial design (B. Des) student. Team Green Collars developed design strategies to build resilience against these hazards.
Team synergy, consisting of 15 students from Sir J.J. College of Architecture and Thakur College of Engineering and Technology, emerged as the winner of the Multi-Family Housing division. The project focused on flexibility, connection to nature, symbiotic relationships with the environment, and achieving net-zero goals.
Team Vº, from Visvesvaraya National Institute Of Technology, Nagpur won the Office Building Division and the Grand Prize. They designed a Smart Police Station at Punapur for the Nagpur Smart and Sustainable City Corporation.
The most remarkable architectural achievement of the Hoysala is the numerous intricately carved stone temples in star shaped plans. The architecture of the Hoysalas is a hybrid of the nagara style of temple architecture of north India and the dravidian style from the South.
Santiniketan, located in West Bengal, India, has been included in the prestigious World Heritage List. This recognition highlights the historical and cultural significance of Santiniketan,
The website mentioned, Vinu Daniel teaches us respect for local wisdom and material culture are key for a truly responsible attitude toward the environment and the future.’
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