The Open Ideas National Competition 2025 – Season V on Improving Livability of Small Houses organised by Habitat Forum (INHAF) in partnership with Sustainability Initiatives (SI), seeks proposals for improving the liveability of small low-cost housing.
The restoration of Thomas House, Mumbai, by Somaya & Kalappa Consultants, wins the Chicago Athenaeum International Award 2024 in restoration/renovation category.
Kolkata based architecture and design practice, Abin Design Studio, announced as winners for the invited competition for “PAHAL-Takshila’s Initiative for Sports”.
The Open Ideas National Competition 2024 – Season IV on Improving Livability of Small Houses organised by Habitat Forum (INHAF) in partnership with Sustainability Initiatives (SI), seeks proposals for improving the liveability of small low-cost housing.
Solar Decathlon India, conducted by Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS) and the Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE), is a competition for Indian student teams to design net-zero-energy-water buildings.
Announced on June 12, the 2024 winners for RIBA International Awards for Excellence are spread across 14 countries, showcasing exceptional responses to contemporary challenges.
Roshini Pushparaj explores how nakabandis, often seen as temporary roadblocks for security, hold a more permanent role in shaping traffic flow. The essay is a part of special mention entries for Urban Imprints essay writing contest, March-April 2024.
Manali Ramchandani explores the relocation discussions and the balancing preservation and urban development of the vibrant Sarafa Bazaar in Indore. The essay is a part of shortlisted entries for Urban Imprints essay writing contest, March-April 2024.
Arunava Dutta talks about how the globalized residents curate their living spaces with cultural artifacts from around the world, reflecting a blend of local traditions and global influences. The essay is a part of shortlisted entries for Urban Imprints essay writing contest, March-April 2024.
Urban displacement disrupts social networks, causing a sense of placelessness. Yet, people establish belonging through intangible connections—rituals, traditions, and shared experiences—shaping both mind and space as is explored by Aditi Suresh Kawade through this piece. The essay is a part of shortlisted entries for Urban Imprints essay writing contest, March-April 2024.
While Old Goa’s charm extends beyond Basilica of Bom Jesus to St. Paul’s College Gate, and more, urbanization threatens its identity, with concrete facades erasing historical essence, as Ravjyot Kaur writes. The essay is the winning entry for the Urban Imprints essay writing contest, March-April 2024.
Reflecting on the simplicity and richness of childhood, Vrinda Bhardwaj questions the dynamics of urban design and human behaviour. The essay is a part of shortlisted entries for Urban Imprints essay writing contest, March-April 2024.
Divya Ramaseshan explores how the street vendors, seeking only a small space to sell, face challenges with government solutions like centralized complexes, disrupting their sales dynamics and livelihoods. The essay is a part of shortlisted entries for Urban Imprints essay writing contest, March-April 2024.
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
Political agendas, manifestos, and electoral promises often dictate urban development priorities in India. With elections round the corner, this essay brings to you what goes in the interplay between political process and city evolution. The essay is a part of shortlisted entries for the essay writing contest, February 2024.
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