Grid, Bangalore, by ma+rs, redefines institutional architecture by addressing the shortcomings of conventional office designs in the Indian context. Through a thoughtful fusion of form and function, the building seamlessly integrates public, private, and collective spaces across its distinct volumes.
Thapar University, DesignPlus Architecture by was redefined by infusing traditional and modern elements. At the forefront stood the majestic learning laboratory buildings, a multi-story edifice adorned with a striking red stone facade.
In this rural escape, The 100, Calicut, by Nestccraft Architecture, ensures a firm marriage between functionality and aesthetics and the planning suggests four bedrooms with attached toilets in a plinth area of 21OO square feet. The home and wabi-sabi landscape within this boundary facilitate meaningful life to 1OO souls.
The essay discusses the past, present, and future of the Chabutro’s in Ahmedabad from the author’s perspective based on their time spent there. Chabutro’s serve as markers and play a significant role in placemaking. The essay emphasizes the importance of Chabutro, highlighting the connection it holds for a potential future as a new wayfinding tool. This essay by Prakriti is amongst the shortlisted essays.
Vinod Gupta, of Opus Indigo Studio reflects on the evolution and challenges of the Indian architectural profession, emphasizing the need for architects to reclaim responsibilities beyond design to revitalize the industry’s trajectory.
Some of our readers commented on the interview with Shirish Patel published on this website on 26th October 2023. The authors agreed to respond to
The Keertham house, Coimbatore, by Outlined Architects is a Tropical Modern Architecture Building, designed for a real estate promoter, looking for a unique and visually stunning house for his MIG (Middle Income Group) Clients.
On Piloo Mody’s 97th anniversary, Sarbjit Bahga pays him a tribute
Mondeal Heights, a multifunctional high-end ensemble for business and leisure on 65,000 square metres. A project that integrates itself perfectly within the city scape.
In the midst of the subtle landscape and varying urban fabric and building morphology in the surroundings, the Centre of Excellence is imagined as a place of retreat. The idea of An Urban Utopia, Bangalore, theglassbox collective, is to create a village-like typology incorporating various Indian Architectural elements.
Set in an urban-industrial hinterland, the Multifunctional Entrance Pavilion by Samvad Design Studio, is designed as both a marker for entrance into a gated community as well as a multi-functional space.
OfficeR, New Delhi by Plan Loci generates not just an aesthetic for its own sake but also responds positively to its urban context while also celebrating the very ideas of Reducing waste, energy consumption, and Recycling existing Resources through both its process and expression.
Customary Rapport, Kerala, by Nestcraft Architecture, narrates the story of orchestrating the design and construction, keeping due importance to the locally available materials and traditional attitude of the design.
Designed by Shoonya Collaborative, the house at Nandre, Maharashtra, serves as more than a private residence; it functions as an educational hub for local children and a communal area for the village as a whole.
Minimum- The 2 Cent Home, Calicut, by Nestcraft Architecture, explores the balance between sustainable building materials and maximum utility in every sq.ft.
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