Jungles lodges for the Taj as small scale 10 X 12 room resorts creating a jungle wood machan in one and a mud house with courtyard in another. Both these adopt the spirit of the local methods of building and materials used. Though basic in construction, they provide all the comforts needed for a high end resort. Each of Mahua Kothi?s twelve charming cottage suites, called Kutiyas, is filled with quaint local touches.
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.
‘Plot 33’ is nestled between a university campus and a small public park, gracing Rajkot’s urban landscape. Spanning 10 x 24 meters, the design prioritizes climate-responsive orientation, with cavity walls shielding the east and west, and a south-facing circulation core for harmony.
Embarking on a journey where ordinary pencils become extraordinary artworks, Vipul Gupta explores the transformative art of Pencil Lead Carving, rediscovering beauty in detail.
ArchitectureLive! continues with Alimentative Architecture – The fifth in a series of articles by Architect-Poet-Calligrapher H Masud Taj interfacing architecture with food via geometry.
Immersed within the captivating embrace of a hot and humid tropical climate, ‘The Stoic Wall Residence’ harmoniously combines indoor and outdoor living. Situated in Kadirur, Kerala, amidst its scorching heat, incessant monsoon rains, and lush vegetation, this home exemplifies the art of harmonizing with nature.
The pavilion, named ‘BEHIND the SCENES’, for the celebrated ITFOK (International Theatre Festival of Kerala), was primarily designed to showcase the illustrious retrospective work by the famed scenic background artist ‘Artist Sujathan’.
Doro (a young architectural firm from India) renovate a 150-year-old house in Vemar, Vadodara, Gujarat, to transform it into a warm retreat for its owners, who are based overseas.
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