The Maya Somaiya Library by Sameep Padora and Associates has won the coveted Beazley Award 2019 for Architecture. The previous winners of this award include Sir David Adjaye & Heatherwick Studios.
A nomination-only award, sP+a won the architecture award category which included nominees like Diller Scofidio, Juniya Ishigami among others. Maya Somaya Library, earlier this year also won the Archdaily Building of the Year Award.
Onella, designed by Bhutha Earthen Architecture Studio, is a residential built space situated on a lush green community on the outskirts of Hosur, Tamil Nadu.
Trains.Architecture.Culture.Life | In his tribute to Professor Bruno Dias Souza, a visionary architect, urbanist, and educator, Edgar Demello writes about how Prof. Bruno left an indelible mark on Goa and the world through timeless designs, advocacy, and passionate teaching.
As quite a few architects pursue post-graduation studies in architecture for job market opportunities, firm dreams, or specialization, despite unclear benefits and high costs, Saumya Bansal talks about alternatives that offer practical skills and less financial risk.
Richa Malhotra and Tanuja Vartak write about how VK Group’s growth of 50 plus years has also shaped Pune, through architecture, urban planning, interiors, environment, and policy.
Mehar Deep Kaur and Asees Prab critically raise the issue surrounding the demolition of Rock Garden wall in Chandigarh for additional parking space for the High Court. They highlight the tension between heritage preservation and elite-driven development, questioning the city’s modernist planning and the impact on citizens.
Architect Khushru Irani describes Swarkul, a residence designed by Girish Doshi, as a jugalbandi in architecture.
Stay inspired. Curious.
© ArchiSHOTS - ArchitectureLive! 2025
One Response