A set of 14 postcards known as Historic Houses packaged in a Rexine Envelope. They are prints of pen and ink artwork based on the colonial architecture of Kolkata city. Also, there is a little information about the buildings themselves on the back of each card.
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.
Billion Impressions, a steel sculpture, symbolizes India’s diverse identity. Designed by Jaya Nila and Namdev Talluru, it stands in Ranchi’s Birsa Munda Jail Park. Inspired by the human thumbprint, the sculpture’s intricate form invites visitors to connect with the space and each other.
Ameet Singh writes about how even though the Indus Valley Civilization was an early urban centre, the megacities of India face quite a few challenges, despite modern India’s governance. He further talks about a few solutions that could help enhance the quality of life in Indian cities.
Pramod Balakrishnan paints a stark picture of the architectural profession, highlighting its internal divisions and its focus on serving the elite. He argues that this, coupled with a flawed educational system churning out compliant technicians rather than innovative visionaries, is stifling the field’s potential.
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