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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’.
The Champalimaud Foundation expanded its Cancer Research Centre in Lisbon into a pancreatic cancer hospital, 14 years post-construction by architect Charles Correa. Sachin Agshikar, Correa’s associate, led design alongside HDR and local architect Joao Nuno Laranjo.
School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Children in Gandhinagar is designed for children from remote villages and towns in Gujarat and professors eager to offer them a better education and opportunities in society.
In a surprising move, business tycoon Ratan Tata announced today that he will be starting a new career as an architect at the age of 85. Tata, who stepped down as chairman of Tata Sons in 2012 at the mandatory retirement age of 75, has decided to return to his first passion – architecture.
Authored by Mrinalini Ghadiok, as a part of her academic study in May 2023, the essay discusses the Mumbai Coastal Road project and the role of architects in engaging with large-scale development projects in cities. She analyzes how architects can act as both professionals and citizens to influence projects through organized collectives while maintaining individual agency. She further examines different views on an architect’s responsibility to society and how their identity and work in commercial vs. critical practice impacts their ability to effect change.
The future of mass housing is inextricably linked to modes of production. Leveraging 3D printing for the Octacove homes we propose to minimize structure and
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
The Architectures of Transition: Emergent Practices in South Asia is a three-year project that will examine the state of architecture in South Asia. This project
With the inauguration of the Kochrab Ashram in Ahmedabad, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the master plan for the Gandhi Ashram Memorial & Precinct Development project on March 12, 2024, commemorating the 94th anniversary of the Dandi March.
Located in the foothills of Nilgiris, just before the winding ascent to Ooty, Bungalow Medu stands as product of hospitality and cultural fusion. Born out
Working with computational tools and technologies does not absolve us from using our resources and abilities to address pressing issues of environmental impact and social
The Serendipity Arts Festival invites artists and creative practitioners to propose experimental interventions in the urban realm of the city of Panaji. This project was
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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