The Muskaan School in Bhopal, designed by Revathi Kamath (Kamath Design Studio) in 2016, showcases sustainable architecture and community involvement. Now facing structural challenges, it seeks donations and volunteers for urgent preservation and repairs.
Carapace House by Achyutam Designs transforms traditional living with organic concrete structures and abundant greenery.
Kirtee Shah’s keynote address for “Laurie Baker Birth Centenary Celebrations” interrogates the architectural profession’s fundamental disconnection from societal imperatives, using Laurie Baker’s praxis as a framework for examining contemporary professional alienation and proposing transformative pedagogical and practice-based interventions within India’s built environment crisis.
Sangam is a 3,300 sq. ft. canteen near Pune, Maharashtra, designed by Alkesh Gangwal & Associates, blending recycled materials and innovative design to create a flexible, light-filled respite within an industrial landscape.
Amid the spatial constraints of a recreational campus, Funktion Design was tasked with an unusual challenge: to extend the dining capacity of the Rajamahal Vilas
While the devastating 2023 earthquakes in Herat, Afghanistan, destroyed countless traditional earthen homes, exacerbating vulnerabilities, Juhi Desai and Vivek Rawal, People in Centre (PiC), elaborate on PiC’s reconstruction efforts with UNDP. The focus was on empowering local communities by incorporating hazard-resistant features into familiar building techniques like adobe and domical vaults, bridging tradition and safety.
Designed by Ātman Studio, Himāvasa is a serene mountain retreat that blends sustainable architecture with breathtaking views of Trishul and Nanda Devi.
S.B. Somani Park, a community-driven urban space in Cuffe Parade, Mumbai, designed by Plural, transforms an underutilized area into an inclusive, sustainable park. Designed with input from local residents, it offers amenities like a sunken amphitheater, yoga pavilion, fitness trail, and play zones for children. This revitalized park serves as a model for urban renewal, promoting social interaction, health, and environmental sustainability.
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.
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.
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.
How can architecture balance the preservation of place and community identity while integrating contemporary design elements to create spaces that are both meaningful and contextually
Earthscape Studio’s “Into the Wild” is a 1450 sq. ft. sustainable farmhouse, in Tamil Nadu. The building’s unique form, achieved through a “fold architecture” technique, minimizes environmental impact. The use of traditional materials like mud plaster and the integration of green spaces contribute to the home’s eco-friendly approach.
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