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.
Architect Khushru Irani describes Swarkul, a residence designed by Girish Doshi, as a jugalbandi in architecture.
Richa Malhotra writes about VKollective 2025: VK Group’s 3-day event, that explored future Indian cities, celebrating 50 years of urban transformation through an exhibition of VK Group’s projects, expert panels, presentations, and workshop.
Pune has been one of the fastest-growing urban centers, emerging as a hub of education, technology, and industry, and playing a key role in India’s
Angan House by Studio Hu’mane in Pune, reintroduces the courtyard concept, blending it with modern needs. The design, influenced by Pune’s old city, balances privacy and transparency using exposed brick, wood, and metal.
With a focus on simplicity and connectivity with nature, Alok Kothari Architects design a cost-effective 3-bedroom residence, blending exposed brick, verdant courtyards, and panoramic views of the Sahyadri mountains.
Client Brief The client wished to build service apartments on a 465 sq.m. Prioritizing sustainability, our client was keen on utilizing rustic, locally sourced materials.
The essay traces the transformation of Pune from a quaint town to the vibrant city it is today. Mostly it is about the city’s aspects, which make it different and unique. The narrative reminisces about the city’s cultural richness and festive glory. It also points out a bit about the challenges posed by urbanization. But despite everything, Pune successfully retains its cultural essence, making it a city that preserves its glorious heritage while transforming.
This essay by Arpita Khamitkar is amongst the shortlisted essays.
Athulya Aby reflects on the journey of VK Group as they celebrate 50 years of building an architectural ecosystem.
Maharshi Karve Samadhi & Memorial, by Narendra Dengle & Associates consists of the samadhi and the memorial for Maharshi Karve on whom the President of India conferred the nation’s highest honour of ‘Bharat Ratna’ for his pioneering work in women’s education and emancipation in 1958.
Converting a 2 BHK apartment in Pune, Meraki Architecture designed a minimal-inspired office space.
The Morning House by Karan Darda Architects is a three-bedroom house designed as a contemporary Indian space.
Karan Darda Architects designed the office space, Red + White Workplace, in Pune as a minimalistic yet dynamic building.
Tejorling: Radiance Temple by Karan Darda Architects is a Shiva temple built for daily worshipping by the locals.
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