“Unless you ask these questions, you will not realise that it is not history but the perception of history that needs to be revisited.”—Jaimini Mehta

Jaimini Mehta

The essay is the first of a three-part series of preview essays for Jaimini Mehta’s forthcoming book, Sense of Itihasa; Architecture and History in Modern India.
The book analyses the works of several contemporary, post-independence Indian architects to demonstrate that since independence, they have revitalized traditional architectural elements and techniques, drawing inspiration from India’s itihasa.

Amelioration of Thermal Discomfort: Cooling, not Air Conditioning

Vinod Gupta

Vinod Gupta writes about the concept of thermal discomfort and its relation to air conditioning standards, arguing for a more flexible approach.

Social Media and Architecture. @ArchitectureLive! (Image is AI generated)

“Social media has pulled back the curtain, democratizing the discourse and, more importantly, the architect’s image.” —Athulya Aby

Athulya Aby

Athulya Aby writes about how social media has transformed architecture, making it accessible to the masses. While it offers opportunities for inclusivity and innovation, it also poses risks of superficiality and prioritizing aesthetics over function. The future lies in balancing online presence with real-world impact, according to Athulya.

“His legacy is an energy emanating from the scores of people influenced by his work and ethics.”—Karishma Rao’s tribute to Navnath Kanade

Karishma Rao

Karishma Rao, co-director of the documentary “Kanade,” honors the memory of renowned architect Navnath Kanade. Sharing personal anecdotes, she reflects on his life and work, particularly his time at Laal Ghar, highlighting his wit, wisdom, and passion for architecture.

Air Conditioning: The Sweet Spice That is Changing Our Climate

Vinod Gupta

Vinod Gupta writes about how sugar and air-conditioner, once luxuries, have become necessities with far-reaching consequences that contribute to health crises and climate change while reducing our ability to adapt to natural temperature variations.

Azerbaijan’s Captivating and Swinging Architecture Moods Arouse Yearnings for More…

Suneet Paul

Suneet Paul writes about Azerbaijan, once a war-torn nation, emerging as a captivating blend of ancient and modern, as he focusses on Baku (Azerbaijan’s capital) that blends ancient and modern architecture, from the UNESCO-listed Old City with its Maidan Tower to contemporary landmarks like the Flame Towers and Heydar Aliyev Centre.

The famous restored Pulteney Bridge with shops on either side. Source: Wikipedia Commons

Bath, England: Reliving the Past Georgian Glory in Architecture | Ar. Suneet Paul

Suneet Paul

Suneet Paul writes about Bath, England’s UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its well-preserved Georgian architecture and rich history.

“There are no experts who can define conservation and how things should be done because heritage has very much to do with society.” – A.G.K. Menon

Rajesh Advani

Architectural Heritage in India series features a conversation with A.G.K. Menon, delving deep into the meaning of heritage and the challenges in the field.

An Infinity of Traces | Charles Correa, by H. Masud Taj

H Masud Taj

This article was part of the published book- Icons, a tribute to Independent India’s sixty years and 20 greatest living personalities who set exemplary examples for the nation. The book’s editor Anil Dharker found H. Masud Taj’s essay on Charles Correa and the journey of post-independence architecture “erudite, readable, provocative and comprehensive.

“If you wish to start your own enterprise, you need to have the right resolve for it.” – Amresh Hati, NAAMS Architectural Workshope

Amresh Hati

As this chapter closes to an end, we open a discourse with Amresh Hati who brings a new facet to light- the importance of networking and collaborations with architects. Amresh Hati, Principle architect and co-founder of NAAMS Architectural Worshope Bangalore in 2011, which was envisioned as a design consortium.

“Senior professionals are crucial for a holistic and a natural growth of young practices.” – Nilesh bansal, Chaukor Studio

Chaukor Studio

Continuing our dialogue; today we have Nilesh Bansal from Chaukor Studio to share his views. Along with his partner Tejeshwi Bansal, he started Chaukor Studio in the year 2012 in Noida. The studio aspires to provide regenerative design solutions. By integrating traditional formal expressions and design subtleties with modern materials and technologies, they strive to create ecologically sound and elegant building environments.

Ranjeet Mukherjee - The Vrindavan Project(1)

“There Is A Need For Diplomacy And An Understanding of Subtle Politics For Effective Design.” – Ranjeet Mukherjee, The Vrindavan Project

Editor At ALive!

In the light of the discussion – Opportunities and Obstacles of starting your own practice, today we have Ranjeet Mukherjee, founder of Gurgaon Based design studio, “The Vrindavan Project” started in 2011 along with partner Shreenu Mukherjee.

“Starting your own practice demands one to expand their expertise beyond their designing skill set.” – Abhinav Chaudhary, flYingseeds

flYingseeds studios

Having started his own practice in 2015, Abhinav provides us with insights from his day to day understanding of running his firm. FlyYing Seeds aspires to be a pragmatic practice which currently handles versatile architectural and interior projects in residential, commercial, retail, institutional and hospitality projects.

Pranav Naik Interview - Studio Pomegranate

“I started my own private design practice right after my third year in Architecture School.” – Pranav Naik, Studio Pomegranate

Editor At ALive!

“I knew I wanted to start my own practice, before I even graduated from architecture school. I never focused on projects lost or difficulties faced. Every difficulty became an opportunity to learn. To start a practice, you have to be intentional about it, unwavering. “

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“Believe in yourself. Acknowledge the opportunities that can be grasped upon and deliver on them.” – Akshay Heranjal The Purple Ink Studio Interview

The Purple Ink Studio

In conversation with Akshay Heranjal, Principal Architect and co – founder of The Purple Ink Studio; a multiple award winning practice which was started in 2011. The brainchild of architects Akshay Heranjal and Aditi Pai , this Bangalore based firm evolved as a confluence of two distinct architectural backgrounds – one being extremely rational, aesthetic yet responsive and the other being based on strong responses to nature and inclusion of natural elements in design.

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