Part of the talk given by Prof. A.G.K.Menon on the issue related to the Hall of Nations’s demolition, and the bigger issue with the profession. The full video is awaited from the organisers of the meeting.
Because we have not done anything in last seventy years, our profession is completely submerged with bureaucracy and other issues..
Vinod Gupta, of Opus Indigo Studio reflects on the evolution and challenges of the Indian architectural profession, emphasizing the need for architects to reclaim responsibilities beyond design to revitalize the industry’s trajectory.
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.
Notorious, by Studio Dashline, is a rooftop resto bar and speakeasy fused with botanical aesthetics, pastel elegance, and timeless craftsmanship.
A typical Aanganwadi designed by Studio Infinity, for rural Madhya Pradesh, combines healthcare, education, and community spaces, featuring climate-responsive elements and local art while serving as a replicable prototype for tribal villages.
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.
Envisaged as a profound macrocosm, Dinner Bell, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, by W5 Architects, is a journey of discovery for the semi-urban gastronomic seeker. The space transports visitors into a captivating world of solace, subsequently as they enter from the hustling streets of this Indian tier 3 town.
Tiny House, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, by Harshit Singh Kothar and Tanvi Jain illustrates how thoughtful design can create economic and ecological housing, paving the way for vibrant communities in urban and peri-urban areas.
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When top level architects and planners are busy satisfying their political masters, and do not have courage to show their anger than this was about to happen.
Can’t agree more…