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..
The essay is the third and last article of a three-part series of preview essays for Jaimini Mehta’s forthcoming book, Sense of Itihasa; Architecture and History in Modern India. He explores how Indian architecture embodies memory through two knowledge streams: classical Sanskrit traditions and vernacular oral traditions, each influencing architectural design and cultural preservation differently.
Café Delhi Heights, by M:FOA Studios, is a unique dining experience inspired by the whimsical world of Wes Anderson films. The café’s design features multiple, Instagram-worthy backdrops, including a train-wagon booth seating area, a colorful Indian Dispatch Wall, and a vibrant pink bar.
Vidyadhar Phatak, in his tribute to Shirish Patel, writes about his work on Navi Mumbai and critical urban issues.
Sulakshana Mahajan in her tribute to Shirish Patel, writes about how he championed humane development in Mumbai, critiqued the flawed policies, advocated for liveable cities, and mentored generations.
Studio Lotus’ design of the new party HQ for Biju Janata Dal pays homage to Odisha’s vibrant history and culture
Rahoul B. Singh, of RLDA Architecture | Design | Research, remembers Prof. Ranjit Sabikhi, through this personal and touching tribute.
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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…