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As quite a few architects pursue post-graduation studies in architecture for job market opportunities, firm dreams, or specialization, despite unclear benefits and high costs, Saumya Bansal talks about alternatives that offer practical skills and less financial risk.
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.
Architect Khushru Irani describes Swarkul, a residence designed by Girish Doshi, as a jugalbandi in architecture.
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.
Ameet Singh writes about how even though the Indus Valley Civilization was an early urban centre, the megacities of India face quite a few challenges, despite modern India’s governance. He further talks about a few solutions that could help enhance the quality of life in Indian cities.
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