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Beyond Design: Challenges and Opportunities in the Indian Architectural Profession

November 21, 2023 8 Comments

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.

Great Expectations: Notes to an Architect, by Christopher Charles Benninger

November 19, 2024 No Comments

Christopher Benninger’s new book—Great Expectations: Notes to an Architect—reflects on contemporary architectural practice and its role in improving the human condition. It gives direction to students and practitioners alike as Prof. Benninger notes his encounters with his gurus and the manner in which their personal passion for humanity shaped the lives of others.

Air Conditioning: The Sweet Spice That is Changing Our Climate

November 14, 2024 No Comments

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, Jalandhar, Punjab, by Studio Dashline

November 9, 2024 No Comments

Notorious, by Studio Dashline, is a rooftop resto bar and speakeasy fused with botanical aesthetics, pastel elegance, and timeless craftsmanship.

Aanganwadi by Studio Infinity. © Studio Infinity (12)

Model Aanganwadi, Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh, by Studio Infinity

November 9, 2024 No Comments

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.

Azerbaijan architecture mood article- Suneet Paul (7)

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

November 9, 2024 No Comments

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.

Dinner Bell, by W5 Architects. Photo by Atik Bheda

Dinner Bell, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, by W5 Architects

November 9, 2024 No Comments

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.

Your Vote: Indian Railways invites free concept master plans from architects.

“INVITATION FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATION BY 27.2.2018 TO PREPARE CONCEPT MASTER PLANS FOR REDEVELOPMENT/ DEVELOPMENT OF RAILWAY STATIONS ON HONORARY BASIS (AT ZERO COST) TO INDIAN RAILWAYS/IRSDC”

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Beyond Design: Challenges and Opportunities in the Indian Architectural Profession

Great Expectations: Notes to an Architect, by Christopher Charles Benninger

Air Conditioning: The Sweet Spice That is Changing Our Climate

Notorious, Jalandhar, Punjab, by Studio Dashline

Model Aanganwadi, Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh, by Studio Infinity

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

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Your Vote: Indian Railways invites free concept master plans from architects.

“INVITATION FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATION BY 27.2.2018 TO PREPARE CONCEPT MASTER PLANS FOR REDEVELOPMENT/ DEVELOPMENT OF RAILWAY STATIONS ON HONORARY BASIS (AT ZERO COST) TO INDIAN RAILWAYS/IRSDC”

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Beyond Design: Challenges and Opportunities in the Indian Architectural Profession

Great Expectations: Notes to an Architect, by Christopher Charles Benninger

Air Conditioning: The Sweet Spice That is Changing Our Climate

Notorious, Jalandhar, Punjab, by Studio Dashline

Model Aanganwadi, Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh, by Studio Infinity

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

Dinner Bell, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, by W5 Architects

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