Reflection of Urban Inclusivity And Reality

Pornima Buddhivant

The essay reflects on the author’s childhood memories centred around the Kohinoor Textile Mill. The mill, part of Mumbai’s Girangaon, played a significant role in the city’s industrial growth until the early 1980s. The essay fondly recalls the mill’s impact on the community, its cultural richness, and personal experiences. The author expresses concern about the loss of community identity and the impact of privatization, highlighting the need for sustainable urban development that preserves the city’s history. This essay by Pornima Buddhivant is amongst the shortlisted essays.

The case of Phalke Smarak

Asmita Raghuvanshy

The essay titled, ‘The case of Phalke Smarak : Nashik’s untapped potential with existing urban public space’ – discusses how a promising urban scale public space project for Nashik city in the late 90s has slowly turned desolate, despite all the possibilities and potential the architectural design, site and overall context offers. It further tries to highlight the gap between the public and failed public spaces based on this case, and points towards public engagement for successful urban design, renewal and development. This essay by Asmita Raghuvanshy is amongst the shortlisted essays.

Indian Architectural Practice: Does it need Course Correction?

Architecture Practice in India: Does it need Course Correction?

Suneet Paul

Architect Suneet Paul emphasizes the dynamic nature of architecture practice in India, emphasizing the significance of contextual awareness, civic engagement, and a commitment to societal needs.

Chabutra As Thresholds To Effective Placemaking

Prakriti S

The essay discusses the past, present, and future of the Chabutro’s in Ahmedabad from the author’s perspective based on their time spent there. Chabutro’s serve as markers and play a significant role in placemaking. The essay emphasizes the importance of Chabutro, highlighting the connection it holds for a potential future as a new wayfinding tool. This essay by Prakriti is amongst the shortlisted essays.

Unbuilt: African Urban School, Africa, by theglassbox collective

theglassboxcollective

African Urban School, Africa, by theglassbox collective, a school that not only provides formal education but also inculcates the universal principles within the students.

Dikshu Kukreja, Managing Principal at CP Kukreja Architects, appointed as the Hon. Consul General for Albania in New Delhi

ArchitectureLive!

Dikshu Kukreja, Managing Principal of CP Kukreja Architects, becomes the first Indian architect appointed as the Honorary Consul General for the Republic of Albania in New Delhi.

Challenges and opportunities in architectural profession

Beyond Design: Challenges and Opportunities in the Indian Architectural Profession

Vinod Gupta

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.

Prof. Oommen Thomas, a renowned early Modernist from Kerala, Passes Away

ArchitectureLive!

One of the early modernists of Kerala, Prof. Oommen Thoman passed away on November 18, 2023, at the age of 81.

“கீர்த்தம்” Keertham House, Coimbatore, by Outlined Architects

Outlined Architects

The Keertham house, Coimbatore, by Outlined Architects is a Tropical Modern Architecture Building, designed for a real estate promoter, looking for a unique and visually stunning house for his MIG (Middle Income Group) Clients.

An Ode to PILOO MODY: The Architect of Architects Act & Humorous Lawmaker

Sarbjit Singh Bahga

On Piloo Mody’s 97th anniversary, Sarbjit Bahga pays him a tribute

Mondeal Heights, Ahmedabad, by Blocher Partners India

Blocher Partners

Mondeal Heights, a multifunctional high-end ensemble for business and leisure on 65,000 square metres. A project that integrates itself perfectly within the city scape.

Unbuilt: An Urban Utopia, Bangalore, theglassbox collective

theglassboxcollective

In the midst of the subtle landscape and varying urban fabric and building morphology in the surroundings, the Centre of Excellence is imagined as a place of retreat. The idea of An Urban Utopia, Bangalore, theglassbox collective, is to create a village-like typology incorporating various Indian Architectural elements.

The work culture in architecture practices in India needs a rethink – Anoop Bhat

Anoop Bhat

Anoop Bhat, partner at mamama, a Bangalore based multidisciplinary design practice, sheds light on the pervasive issues of exploitation and toxic work culture in architecture practices in India, urging the industry to prioritize ethical and equitable standards for a sustainable future.

Multifunctional Entrance Pavilion by Samvad Design Studio

R. Ramalakshmi and Surabhi Shingarey

Set in an urban-industrial hinterland, the Multifunctional Entrance Pavilion by Samvad Design Studio, is designed as both a marker for entrance into a gated community as well as a multi-functional space.

OfficeR, New Delhi by Plan Loci

Plan Loci

OfficeR, New Delhi by Plan Loci generates not just an aesthetic for its own sake but also responds positively to its urban context while also celebrating the very ideas of Reducing waste, energy consumption, and Recycling existing Resources through both its process and expression.

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