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SIDDHARTH BATHLA: A DESIGN ODYSSEY
Architecture + Design

SIDDHARTH BATHLA: A DESIGN ODYSSEY

Architect Siddharth Bathla hopes that his oeuvre will expand the compositional repertoire available to future designers to cope with the increasing complexities of design.

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September 2021
An Abstract Space with Subtle Elements of Uncertainty
Architecture + Design

An Abstract Space with Subtle Elements of Uncertainty

Project: Yoga Garden and Art Gallery, Brno, Czech Republic; Architects: RO_AR Szymon Rozwalka architects, Czech Republic An open dialogue in which the new and old coexist, this project is a conscious attempt to defy the expectations from a yoga studio and an art gallery in the conventional design sense

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September 2021
A sanctuary amidst an urban jungle
Architecture + Design

A sanctuary amidst an urban jungle

Project: The Red Oasis, Pune Architects: PMA Madhushala, Pune Showcasing the versatility of the local brick, the Red Oasis by PMA madhushala is a transformative space of interaction and wellbeing in a packed neighbourhood

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September 2021
Carved into Contours
Architecture + Design

Carved into Contours

Project: Art & Innovation Hub at Agastya International Foundation, Guddivanka, Andhra Pradesh Architects: Mistry Architects, Karnataka With this project, the architects make an attempt to understand the ‘language of the land’ and built an ensemble that effortlessly merges with its context.

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September 2021
A Smart Transit Transformation
Architecture + Design

A Smart Transit Transformation

Project: Re-Development of Tirupati Railway Station Architects: GPM Architects & Planners, New Delhi The architectural style of the project is inspired by the Dravidian style of architecture creating a sense of belongingness.

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September 2021
A Prototype for Affordable Healthcare
Architecture + Design

A Prototype for Affordable Healthcare

Project: Mohalla Clinics, Delhi Architects: Architecture Discipline, Delhi Architect Akshat Bhatt proposes a cost-effective solution to bring affordable medical services to vulnerable communities.

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September 2021
An Ode To Recycling And The Environment
Architecture + Design

An Ode To Recycling And The Environment

Built of recycled and eco-sensitive materials, the Debris House by Wallmakers displays a certain whimsy while advocating for alternate building technologies

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July - August 2021
The Surreal World of Matteo Cibic
Architecture + Design

The Surreal World of Matteo Cibic

We recently got a chance to interact with Matteo Cibic, Italian trans-media artist, designer and master in luxury fun. He is known for his objects with hybrid functions and anthropomorphic and joyful shapes.

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3 mins  |
July - August 2021
ROOSHAD SHROFF: MAKING CRAFT RELEVANT AGAIN
Architecture + Design

ROOSHAD SHROFF: MAKING CRAFT RELEVANT AGAIN

Architect and Designer Rooshad Shroff discusses everything from his passion for Indian crafts, his experiments with centuries-old techniques and his obsession with marble…

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7 mins  |
July - August 2021
The Spotlight is on India Now
Architecture + Design

The Spotlight is on India Now

The pandemic has thrown open the doors to look within, buy and manufacture locally, and promote the country’s treasure of crafts, as Kanupriya Verma of Ikai Asai tells Architect Nishita Kamdar

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July - August 2021
Peter D'Ascoli: On his Fascination for Indian Textiles
Architecture + Design

Peter D'Ascoli: On his Fascination for Indian Textiles

The maverick textile designer tells us how the rich legacy of India lured him back to the country.

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July - August 2021
Nestled in Nature
Architecture + Design

Nestled in Nature

With the current nature of ‘work from anywhere’ possibility, these dwellings are but ‘second homes’ or sabbatical in a tranquil location bringing in a new dimension to luxury living that is ‘one with nature’…

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July - August 2021
Indian Designers in International Markets — A Global Footprint
Architecture + Design

Indian Designers in International Markets — A Global Footprint

Ar Shobhan Kothari believes that Indian designers are now poised for growth and equipped, better than ever before, to battle it out in previously insuperable international markets.

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July - August 2021
Designer Leah Singh on Reinventing Indian Crafts
Architecture + Design

Designer Leah Singh on Reinventing Indian Crafts

At the forefront of reviving traditional crafts, the designer gives them a new lease of life for the modern world

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July - August 2021
Back to the Roots
Architecture + Design

Back to the Roots

A distinct roof and other vernacular elements by d6thD design studio exemplify a sustainable approach to a farmstay in the Indian countryside

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July - August 2021
A Celebration of Creativity, Intertwined with Nature
Architecture + Design

A Celebration of Creativity, Intertwined with Nature

The rural weekend retreat of Ksaraah by Taliesyn Design and Architecture is a testament to its scenic setting, while serving as a collaborative space for the local community

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July - August 2021
The Future Of Residential Habitats
Architecture + Design

The Future Of Residential Habitats

Conceptualized by WASP and Mario Cucinella Architects, TECLA is the world’s first 3D-printed, eco-sustainable house model made of raw earth

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June 2021
Healthcare Design In The Post-Vaccine Era
Architecture + Design

Healthcare Design In The Post-Vaccine Era

Architect Ravideep Singh dwells on how healthcare design should adapt itself for a post-pandemic, post-vaccine scenario

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June 2021
Form Follows Nature
Architecture + Design

Form Follows Nature

The project ‘Sunflower House’ designed by Koichi Takada Architects is a carbon positive single-family dwelling inspired by the distinctive yellow flower and powered by the sun, and a response to ‘the new European Bauhaus movement’.

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June 2021
A Non-Linear Connection
Architecture + Design

A Non-Linear Connection

Conceived with the aid of computer algorithms, the Cloudbridge in Peru by Arturo Tedeschi is a refreshing approach to connect two points

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June 2021
Building Blocks of the Future
Architecture + Design

Building Blocks of the Future

Architect Samira Rathod has designed an environment for learning that encourages the overall development of students

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June 2021
A Sculptural Cave
Architecture + Design

A Sculptural Cave

Designed by MAD Architects, the Cloudscape—a unique public and cultural space for citizens and visitors to Haikou—is a flowing, sculptural concrete form

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June 2021
Embracing Nature
Architecture + Design

Embracing Nature

Driving through the winding narrow roads in Malappuram district in Kerala brings us to the site overlooking the lush rubber plantation, which is abundantly grown in and around the gradual slopes, camouflaging the house from plain view.

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June 2021
NURU KARIM: DESIGNING FOR THE FUTURE
Architecture + Design

NURU KARIM: DESIGNING FOR THE FUTURE

The award-winning architect’s portfolio is at the intersection of art, architecture and technology. For Nuru Karim, architecture is an ongoing experiment, one that is meant to find solutions for designing for a better life.

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June 2021
Innovative, Resilient Designs
Architecture + Design

Innovative, Resilient Designs

In its endeavour to explore relevant technological tools to be able to adapt to changing environments and deliver unique solutions through collaborations, Mumbai-based design studio MuseLAB launched its dedicated research arm MuseX and has come up with innovative designs including algal cultivation, a prototype for a market on wheels inspired by the humble cart and a design proposal for a human-centric public toilet system…

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9 mins  |
June 2021
Uplifting Residential Design in the Pandemic Phase 2 — Are we ready yet?
Architecture + Design

Uplifting Residential Design in the Pandemic Phase 2 — Are we ready yet?

Ar. Sumit Dhawan, Founder & Principal Architect at Cityspace’82 Architects believes that the buildings of the future need to be independent and self sufficient

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June 2021
Creating A Clear, Harmonious Architectural Synthesis
Architecture + Design

Creating A Clear, Harmonious Architectural Synthesis

Project: Mälardalens Högskola, Eskilstuna, Sweden Architects: 3XN architects, Copenhagen

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May 2021
“Freedom Square: An Unbridled Expression of the Values of a City”
Architecture + Design

“Freedom Square: An Unbridled Expression of the Values of a City”

Project: Freedom Square, Calicut Architects: De earth, Calicut

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May 2021
Light-filtered Library
Architecture + Design

Light-filtered Library

Project: Macau Central Library, Macau Architects: Mecanoo, Netherlands

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May 2021
The Jewel Box
Architecture + Design

The Jewel Box

Project: Glass House 91/ Oh Precious, Alibaug Architects: MuseLAB, Mumbai

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7 mins  |
May 2021