Zoning regulations have determined the character of cities for centuries. Ever since the first fire in London, following which the mandates of setting buildings apart came into being (ostensibly to avoid fires spreading from thatched eaves), city planners have championed the use of offsets, or “setbacks”. Quite impossible to implement in densely populated urban centers where land is at a premium, these regulations have nonetheless pervaded the design of suburbia around the world. Gurugram, set southwest of Delhi, is no different.
Land parcels of 500 Sq.Mt. in Gurugram must follow a 4m setback to both the front and rear of buildings and they must further contend with a 7m x 3m linear open space eating into the building footprint that is mirrored to one side with adjacent plots. This has created a built form of narrow driveways with high party walls abutting three storey buildings, canyons of darkness from which most of the building must draw their light and ventilation.
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THE YELLOW BOX
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WHISPERS AGAINST URBAN NOISE
Where modern design meets Goan tranquility, a tropical villa designed by Natasha Chawla and Parzan Daruwalla reimagines architecture as a sanctuary of slowness, challenging the urban hustle one thoughtful space at a time
WHERE MODERNITY MEETS ANTIQUITY
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THE MODERN BLUE
This light-filled family home in Jodhpur, designed by 42MM Architecture, balances modernism with cultural fidelity
DELHI HEIGHTS
This Delhi home by Design Deconstruct reflects the city's 'more is never quite enough' perspective
THE ART OF STONE
World of Stones brings walls, floors, and outdoor spaces to life with stone creations that inspire.
ORVI'S ARTISTIC REVOLUTION
By empowering traditional artisans with modern tools and vision, Orvi is transforming centuries-old techniques into contemporary masterpieces
JAIPUR'S NEWEST JEWEL
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RAHUL KADRI: ARCHITECT OF IMPACT
From leading IMK Architects to chairing initiatives like the Mumbai Architects Collective, Rahul Kadri unpacks the urgent need for policy reform, pedestrian-first cities, and a bold reimagining of the Maharashtra Town Planning Act, offering a visionary roadmap for sustainable, people-centric urban design
FROM Sketches ΤΟ SKY HOUSES
Few design studios can boast such longevity, and fewer still can claim to have consistently redefined how people live within their spaces. AND Design Co., founded in 2000 by Archana and Rupesh Baid, is one such rare entity. Joined last year by their daughter Sia Baid, the boutique firm has evolved into a family-led powerhouse of creativity, innovation, and thoughtful craftsmanship
