In this issue

In this Issue, we focus on institutional architecture, and we take you to some of the most intelligently designed spaces of learning. To start with, the Wuhan Library in China, designed by MVRDV in collaboration with UAD. It’s interesting to know that even in this age of digitisation, communities and governments are still investing in libraries. In our cover feature, we talk to yet another young and dynamic architect who’s shaping the future of Indian architecture. In an in-depth interview, architect Dinesh Panwar of Urbanscapes takes us through his journey in design, and talks about how sustainability is no longer a choice, but the need of the hour.

DINESH PANWAR: MAKING A MEANINGFUL IMPACT

Architect Dinesh Panwar experiments with forms and facades in a way that the outcomes are sustainable, functional as well as aesthetic. He aims to achieve calming, pragmatic and timeless spaces in every project.

10+ mins

A CONFLUENCE OF KNOWLEDGE

Taking cues from the topography of Wuhan and its rivers, the design for its new central library focuses on ‘nature versus city’ to create an educational space that can also function as a social connector.

3 mins

A NUCLEUS OF COLLABORATION AND LEARNING

The new library of Sharda University is designed to be a central hub for focused learning for the entire campus with discussion spaces and round-the-clock accessibility.

3 mins

NAVIGATING OPENNESS IN A DENSE URBAN CONTEXT

With a clear sense of direction through clean lines and inward-looking spaces, the design for HRM Global School ensures a perpetual connectivity between the indoors and outdoors.

3 mins

A CONTEMPORARY GURUKUL

The project 'Vinaya' designed by KNS Architects brings culture and function together to achieve the most desirable environment for education.

2 mins

An Intimate Yet Challenging Creative Workspace

Summoning immersive design to the forefront, the Chalk Studio Office draws heavily from its core principles as a dynamic, young studio and translates these into the essence of its headquarters.

6 mins

OFFICE IN CARDBAORD

This office designed by architect Deepak Guggari of VGDA Associates glorifies and elevates the humble material of cardboard.

2 mins

AN INDIA MODERN NARRATIVE

Designed by Anu and Prashant Chauhan of Zero9, this South Mumbai home exudes a contemporary aesthetic with Indianised accents

3 mins

ALULA: A SYMBOL OF TRANSFORMATION

Traversing through AlUla is akin to a journey through a living museum, but what is most intriguing is how this ancient oasis city of Saudi Arabia is constantly evolving

5 mins

A WEEK OF ART & DESIGN IMMERSION IN PHILADELPHIA

For practitioners as well as connoisseurs of architecture and design, the city of Philadelphia and its countryside offer many an inspiration through numerous museums and gardens

7 mins

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