Art
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
3 min |
July - August 2021
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
3 min |
July - August 2021
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
5 min |
July - August 2021
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
3 min |
June 2021
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
3 min |
June 2021
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’.
3 min |
June 2021
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
3 min |
June 2021
Architecture + Design
Building Blocks of the Future
Architect Samira Rathod has designed an environment for learning that encourages the overall development of students
3 min |
June 2021
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
4 min |
June 2021
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.
2 min |
June 2021
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.
10+ min |
June 2021
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…
9 min |
June 2021
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
3 min |
June 2021
Architecture + Design
Creating A Clear, Harmonious Architectural Synthesis
Project: Mälardalens Högskola, Eskilstuna, Sweden Architects: 3XN architects, Copenhagen
2 min |
May 2021
Architecture + Design
“Freedom Square: An Unbridled Expression of the Values of a City”
Project: Freedom Square, Calicut Architects: De earth, Calicut
6 min |
May 2021
Architecture + Design
Light-filtered Library
Project: Macau Central Library, Macau Architects: Mecanoo, Netherlands
2 min |
May 2021
Architecture + Design
The Jewel Box
Project: Glass House 91/ Oh Precious, Alibaug Architects: MuseLAB, Mumbai
7 min |
May 2021
Architecture + Design
Inspired by the Vernacular
Project: Taj Rishikesh Resort & Spa, Uttarakhand Architects: Edifice Design Consultants Pvt Ltd, New Delhi
5 min |
May 2021
Architecture + Design
Dynamic Triangular Geometry
Project: Özyeğin University Faculty of Architecture and Design, Istanbul Architects: ARK-itecture, Princeton, NJ, USA; Local Architect - BG Architects
3 min |
May 2021
Architecture + Design
Sustainable Setting
Project: Udaan, New Delhi Architects: Studio AVT Architects Pvt Ltd, New Delhi
2 min |
May 2021
Architecture + Design
A Touch of Vintage
Project: Sly Fox Gastro Club, Kolkata Concept & Interior Design: A Square Designs, Kolkata
2 min |
May 2021
Architecture + Design
A PARADIGM SHIFT IN DESIGN EDUCATION
Architect Sourabh Gupta and Designer Mridu Sahai, Founders, The Design Village, talk about their vision and quest to redefine design pedagogy
10+ min |
May 2021
Architecture + Design
A New Educational Ecosystem
Project: The Northstar School, Rajkot, Gujarat Architects: Shanmugam Associates, Trichy
2 min |
May 2021
Architecture + Design
The Future of Housing
Norwegian start up Othalo promises to tackle two of the world’s biggest and most challenging problems. Othalo, established in 2019, is known for its patented technology that mass produces building systems from recycled plastic waste. “The meaning of the name itself, gives you an idea of the core of the company. In old Norse it is seen as the expansion of the light of the individual and collective human consciousness against the forces of ignorance and darkness of the world,” says Frank Cato Lahti, Founder, Othalo. Seema Sreedharan, Editor-in-Chief, Architecture+Design, caught up with Frank Cato Lahti for a conversation on the problems that plague our world and the solutions that we need. Here’s an excerpt…
3 min |
April 2021
Architecture + Design
THE SWAP ANALYSIS
We’ve always captured what the writer has to say about a certain project, or what an architect or designer has to express about his/her own project. For this cover feature, however, we took a backseat, we refrained from asking questions, we let the creators engage in a dialogue with each other and their creations. We became mere spectators to their conversations, understanding the nuances, the observations which otherwise would have never been made. For the first in this series, we approached architects Puran Kumar of Studio PKA and Rajiv Parekh of reD Architects in Mumbai. The projects featured are telling of their creators – the much written about ‘The Mango House’ by Puran Kumar of Studio PKA, and an exclusive sneak preview of ‘The Library House’ by Rajiv Parekh of reD Architects. We bring you the unedited version of their engaging discourse…
10+ min |
April 2021
Architecture + Design
Woven Around a Courtyard
Project: House in the Farm, Arur, Zaheerabad Architects: Studio Inscape, Hyderabad
3 min |
April 2021
Architecture + Design
Natural Connection
Casa Agua begins with the intention of remodelling and expanding a house from the 70s to adapt it to its new users.
1 min |
April 2021
Architecture + Design
Modern, Chic Abode
Project: The Fluid Home, Mumbai; Architects: Quirk Studio, Mumbai
2 min |
April 2021
Architecture + Design
Building a Green Future
The built environment is responsible for a considerable portion of the causes of climate change and biodiversity loss– contributing almost as much as 39% of the carbon emissions produced globally.
2 min |
April 2021
Architecture + Design
A Contemporary Rendition of Traditional Architecture
Project: Chirath Residence, Palax, Kerala; Architects: Wallmakers, Kerala
4 min |