Architecture

The Architectural practice of Charles Correa and Indian Modernism

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Charles Correa (1930–2015), one of the most important and celebrated architects of India, practiced architecture and urban planning for over five decades. Born in Secunderabad, he studied at the University of Michigan and MIT, blending Modernist principles with local climates, materials, and social needs. His work addressed India’s post-independence challenges, prioritizing affordable housing, energy efficiency, […]

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Will AI Design Our Homes? What Indian Architects Should Know

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A New Tool on the Drawing Board Artificial intelligence (AI) is entering architecture offices across India. Architects are treating it like a fast, tireless assistant that can test ideas, check numbers and draw options in minutes. The use of AI is particularly important for a country like India. Our cities are growing fast, land is

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Architectural Conservation: 5 Architects Preserving Indian Culture and Heritage

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What is Architectural Conservation?   Through well thought-out interventions, an architectural conservator is a specialist tasked with safeguarding and maintaining the historical, material, and design integrity of built heritage. Architectural conservation focuses on the physical structure of buildings subjected to uncontrolled external conditions, whereas historic preservation concentrates on more general cultural and historical aspects of

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Walking the Talk: Gita Balakrishnan and the Architecture of Empathy

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In an era when design is often equated with visual spectacle, Gita Balakrishnan stands out for turning architecture into an instrument of empathy and social change. Trained at the School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi, and later at Carnegie Mellon University, she began her career with hands-on community work in Bangalore’s slums through AVAS,

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Architectural Evolution: Navigating the Contrasts Between Traditional and Contemporary Styles

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Building design and construction can be approached in two different ways: the traditional architecture and contemporary architecture. These fashions reflect their respective eras’ dominant technology, values, and tendencies. Two unique styles develop as guiding forces in the always-changing field of architectural design, each of which captures the essence of the age in which it was

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Buddhist Architecture: A Spiritual Journey Through Stupas, Temples, and Zen Garden

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The constructions and architectural motifs connected to Buddhism are called Buddhist architecture. It has changed and is unique to the places and societies where Buddhism has been practised. Because Buddhist traditions are so numerous, there is no “Buddhist architecture,” yet specific components and traits are frequently seen in Buddhist religious buildings. Buddhist architecture is a

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Gaudí’s Architecture: Is it Poetic?

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Gaston Bachelard’s exploration of language, distinguishing between the utilitarian “signification” and the creative “poetry,” provides a lens through which we can analyse the intersection of language and architecture. In Michael Graves’ “A Case for Figurative Architecture,” the analogy between common language and the internal structure of a building is drawn, emphasising the pragmatic and technical

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Building Sustainability: The Impact of Climate Change on Architectural Practices

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Architects are essential in the fight against climate change because they design and implement climate-responsive techniques, new materials, and energy-efficient structures. Adaptations including green building, coastal fortifications, and flood-resistant techniques are required due to rising temperatures. Architects emphasize efficiency to cut down on energy use in chilly climates. Concurrently, there is a global movement in

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