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Architect Pinaki Bhattacharjee Delves into Guwahati’s Architectural Evolution: Balancing Tradition, Functionality, and Client Needs (Part-2)

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Welcome to Samvaad, where art meets conversation, and inspiration knows no bounds. Here we engage in insightful conversations with eminent personalities from the art fraternity. Through Samvaad, Abir Pothi aims to create a platform for thought-provoking discussions, providing readers with an exclusive glimpse into the creative processes, inspirations, and experiences of these creative individuals. From […]

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Bhadralok: Architectural Legacy and Cultural Identity in Kolkata and Beyond

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We have earlier learned about the Bhadralok of Kolkata and how the term and the people came into being around the 19th century. Bhadralok of course was defined by their Bhadrata (good manners). The Bhadralok did not just inhabit urban spaces, but in rural areas, a defining trait of the Bhadralok is their aversion to

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2024 Design Educates Awards 2024 Announced. Check the Details

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The Design Educates Awards (DEAwards) have been launched to acknowledge and promote architectural and design projects that significantly influence society. These awards spotlight creativity and innovation, focusing on projects completed or conceived within the past five years that embody added value beyond mere aesthetics. Criteria for Recognition DEAwards seeks projects that not only exhibit exceptional

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Renowned Architect Pankaj Pukhan Urges Young Architects: Explore Outside the Office, Turn Off Social Media (Part-3)

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Welcome to Samvaad, where art meets conversation, and inspiration knows no bounds. Here we engage in insightful conversations with eminent personalities from the art fraternity. Through Samvaad, Abir Pothi aims to create a platform for thought-provoking discussions, providing readers with an exclusive glimpse into the creative processes, inspirations, and experiences of these creative individuals. From

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Partition Settlements: A Look At The Refugee Landscape Post Partition

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Following the independence in 1947, India and Pakistan were divided, resulting in one of the biggest and bloodiest migrations of people in history. It was marked by unheard-of levels of suffering for individuals. Millions of people had to evacuate their homes for safety and a sense of belonging across freshly formed borders. Many people became

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Surat’s Art Renaissance: A Journey from Textiles to Cultural Transformation (Part-1)

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Welcome to Samvaad, where art meets conversation, and inspiration knows no bounds. Here we engage in insightful conversations with eminent personalities from the art fraternity. Through Samvaad, Abir Pothi aims to create a platform for thought-provoking discussions, providing readers with an exclusive glimpse into the creative processes, inspirations, and experiences of these creative individuals. From

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Enliven and Brighten Up Your Space: The Psychology of Architectural Spaces

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According to Lewis Mumford, architecture must act as an organic union between individuals and their living spaces. Whether it is taking a walk in the park or working in an office, we are constantly bombarded by narratives of architecture. Why is it that some places make us feel ecstatic, whereas others bring us down? Is

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Celebrated Architect Prof. Christopher Benninger Awarded Honorary Doctorate by CEPT University

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On a momentous occasion, CEPT University in Ahmedabad conferred the prestigious Honorary Doctorate in Architecture upon the renowned architect and planner, Prof. Christopher Charles Benninger, during its convocation on the 20th of January, 2024. The distinguished architect, known for his transformative contributions to the field, was honoured with a Doctor of Philosophy (Honoris Causa) for

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Third Edition of Art of India Exhibition Introduces Stunning Weaving of Tradition, Transition, and Modernity in New Delhi

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The highly anticipated third edition of the Art of India exhibition is set to captivate art enthusiasts in the national capital, commencing on January 28 at the India Habitat Centre (IHC). Under the theme “Tradition, Transition, Modernity,” the eight-day exhibition, curated by esteemed art critic Alka Pande, promises to be a celebration of India’s diverse

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