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In urban planning, understanding local contextual architecture is crucial. Ar. Benjamin Blocher, a leading voice at Blocher Partners, highlighted this in his recent keynote at IIDA 2024. Blocher shared insights from his work across different cultures, particularly in India and Germany. With a focus on sustainable design and urban planning, he discussed the differences in […]
In today’s rapidly evolving world, the need for sustainable land use planning has never been more critical. As urbanization, climate change, and resource depletion continue to accelerate, the demand for thoughtful, strategic land management grows. Sustainable land use planning, which seeks to balance economic development, environmental stewardship, and social equity, provides a blueprint for creating […]
The brief for Madhura was to create two 3-BHK houses, one for each sibling with shared common spaces. It is a home designed as a response to the client’s wish for a home reminiscent of their ancestral home in Kampli, Karnataka —a quaint town near Hampi with old dwellings built in mud and stone. The […]
The Black Bunny Club, situated in a vibrant area of Surat, emerges as a contemporary hospitality hub designed to cater to diverse age groups through a wide array of recreational activities. This multi-modal recreational arena integrates sports, fitness, and gaming zones within a singular, cohesive space, embodying a vision of seamless activity and vibrant community […]
In the dynamic landscape of urban development, sculpting the urban fabric by integrating green and blue infrastructure stands as a pivotal concept for creating sustainable and livable cities. Moderated by Ram Khandelwal, CEO at Urban Moderation Lab, the panel featured refining presentations from Dr. Mansee Bal Bhargava, Water- Women Rights Activist, Ar. Suneet Mohindru from […]
Introduction IIDA Summit featured a panel discussing the urban architecture exploring diverse design philosophies and practices of prominent architects. Moderated by Rudraksharan, co-founder of 42mm Architecture, the panel included Amin Nair from Ana Design Studio, Ravi Sharma from Adani International Airport, and Swapnil Patil from SPAP. Each panelist brought unique perspectives on urban architecture, highlighting […]
The clients brief was short and crisp, they wanted a 5 bedroom house with open planning concept, the space must be interconnected with a common space. The requirement was for the rooms sizes must be large with huge walk-in closet in each room. All the rooms at first floor must have Balconies / sit out […]
The planning entails an introverted spatial relationship blurring the boundaries of the eternal world. The dynamic screenplay of light created by the terracotta skin and the funicular slabs on the ceiling enact a sundial. Editor’s Note: A woven tale of intricately detailed façade with the earthy brown amidst the white background of residence strikes as […]
A walkable city focuses on “walkability,” which refers to the extent to which an area or environment is conducive and inviting for walking as a mode of transportation and recreation. A walkable city is a design that will accommodate and encourage pedestrian activity, making walking a practical, convenient, and desirable means of getting around. It […]
In “The New American Metropolis,” Peter Calthorpe brought Transit Oriented Development (TOD) to life, envisioning cities revolving around transit hubs. This ingenious concept of Transit Oriented Development weaves living, working, and commuting into a harmonious urban tapestry. Calthorpe, with a philosophical flair, redefined the concept of TOD as not just urban planning but as a […]