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As India approaches its Independence centenary, its architecture must represent dignity, resilience, community

October 06, 2025 12:17 pm

Pressures of urbanisation, climate stress, and social inequality demand new ways of thinking. The task is to create a modern language of design that reflects our aspirations while respecting our heritage.

Where is swadeshi architecture in Atmanirbhar Bharat?

September 23, 2025 6:32 pm

The recently unveiled design for the new Bombay High Court Complex in Bandra (E) is a Rs 3,750 crore monument to architectural colonialism. It reflects our inability to imagine buildings that reflect our identity rather than that of our colonisers

‘Architecture is a continuous baton-passing exercise’: Architect Nuru Karim on designing the award-winning Guwahati International Airport, creating cultural gateways and harvesting from Nature

September 13, 2025 10:23 am

The Mumbai-based architect talks about why he chose bamboo to design the airport in Guwahati, what advocacy means for Indian architects and how working with water can transform Mumbai

Venkatappa Art Gallery in Bengaluru has undergone a comprehensive renovation under the Brigade Foundation and has been reopened to the public since June.

Know Your City: Bengaluru’s Venkatappa Art Gallery returns with redesigned spaces, improved ambience and a hope to connect

August 13, 2025 11:50 am

Venkatappa Art Gallery, which first opened in Bengaluru’s Kasturba Road in 1967, has undergone a comprehensive revamp under the Brigade Foundation and has been reopened to the public.

Isha Ambani and Anand Piramal's home Gulita is a statement of grandeur that combines architectural brilliance with luxurious design.

Inside Isha Ambani and Anand Piramal's sea-facing, diamond-themed Mumbai home ‘Gulita’

April 22, 2025 5:29 pm

Anand's parents, Swati and Ajay Piramal, presented the newlyweds with Gulita, a stunning 50,000-square-foot sea-facing mansion.

Knowledge nugget of the day: Notre-Dame Cathedral

December 12, 2024 12:34 pm

Notre-Dame Cathedral has reopened after five years of restoration. What is the history and architecture of the Cathedral? Also, go beyond the nugget to know about the Gothic Architecture.

Campus Talk: Admission to master's in architecture in Maharashtra will now be based on national level entrance test PGETA

December 03, 2024 5:23 pm

According to a circular issued by the Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, the number of candidates appearing for the state-level MArch entrance test is relatively low.

On numerous advisory boards including schools in India like the BITS Design School, Mumbai, Norman has visited the country multiple times and closely observed people and society.

Why good design is invisible according to design guru Don Norman

October 19, 2024 2:42 pm

US-based design educator and strategist Donald Norman on his India observations, why design should be people-centric and how ordinary people can make a difference

Mathematicians discover ‘soft cells’, a new shape class found in nature

September 25, 2024 8:10 pm

Soft cells can determine something as small as a zebra's stripes, to the formation of river islands, all due to a lack of sharp corners. Might it inspire new decor or puzzle ideas?