Architecture

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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Thomas Hines, pioneering historian of modern California architecture, dies at 89

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Thomas Hines, the influential historian of modern architecture and professor emeritus at UCLA, died at the age of 89. His research transformed the study of California architecture and inspired generations of architectural historians. Thomas Hines, a professor emeritus of history and architecture at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), died on July 28 in

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

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What Is Buddhist Architecture? Buddhist architecture reflects the teachings of the Buddha through stupas, temples, monasteries, and meditation spaces. From India to East Asia, Buddhist architecture blends spirituality, symbolism, and regional design traditions. UNESCO Buddhist Heritage: https://whc.unesco.org/ Buddhist architecture is a living example of the precepts and teachings of the Buddha. It also stands as

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Gaudí’s Architecture: Is it Poetic?

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Gaudí Architecture and Poetic Form Gaudí architecture combines engineering, symbolism and artistic imagination. Antoni Gaudí transformed Catalan Modernism through iconic buildings such as Park Güell, Casa Batlló and the Sagrada Família. UNESCO World Heritage (Works of Antoni Gaudí): https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/320/ Antoni Gaudi’s architectural narrative blends utility with poetic expression. His buildings function like three-dimensional texts. They

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The Beautiful Diversity of Vernacular Architecture in India

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When we think of the word ‘vernacular’, we often refer to the indigenous tribes, their languages, and their culture. Hence, ‘vernacular architecture’ becomes easy to define. Vernacular architecture refers to the local practices and materials to build ‘traditional’ and local buildings. To say that vernacular architecture in India is just one category would be inaccurate.

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From Villa Anantya to GOMA HQ: Nayan Shah’s Context-Driven Design

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Nayan Shah Palindrome Spaces: Design Philosophy Nayan Shah Palindrome Spaces represents a distinctive approach to contemporary Indian architecture , where light, proportion, materiality and memory shape spaces that feel refined yet deeply personal. Mumbai-based architect Nayan Shah founded Palindrome Spaces in 2018 and developed a design language that responds to context, climate and everyday life.

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Designing with Purpose: Siddhina Sakla on Building The Arch Studio

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Siddhina Sakla, founder of The Arch Studio, is part of a new generation of Indian designers who are changing how we think about interiors. Based in Pune, her practice works across homes, retail spaces, and large developments, always with a clear focus on making spaces that feel both beautiful and easy to live in. With

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Architecture as Responsibility: Inside Practice of Feel and Bari Studio 

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In a practice where design is as much about systems as it is about space, this architect has steadily built a studio that bridges imagination with execution. From an unconventional start—initially aspiring to become a pilot—to discovering architecture through early experimentation with digital tools, the journey reflects a deep-rooted commitment to learning by doing.  Through

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Material Driven Designs of TEVA Architects 

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Tejaswi Poludasu and Vamsi Ballepu are the founders of TEVA Architects, a lively studio in Hyderabad that blends building design, room interiors, and outdoor landscapes into one smooth and connected flow. From early on, Tejaswi fell in love with drawing, which sharpened her natural sense for how spaces come together beautifully, while Vamsi discovered his

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Small Plots, Big Ideas: Apoorva Lekha Designs Bold Spaces

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Apoorva Lekha (B.Arch, Acharya College) is the founder of AD Studio9, a Bangalore-based design practice rooted in creating thoughtful, nature-connected spaces. Her journey into architecture began long before formal education, shaped by an early sensitivity to light, materials, and spatial balance. This intuitive foundation continues to guide her design philosophy today. At AD Studio9, Apoorva

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