an initiative by Kokum Design Trust supported by Mahindra Foundation
Architecture and Urban Design, Culture
Designed using stabilized earth blocks to form Nubian arches, St George Orthodox Church evolved through a series of dialogues between the masons, architects, clients and an immediate understanding of the site and the surrounding. It resurrects the first church of the Christians in Kerala, built in 1615 AD.
Written and Contributed by Wallmakers
Architecture and Urban Design, Clean Energy, Education, Environment
Avasara Academy is a first-of-its-kind secondary school and leadership academy that aims to cultivate India’s next generation of women leaders.
Written and Contributed by Case Design
Architecture and Urban Design, Culture
The Pavilion of Canopies was designed to celebrate tribal life, rituals and the symbiotic relationship with the forest. An earnest attempt has been made to raise awareness about the enrichment and conservation of forestlands and the communities residing within them by highlighting their lives within the forest.
Written and Contributed by Abin Design Studio
Architecture and Urban Design, Craft, Culture
LLDC is a step to revive, document and showcase traditional crafts of Kutch post-2001 earthquake.
Written and Contributed by Indigo Architects
In a Covid-19 world, there is a need for us to rethink public spaces, especially those associated with multiple informal livelihoods such as weekly markets. To address it, SEWA, WIEGO, Janpahal, City Sabha, IIHS and Social Design Collaborative – came together as part of the civic campaign – Main Bhi Dilli.
Written and Contributed by Social Design Collaborative
Architecture and Urban Design, Culture
Temple of Steps is part landscape and part building, harmonized through the module of single corbel creating a scale that is both intimate and distinct for the village of Nandyal in Andhra Pradesh.
Written and Contributed by Sameep Padora and Associates
Architecture and Urban Design, Education
Built on a shoestring budget, the Hilltop School by DesignAware incorporates the rocky terrain as part of the vibrant design in a neighbourhood below the 16th century Golconda Fort.
Written and Contributed by DesignAware
Architecture and Urban Design, Education
The architectural intent was to synthesize a complex design brief into a pleasant, comfortable living environment and form a coherent neighbourhood landmark that exudes positivity and optimism within the limited footprint available in a tight urban situation.
Written and Contributed by Flying Elephant Studio
Architecture and Urban Design, Climate Change, Restoration
The community housing at Vastral is a project that aims to improve the quality of life of its residents by rebuilding the houses that are prone to flooding. The project is a collaboration between Manav Sadhana, De Montfort University and SEALAB.
Written and Contributed by SEALAB
Architecture and Urban Design, Restoration
An adaptive re-use project in Mumbai, the Imagine Studio weaves nature, heritage and urbanism through a compelling narrative of evolving contexts.
Written and Contributed by Studio Lotus & GPL Design Studio
Architecture and Urban Design, Craft, Restoration
The project is an adaptive re-use of old and defunct space within the heritage precinct, that could effectively rekindle a tryst with the past. The brand – a furniture retail outlet – sought to relocate from their existing setup to a new store that would be conducive to their sensibilities, as furniture designers, art connoisseurs and deep admirers of architecture and heritage of the city.
Written and Contributed by Studio PKA
Craft, Health and Well Being, Product and Industrial Design
Earthen tunes address three problems with one design solution:
1. Farmers walking barefoot leading to long-term health problems.
2. The waste created by the disposal of footwear.
3. A sharp decline in the number of weavers involved in the wool craft.
Written and Contributed by Earthen Tunes