an initiative by Kokum Design Trust supported by Mahindra Foundation
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
Architecture and Urban Design, Tourism
Dumas is an important landmark of Surat city known for being an important port, beach, fishing and recreation destination. This project is a case where Urban Design takes a leap in bringing forth memories of the place (the past) and celebrates the vitality and vibrancy of the city and its people (the present). The Dumas project was conceived as a street celebrating the identity of a long lost historic landmark.
Written and Contributed by Aangan Architects and Urban Initiatives
Architecture and Urban Design, Craft, Culture, Restoration, Tourism
The restoration of the Mahidpur Fort is a collaboration between government agencies, local community, ATA and World Monuments Fund. The site is an example of plural identities and syncretic culture, receiving the UNESCO Asia Pacific Award for Cultural Heritage Conservation in 2016.
Written and Contributed by Aishwarya Tipnis Architects
Architecture and Urban Design, Culture
The design questions the functioning and quality of common ration shops and inspires a new approach towards these mostly overlooked buildings.
Written and Contributed by Integral Architecture
Architecture and Urban Design, Health and Well Being
The healthcare center aims at improving access to medical facilities at a local, rural level for the surrounding communities. Built on a shoe-string budget, the building assumes a compact footprint, made linear for optimal daylighting and cross ventilation.
Written and Contributed by Flying Elephant Studio
Architecture and Urban Design, Craft, Education
Conceptualized from a child’s early scribbles that turned into a series of dancing arches, the school is an experiment with materials and forms.
Written and Contributed by Samira Rathod Design Associates
Architecture and Urban Design, Education
The campus is an attempt to evoke the vernacular desert archetype through massive, continuous shielding ochre-coloured walls, controlled openings, the deeply shaded courtyard, and the wind towers.
Written and Contributed by Indigo Architects
Architecture and Urban Design, Climate Change, Craft, Culture, Environment, Strategic Design
Post 2001 Gujarat earthquake, Gandhi nu Gam at Ludiya was one of the sixteen villages where Vastu Shilpa Foundation was involved with the rehabilitation process. It involved the construction of 455 traditional bhungas together with three schools, a grass bank, community buildings, production centres, religious shrines, the electricity network and a water harvesting system.
Written and Contributed by Footprints EARTH
Architecture and Urban Design, Culture
Led entirely by people’s initiative to improve upon their existing version of the religious podium, the project strategies low-budget with detailed modular precast jalis to optimize time and resource. It trained the local public health contractors in various construction techniques to expand work opportunities.
Written and Contributed by Abin Design Studio