an initiative by Kokum Design Trust supported by Mahindra Foundation
Architecture and Urban Design, Culture
Jetavan in rural Maharashtra is built for the holistic development of the community. The centre is built with locally-sourced re-purposed materials with the mandate of not harming a single tree on site.
Written and Contributed by Sameep Padora and Associates
Architecture and Urban Design, Culture
Since its inauguration, artists, performers, teachers have conducted lectures, events, and workshops. Children from ashram as well as other communities across Ahmedabad have benefited from these events. Jagat theatre has become a place for all. A place for expression and togetherness.
Written and Contributed by SEALAB
With most things cultural, if not all; we feel that the role of the designer is to almost always communicate something intangible.
Written and Contributed by Deshna Mehta, Studio Anugraha
Craft, Culture, Strategic Design
Art for Life is the flagship programme of Banglanatak Dot Com, for inclusive and pro-poor growth in rural India, using cultural capital as a means of sustainable development. This program covers 30,000 rural artists and 30 art forms across three states.
Written and Contributed by Banglanatak Dot Com
Craft, Culture, Strategic Design
The project connected urban designers with traditional craftsmen to bridge the gap between understanding of buyer needs and aesthetics. It is now a portal to document Rampur and a “daily digital posts portal” for smarter citizenship.
Written and Contributed by RohillaMohalla