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ArchitectureLive! - Art Architecture and Urbanism Magazine - ArchiSHOTS - ArchitectureLive!Architecture, Architecture profession, Architectural Projects, ArchitectsArchitectureLive! - Art Architecture and Urbanism Magazine - ArchiSHOTS - ArchitectureLive! Skip to content READ PUBLISH < SUBMISSIONS OPEN FOR MAY 2024 > A monthly writing contest for young writers (under 35). From any profession, from any location!   ArchitectureLive! opens submissions for the monthly writing contest about urbanism and architecture in 300 to 400 words.  PARTICIPATE NOW 12 Conversations curated by Deepika Srivastava, involving designers, consultants, contractors, clients and users Read More Drishti, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, by Hiren Patel Architects Drishti, a residence in Ahmedabad, by Hiren Patel Architects, is a manifestation of that balances luxury, personalisation, and multigenerational living. Read More » Reviews “As much as this book may help young students to become good architects… it seeks to restore the idealism that was once the hallmark of the profession.”—Praveen Bavadekar reviews Five Architectural Fables Praveen Bavadekar “…this book can also be considered as the Bible for housing—especially for the Konkan region.”—Sheikh Intekhab Alam reviews Sheltering Angle Sheikh Intekhab Alam “There was a need to bring outside voices to contaminate and corrupt the idealism of the academy and vice-versa.”—Pinkish Shah reviews SPADE India Foundation event by SRDA Pinkish Shah Portraits of a Departure | Sriganesh Rajendran reviews M.N. Ashish Ganju – Thinker and Architect Sriganesh Rajendran Of Glass Boxes and Domes – Praveen Bavadekar reviews The Apple Store at Kuala Lumpur, designed by Foster and Partners Praveen Bavadekar “The book is as much Didi’s voice as it is of Swaminathan’s, at times, even more so.” – Geethu Gangadhar reviews A Call to Return: A Journey with Didi Contractor, by Lakshmi Swaminathan  Geethu Gangadhar Opinions Intuition, Order and AI: City planning, Pixel by Pixel. The Blind Chase for Master’s in Architecture The Rock Garden Wall Dilemma: Heritage, Power, and the ‘Right to the City’ The Silo of the Ultra High-Rise “If the intent of architecture education is to create office ready students, then that is the biggest failure.”—Pramod Balakrishnan The Dargah and the Darwaza of Kolegaon: Nari Gandhi’s Final Legacy Inequality in Architectural Education in India | Academic Research by Kanay Shah “Space reflects people’s deep-rooted attitude to placemaking and is part of a civilisation’s core values.”—Jaimini Mehta “If the received wisdom of this Western historiography is Eurocentric and subjective, how do we trace the evolution of architectural consciousness in India?”—Jaimini Mehta Council of Architecture Demands an Unconditional Apology and Retraction from ArchitectureLive! Over RTI Article “Unless you ask these questions, you will not realise that it is not history but the perception of history that needs to be revisited.”—Jaimini Mehta Amelioration of Thermal Discomfort: Cooling, not Air Conditioning “Social media has pulled back the curtain, democratizing the discourse and, more importantly, the architect’s image.” —Athulya Aby “Not a bad bone in his body, unpretentious and genuine, ever ready to smile, eager to share” – Prem Chandavarkar’s tribute for his friend and colleague, Navnath Kanade “Data? What’s that?” – The Council of Architecture’s Hilarious (and Alarming) RTI Response New on ALive! Himāvasa, Chapar, Uttarakhand, by Ātman Studio Amethyst, Ernakulam, Kerala, by Curved Dimension CEPT University offers a professional certificate program in London for practicing architects and urban designers Precinct making through Urban Design within Ward A, Mumbai, By Plural Archicad: Empowering Architects with Intelligent Design Tools The Courtyard School, Mandal, Gujarat, By Manayan Architects Onella, Hosur, Tamil Nadu, by Bhutha Earthen Architecture Studio  The DNA of a Universal Man | Edgar Demello’s Tribute to Bruno Dias Souza Shaping Pune’s Urban Landscape: VK Group’s Contributions Across 5+ Decades Swarkul by Girish Doshi: an architectural jugalbandi Billion Impressions, Ranchi, Jharkhand, by Jaya Nila and Namdev Talluru Angan House, Pune, Maharashtra, by Studio Hu’mane Thanks & Beyond (Restaurant), Delhi, by Natelier by Bent Chair Forest of Peace – Community Centre, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, by Raasa Architects Book Announcement | Strengthening Capacities for Climate Resilience, by Vandana Sehgal, Ritu Gulati, Farheen Bano, and Abirbhav Sanyal Udaipur’s Architectural Renaissance: A Conservation Architect’s Chronicle of Heritage Amidst Climate’s Embraces Anubhuti Jain Pune – An Ever-Evolving Jewel Arpita Khamitkar Reflection of Urban Inclusivity And Reality Pornima Buddhivant The case of Phalke Smarak Asmita Raghuvanshy The Good, the Bad and the Aesthetic Avani Mittal Dynamics of Pluricultural Heritage in the City of Gwalior Aditi Agnihotri Alimentative Architecture A series of articles by Architect-Poet-Calligrapher H Masud Taj interfacing architecture with food via geometry. An Architect Eats Samosa ArchitectureLive! continues with Alimentative Architecture – The fifth in a series of articles by Architect-Poet-Calligrapher H Masud Taj interfacing architecture with food via geometry. An Architect Eats Medu Vada ArchitectureLive! continues with Alimentative Architecture – The fourth in a series of articles by Architect-Poet-Calligrapher H Masud Taj interfacing architecture with food via geometry. An Architect Eats Chapati ArchitectureLive! continues with Alimentative Architecture – The third in a series of articles, An Architect Eats Chapati, by Architect-Poet-Calligrapher H Masud Taj interfaces architecture with food via geometry. An Architect Eats Vada Pav ArchitectureLive! celebrates UN World Food Day with Alimentative Architecture – The second in a series of articles by Architect-Poet-Calligrapher H Masud Taj interfacing architecture with food via geometry. An Architect Eats Jalebi Alimentative Architecture – A series of articles by Architect-Poet-Calligrapher H Masud Taj interfacing architecture with food via geometry. Like what we  publish? You’ll surely like our newsletter too. Join the club! Your Primary Role Design Professional Academic Professional Student Freelancer Other Name Email Subscribe .Perspectives The Blind Chase for Master’s in Architecture As quite a few architects pursue post-graduation studies in architecture for job market opportunities, firm dreams, or specialization, despite unclear benefits and high costs, Saumya Bansal talks about alternatives that offer practical skills and less financial risk. The Rock Garden Wall Dilemma: Heritage, Power, and the ‘Right to the City’ Mehar Deep Kaur and Asees Prab critically raise the issue surrounding the demolition of Rock Garden wall in Chandigarh for additional parking space for the High Court. They highlight the tension between heritage preservation and elite-driven development, questioning the city’s modernist planning and the impact on citizens. The Silo of the Ultra High-Rise Ameet Singh writes about how even though the Indus Valley Civilization was an early urban centre, the megacities of India face quite a few challenges, despite modern India’s governance. He further talks about a few solutions that could help enhance the quality of life in Indian cities. “If the intent of architecture education is to create office ready students, then that is the biggest failure.”—Pramod Balakrishnan Pramod Balakrishnan paints a stark picture of the architectural profession, highlighting its internal divisions and its focus on serving the elite. He argues that this, coupled with a flawed educational system churning out compliant technicians rather than innovative visionaries, is stifling the field’s potential. The Dargah and the Darwaza of Kolegaon: Nari Gandhi’s Final Legacy Rahul Kadam, Architect at The NGK Studio, Pune, recounts his visit to Nari Gandhi’s final project in Kolegaon, Ahmednagar—the Dargah and Darwaz—discussing the incomplete project in brief. Inequality in Architectural Education in India | Academic Research by Kanay Shah Kanay Shah in his post-graduate dissertation titled “Inequality in Architectural Education in India”, investigates structural disparities in architectural education across government and private institutions. He explores how financial constraints, faculty quality, curriculum design, and technological accessibility shape students’ experiences. “As much as this book may help young students to become good architects… it seeks to restore the idealism that was once the hallmark of the profession.”—Praveen Bavadekar reviews Five Architectural Fables Praveen Bavadekar, in his review for Five Architectural Fables by Edgar Demello, opines how the architectural fables ingeniously critique urban design through non-human perspectives, transforming complex environmental and design challenges into provocative, imaginative storytelling. “…this book can also be considered as the Bible for housing—especially for the Konkan region.”—Sheikh Intekhab Alam reviews Sheltering Angle Sheikh Intekhab Alam reviews the book “Sheltering Angle” by Asha and Prabhakar Baste that is a four-decade legacy in Indian architecture, featuring their distinctive approach to housing design and regional influences. “Space reflects people’s deep-rooted attitude to placemaking and is part of a civilisation’s core values.”—Jaimini Mehta The essay is the third and last article of a three-part series of preview essays for Jaimini Mehta’s forthcoming book, Sense of Itihasa; Architecture and History in Modern India. He explores how Indian architecture embodies memory through two knowledge streams: classical Sanskrit traditions and vernacular oral traditions, each influencing architectural design and cultural preservation differently. “He was a humanist who aspired to have a city that was ‘just and fair’ to all.”—Vidyadhar Phatak’s tribute to Shirish Patel Vidyadhar Phatak, in his tribute to Shirish Patel, writes about his work on Navi Mumbai and critical urban issues. Shirish Patel: Indefatigable Mumbaikar | Sulakshana Mahajan’s Tribute Sulakshana Mahajan in her tribute to Shirish Patel, writes about how he championed humane development in Mumbai, critiqued the flawed policies, advocated for liveable cities, and mentored generations. “…he was always polite, principled, and persuasive, constantly advocating for and working towards the betterment of our built environment…” – Rahoul B. Singh’s personal tribute to Prof. Ranjit Sabikhi Rahoul B. Singh, of RLDA Architecture | Design | Research, remembers Prof. Ranjit Sabikhi, through this personal and touching tribute. More Perspectives Maverick Shutterbugs 2.0 Trickery and Architectural Photography | Concluding Maverick Shutterbugs 2.0 This article concludes the Maverick Shutterbugs 2.0 series- dedicated to visual narrators and architectural photography. Architectural Photographers | Maverick Shutterbugs 2.0 Selected Entries Maverick Shutterbugs 2.0 is a series dedicated to architectural photographers capturing the built environment. This post is a curated compilation of the entries received from public participation. Featured Architectural Photographer Prasanth Mohan | Maverick Shutterbugs 2.0 Maverick Shutterbugs 2.0 Features: A collection of photographs clicked by Architectural Photographer Prasanth Mohan in the South Asia region. Read More Have a story to share? We are on the constant lookout for immersive, in depth and intriguing stories around architecture and urbanism. 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