My first job as an architect
Just as a kid’s upbringing reflects on his entire life, I feel that how you are mentored in an office in your starting years shapes you up for the next phase in your architectural journey. There are so many things which we learn when we work in an office, and if you have the right set of mentors, you sail through smoothly without suffering mild bouts of low self-esteem! Continue reading My first job as an architect
10 must-see modern architectural marvels in London
Ditch the cliches! Here are 10 must-see modern and contemporary architectural marvels in London which are redefining the skyline in this megacity. 1. The Shard Designed by Architect Renzo Piano and based in Southwark, London, The Shard stands tall at 309.6 … Continue reading 10 must-see modern architectural marvels in London
The futuristic works of Keith Griffiths
“Architectural value is the summation of valid responses from users, owners, community and architectural expertise.” Keith Griffiths, a master planner and leader, is the founder of the well-renowned architectural firm, Aedas. His understanding of the intangible aspects of an urban environment, which is … Continue reading The futuristic works of Keith Griffiths
Importance of public places in cities
Think of public space and the mind conjures up images of green parks and cool water bodies; much like Babur and his successors who dreamt of the Charbagh as a refuge from the dusty plains of Hindustan. For some, it … Continue reading Importance of public places in cities
The importance of getting light right in design
In 2013, a bizarre news spread across the world. The Walkie Talkie Tower in London was blamed for melting a Jaguar car. Problem? The tower reflected sunlight at such intense levels that it warped panels and melted mirrors on the parked … Continue reading The importance of getting light right in design
School of Architecture: What we learn and what we don’t
There are times when we work at night to meet deadlines. When I say ‘we’, I mean Architects, and when I say ‘deadlines’, I mean every single day of this planet! But seriously, there is work in this field which never stops … Continue reading School of Architecture: What we learn and what we don’t
The life touching works of Alejandro Aravena
While it is a dream of most of the architects to design a unique creation, the Chilean architect Alejandro Aravena disregards the notion and follows the path of his own. For him, architecture is about improving lives of the people. He feels that if the architecture is unique, it means it cannot be replicated and hence it cannot reach a larger number of people. Continue reading The life touching works of Alejandro Aravena
10 must-follow architectural photographers on Instagram
Photography of architecture always fascinates the aesthetes in us. Every now and then, every one of us comes across a piece of architecture and looks at it in a whole different light. May it be the perspective, the light or … Continue reading 10 must-follow architectural photographers on Instagram
Inside the new Collector Office of Pune
Creating a green building is not an extraordinary feat, it is a necessity and every architect has to make an effort to make the building design that is in harmony with nature, says Ar. Sunil Patil. Being the architect behind … Continue reading Inside the new Collector Office of Pune
