Architects
Remembering the Howard Roark of India: Nari Gandhi
It was not his surname that prompted Nari Gandhi to wear khadi. He embraced the fabric because it was self-reliant, natural and allowed easy breathing. Just like the 30-odd structures built by a man who is often called the Howard Roark of India. Gandhi–one of the four Indians to have appretinced under the legendary American [...]
A Monograph on the works of Nari Gandhi
We are very happy to inform you about the soon to be published Monograph on one of India’s foremost architects Nari Gandhi. There is a personal connection here for us at UAI. The author of the monograph is Prof. H, Masud Taj my professor at Rizvi College of Architecture from 1992 to 1997, and a [...]
Notes from the Emerging Architecture of India Conference in New York City
The Emerging Exchanges: New Architectute of India conference was held last Thursday and Friday at the New School Campus here in NYC. Jointly hosted by the New School, India China Institute, and The Architecture League it brought together a great mix of practitioners from India. Thursday’s first session was an introduction to the theme. Kazi [...]
Hafeez Contractor may offload 74% for $150 mn
Hafeez Contractor, involved with several landmark real estate developments, is looking at offloading a majority stake in his eponymous and India’s largest architectural design firm, sources said. The Mumbai-based architect is discussing the possibility of divesting up to 74% stake with private equity funds at an enterprise valuation topping $150 million. The earliest foreign investor [...]
Charles Correa: Cities as agents of change
Charles Correa is arguably India’s most renowned architect and urban planner. From the Mahatma Gandhi Museum in Ahmedabad to the Brain and Cognitive Sciences Centre in Boston, his buildings have covered a wide spectrum. On the 50th anniversary of setting up his office in Mumbai, Rahul Singh spoke to Correa about his career and concerns: [...]
Volume Zero: The Work of Charles Correa
September 04: If only Charles Correa were Mumbai’s chief architect. The city might have scored higher on aesthetics and urban planning . Even though the architect works out of Mumbai, the city has little of his work. To see what we’re missing, head to the NCPA today to watch Arun Khopkar’s Volume Zero: The Work [...]
Le Corbusier Center to open in Chandigarh
The Indian Express reports The Sector 19 office of Le Corbusier, the place where the architect sat and drew plans for the City Beautiful, will be converted into the Le Corbusier Centre this October. The centre will preserve, interpret, research and display Corbusier’s works and maintain his legacy. The centre will have six sections displayed [...]
Sorry State of Architectural Education Legislation
Architectural education in India has transformed beyond recognition since the early 90′s. Today there are dozens of schools in the big metros, where a few years ago a couple existed. However in most things that are unplanned, there is a danger of the whole education system going haywire. Some of the issues have to do [...]
Lack Of Professional Architects Causes Dismay And Concern
The article below speaks about the state of the profession of architecture in India. Some of the statistics are very startling and portray a very sad state of the profession. However a glimmer of hope for me personally is the mention of my alma mater Rizvi College of Architecture. RCA has been mentioned as one [...]
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