Design
Looking Westward for Design Talent?
Over the last decade, India has undergone change like no other period in its 60+ years of Independence. Besides the lifestyle changes, the transformation of the physical realm is going ahead at a shocking pace. Metros as becoming megalopolii and small mofussil towns are now competing for the title of regional hubs. Infrastructure has not [...]
Kings of Xeroxia
It is no secret that a lot of contemporary architecture in India is a recycled pastiche of western historical styles. Many feel that its a result of the Western colonization of India that ended only 60+ years ago. And brought about the strong undercurrent of Western influences. Shruti Ravindran at Outlook India writes a very [...]
Bobby Mukherjee : Sad State of Indian Architecture
Indian architecture scene is sad, rues Aamby Valley architect By Shilpa Raina for Thaindian. He is the man who recreated the luxurious living experience of America’s Beverly Hills with the famous Aamby Valley project in Maharashtra. But Bobby Mukherji believes that post-independence Indian architecture has little to be proud of. “We have shown people enough [...]
Bumpy Rides: Redesigning Indian Transport
Darpana Sawant-Athale writes on transportation modes and the lack of ergonomics there in. I slipped forward along with the seat, when the car braked. Then I adjusted myself, pushed the seat back in place and sat into an upright position, until the brakes were pressed again. By the end of the journey, I had a [...]
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