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Category Archives: Architecture
Materiality of ideas
Architecture is the art of blending culture with emotions; it is multi-sensory and manifests itself through materials. Building materials and construction techniques act as mediators for this blending. Materials and their inherent qualities evoke feelings and reveal the meaning behind … Continue reading
The power and magic of imagination
This past saturday I was given the opportunity to share my love and passion for architecture with the Responsible Champions. This third grade class of the Dharavi Transit Camp Municipal School are being nurtured by Srini Swaminathan, a Teach for … Continue reading
Architecture in India since 1990: a survey of the contemporary built environment in India
Rahul Mehrotra a practicing architect and urban designer in Mumbai and Boston, where he also teaches at Harvard University was on a seven city tour in India to launch his most recent publication – Architecture in India: Since 1990. In … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Culture, Design, Indian Art and Architecture, Travel
Tagged Alternate Energy, Architecture in India since 1990, contemporary indian architecture, Counter Modernism, faith based architecture, Globalization, impatient capital, landscape of pluralism, Rahul Mehrotra, Regional Manifestation
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Brunch at Blue Frog – a wholesome experience
Blue Frog by Serie architects is located in Bombay’s old mills district. It is housed in a warehouse that has been transformed into an acoustic lounge that also serves as a restaurant, bar and live music venue. Staggered booths carved … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Culture, Design, Fashion, Food, Travel
Tagged Blue Frog, Bombay, Bombay Brunch Brigade, Lower Parel, Mumbai, Neil Gomes, Serie Architects
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Why Loiter? Is Mumbai an ideal city to loiter in?
Studio X in Mumbai last month hosted the launch of a book that highlights women’s access to public space. Titled, “Why Loiter?” The book is an effort of three women; Sameera Khan a Mumbai based journalist and writer, Shilpa Phadke an … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Culture, Design, Travel
Tagged Architecture, Bombay, Culture, Design, Mumbai, Parks, Public Realm, Urban Planning
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Studio X arrives in Bombay!
Studio X, a global network initiative by Columbia University had an opening reception on Feb 10th to announce it’s arrival in Bombay. After New York, Beijing, Rio and Jordan; Bombay is the fifth city to join this growing network of … Continue reading
A day in Calcutta as sweet as Mishti Doi
It has been a little over three weeks now since I began working. I still reach work about 10 to 15 minutes before the official start time. My first project is in Calcutta. So last week when I was told that … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Culture, Design, Indian Art and Architecture, Travel
Tagged Architecture, Calcutta, Interiors, Working in India
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What would you change about your neighbourhood/city?
This is a call for submissions for a panel discussion that takes place in March titled, ‘Parallel Urbanism – local people regulating local spaces.’ For submission details click here: Submit your video The videos that you submit will be instrumental … Continue reading
A thrilling first week at work
My first day at work I reached the office by 10:18 am and I found myself knocking on the door. I was then let in by one of the office assistants (or peons as they are referred to in India) … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Culture, Design, Food, Indian Art and Architecture, Travel
Tagged Architecture, Bademiya, Bombay, building, Cafe Mondegar, Colaba, Culture, Design, Hafeez Contractor, Interiors, Mumbai, Tardeo, Working in India
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Sharing ideas through an evening of chitchat
Volume 7 of Pecha Kucha Night in Bombay was held last month at the Balwant Sheth School of Architecture. The school made for a perfect setting to share ideas and network. Pecha Kucha Night was devised by Astrid Klein and … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Art, Culture, Design
Tagged 2010 Design Biennale, Archana Kushe, Architect, Architecture, art, Balwant Sheth School of Architecture, Better Interiors, Bombay, Christian Gieraths, Columbia University Studio X, Culture, Design, Eucalyptus, Interiors, Japanese, Kaiwan Mehta, Kunal Shah, Mumbai, Pecha Kucha Mumbai, Photography, Rajeev Thakker, Roselyne Titaud, Shruti Mahajan, Suleiman Merchant, V Raheja Design Construction
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