Chicago isn’t just another city, it’s a living museum of architectural wonders. As someone who studied architecture, the names Mies van der Rohe, Frank Lloyd Wright, Philip Johnson, Frank Gehry and Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) were part of my textbooks. But walking through Chicago, seeing their creations up close, was an experience that no […]
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In our journey as architects in Kerala, we have had the privilege of delving into the rich tapestry of traditional architecture across India. As we ventured to present a conceptual design for a captivating farm resort in a serene village outside Hyderabad, our exploration led us to the timeless charm of Andhra’s traditional houses. These […]
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The name Myanmar conjures up images of a vast and romantic landscape, misty hills and myriads of stupas rising from the earth, vivid patch work hues of farmland, the mighty Irrawady river floating rafts of teak wood logs from the forests of the North. The ubiquitous maroon clad monks holding translucent rice paper and bamboo […]
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“ Kashi Vishalakshmi Madurai Meenakshy, Kanchipuram Kamakshi”.. Chanted our knowledgeable driver , Alagesan , as we crossed the railway tracks to the old temple town of Kanchipuram the seat of the pallavas ,cholas and vijayanagaram empire .We were on the trail of Kanjipuram Idlis, temples and silks at 8 am on an overcast Sunday morning […]
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Kayamkulam…. and the Colours of… I spend a beautiful morning driving along the coastline of Kerala, through the interiors of Kayamkulam on surprisingly smooth roads lined with swaying coconut palms… Rural unspoilt Kerala at its most enchanting.. Fish kalams, birds both native and migratory fisher folk in a frenzy of activity creating visuals of bold […]
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