Indian architecture

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Project • By KOGISARCHITECTURE • Residential Landscape

Brick Roof Residence

Set in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, the Brick Roof Residence by KOGISARCHITECTURE is an innovative residential project designed to achieve thermal comfort without relying on artificial air conditioning. Nithiyan Nithiyan Nithiyan Nithiyan Reinterpreting the traditional Madras terrace, the design features an experimental sloped roof crafted from salvaged country fire bricks, mud mortar, and breathable oxide finishes. In synergy with a high-level air tunnel and a central linear light court, the structure generates a continuous stack effect to push hot air out and draw cool breezes in. Nithiyan Nithiyan Nithiyan Nithiyan Nithiyan With honest local materials, passive thermodynamics, and open spatial planni... More

Project • By Studio SAAR • Warehouses

Secure Sehore

One of the world’s most sustainable printed circuit board (PCB) factories, designed by Studio Saar for its parent company and Indian multi-national metering and energy business Secure Meters, has started construction in Sehore, central India. On track to complete in October 2026, Secure Sehore is projected to supply 30% of the country’s PCB demand, bolstering the resilience of India’s high-tech manufacturing sector, which currently sources only 10% of these critical components domestically. The facility will employ 1,000 people, with 500 working on site at peak capacity. The 50,000 sqm plant will include an on-site, state-of-the-art water purification system, recycling 95% of the one million litres of ultrapure water (UPW... More

Project • By Skidmore, Owings & Merrill SOM • Airports

Kempegowda International Airport Terminal 2

A “terminal in a garden” is an apt description for Terminal 2 at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR). Inspired by Bengaluru’s reputation as India’s “garden city”, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) has created an oasis of biophilic design. The interdisciplinary architecture, design, and engineering firm has reimagined the conventional airport experience in its design for the new terminal. By rethinking the architectural homogeneity of airport infrastructure, SOM has combined architecture and ecology to create a calm space for hurried travellers. Ar. Ekansh Goel © Studio Recall Ar. Ekansh Goel © Studio Recall   A new civic gateway Terminal 2’s design bridges... More

Project • By Studio Rust • Apartments

House of Tamra

House of Tamra is a grand 8500-square-foot duplex apartment in Gurugram, designed for a self-made millionaire and their family. This space is a tribute to India's vibrant cultural heritage, showcasing the essence of Indian tradition and culture.House of Tamra draws inspiration from the Sanskrit word for copper, "Tamra," reflecting our design narrative. Copper symbolises richness, tradition, and aesthetic appeal deeply rooted in Indian heritage. Throughout the space, we have infused copper accents thoughtfully to frame and elevate, adding character and warmth to every corner.The client's brief was to reflect Indian essence without resembling a museum while maintaining a homely atmosphere. To achieve this, the Studio Rust Team aimed for a cal... More

Project • By Designery • Showrooms

Studio Bagechaa

In the timeless romance of Delhi’s Mughal architecture, the city’s landscape is a canvas where history and artistry converge. Mughal design, with its intricate kalakaari and poetic symmetry, remains an eternal muse, weaving a story of grandeur and refinement. Once graced by majestic sandstone mausoleums enveloped by verdant gardens, these charbaghs were more than architectural marvels—they were sanctuaries of peace, where nature and design converged to embody balance, serenity, and a vision of paradise on earth. Vaibhav Bhatia Nestled within the heart of Shahpur Jat, a locality that still retains its narrow lanes, old havelis, and ancient monuments; the echoes of Delhi’s old-world charm intertwine with the vibr... More

Project • By Crafted Spaces • Private Houses

The Fleur Home

The Fleur home is a 4000 square-feet villa for a family of 3, revamped entirely from its original bones. Located in a quiet gated community in Hyderabad, this corner home is nestled around greenery. This home is quintessentially minimal yet warm and inviting infused with Indian aesthetics. Ricken Desai Ricken Desai Ricken Desai The aim was to create an airy, serene and well-lit space with lush tropical landscaping peeking through the windows. In order to achieve this, the flooring was removed and replaced with white Indian marble with hints of green in it, walls were broken down and the window openings were made bigger to let the sunshine in. The design has been kept minimal and clutter free, white is the predominant colou... More

News • News • 29 Jul 2024

KSM Architecture creates climate sensitive design for Chennai-based learning community

Chennai-based KSM Architecture has completed the “Learning Community at Quest”, a place for children aged 8 to 16 years old that nurtures interest-based activities, self-directed learning, and an “unschooling” approach to education. Located close to the seafront in the Besant Nagar neighborhood of Chennai, India, the learning community’s colorful design comprises a collection of free-flowing interior volumes that provide a sense of space and visual connectivity. The building’s design places a clear focus on addressing Chennai’s warm climate. Sreenag BRS Sreenag BRS KSM Architecture On the learning community’s western side, a tree-lined front court with a small set o... More

News • News • 11 Jul 2024

Jateen Lad works with rural Pondicherry communities and local resources to build ambitious and spirited community centre

The Sharanam Centre for Rural Development is a project by architect Jateen Lad. Located in Pondicherry in south-eastern India, the centre is constructed from manually pressed earth blocks made from the site’s red soil. It was built by local people who learned on the job and provides a much needed multipurpose and spirited facility for rural communities. Jateen Lad Drawing by Alexandre Rossignol & Arianne Pizem (Main building axonometric: 1. Palmyra avenue; 2. Green amphitheater; 3. Entrance ponds; 4. Reception area; 5. Vestibule; 6. Multipurpose hall; 7. Granite thinnai + stage; 8. Vault pond; 9. Circular hall; 10. North verandas + terraces; 11. South verandas + courtyard; 12. Director’s office + roof gard... More

News • News • 3 Jun 2024

Multigenerational family home in Rajasthan by Sanjay Puri Architects embraces regional vernacular and natural ventilation

Located in the arid desert region of Nokha in Rajasthan, India, “Narsighar” house is a majestic sandstone edifice whose construction embraces centuries-old regional vernacular and planning principles. Designed by Mumbai-based Sanjay Puri Architects, the house makes use of traditional and natural ventilation techniques, including: courtyards to aid passive cooling, thick stone walls to strive against the exceptional heat, and stone jali screens to provide ventilation while dappling the interior with sunlight. Vinay Panjwani Vinay Panjwani Designed to fulfill the client’s wish to accommodate four generations of family members, this impressive residential dwelling (with a gross floor area of approxi... More

News • News • 1 May 2024

SOM completes “terminal in a garden” at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport

International and interdisciplinary architecture, design, and engineering firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) has reimagined the conventional airport experience in its design for Terminal 2 of Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport in southern India. Envisaged as a “terminal in a garden”, the landscaped transport hub is inspired by Bengaluru’s reputation as India’s “garden city” and rethinks the architectural homogeneity of many of the world’s airports. Ar. Ekansh Goel © Studio Recall Ar. Ekansh Goel © Studio Recall The new 255,000-square-meter (2,744,797-square-feet) terminal is a creative nod to Bengaluru’s rich history and culture and at the sa... More

News • News • 26 Mar 2024

Sameep Padora and Associates creates a flowing, organic art center in southern India

Mumbai-based Sameep Padora & Associates (sP+a) has completed Hampi Art Labs in Toranagallu, a village in the southern state of Karnataka, India. This artist residency and exhibition space is inspired by the surrounding landscape and the Hampi UNESCO World Heritage Site in Karnataka. In a place where art, heritage, and nature coalesce, Hampi Art Labs derives its flowing, organic form from the region’s Tungabhadra River. Aagam Mehta Kartik Rathod The site on which Hampi Art Labs is located was completely barren, an area without vegetation or any marked features. “We were really looking for a reference point to develop the project from,” says Sameep Padora. “Given the fact we were in the proxi... More

News • News • 18 Mar 2024

Nokha Village Community Centre by Sanjay Puri Architects is an architectural oasis in the desert

Mumbai-based Sanjay Puri Architects has completed the Nokha Village Community Centre, an architectural oasis set in the desert region of Nokha in Rajasthan, India. The building’s sweeping curvilinear volume spirals upwards from its north-eastern corner — looping around the site, it rises gradually to a height of nine meters (30 feet), arriving at a north-facing viewing platform. Mr. Vinay Panjwani Mr. Vinay Panjwani The Nokha Village Community Centre was commissioned by Padam Interiors and is a memorial for the founder Padamramji Kularia. Nokha is a district in the western Indian state of Rajasthan that consists of 144 small villages. “Studies of the vicinity and the current facilities in village schools... More

Project • By HabitArt • Universities

National School of Business

The National School of Business is a higher education institution offering both graduate and post-graduate courses in business management. Driven by a collaboration-focused, holistic pedagogy, NSB has cemented itself as one of Bangalore’s reputed business schools.  Shamanth Patil Shamanth Patil  In response to their rapid growth, the institution conceived of a new center of academia adjacent to its existing campus. Working with the institution’s board of directors, we developed a vision for this new block: a unique, landmark form that would refresh the institution’s identity and exemplify their community-centric ethos, all while fulfilling the heavy programmatic requirements. Shamanth Patil Sha... More

News • News • 24 Nov 2023

25 best architecture firms in India

Indian architecture is a complex tapestry woven with threads of culture, history and spirituality. From the wood and stone kath-kuni houses prevalent in the northern highlands to the intricate carvings of ancient temples of the south, Indian architecture reflects the diverse geographies and traditions that have shaped the sub-continent over thousands of years. Throughout years of documented Indian history, indigenous building techniques evolved and progressed, culminating in a resilient and coherent architectural form. Further, with the assimilation of diverse cultural influences, this progression gained complexity, resulting in a multi-layered architectural heritage.  While remnants of past glory persist, the current architectural pa... More

Project • By i2a Architects Studio • Housing

RED WALL RESIDENCE

The Red Wall Residence is a wonderful paradigm of how modern architecture can harmoniously blend with the tropical environment. The design team focused on highlighting the purity of the form through the use of rationalist features such as linear planes, volumes and bold colours, which creates visuals and spaces that integrate with the natural features. The team chose a red-toned material palette, comprising of red stone imported from Agra, to allow the building to stand out against its green backdrop. This massive eye catching masterpiece in reddish colour puts the building in a harmonious coexistence with the nature surrounding it. Caption Caption Caption The major design concern was to create spaces that lead to a fluid di... More