The pandemic and its after-effects have given us time to reflect and think about our own actions and goals.
We are experiencing very challenging and difficult times as the world is in a continuous state of flux. While we aim to steer our way safely, it is also a golden opportunity to rethink and reassess the past and perhaps work towards a more just and equitable future.
When we redefine our lives and thoughts, we prioritise sustainability and thereby Nature. I would like to quote Arundhati Roy, Indian author, activist, and an architect by education, who said, “Historically, pandemics have forced humans to break with the past and imagine their world anew. This one is no different. It is a portal, a gateway between one world and the next. We can choose to walk through it, dragging the carcasses of our prejudice and hatred, our avarice, our data banks and dead ideas, our dead rivers, and smoky skies behind us. Or we can walk through lightly, with little luggage, ready to imagine another world. And ready to fight for it”.
Architecture, like civilization, is dynamic and evolving.
While exciting architecture is being built all over the world and thus expanding the vocabulary of contemporary architecture, architects in India have to find a balance in design, enabling us to be part of the new and creative experiments.
We work in a world of computer-aided design with digital design technology. We need to include all new creative ideas in our practices. Creativity flourishes when new ways of looking at the same problem are brought forth, and when people with different backgrounds, training, and experiences bring their perspectives onto the drawing board.
We need to find effective ways to come together as a design community.
In India, art, craft, and design are evident in every part of our lives since they are inherent in our culture. But we are still struggling to find effective ways to come together as a design community and create a platform where the world can view and appreciate the wealth of knowledge and century old designing skills.
Instead of just concentrating on ‘Iconic’ architecture in countries like India, we should be building ‘relevant and appropriate’ architecture. We need to keep moving forward using new design concepts, ideas, and technologies, while retaining our link with whatever has gone before as this is what defines us.
Architect Mr. Reza Kabul: ARK Reza Kabul Architects
Architecture, as a subject, is always in an ever-evolving cusp of transformation. All factors affecting the built form, such as climate, global trends and technology are in a constant push to adaptation and change, thus influencing the
Ar. Himanshu Patel: 6thdesign studio
As an architect deeply rooted in the ethos of sustainable architecture, I believe that Indian architecture is indeed in a transformative phase, and this transformation is deeply intertwined with our commitment to environmental
Ar. Shruti Dimri, Ar. Madhav Raman, Ar. Vaibhav Dimri: Anagram Architects
In today’s context, the idea of modernity in architecture has shifted towards addressing the pressing needs of society. This includes a strong focus on technology, artificial intelligence (AI), energy efficiency, and the well-being of
Ar. Akshara Verma & Ar. Dinesh Verma: Ace Group Architects
India’s unique advantage lies in its ability to blend modern methodologies with traditional craftsmanship, thus fostering a distinct architectural identity. The convergence of these elements serves as a catalyst for innovation within
Ar. Akshay Selukar: Akshay Selukar
The future of architecture will be driven by innovation and a commitment to creating built environments that are environmentally sustainable, technologically advanced, and responsive to the needs of society
Architect Lalichan Zacharias: Lalichan Zacharias atelier
Yes, Indian architecture is in a transformation phase. Modernisation, Globalization and exposure to International Designs have influenced the Indian architecture to a great extent. Architecture is becoming more and more technology
Ar. (Dr). Harish Tripathi & Jyoti Tripathi: ARHATA
The architecture of any country is deeply rooted in the culture, psyche, economy, and politics, and India’s situation is no different. In addition to this, the advent of new technologies has a profound effect on the thought
Ar. Amey Dahanukar: ARA Designs
In modern India, architects have extensive travel experience, while earlier, travel exposure to different parts of the world used to be somewhat difficult. However, everything is now accessible due to many travel options, and each
Ar. Archana Van Gils: AVG Architects
Being a part of this endlessly mutable field for almost more than a decade, I can attest to the remarkable evolution of the profession in response to global trends and technological advancements, while also adapting to the needs of
Architect Mr. Arpan Johari: AW Design
India has a rich history of building design trends that have cross influenced across borders and have slowly transformed over the centuries. In fact, the transformative phase in Indian Architecture has always been ongoing. Sometimes it