Modern architecture is being shaped in a whole new way by minimalism.
Minimalism in architecture emphasises the importance of quality above quantity. It highlights the concept of less is more, wherein unnecessary items are cleared to make room for the more significant and appreciated objects. Since minimalism involves decluttering, it works effectively to create a significant field of breathing space. Particularly in today’s times, people are accepting the concept of ‘simplicity over sophistication’ and the trend of simple and economically viable design will never go out of style.
Sustainability is creating a man-made environment which is resource efficient and eco-friendly.
During the pandemic, the world has understood the importance of preserving the resources that nature has provided us. Every city is trying to modernize itself to make lifestyles more accessible and efficient. The essence of such areas where there is an abundance of natural resources should be maintained.
As architects, preserving the characteristic traits of a certain area along with creating opportunities for newer explorations should be our duty. Many a times, in the process of developing a certain area, its original face gets lost somewhere. By using local materials, keeping in mind the local characteristics of the land, soil, etc. we would be creating a sustainable structure that would be the recognisable face of the area while its built form would completely belong in the surrounding context.
Low-Rise Construction attempts to combine the best elements of urban and suburban development schemes.
As cities throughout the world cope with how to address the housing shortage, one urban construction typology that has been floated for decades as a way to increase housing units without losing quality of life is the Low-Rise Construction. Such construction attempts to combine the best elements of both urban and suburban development schemes and can therefore reduce sprawl and efficiently use the limited space found in the urban environment, while also maintaining the street grid and pedestrian pathways.
For designing social spaces, low rise typology is beneficial, however, after a point, there would be an extreme shortage of space, and we would have to expand vertically to a certain extent. However, the low-rise typology would only stay in style for the private housing forms while for public housing, high-rise will be the form of architecture.
Given the shortage of time and labour, prefabricated construction would prove to be very beneficial.
In prefabricated construction, the components needed to construct a structure are prepared offsite and then quickly assembled, thereby decreasing the use of labour. Prefabricated building technologies thrive in this scenario since the pre-made components can easily be craned into position without the need for extra foundations. Rooftops can provide the option of vertical extension in modern urban contexts.
If more project owners accept prefab, the industry as a whole will be able to set standards for constructing components and combinations of components. In the long term, having fewer unique parts equals greater efficiency for more projects.
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