People have realized the importance of the spaces they inhabit and are more conscious now of what they want to furnish them with.
People have spent so much time cooped up in their homes during the lockdown, that they now want their spaces to be more airy with more ventilation and natural light entering indoors. In fact, there has been a paradigm shift in the thought process of people. Also, the disruption in the supply chain forced people to use local products, which is a very positive fallout of the pandemic. I really hope and wish that these changes are retained and that people don’t go back to their old ways of living.
It’s important to realize the value of designing with respect to the context.
Daylight and natural ventilation can drastically improve our built environment. To maximize daylight and keep the heat out, we have to design as per the climate and site conditions. The placement of windows and openings, the orientation of the building, and the use of local materials must be taken into consideration.
As architects, we need to adapt and practice and inculcate in society a sense of good design that is contextual. Living in a glass building is not contextual. We follow trends to show off and it turns into a vicious cycle which is difficult to break away from. Let there be a sense of pride in sustainable and contextual design that lasts generations.
We must help prevent urban migration and develop technologies that support local artisans.
There is a need for sustainable rural economies in our country and to promote products made by local artisans to support them. Their standard of living needs to be improved; and we have to look in a broader sense at the solutions that promote their industry and craft. We have to minimize wastage, and reuse as much as possible. The way forward is using local craft, integrating technology, and minimizing consumption.
Sustainability should be a lifestyle and not a trend.
Trends is a word I shy away from; we can’t follow trends that are wasteful. Spaces mattered even before the pandemic; it’s just that people did not pay close attention to them. Architecture has to keep evolving because the context keeps changing and the reason why new designs and innovations happen. Else, the architects will keep doing the same thing again and again. So, architecture cannot be static as it is constantly evolving. But its evolution should not be wasteful.
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