Architecture

The Bhanj Deo sisters of the Bhanja Dynasty decided to restore their ‘home’ — The Belgadia Palace, and open it up for people to experience Odisha’s history through its art, culture, heritage and people, while encouraging sustainable tourism.

The Pirouette House in Kerala’s Thiruvananthapuram has “dancing walls”. Designed by architect Vinu Daniel, the house is built using a unique brick masonry method and upcycled wood.

Bengaluru architect George Ramapuram decided to build a sustainable holiday home for his client not on, but around nature. Made with clay, stone and other natural materials, this abode has a unique design.

Bengaluru architect Sharanya Iyer runs Studio Verge, wherein she builds eco-friendly ‘earth buildings’ that ensure comfort and convenience. The venture has built over 50 projects across South India.

Amritha and Harshit's home in Chennai is constructed using minimal cement and concrete, yet stands proud and tall and a proof that sustainable architecture can look royal.

With 100 professionals and 1,000 workers, Kalpana Ramesh cleaned and de-silted 2000 tonnes of waste from the 400-year-old Bansilalpet Stepwell in Secunderabad.

Shrey Gupta created the Gethia chapter of Blue Book Hotels in Nainital, and it is reminiscent of the Victorian era with its teak wood and decor sourced from across India.

Architect Joseph Mathew from Pathanamthitta, Kerala sourced old wood, roof tiles, and stones from demolished schools to build his dream home.

Lucknow architect Anant Krishna shares how he built his eco-friendly office with mud walls, and how he ends up saving thousands on electricity without having to use ACs, heaters, or any appliances to remain warm in the winter and cool in the summer.

Architect Kalpana Ramesh was part of a monumental project to restore the 17th century Bansilalpet stepwell, alongside IAS Arvind Kumar and the Telangana government. She shares how this award-winning project took shape.