architecture

In these rapidly changing times, the labyrinthine bylanes of Pune’s peth areas continue to retain their old city charm. Here’s a peek at some old architectural marvels that have been preserved by their proud owners.

Her debut solo exhibition, which opened in the Mumbai-based Akara art gallery, features stunning paintings and sculptures made with beeswax.

King George V announced the shift of the capital of British India from Calcutta to New Delhi in 1911. The architect of the new city was Sir Edwin Lutyens, who designed many buildings in Delhi, including the new Viceroy’s House. After independence, this palatial home was designated the residence of the President of India and renamed Rashtrapati Bhavan. Take a grand tour of the President’s Office with us.

After Chennai’s recent catastrophic floods, the one question that looms large is - 'could proper urban planning have prevented such a disaster?' Here are an architect's suggestions on a few steps that need to be taken in the city now, and the basic fundamentals that should be followed when planning any city.

Koti Banal, the centuries old houses in Uttarakhand, have survived all major and minor earthquakes for the past 900 years. While other modern and concrete houses got destroyed, these traditional houses stood strong. Here is more about their unique architecture.

Banavasi - an ancient temple town located in the Uttara Kannada District of Karnataka might have lost its glorious sheen, but its elegance is still intact. With these incredible pictures, here’s exploring the beauty of the place, its history, its architecture, the temples, the rains, and of course the lovely people.