A high-level meeting chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday reviewed the progress of construction of National Highway 66. The meeting reviewed the construction progress of each stretch in various districts from Kasaragod to Thiruvananthapuram separately. In the meeting, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) officials said around 80% of the work has been … Read more
Harshavardhan Neotia (right) with B.V. Doshi. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement The property that got Harshavardhan Neotia the Padma Shri, almost did not get built. Master architect B.V. Doshi would not have designed the social housing project, Udayan, which means ‘rising’. Six months after the septuagenarian Doshi had turned down Neotia, citing a lack of … Read more
From Tokyo to New York, Amsterdam to Toronto, the design of a Skinny House is a statement of triumph. Often there’s a colourful history, like the narrow Spite House from 1800s Boston, a result of a spat between two brothers over unequal land division. For both architects and residents, it’s a curiously satisfying experience to … Read more
The construction of a new terminal as part of the modernisation of the Ernakulam bus station of the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) will begin in the first week of November. The project, which has been modelled on the Vyttila Mobility Hub, includes setting up a facility in which both KSRTC and private buses … Read more
The rapidly worsening air quality in India has a direct correlation to our housing choices. Increasing urbanisation, industrial proliferation and population growth are prompting homebuyers to prioritise the quality of their living environments. Many suburban areas with lower population density and more green open spaces offer relief from urban pollution. Planned cities such as Chandigarh, … Read more
The Konanakunte police arrested a 34-year-old construction labourer for allegedly bludgeoning his drinking partner to death over a brawl over a trivial row at an under construction community hall in Konanakunte on Sunday. The police found Balaji, 42, dead in a pool of blood with multiple injuries and assaulted with a wooden plank found near-by, … Read more
In today’s world, there is a greater need to redefine home designs and move away from outdated patterns. Maximising space has become a key concern for architects and homeowners, leading to the emergence of creative techniques. Recently, in Singapore, a condo apartment measuring approximately 441 sq.ft. was renovated to accommodate a loft structure that doubled … Read more
Elaborate patterns of Rajput architecture | Photo Credit: Getty Images/istock From the intricate woodwork of Rajasthan to the terracotta artistry of Bengal, Indian architectural elements are deeply influenced by regional crafts and historical dynasties, creating spaces that are both beautiful and culturally meaningful. The magic of design also lies in its ability to blend the … Read more
The landscape of home décor in India is undergoing a remarkable transformation, fuelled by a surge in innovative ideas and a rapidly growing population and economy. As our homes adapt to the demands of contemporary living, technology within them is evolving at a rapid pace. Once considered a luxury, home lifts are now becoming increasingly … Read more
The trend of serviced apartments that started more than a decade-and-a-half ago in Chennai has been growing at 10-15% each year. Business executives who come from around the world on short-term assignments, tourists visiting hospitals for long-term procedures along with family, NRIs coming during year-end for the music festival season, and students from foreign universities … Read more