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The older trees that have become huge impressive entities on the street was planted when width and uses of the street were very different. They are now found in the middle of the road, very likely to get cut as they poses problem to the growing traffic of Ahmedabad. They present a challenge for design of the public realm.

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May 31' 2018

To Tree Or Not To Tree

Note: There are many instances where design appears to fail, where people through their use or behaviour subvert or reject design intentions, in the public realm that remains in plain sight and goes unnoticed by...

A reaction to demolition of Hall Of Nations, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.

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May 01' 2017

by Manik Doomra

A Demolition And Urban Opinion

In a sorry development, a modern architectural marvel was demolished. The landmark symbolized India’s tryst with modern architecture. The cast concrete structures designed by architects Raj Rewal, Kuldip Singh and engineered by Mahendra Raj stood...

Anthropogenic Methane Hotspots in India
by Manik Doomra
The above map has been prepared using data from an article in the Times of India highlighting a significant share of methane in greenhouse gas emissions in India. Methane constitutes about 14% of India’s greenhouse...
Jawahar Kala Kendra: Contemporary Jaipur’s Art and Culture Stage
by Manik Doomra
In context of contemporary Jaipur, Jawahar Kala Kendra (JKK) serves as its most prominent art and culture node. Situated on Jawahar Lal Nehru (JLN) Marg in Jhalana Doongri area of the modern extensions of Jaipur,...
Modern-Vernacular Fusion: A Case of Wada Architecture in Pune
by Yashika Sachdeva
The city of Pune is widely known for its cultural and institutional diversity. It is the second-largest city in Maharashtra state, after Mumbai, and eighth-most populous city of the country. The city offers variants of...
Image of the City: Healthcare Precincts of Delhi
by Batch 2016-21, Gateway College of Architecture and Design, Delhi NCR
The article emphasises on measuring the elements of urban design in the line of ‘The Image of the City’ by Kevin Lynch, whereby the locational setting shifts to various pockets of New Delhi that are...
Batesar Temple Complex: The Surprise of Chambal
by Vikash Meena
Before visiting Morena, I had a frightening image of the ravines of Chambal. Originally this image has been propagated by Indian cinema and the advice not to travel after sunset is passed as the standard...

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