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Architectural Portfolio: Selected Works from 2019 to 2023

 Book on Identifying, Analyzing  and Planning Sites for Architectural Projects, is an attempt to document options and factors to be considered for selecting suitable sites for any project; defining principles which can be used for preparing site plans on the site selected ; and approach to be used for planning and designing of cost-effective, sustainable, energy efficient and qualitative buildings. Book is based on my limited knowledge and understanding of architecture and offers enormous opportunities for addition, subtraction,deletion, reviewing,revising and redefining the contents and intent to make it more qualitative, comprehensive,useful, relevant, rational and productive. Book is dedicated to all the students, faculty, researchers, professionals  engaged in the art of teaching-learning of Architecture and in the hard core professional practice. 

Dana Cuff in 'architecture: the story of practice' does an ethnographic study of architectural practices in order to understand the nuts and bolts of practice. As part of a studio [thepracticecept.com] I conduct, we interview architects regarding their practice as opposed to their projects. The thinking behind this is that we know a lot about the buildings as well as the design process in abstract; but we rarely talk of how a day in the office looks like. How often do junior architects have to discuss with senior architects? Are there office meetings everyday? Are there fixed timings for site visits or design discussions? This and many more questions. In this sense we rarely talk about practice as a verb.

I think we've all wondered at some point or the other about why architects have a language of their/our own. Glad to have been part of this journey with Akshat Bhatt and Architecture Discipline, taking a nebulous initial idea and turning it into something tangible. Something that's as simple as a few words that remind us of what we're doing and of what we can do in this field. Dream Team- Tanya Khanna, Suneet Zishan Langar, Ishita Rawat, Shivanjali Chaudhury #Architecture #Design #Communications #ArchitectureDiscipline #Epistle

Architectural Portfolio Selected Works from 2020-23

Here is my Updated Architectural Portfolio!

People have often asked me why we do what we do at Architecture Discipline. Everything we design and build, whether a door handle or an urban master plan, reflects our collective value system and design objectives. The nature of the profession is such that the communication of this intricate process is not tailored to a larger audience but is limited to the fraternity and allied professions. This led me to wonder– how do we distil the ideas that define us and share them with the wider world? Born from this line of thinking, our book “Emotion and commotion” democratises the narrative of architecture and design, uncovering the purpose and ideology previously eclipsed by layers of technical drawings and construction details. #ADesign #Designthinking #Graphicdesign #IndianArchitects #Architecture #Design #Communication

The observation that an individual lacking a tangible background or a comprehensive portfolio of architectural works could attain significant influence solely by virtue of a single pavilion is indeed a curious phenomenon. It underscores a pertinent issue concerning the evolving perception and understanding of the architectural profession. Historically, the term "architect" connoted a mastery of design principles, technical expertise, and a demonstrated track record of executed projects. However, contemporary developments, particularly within the realm of conceptual installations and temporary structures, have blurred the lines of conventional architectural practice. This blurring of boundaries has led to a dilution of the term "architect," wherein individuals without traditional credentials or substantial bodies of work may still accrue recognition and influence through innovative or provocative interventions. Consequently, the contemporary discourse surrounding architecture necessitates a critical examination of the evolving role and criteria defining architectural practice and influence, thereby ensuring the preservation of the integrity and relevance of the profession.

Architectural excellence is par for the course in the #design of this building. #structures

Architectural drawings one of the main ways to understand the architecture and every element how behaves.