the kempegowda international airport (kia) has partnered with the museum of art & photography (map)

How Bengaluru Airport is Turning Terminal 2 into a Cultural Experience with MAP

Imagine walking into an airport and stepping into an art gallery instead of a check-in queue. That’s exactly what Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Bengaluru is doing—redefining what it means to travel by blending art, culture, and technology. In an exciting new collaboration, Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), which operates KIA, has partnered with the…

ByVibha LohadeJuly 9, 2025

News

India’s First Sugarcrete School: How Sugarcane Waste is Shaping the Future of Green Classrooms

A school made from sugarcane waste? It may sound like science fiction, but it’s already a reality in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. In a bold leap for low-carbon construction in India, the first-ever school building using Sugarcrete — a construction block made from sugarcane waste — has officially opened its doors. This pioneering project is more…

ByVibha LohadeJuly 9, 2025

Architecture News

Tadao Ando’s Underground Gallery for Antony Gormley Redefines Experiential Art

Discover the new underground concrete dome designed by Tadao Ando for Antony Gormley at Museum SAN in South Korea. A unique blend of architecture, sculpture, and immersive design. Hidden beneath the serene forests of Wonju, South Korea, lies a remarkable new space—one that doesn’t rise to meet the sky, but sinks into the earth with…

ByVibha LohadeJuly 8, 2025

Culture

Why Most Temples in India Are Built to the East?

It’s something we often overlook. We visit temples, walk barefoot past the towering gopurams, fold our hands in front of the deity, and rarely ask: why is the entrance always facing east? Well, almost always. It turns out, this isn’t just a design coincidence or construction habit. There’s a deep philosophical, astronomical, and architectural reason…

ByVibha LohadeJuly 7, 2025

Architecture News

India’s First 3D-Printed Railway Building: A Glimpse Into the Future of Public Infrastructure

Introduction In a quiet corner of Andhra Pradesh, a bold new chapter in India’s infrastructure journey is unfolding—layer by layer. At Parvatipuram Railway Station, Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) has constructed India’s first 3D-printed railway building: a Gangman Hut. More than just a shelter for railway maintenance staff, this modest yet pioneering 1,076 sq ft…

ByVibha LohadeJuly 5, 2025

Architecture News

Inside Oberoi Vindhyavilas: A Wildlife Resort Where Architecture Meets Ecology

Tucked away in the heart of Madhya Pradesh's tiger territory, the newly opened Oberoi Vindhyavilas Wildlife Resort in Bandhavgarh National Park is redefining what it means to blend luxury with the wild. This isn’t just another upscale safari retreat. It is a powerful case study in how design, ecology, and local culture can come together…

ByVibha LohadeJuly 4, 2025

Architecture News

Inside Egypt’s New Administrative Capital: Building a City from Scratch

Just 45 km east of Cairo, Egypt is building something extraordinary—a brand-new capital city from the ground up. Known simply as the New Administrative Capital, this massive urban development is more than just an infrastructure project. It’s a bold national vision to reimagine urban life for over six million residents and to relieve pressure from…

ByVibha LohadeJuly 4, 2025

Architecture News

How India is Using AI and Satellites to Tackle Urban Heat – One Rooftop at a Time

When we think about heatwaves, we usually imagine rising temperatures and overloaded air conditioners. But what if the real problem is hiding in plain sight—on our rooftops? India is now using artificial intelligence (AI), satellites, and city-level data to pinpoint which buildings make our cities hotter—and which ones suffer the most. This is more than…

ByVibha LohadeJuly 3, 2025

Projects

Sculpted Elegance: A Luxurious Contemporary Villa by Squelette Design That Blends Geometry, Light, and Nature

In a world where luxury often leans on excess, Sculpted Elegance by Squelette Design redefines opulence through restraint, spatial harmony, and light-led design. This 15,000 sq. ft. villa isn’t just a residence—it’s a sculptural composition where form, function, and finesse meet to create a sophisticated sanctuary. Where Architecture Becomes Art The villa’s bold architectural language…

ByVibha LohadeJune 9, 2025

Projects

EcoMind Studio Crafts a Triangular Nature Retreat Rooted in Sustainability

On the edges of a fast-developing cityscape, a tranquil design intervention rises from reclaimed farmland—Triad, a 4,300 sq. ft. eco-retreat designed by EcoMind Studio, redefines what it means to live lightly on the earth. A sculptural expression of minimalism and symmetry, this nature retreat is more than a weekend getaway—it’s an architectural meditation on balance,…

ByVibha LohadeJune 9, 2025