Tradition Meets Modernity: The Architectural Marvel of Chamba Hotel, Ladakh
byIn the rugged terrain of Ladakh, where ancient monasteries pierce the sky and traditional architecture tells stories of centuries past, the Chamba Hotel stands…
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The Hall of Fame: A Testament to Valour in the Himalayas
byNestled in the breathtaking landscapes of Leh, Ladakh, the Hall of Fame stands as a remarkable museum that commemorates the indomitable spirit of the…
A Guru’s Legacy: Remembering Christopher Charles Benninger (1942-2024)
byChristopher Charles Benninger (23.11.1942–02.10.2024) was an American-born Indian architect who contributed significantly to the field of critical regionalism and sustainable planning in India. He…
GREAT EXPECTATIONS: Notes to an Architect – Book Review
byChristopher Charles Benninger (23.11.1942 – 02.10.2024) was an American-born Indian architect who contributed significantly to the field of critical regionalism and sustainable planning in…
Entrance Sets The Tone
byWooden door at many a location creates a welcoming entrance. The colour symbolizes positivity and abundance.
Remembering Urmila Eulie Chowdhury – India’s First Woman Architect, on Her 100th Birth Anniversary
byUrmila Eulie Chowdhury (4 October 1923 – 20 September 1995) was India’s first qualified woman architect, teacher, and writer. Some historians believe that she…
LEH PALACE, LADAKH: An Architectural Marvel in Mud, Stone & Wood
by400-year-old Leh Palace at Leh in Ladakh is a unique architectural and engineering wonder built in dressed stone, sun-dried mud bricks, and local wood….
SECMOL School, Leh, Represents Himalayan Region in ‘NEW INDIAN ARCHITECTURE’
bySECMOL School building in Leh, Ladakh, represents the entire Himalayan Region in the recently published book, “NEW INDIAN ARCHITECTURE: 1947-2020.” This elaborate treatise is…
200-Year-Old Gyab-Thago Mud Heritage Home, Ladakh Revisited
by“So much of our future lies in preserving the past.” – Peter Westbrook. It is assumed that concrete buildings have a life of 100 years, but strangely mud and timber houses can last for more than…
Andretta – Where Mountains And Men Meet
byWhen men and mountains meet, great events happen – jostling in the streets leads us nowhere. –…