In the early months of 2020, the seemingly unstoppable wave of urban migration came to a stuttering halt. As overcrowded city centers became hotbeds of disease and subsequent economic dysfunction, many were prompted to move out from metro cities. This shift to smaller urban centres and rural settings, while disconcerting in its initial stages, has … Continue reading Creating an Impression with Colour Strategy
Cities have long served as the generators of wealth as well as new ideas. Home to a variety of cultural institutions, cities aggregate resources and attract talent – and give them the space and opportunity to flourish. However, as the global population surges and resources become scarce, strategic urban development has emerged as the key … Continue reading Connecting Cities to Campuses
Regarded as the cultural capital of Andhra Pradesh, the city of Rajahmundry is an urban mega-centre in the making. Given the influx of young and highly educated residents in recent years, an investment in the city’s social infrastructure is necessary for benefitting current as well as future generations. This entails not only the provision of … Continue reading Integrating Vernacular Elements in Design
The state of West Bengal occupies a prominent place in the socio-cultural tapestry of India, as the birthplace of some of the country’s finest artists, writers and philosophers. Dialogue and debate form a crucial part of daily life in the state’s urban centres – as best evidenced by Kolkata’s addas, neighbourhood hotspots where peers congregate … Continue reading Translating Urban Identity through Institutional Design
Bite-sized information available within seconds of request is the antithesis of book-based research – does this mean that the institutions tasked with collecting books are facing their end? Continue reading Reimagining Libraries as Realms of Learning
