‘Vandalism’: outcry over plans to replace Notre Dame Cathedral’s chapel windows, Thousands sign petition challenging Macron-backed restoration that would add contemporary design to building.

A plan backed by the French president, Emmanuel Macron, to replace stained-glass windows in Notre Dame Cathedral’s side chapels with contemporary creations has been criticised as “vandalism”. A petition has been signed by more than 120,000 people...

Morphosis breaks ground on new U.S. Embassy compound in Saudi Arabia

Morphosis has broken ground on the firm’s new U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia compound project for Riyadh’s Diplomatic Quarter.  

Ayodhya Railway Junction adopts ‘Treta Yug’ aura ahead of PM Modi’s visit! Lord Ram’s murals, Nagara architecture, and more set to mesmerise pilgrims

Ahead of the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Ayodhya railway junction is undergoing a facelift with the aura of Treta Yug for pilgrims. The revamped railway station will see refurbished platforms, new signboards, escalators, lifts, and murals of...

Muzharul Islam: A ‘vastukalabid’ for modern Bengal

Muzharul Islam (1923-2012) remains the most eminent and influential architect of Bangladesh, and also unique among all the architectural stalwarts in South Asia. Since the 1950s, through the design of numerous institutions, laboratories, universities,...

Persian Achaemenid ruins among Gaza treasures ‘mostly destroyed’ by Israeli invasion

A new report suggests that a site containing Persian Achaemenid ruins, among other archaeological discoveries dating back to the Iron Age, Roman, and Hellenistic eras, has been seriously harmed by Israeli actions in Gaza. “One of Gaza’s most important...

Schools in England face years of chaos as government stalls on Raac concrete repairs, Latest figures show more than 230 schools affected by crumbling concrete, but many have yet to be told when rebuilding will begin.

Schools forced to evacuate children after finding crumbling concrete could face years in portable buildings and temporary classrooms as the government drags its heels on funding, experts have warned. The number of schools with reinforced...

Delhi: 12 towers of housing society declared dangerous in Mukherjee Nagar, residents told to vacate by Dec 25, DDA roped in the National Council of Cement and Building Material to suggest remedial measures and on its recommendations, structural consultant.

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has issued an eviction notice to the residents of Signature View Apartment in northwest Delhi's Mukherjee Nagar, asking them to vacate the society by Monday (December 25) declaring it unfit for human habitation.[fn...

Kanye West announces plans to build 100,000-acre city in the Middle East

Kanye West’s grand ambitions have never been a secret, but his latest endeavor might just take the cake.  The rapper, known for his boundary-pushing projects and unreleased albums, is now setting his sights on an entire self-sustaining city in the...

Carlo Ratti to curate Venice Architecture Biennale in 2025

Italian architect and engineer Carlo Ratti has been appointed director of the Venice Architecture Biennale in 2025.

The subtle art of elevation, Architectural drawing speaks of mathematical precision, but its roots lie in the theological exegesis of a prophetic book.

None of Richard’s innovations are accidental. Rather, they are rooted in the language of geometry: by including the elevation, the viewer sees that the gatehouses are located on a mountainside. Yet having to reconcile the plan with the elevation disturbed...

What a New History Museum Means for the Future of Chinese Architecture

Since its discovery in 1929, Sanxingdui, which archaeologists date to roughly between 3,000 and 5,000 years ago, has continued to surprise experts and the public alike with its massive bronze statuary, inhuman masks, gold artifacts, and vast...

Kerala cabinet forms urban commission to change state into single city by 2030

The Kerala cabinet meeting approved the Urban Commission, which comprises international experts for the development of urban areas in the state. The motive of the Urban Commission is to coordinate development activities that transform Kerala into a single...

King of Bhutan unveils masterplan for Mindfulness City, designed by BIG, Arup and Cistri

The King of Bhutan has announced plans for a new economic hub immersed in nature and designed by architecture firms Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), Arup, and Cistri.Referred to as the Mindfulness City, the masterplan for the future Gelephu Special...

New bipartisan Architect of the Capitol provision could grant congressional oversight for the first time

Proactive measures to prevent a repeat of the recent misconduct saga that led to the firing of former Architect of the Capitol Brett Blanton have been introduced in Congress as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for the...

Approved: San Francisco Legislation Intended to Streamline Housing Production

On December 14, 2023, Mayor Breed approved “Housing Constraints Legislation” passed by the City and County of San Francisco (City) Board of Supervisors, which is intended to streamline housing production, as required by the California Department of...

Kanye “Ye” West Gutted This Tadao Ando House. Now He Wants $53M for It

While the home retains the acclaimed architect's concrete exterior, Ye removed the insides: "It’s priced to reflect the need for the interior finishes to be replaced," says Jason Oppenheim of the Oppenheim Group.    

PM inaugurates Surat Diamond Bourse

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the Surat Diamond Bourse on Sunday here in Gujarat. Before the program, the Prime Minister also visited Panchtatva Garden, viewed the Green Building of Surat Diamond Bourse & SPINE...

Prime Minister of Nepal Unveils Renowned Architect Stefano Boeri’s Visionary Masterplan for Ramagrama Stupa Conservation and Enhancement

At a historic celebration at the Ramagrama Stupa, the Right Honourable Pushpa Kamal Dahal, Prime Minister of Nepal, joined esteemed dignitaries and international guests to herald a collaborative initiative poised to affirm the conservation and...

Anselm’s Sweeping Vision Obscures the Political, What does it mean for a film addressing overtly political themes to remain apolitical?.

One might be forgiven for mistaking the first ruminative minutes of Anselm, shot in 3D with 6K resolution, for an unusually somber outtake from The Polar Express. But in Wim Wenders’s imaginative, image-driven documentary about his friend,...

Pre- Vibrant Gujarat Summit on “Liveable Cities of Tomorrow” held in Gandhinagar

In light of rapid urbanisation, it is widely acknowledged that cities will be the principal agents for driving a changed world and addressing global commitments related to combating climate change, eradicating hunger & poverty and promoting healthy...

Housing prices shooting up in India, beats global average

Indian housing prices have grown nearly 6% over the past year, showcasing a remarkable renewal of interest in real estate buying since the pandemic. In the process, India has jumped a whopping 18 spots to hit the 14th position globally in residential...

World Monuments Fund officially endorses ‘88 Acres’ by the MMCA Sri Lanka

World Monuments Fund (WMF), the leading global independent organisation devoted to safeguarding the world’s most treasured places, has officially endorsed the exhibition titled ‘88 Acres: The Watapuluwa Housing Scheme by Minnette De Silva’ by the Museum...

Location: Crescat Boulevard; Colombo, Sri Lanka

Art, Architecture and Design Biennale: The Fine Line Between Government Support and Politicisation, An official endorsement by the government of what constitutes Indian art and design is not just troubling from the standpoint of its content ....

Last week’s inauguration of the India Art Architecture and Design Biennale (IAADB) at Delhi’s Red Fort set off alarm bells amongst several artists and writers. An official endorsement by the government of what constitutes Indian art and design...

Far-Right President Javier Milei Axes Argentina’s Culture Ministry

Within his first 24 hours as president of Argentina, far-right leader Javier Milei signed his first Decree of Necessity and Urgency (DNU), dramatically reconfiguring the country’s federal government. Shortly after his swearing-in this past Sunday,...