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Unearthing the Ground: Architecture and the Politics of Soil

Diogo Borges Ferreira — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:30:00 +0000

What architecture leaves in the ground outlasts what it puts in the air. A demolished building disappears from the skyline in a matter of days, but its foundations remain embedded in the soil for generations. The contamination caused by an industrial complex does not clear when the complex is torn down. The legal boundaries inscribed across colonial territory do not dissolve when the colonial administration ends. The ground holds what architecture quickly forgets.

Unscripted Pavilion / Abin Design Studio

Pilar Caballero — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +0000

Unscripted was conceived in response to the curatorial note on Mumbai's Transcript by Aric Chen, Director of the Zaha Hadid Foundation, as part of the Jaquar Pavilion Park at the Architecture; Design Film Festival organised by STIRworld and held on the lawns of the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Mumbai. The pavilion programme was curated by Aric Chen and guided by a distinguished international jury comprising Hans Ulrich Obrist, Artistic Director of the Serpentine Galleries, London; Lesley Lokko OBE, Founder of the African Futures Institute and Curator of the 2023 Venice Architecture Biennale; Raj Rewal, Founder of Raj Rewal Associates, New Delhi; Ma Yansong, Founder of MAD Architects, Beijing; and Martha Thorne, former Executive Director of the Pritzker Architecture Prize.

How 2025 Turned Architectural Visuals Into Disputed Media

Ananya Nayak — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000

For much of modern architectural history, images have functioned as interpretive tools rather than literal records. Renderings, drawings, and competition visuals were traditionally understood as speculative instruments, offering atmospheres, intentions, and possible futures rather than fixed realities. This ambiguity allowed architects to communicate ideas that were still in formation, and it shaped a visual culture in which representation was valued as much for its suggestive quality as for its precision.

From Munich to Mumbai: 7 Unbuilt Office Towers Redefining the Future of Vertical Workspaces

Nour Fakharany — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 04:00:00 +0000

As cities continue to expand upward, the office tower remains one of the most visible symbols of architectural ambition and urban evolution. No longer defined solely by efficiency or corporate image, contemporary workplace architecture is being reimagined as a hybrid ecosystem, one that balances density with daylight, productivity with well-being, and technology with material and spatial integrity. The following unbuilt projects, submitted by the ArchDaily community, reveal how architects across continents are rethinking the typology of the tower, turning verticality into an opportunity for connection, adaptability, and sustainability.

Satguru’s Rendezvous / Nudes

Miwa Negoro — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Satguru's Rendezvous asserts a dominant presence in Mumbai's ever-evolving skyline, a city shaped by stringent building codes and regulations. Rising nearly 300 feet, the 22-storey luxury condominium features a tiered profile and pink facade, a bold departure from the sea of anonymous grey towers dotting the city. The project reimagines a former residential tower by extending its height and modulating its form. These interventions impart a distinctive identity to the structure, transforming it into a prominent landmark that soars above the streets of Bandra. The project's brief was to redefine the concept of luxury living in the context of Mumbai's bustling urban landscape. At its core, the design aims to capture the spirit of the city, at once vibrant, eclectic, and full of surprises.

The Economics of Authenticity: Heritage Preservation in Mumbai as a Business Model

Ankitha Gattupalli — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 07:30:00 +0000

Heritage preservation and economic viability have long been treated as competing priorities in urban development. Architects typically face a stark choice - to design for community continuity or design for financial returns. Contemporary projects in Mumbai render this binary false. Through strategic programming, material choices, and spatial organization, architects enable buildings to generate sustainable revenue while strengthening, rather than displacing, existing communities.

The World's Largest Cities in 2025 by Population

Reyyan Dogan — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 06:30:00 +0000

Every year, World Population Day is observed on July 11th, aiming to increase people's awareness of various population issues, such as the importance of urbanization, gender equality, poverty, health, and human rights. In 2025, under the theme "Empowering Youth to Build the Families They Want," the United Nations draws attention to the largest generation of young people in history, many of whom are coming of age in rapidly urbanizing contexts. Urban centers remain key to understanding these demographic patterns, as cities continue to attract populations seeking opportunity, stability, and access to essential services. Today, more than half of the global population resides in urban areas, a share projected to increase to 66% by 2050.

The Kitchen in the New Spatial Economy: 5 Contemporary Design Approaches

Enrique Tovar — Tue, 27 May 2025 07:30:00 +0000

Space has become a luxury in many of the world's most densely populated cities—a growing reality that's hard to ignore. Megacities like Tokyo, Shanghai, Mumbai, Mexico City, and São Paulo already have populations exceeding 20 million, while other urban centers across Asia and Africa continue to expand rapidly. Among these, Delhi stands out: if current trends continue, it is projected to become the most populous city by 2028. As these cities expand, housing—especially new developments—follows a new logic: as square meters shrink, furniture adapts, and daily life learns to fit and thrive in high-density environments. This change isn't just about size; it reflects a new way of living. Where spaciousness once dominated, density now rules. Every corner gains spatial and commercial value, with the kitchen emerging as one of the biggest challenges in housing design today.

Architecture in Mumbai: A Kaleidescope of Cultures

Ankitha Gattupalli — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 01:30:00 +0000

To a first-time visitor, Mumbai presents itself as a kaleidoscope of sensory overload. Architecturally, the peninsula city is host to numerous styles. Mumbai's architectural identity emerges from centuries of cultural exchange and colonial influence. What makes the experience unlike that of other historical cities is the density and the proximity in which juxtapositions occur.

Sorbet Showroom / MuseLAB

Hana Abdel — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 02:00:00 +0000

Sorbet. The tartness of berries and the zest of lime. Icy, invigorating, and its texture is a fine crossover between granular and velvet. Here's a legendary sorbet duo packing a punch as one saunter through sunny lanes in faraway lands and, interestingly, an equally delectable palette as it washes over the canvas of space. Reprising the experience of bathware discovery lounges, Sorbet fuses a luxe milieu with a penchant for color — no-holds-barred! The archetypal configuration of bath solution experience centers has been traded for an intuitive and intrigue-driven rendezvous, celebrating the patron's experience in a newfound light.

The 25 Most Anticipated Projects of 2025

Nour Fakharany — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000

As 2024 comes to an end, the architectural world looks ahead to 2025, a year set to unveil transformative projects across the globe. From cultural landmarks in Asia, such as Sou Fujimoto's "Grand Ring" for Expo 2025 Osaka and MAD Architects' Hainan Science Museum in China, to dynamic urban developments like OMA's Harajuku Quest in Tokyo and David Chipperfield's Elbtower in Hamburg, these projects reflect a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and preserving cultural heritage.

Art Galleries Integrated into the Urban Fabric: 12 Projects Bringing Art and Culture to Neighborhoods

Paula Pintos — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 07:30:00 +0000

The relationship between art and humanity dates back to the origins of civilization. Museums have become spaces where vast collections of art and artifacts narrate the history of time, humankind, cities, and countless stories about cultures and societies. Over the years, the museum's role has evolved, taking on different forms and scales, including the modern-day art gallery. The importance of art and culture in contemporary cities and neighborhoods is undeniable. However, galleries serve multiple roles in integrating art and culture into daily life. Why are these spaces valuable to communities? How do they support emerging artists? How can galleries revitalize neighborhoods?

Garden School / JDAP

Hana Abdel — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 03:00:00 +0000

The city in general, and a South Asian megacity in particular, is a challenging place for a child. To learn and grow, she needs an environment that fosters freedom and exploration – these are hard to come by in today's city. The Garden School in Mumbai is conceived as this protective space, holding off the oppressive conventions and constraints of the city, for a child to be free.

J-House / Malik Architecture

Hana Abdel — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +0000

The streets of Khar used to be lined with low rise homes set back from the street and hidden behind trees and shallow front gardens. Densification and the demand for floor space has transformed these neighbourhoods' into rows of tall structures battling for light and air and eliminating any manner of dialogue with the street, owing to the concentration of "decorative" multi-storey parking structures at the ground level. The sea lies to the west of the site, a direction from which the harshest sun and rain originate.

Vaulted B/W Haus / DIG Architects

Hana Abdel — Sun, 06 Oct 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Brief: The owners of this space are a family of four. The husband is a founder of a closed fund and the wife a PhD scholar ably assists him in his venture. The couple has two grown-up kids doing their advanced studies in foreign countries. The core requirement of this family was to have a clutter-free cozy space with emphasis given on functional planning and at the same time a breakaway aesthetic. Also due to their social nature/status, they wanted a space that was inclusive and could serve as a perfect entertainment pad.

World Tourism Day 2024: 30 Architecture City Guides to Celebrate Urban Fabrics from Around the World

Nour Fakharany — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Tourism, as an urban and architectural phenomenon, has grown to encompass more than just sightseeing; it engages visitors with the social, cultural, and economic narratives that cities tell through their built environments. In celebration of World Tourism Day 2024, this collection of city guides highlights the role of architecture in shaping the urban tourism experience. Today, cities around the world stand as testaments to human ingenuity, historical preservation, and modern innovation. In fact, each city's versatile architecture offers a window into a city's identity, drawing millions of visitors each year who seek to understand how these spaces shape everyday life and collective memory.

Mega-cities, Mega-projects, and Mega-slums: Exploring Urbanization in India

Ankitha Gattupalli — Mon, 02 Sep 2024 07:30:00 +0000

As a result of the nation’s ardent aspirations for growth and development, the social, economic, and physical landscape of India has transformed. A significant portion of the region’s population is of working age and comprises a massive market size, making India a land of opportunity especially in the eyes of foreign investors.

SARVASVA Building / SPASM Design Architects

Hana Abdel — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 20:00:00 +0000

Bombay is a tough city in which to build anything of real reckoning. The rapid and random development of the city continued from the late 1970s.