a+u

India's rapidly transforming cities are accompanied by a boom for architects in all areas of building from high-rise buildings to more modest local projects. A+U surveys 12 projects by young architectural practices that are exploring the encounter between globalization and local architecture, and in turn forging a new identity for Indian architecture. Balkrishna Doshi, Raj Rewal, Spasm Design Architects, and Matharoo Associates, are some of the pioneering practices featured.

Balkrishna Doshi - Amdavad ni Gufa

Interview with Balkrishna Doshi - A flow in India

Vastu Shilpa Foundation - Gandhi-Nu-Gam (Earthquake Rehabilitation)
Rajeev Kathpalia - Police Officers Mess
Studio Mumbaipageview - Palmyra House, Tara House and Tara Baoli, Leiti Sarai
Matharoo Associatespageview - Prathama Blood Center, Patel Residence

Essay: Dialogue in Indian Architecture after Le Corbusier - Romi Khosla

Spasm Design Architects - Bandstand House, Musoma House
sP+a - Shiv Temple
Gautam Bhatia Navin Gupta Architects - Monolith Resort
Chris Lee / Kapil Gupta - Fort School, C Quarters
RMA Architects - House in an Orchard, Rural Campus for Tata Institute of Social Sciences
Sen Kapadia - Artist’s House
Raj Rewalpageview - Parliament Library

In Memoriam: Laurie Baker
A House for All - Elizabeth Baker