Nurturing Environment Conscious Architects: TSAP

  The Vision and Reality of Navi Mumbai “From a Counter Magnet to a Connected Urban Hub”-Arundhati N Urban development in post-independence India witnessed the formation of new settlements that progressed swiftly with government support, often outpacing their parent cities. Against this backdrop, the 1965 article by Charles Correa, Pravin Mehta, and Shirish Patel in MARG magazine proposed a bold and visionary idea: not to curb the growth of Mumbai, but to expand it onto the mainland. This expansion gave birth to Navi Mumbai, a large integrated city designed to mirror the prestige of the original metropolis. The Emergence of Navi Mumbai: A Visionary Proposal By the early 20th century, Mumbai had grown into a bustling hub of trade, industry, and governance. However, by the 1950s, the city was struggling with congestion and overcrowding, especially in its southern business districts. The geography of Mumbai, a narrow island, only exacerbated the problem, making it clear that f...

  Mumbai and its (in) differences “The 'd' of diversity” Source: Wikimedia commons (Oct 2016)           The city of Mumbai holds dreams of people from miles away. The idea of setting afoot in a new identity to the whim of Mumbai city tops the list. A city where identities are not only spoken of but engraved on monuments collectively recognized. The emblems thus independent of speech have impacted community lives since the inception of this city. The idea of delivering a message to another non-verbally is the magic of an emblem. The emblem tells you a story of victory or display signs of faith. In a city that bites more than it can chew, has accommodated many emblems, with those come many stories.           The emblems thus become an important means of recognition within the community and representing it as a unit to another. Inscribed through generations, the emblem is of sentimental value and symbolic importance. While it ma...

  Promenades in Mumbai “Breathing Spaces in the Bustling Metropolis” Mumbai, often dubbed as the "City of Dreams," beats with a frenetic energy that is both exhilarating and exhausting, teeming with millions of inhabitants who navigate its crowded streets daily. In this sprawling metropolis where space is a premium commodity, the significance of promenades cannot be overstated. These waterfront pathways offer a respite from the urban chaos, providing Mumbaikars with much-needed recreational open spaces to unwind and connect with nature. In a city where every inch of land is contested, promenades serve as vital lungs, providing much-needed open spaces. The iconic Marine Drive, affectionately known as the "Queen's Necklace," stretches along the Arabian Sea, offering a panoramic view of the city skyline. Similarly, the Bandstand Promenade in Bandra and Worli Sea Face provide for leisurely strolls amidst sea breezes. In addition to these, Mumbai boasts several...

Decryption process of Architectural Design   ‘For starters of architectural design process, learning how to design is a deeply intimate affair. It requires you to reconsider how you think and unlearns all that you have taken for granted throughout your life’. As a Professor in architecture School , in  architectural education  much of the time has revolved around answering the intimate question ‘how to design’ . On their first project, students feel like a lost child being asked to find their way back home; They keep looking around for signs indicating that they are on the right track. Each project is   a new lesson on the elusive subject known as the ‘ design process ’.   To explain what I have learned from my experience, I would like to briefly relate it to the art of storytelling: While describing the process of writing fairy tales, George McDonald argued that there is a set of laws by which a new world begins to exist. According to him this is the arma...