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...

"When you fold, the ritual and the act of creation is more important than the final result. When your hands are busy, your heart is serene" - Akira Yoshizawa Have you ever tried making something out of the paper in your childhood? I am sure, most of you would have tried your hands in making paper boats with simple folds of paper. Such brief episodes with paper made us feel mindful & brought us sheer joy . One such art form associated with the paper is Origami. The slow & precise act of paper fold, carefully made with presence of mind can aid relaxation, concentration, bring hand to eye coordination & sharpen our memory , which is the true remedy of our times today. This favourite pastime of Japanese people has now reached globally & has been the source of inspiration to many. Used as part of Japanese etiquette of Gift giving & paper adornments, Origami had been used as token of good luck to share with loved ones. Fig: Origami practiced by Japanese Women...