Priyanka Arjun
Sustainable Architecture and Green Buildings_Third Space Talk
Sustainability is a choice for our generation, if we choose right we leave a better future for generations to come. For Complete Talk –
Decarbonization In Commercial And Industrial Buildings
9th Global Stone Technology Forum (GSTF)
Architect Priyanka Arjun as speaker at 9th edition of GSTF, Global Stone Technology Forum. She spoke about designing with stone. Using natural stone as a timeless material of construction, the forgotten art, challenges, aspirations, and her 17 years of experience…
The new village
Unlike the unplanned villages growing into mediocre small cities, The New Village carries forward the charm of quintessential Indian Villages yet reflects the advances of technologies. The Village Community Centre is fulcrum of all activities happening in the village, it…
Reviewing jaipur architectural festival
Back on my architect desk after attending Jaipur Architectural Festival, 2019 over the weekend. It was organized with annual Stonemart exhibition. The emphasis was mainly on building with stone and hence the reason for me to attend. There were brilliant…
Stone and lime as construction material in architecture
Stone and lime was used as construction material to build forts, havelis and houses before cement came into use in 19thcentury. My grandmother used to say that our home is cooler as it’s constructed in stone and lime. It felt…
Design as collaborative process between architect and client
There are projects where our ideas differ; hence we reach a mutual compromise. But that too is not a compromise in design; it’s a different way of expression. Even though the basic idea of shelter is the same, yet the…
Mud Workshop
Colours in architecture
In current building scene there are not many architects working with colours in architecture and design. We get to see colours in interiors but exteriors are generally glazed, whites or shades of browns. Recently I came across the works of Ar Ricardo Boffil…
Residential design
Residential design is a tedious yet interesting process. As the work happens in close co-relation with the client, there are two teams working together. Every residence is unique, every client is different and his home reflects his personality. In first…