Hospitality has been an integral part of human society since the beginning of the human history. It embraces a wide range of activities that are often beyond the commercial provision of food, drink and accommodation. Man, always aspired to explore new places, new surroundings and new people in an effort…
Uncategorized / August 5, 2021
Post-Independence Delhi architecture: Tara apartments- an oasis in the real sense In our series on post-Independence Delhi architecture, we have discussed some fascinating, path-breaking creations by the new breed of Indian (and some foreign) architects that changed the face of the capital city. We have explored the design elements and…
Uncategorized / July 23, 2021
Modern heritage: The Lotus temple- Poetry in concrete and marble “This architectural wonder looks like an enormous lotus blossom, reminiscent of the Sydney Opera House.” -John Hopkins. It’s been an amazing few months going through the architectural history of the city of Delhi, diving into the depths of the historical…
Architecture / June 25, 2021
It always bothers me that when people mention the architecture of Delhi, they always refer to Indo-Islamic architecture, or the Mughal architectural traditions, or the colonial style of architecture; nobody seems to notice the path-breaking structures created by the new breed of Indian (and a few overseas) architects during the…
Architecture / June 2, 2021
“I have no hesitation in saying that I have absolutely the whole of India at my back in wishing that the new city should be built in accordance with Indian sentiments. I do not by this mean that the town should be built of highly ornate or Hindu architecture, but…
Architecture / May 5, 2021
The latter half of the 18th century witnessed the decline of the Mughal empire with Marathas dethroning them and taking hold of Delhi. However, they tried to rule Delhi remotely and it didn’t last long. They were defeated by the British East India Company in 1803, and the colonial era in…