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To Be or Not To Be

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Author: Akanksha KV Rao
Site Location: Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
Institute: PES University
Advisor: Ar. Sharath and Ar. Pranathi Udupa

Description

Dementia, one of the fastest-growing health concerns of our time, has created a silent crisis across the globe. In India, despite nearly 8.8 million people living with the condition, awareness remains alarmingly low. Deep-rooted stigma and lack of specialized care often leave families to struggle in isolation. While medical systems attempt to slow the disease, they rarely address the deeper existential crisis dementia brings an erosion of memory, identity, and belonging. This echoes Hamlet’s haunting dilemma in “To Be Or Not to Be” a struggle between existence and erasure, presence and absence.
This project, “To Be Or Not to Be”, responds to that crisis through architecture. At its heart is a dementia village and experience centre, designed not as an institution but as a living community. The experience centre invites the public to step into the fragmented, disoriented reality of dementia, cultivating empathy and understanding in a society that often looks away. The dementia village provides therapeutic, sensory-rich environments that nurture independence, dignity, and healing, while integrating with the rhythms of everyday life.
Here, architecture becomes more than shelter it becomes memory, therapy, and connection. It asks us to not only care for those with dementia, but to truly understand them.

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Young India Integrated School: Designing a Least Restrictive Campus in Hyderabad

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Author: Tushita Thumati
Site Location: Hyderabad, Telangana
Institute: School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal
Advisor: Rachna Khare

Description

In India, the promise of inclusive education often remains limited by invisible barriers, whether architectural, social, or cultural. Schools, instead of becoming sanctuaries of growth, frequently turn into restrictive spaces that separate children with disabilities from their peers. The challenge lies not only in physical access but in creating environments that affirm dignity, belonging, and participation for every child.
The Young India Integrated School is envisioned as a prototype for the Least Restrictive Environment in education. Here, architecture becomes a mediator of relationships; between children and nature, between community and institution, and between learning and play.
The design employs curvilinear forms, interconnected courtyards, and sensory alcoves to create spaces for both engagement and retreat. Textured walls, fluid transitions, and nature-infused commons guide navigation while supporting well-being. Spaces respond to varied sensory and social needs, allowing inclusion to be lived as an everyday experience.
This school is more than an institution. It is an evolving framework of equity and resilience, an architecture that dissolves boundaries and becomes a living pedagogy of inclusion.

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Beyond the Box: Apdapting IKEA’s Design Language to Gurugram’s Cultural Heritage

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Author: Nazni Yoonus V
Site Location: Gurugram, Haryana
Institute: DG College of Architecture
Advisor: Indu Sreenivasan

Description

Beyond the Box: Adapting IKEA’s Design Language to Gurugram’s Cultural Heritage explores how a global retail giant can evolve to reflect local identity. IKEA, the world’s largest furniture retailer, is known for its standardized, functional, and cost-effective store design. While this model ensures brand consistency, it often leads to placeless architecture. Gurugram—a rapidly urbanizing, planned city dominated by high-rises and modern glass facades—presents an opportunity to question this approach and reintroduce cultural depth into retail architecture.

In recent years, IKEA itself has begun to move away from the “one-size-fits-all” model. IKEA Vienna, completed in 2022, is a prime example, designed as a compact, urban-friendly store with terraces and green facades—demonstrating how the brand is evolving to respond to its context Inspired by this evolution, the project proposes an IKEA for Sector 47, Gurugram, on a 9-acre site with a built-up area of 45,651 m². The design integrates Mughal architectural principles—arches, symmetry, domes, and courtyard-like pause areas—enhancing cultural resonance and enriching user experience.

The design addresses common challenges in IKEA stores—long circulation paths, wayfinding issues, and limited cultural connection—by introducing clear navigation, pause zones, and social spaces. The outcome envisions an IKEA that is not just a retail destination but also a cultural landmark: one that balances efficiency with rootedness, global identity with local heritage, and commerce with community.

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Humanitarian Monastery

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Author: Syeda Nabila Fatima
Site Location: Hyderabad
Institute: Poojya Dr. Shivakumar Swamiji School of Architecture
Advisor: Ar. Anju Wanti

Description

The Humanitarian Monastery is conceived as a place of peace, learning, and community that transcends religion and embraces universal human values. Planned across a 10-acre site, the design approach emphasizes harmony between people, nature, and the built environment. The site layout follows a flowing, circular, and oneness, and the rhythm of life. Each pathway, landscape, and structure emerges as part of a larger ecosystem, where movement feels natural and interconnected, much like the flow of water.
The project is structured around the idea of equitability through design. Public areas are positioned near the main approach for accessibility, while contemplative and private monastic spaces are placed deeper within the site to ensure tranquility. Curved roads, gardens, and water bodies create transitional zones that balance openness with seclusion. The contours of the land are integrated into the planning, allowing the landscape to guide placement and orientation of spaces, reducing intervention and enhancing sustainability.
This thesis is not just an architectural exploration but a humanitarian vision—where planning, landscape, and design techniques unite to create a sustainable, inclusive, and spiritual environment. It demonstrates how architecture can become a medium of healing, equity, and coexistence.

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HAVELI- Habitat of Audio Visualizing and Experiencing the Legacy of Inhabitants

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Author: Kshruti Shukla
Site Location: Jaipur
Institute: Aayojan School of Architecture
Advisor: Ar. Archana Singh

description

This project aims to counter museum fatigue by understanding its sources and evaluating remedies. It provides a novel approach to interpreting history, emphasizing the contemporary importance of cultural learning and exchange in today’s influential cultural landscape. Incorporating cutting-edge technology to enrich the museum experience is pivotal, given its role as a conduit for this evolution.

To assess the spatial layout of intelligent museums using digital advancements, the project seeks effective strategies for fully harnessing their potential. Aligned with Jaipur’s ambition to nurture creativity and honour its heritage, the project embodies the forward-looking spirit of its founder, Sawai Jai Singh II. Through leveraging its cultural legacy, Jaipur aspires to advance into a forward-looking city, offering a living heritage that seamlessly integrates past and contemporary arts and culture.

Named “HAVELI,” this habitat of audio-visualized legacy immersion captures this essence. Rooted in tradition yet guided by innovation, it creates a microcosm enabling an authentic experience of the city’s essence. The project’s meticulous design harmonizes with the site’s context, echoing the architectural brilliance it houses. The space engages boldly yet serenely, probing the enigma of human existence while blending seamlessly with its surroundings, effectively tackling urban challenges.

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Kallaripayattu Cultural & Rejuvenation Centre – Raigad, Maharashtra

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Author: Nitiksha Mota
Site Location: Raigad, Maharashtra
Institute: Dr. Baliram Hiray College of Architecture
Advisor: Ar. Shalini Shrimali

description

In the heart of India’s cultural diversity, a unique project blends martial arts, Ayurveda, and meditation for holistic well-being. This endeavour creates a harmonious fusion of Kalarippayattu’s vitality, Ayurvedic healing, and mindfulness. The design meticulously choreographs comfort through natural ventilation, bridging tradition and innovation. Nestled in Asare village, the site’s natural beauty aligns with the project’s ethos. Courtyards, earth tunnels, and thoughtful materials contribute to the eco-friendly design. A rainwater garden and water conservation efforts enrich the village. Ultimately, the project seamlessly weaves together heritage and nature for a transformative experience.


Amidst the land where rivers flow,
A project’s tale begins to grow.
Harmonizing form and function’s grace,
Crafting thermal realms in nature’s embrace.


With sensitivity to land’s contour,
A vision that’s true, forevermore.
Materials chosen, both wise and old,
Stories of the past, they softly unfold.


Ventilation dances in nature’s hand,
A choreography of breezes, oh so grand.
No machines, just whispers of air,
In this mindful design, they all share.


A climate-responsive form takes flight,
Nurturing comfort from morning to night.
River nearby, respected in every glance,
A symbiotic relationship, they enhance.


Cleaner environment, a gift to bestow,
Where harmony and purpose eternally flow.
In this project’s embrace, nature and art,
A tapestry woven, a masterpiece’s start.

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Rejuvenation of Dakshinpat Satra, Majuli Assam

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Author: Bibhuti Bikash Bora
Site Location: Majuli, Assam
Institute: Acharya’s NRV School of Architecture
Advisor: Ar. Gracy H. David

description

Dakshinpat Satra, located in the state of Assam in India, is a significant cultural and religious site. It is one of the most visited places in Assam, attracting a large number of tourists every year. However, despite its cultural importance and the increasing number of visitors, the satra lacks proper accommodation for tourists and advanced educational facilities for students of majuli . Moreover, there is a need for exhibition and workshop spaces to showcase the rich art and craft of the region. This thesis aims to propose a design solution for the development of Dakshinpat Satra by adding accommodation for tourists, school facilities, and exhibition and workshop spaces.
So the main aims is to enhance the cultural heritage of the region by providing proper accommodation facilities for tourists, school facilities for students, and exhibition and workshop spaces for artists and craftsmen. promoting local craftsmanship and reducing the carbon footprint. Also it will provide a unique experience for tourists, enhance the knowledge of students, and provide a platform for artists and craftsmen to display their work.

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Smriti – Reminisce of a Memory – Dementia village

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Author: Vibha G Rao
Site Location: Bengaluru
Institute: SJB School of Architecture & Planning
Advisor: Ar. Shreya Shetty

description

Memories, emotions, and spaces are all interconnected in our lives. But what about the person whose memory is fading and therefore finds it uncomfortable to live in an environment that is not conducive to them? This is true for people with dementia.

Architecture can play an important role in the lives of people with dementia. The design of buildings and spaces can enable or hinder our ability to navigate, communicate and engage with our environment.

So, there are other ways to create an environment for them and protect their dignity by showing the spectrum of designed spaces beyond the physical realm. Project focused on studying the impact of dementia-friendly architecture to create a supportive and empowering environment for people with dementia so that they can live with dignity and independence for as long as possible.

Design includes:

• Giving people with dementia a sense of community

• Maintaining quality of life in progressive dementia

• Environmental cues that highlight different spaces.

• Flexible design features that facilitate individual lifestyle continuity, facilitate memory, allow for changes in people’s needs and reactions.

• Different settings and features of interest

• Discreet security features that support freedom while reducing risk to a level acceptable to employees and families.

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Toy museum and Lego world

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Author: Juzer Ali Johar Ali
Site Location: Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Institute: Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Architecture, Pune
Advisor: Prof. Mukta Latkar Talwalkar

description

In modern times children are getting into mobile and iPad more, whereas to create space for kids to play and explore without gadgets. A place where kids and adults are engaged in activities, & play some games. Young children do not get enough opportunities to explore without interference or interruption. We need to correct that unfortunate trend, giving them space and materials to let their instincts as learners take over as they physically explore their world. It’s what they do naturally and unfortunately what is being inhibited with increasing frequency.


The museum aims to be a place to collect and present old and new toys in some creative and contemporary ways but still keep the unique traditional toys.


Moreover, this project is also designed to be the place where kids enjoy modern toys and the parents enjoy toys from their era and simultaneously to provide interactive areas for children as well as parents.


The purpose of Toy Museum is to present the design which helps create imagine and let the visitors relaxed. Additionally, the project also seeks to bring people together to talk and share ideas by showcasing a number of toys from different eras ranging from past to present. It is a city level museum, considering footfall of 500-600 people. Finally, the museum also predicts the future of toy industry.

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The Climate Museum – Experiencing the Emotions of Planet Earth

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Author: Pritesh Jain
Site Location: Aurangabad, Maharashtra
Institute: Marathwada Insitute of Technology (MIT)
Advisor: Ar. Pranita Pranjale

description

“Architectural Design should permute climate salvation to human solidarity”


Climate disruption is an emergency and collective accountability, that must be responded to accordingly. A solution to climate change requires long-term planning.


Climate Museum is proposed for the relevant, dynamic experience of climate variability and the earth’s emotions. Design mitigates climate change as adaptive and retrofits the existing topography. The inner character of the building; to see, observe and experience the global change is reflected in its outer appearance.


The proposed design is hatched beyond aesthetic elements of sophisticated complexity, design stands out for experiencing spaces and what climate change offers us in an intangible way. Museum is designed in consideration with the climate context of Pune city. Five galleries are tendered to portray major effects of climate change. Nature’s Womb illustrates the importance of trees. Tunnel Of Pollution escapades the industrial revolution and its adverse effects. The Green Water set forth emotions of an unbalanced aqua ecosystem. The Desert delineates desertification and exhibits its sequel, land without soul. Melting Hall exhibits glacier melting due to global warming.


The aim of Museum is to array seriousness of climate change and its effects, from awareness of the present to the future.

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Introspection Forest

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Author: Utkarsh Arun Jagtap
Site Location: Satara, Maharashtra
Institute: CTES College of Architecture
Advisor: Kirti Desai

description

There are two sections to the project: introspective programs and residential spaces. The section on introspection is designed to help the user connect with their inner self.
The property is 32 acres in size. The goal is for users to explore the site as they explore a part of themselves.
The light pavilion, reflection cube, introspection cave, bamboo forest, and unbuilt are all part of the Introspection program, and they all incorporate the five elements of nature.
Residential units are classified into three types: single occupancy, double occupancy, and dormitories.
Site preservation, wind direction, afforestation, retaining/maintaining ground water table, and greenhouse effect reduction have all been effectively addressed.

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