The Economics of Authenticity: Heritage Preservation in Mumbai as a Business Model

Heritage preservation and economic viability have long been treated as competing priorities in urban development. Architects typically face a stark choice - to design for community continuity or design for financial returns. Contemporary projects in Mumbai render this binary false. Through strategic programming, material choices, and spatial organization, architects enable buildings to generate sustainable revenue while strengthening, rather than displacing, existing communities.

Of Trees and Gods and Mud House / Urava Architecture

Set in the sacred landscape of Paravur—where backwaters weave through 'Kaavus' (sacred groves)—this residence draws deeply from the spirit of the land. Anchored in the concept "Of Trees and Gods and Mud," the design embodies reverence for nature, belief, and material honesty. This private residence of 1800 sqft, located in Paravur, Kochi, Kerala, was completed in March 2025.

The Future of Urban Development in Mongolia: Insights from the Hunnu City Design Competition

Mongolia, the world's second-largest landlocked country, spans 1.5 million square kilometers. Yet, over 50% of its population—approximately 1.7 million people—reside in Ulaanbaatar, a city that occupies just 0.3% of the nation's total land area. This disproportionate population concentration has led to significant regional development imbalances and mounting urban challenges in the capital.

Halfway Through Expo 2025 Osaka: 10 Must-Visit Pavilions

As Expo 2025 Osaka passes the midpoint of its six-month duration on July 13, the international exposition continues to serve as a global platform for architectural experimentation, cultural exchange, and technological innovation. Officially opened on April 13 on the reclaimed island of Yumeshima, the event is organized under the theme "Designing Future Society for Our Lives," and has already welcomed more than 13 million visitors as of late July. Conceived as a space for collaboration across disciplines and borders, the Expo brings together more than 150 national, thematic, and corporate pavilions.

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