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IA&B 2008

July 2008

	Main stories in this issue… LET'S PARTNER Friedrich von Borries and Matthias Böttger, Founders of raumtaktik, in an exclusive interview with Sarita Vijayan, Editorial & Brand Director, Indian Architect & Builder, respond to a wide range of questions on their work and other interests. CURRENT Latest in architectural exhibitions, conferences and competitions.
PRODUCTS Innovative designer products from across the world. BOOK REVIEW New Architecture and Urbanism: Development of Indian Traditions An edited compilation by Deependra Prasad from INTABU of contributions from various well-known architects, planners, educationists, and decision makers, who have put forth their views on the relevance of traditional building of today's times. A Global History of Architecture History summaries that are sub-divided in a valuable reference works, in which 'Form' is ruled by 'Content' rather than the other way around. CONSTRUCTION BRIEF GLOCALISING INDIA A feature on FXFOWLE's three hotel luxury projects.
THE PRACTICE Down to Earth Rechristening from Chitra Vishwanath Architects to Biome Environmental Solutions Pvt. Ltd. does not change the nearly two-decade old 'back to basics' approach of this firm that addresses "sustainability" as an "earth" matter. REVIEW Looking "Skywards" for Pedestrian Solution A review on the newly constructed Bandra Skywalk in Mumbai as a prototype for pedestrian solutions in dense urban contexts. HONOURS And Then There was Light... Profiling the winners of the recently announced International Association of Lighting Designers Awards 2008, which reflect the changing priorities and advancing technology within the sphere of Lighting Design. Challenges to change... Today, every design competition is a challenge with words on sustainability becoming its suitable comfort. The announcement of the winners of the Third Living steel competition kindle thoughts on whether we are building for sustainability or making "building" a sustainable activity. There-in lies a difference. INTERNATIONAL An Elephantine Task Norman Foster's Elephant House at Copenhagen Zoo attempts to redefine how viewable enclosures for animals are designed. TRAVELOGUE ...Tripping over a Palimpsest The World Heritage City of Bath takes the author on a trip to discover a history of almost two millennia; a past Roman civilisation that centred around a temple, hot springs and sacred baths; and a spectaculum of elegant Georgian town planning and architecture. OPINION Of Digital Dinosaurs and Voyeuristic Cybenauts With technology providing a constant evolution of media palettes it becomes important to question the genesis of architectural experience and presence - architecture or media? An insight by Percy Pitawala. NOTES TO A CITY On Collecting... This last episode in the trio-photo-text essay tries to narrates the scattered mind that seeks to collect the city in his experiences, and those desperate hunts 'to find the city'... LOCUS Black City A feature on Black City, Pondicherry and its architectural styles.
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