Ranjit Sabikhi, a visionary architect, championed people-centric spaces, shaping India’s urban landscape.
Response to the existing cultural landscape, amalgamating it with the natural landscape...
This book by Morna Livingston explores the history of stepwells—from their Hindu origins and revival under Muslim rule to their decline during British occupation—while reflecting on their preservation and role in Indian communities today.
The forests, lakes, and the Yamuna are the soul of Delhi. The River Yamuna and the outcrops of the Aravalli range shape the city’s geographic and environmental foundation, forming the natural framework on which Delhi developed.
Recent initiatives in India showcase landscape architecture’s multidisciplinary role, blending culture, environment, and design to serve communities while supporting ecological health.
The Noida Biodiversity Park exemplifies how urban spaces can be transformed into vibrant ecological hubs, promoting biodiversity, enhancing green cover, and providing residents with sustainable, nature-integrated recreational areas.
Planting is now a vital part of landscape design, evolving from mere decoration to self-sustaining ecosystems that respond to climate, topography, function, and aesthetics. — Sachin Jain, Landscape Architect