CDD Society has been named as the winner of the 2022 Barry & Marie Lipman Family Prize. Chosen from approximately 100 applicants around the globe, CDD Society works to scale the availability of affordable and sustainable community-centered water and sanitation solutions, through innovative and decentralized nature-based solutions. Inspiration is among the founders of CDD and Latha is the current president of CDD Society.
By building sustainably in Hundar in the Nubra Valley of Ladakh—which has a significant tourist footfall—and integrating critical aspects of waste and water management, architecture, supply chains, social and economic impact, Stone Hedge is leading by example in an eco-fragile landscape.
“Alappuzha municipality has been named as the best small city in ‘innovation and best practices’ in the country in swachh survekshan 2020.
It bagged the award for implementing the decentralised waste water treatment system (DEWATS). The municipality came top in the category of cities with 1-3 lakh population. It scored 45 marks out of 50 in the urban local body-led innovation and 22 marks out of 30 in citizen-led innovation.”
“Inspiration has proved its mettle with projects in Kashmir, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and their home-state Kerala. The firm has an interdisciplinary strength in planning, architectural design, structural design, utilities design, interiors, landscape, project management, crafts and artisanal skills.”
Poetree Sarovar Portico, Thekkady, a property of Sarovar Hotels and Resorts wins for the second consecutive year, the prestigious '2021 travelers' choice best of the best' award from Tripadvisor.
What inspires their music, Jaigopal reckons, “are the experiences on the road, people we have met, situations we have gone through in our lives”.
Ensconced in the rugged Ladakh Range of the Himalayas, Stone Hedge - Nubra Valley is the first high altitude, all-weather resort in this part of the Himalayas.
Xandari Pearl wins 2020 Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Best of the Best Award for Small Hotels.
Xandari Pearl recognized among Best of the Best in India, based on Exceptional 2019 Traveller Reviews.
“If you're looking for some R&R with a dose of history, what better than a royal palace that you can have all to yourselves? This stately manor that rests on the banks of the tranquil Kerala backwaters, was once the royal residence of the erstwhile ruling family of Cochin. Time almost seems to stand still at this property that dates back to the 18th century, with its manicured lawns, art-filled interiors and rustic accommodation.”
In the last of this series on masters of Indian architecture, Himanshu Burte talks to three contemporary practitioners of the Baker tradition, who stay true to his basic principles yet have their own identities.
The approach and process for design of Terre à Terre was greatly influenced by the philosophy and work of Kakolum, along with understanding the context and sensitive impact of the project on the community.
Built in India in 2002, this office building uses 70-80% less steel than a typical building like it and makes wide use of bamboo. There are ecologically sensitive features in this building, such as a rainwater catchment pond, and an anaerobic natural wastewater treatment system.
Mostra di Architettura di Venezia, the architecture section of the Venice Biennale, saw ‘Inspiration’ as one among the two participants from India in 2014. “In the Biennale, we presented a model on how architecture can play an important role in promoting a sustainable development,” says Rao. “We also explained how it can be implemented for people belonging to various classes of society,” he says.
Situated in the rugged Ladakh Range of the Himalayas, Stone Hedge – Nubra Valley is the first high altitude, all-weather resort of the region. Created with the vision of promoting all-weather tourism and responsible architecture, the resort has been designed to explore sustainability in a stunning bio reserve.