YOUTH THE FUTURE
Emerging architectural practices in India have led us to believe in the new generation of designers who are pushing the boundaries to turn creative ideas into viable living solutions. If these professionals stay agile and amenable, the coming days can see a lot of disruptions in terms of technology, civic sense and elemental designs. The young generation architects and designers are choosing to build slightly different. They are defying the odds of conventional training. Riding the wave of reformed thoughts and consumption patterns, they are building chapters on sustainable answers to the preliminary question of what lies ahead - Planning spaces in a way to redefine the very essence of living. While unapologetically concocting innovative methods of building future homes, the next-gen is equally connected to traditional building techniques. The architects are saving the day with ideas that reduce impacts on our immediate environment and are recycling the available resources to build intelligible spaces. Driven by passion, young architects are following their calling, while a landscape of risks, challenges as also whole new opportunities await them. REIMAGINING ARCHITECTURE Given the background of the pandemic, everyone is adapting to new realities. Architects and designers too are questioning and evaluating their choices, reacting and anticipating a relatively unknown future. One thing is clear, the demand for a new living style is strengthening the theory of ‘conscious building’. These dynamic architects and designers are deploying time- tested techniques to create modern spaces that are practical and efficient yet modern and contemporary. Keeping in mind the socio- environmental contexts, these artists are embracingmore eco- friendly construction methods and designing ecologically ethical, personalized, intelligent spaces. The renewed habits and lifestyles of people in the new normal are greatly impacting the architectural designs. Be it forming concepts for the emerging smart cities or fueling the dream for a skyline full of high rises, a great responsibility lies ahead of this day and time. What is also evident is that architecture alone cannot save the world. The collaborative approach with other interdisciplinary sectors, bringing new expertise and views to the practice, can more aptly address the global issues. As can be seen in the work of the design professionals featured here, the notions of public and personal health, mobility and transportation, environmental psychology, biophilia, and even agriculture are becoming part of their designs. They mean to integrate ethnic Indian architecture with a modern-day vocabulary. Working with local craftsmen is another take by these youngsters to highlight the contemporary Indian sensibility and on the other end they firmly believe that a future with immersive technologies of AR and VR can alter the design and construction industry
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