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IJAIP V-12 I-01 2026

IJAIP V-12 I-01 2026

PublishedSubscriptionReview Article 2026-04-05

A Critique of Modernism: A Case of Sagrada Família

By Zainab Nazar, Manya Berry, and Luvditya Khurana

Abstract: The Sagrada Família, Antoni Gaudí’s magnum opus, stands as one of the most recognizable and symbolically rich architectural projects of the modern era. In stark contrast to the industrial ethos of Modernism – which emphasized functionality, minimalism, standardization, and mechanized aesthetics – Gaudí’s design embraces organic forms, intricate craftsmanship, and profound spiritual meaning. This paper…

Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 12, Issue 01, 2026 · pp. 9–14Read Article →
PublishedSubscriptionReview Article 2026-04-05

From Baolis to Smart Systems – Exploring the Evolution of Underground Urbanism in India

By Ankur Jyoti Dutta

Abstract: The concept of “Underground Urbanism” refers to the strategic development and utilization of subterranean spaces that provide creative solutions for contemporary urban issues related to limited spaces, environmental sustainability and urban resilience. The integration of underground spaces for the strategies devised for urban resilience is ensured to develop more particularly due to advancements in technology,…

Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 12, Issue 01, 2026 · pp. 25–42Read Article →
PublishedSubscriptionReview Article 2026-04-05

Liquid Architecture: Cultural Narratives, Spatial Metaphors, and the Evolution of Fluid Form

By Ar. Kiranjeet Kaur Jassal and Dhruvjeet Singh

Abstract: Liquid architecture represents a fundamental rethinking of architectural space, moving away from the long-standing assumption that buildings must be static, permanent, and formally fixed. Rather than understanding architecture as an object defined by rigid boundaries and stable geometry, liquid architecture proposes space as a fluid condition shaped by movement, atmosphere, perception, and cultural meaning. Rooted…

PublishedSubscriptionReview Article 2026-04-05

Redevelopment and Its Context-Specific Concerns

By Abha Sharma and Meenakshi Dhote

Abstract: Redevelopment has replaced the word “development” in popular discourse on Indian Cities. Our cities are being transformed through this process. When we examine redevelopment from various perspectives, one notices paradoxes and conflicts. This makes it even more important to see redevelopment from these varied viewpoints so that the approach to redevelopment is not simplistic and…

Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 12, Issue 01, 2026 · pp. 43–51Read Article →
PublishedSpecial Issue and SubscriptionResearch Article 2026-04-05

Urban Lakefront Development Through Smart Infrastructure and Public Realm Improvements: The Case of Hyderabad’s Hussain Sagar, Saroornagar Lake, and Kotha Cheruvu

By Srinivas Vasam and S. Kumar

Abstract: Urban lakefronts are increasingly recognized as critical ecological assets and multifunctional public spaces that shape the environmental, social, and economic dynamics of rapidly urbanizing cities. In Hyderabad, India, accelerated urban growth has resulted in the degradation of lake ecosystems alongside the implementation of redevelopment initiatives driven by smart infrastructure and public realm improvements. This study…

Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 12, Issue 01, 2026 · pp. 25–42Read Article →