The OBEL Award 2020 has been announced and the winner is Anandaloy community project by Studio Anna Heringer. It is the second edition of the award that recognises architectural achievement and is presented annually…
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How Jane Rothschild of The Anganwadi Project involved the community in reimagining India’s childcare centres
Across India, more than 1.3 million Anganwadi Centres (AWC) provide children and women from low-income households with basic healthcare, preschool education and meals. Established in 1975 by the Indian government to alleviate childhood malnutrition…
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Interview: Rizvi Hassan discusses Bangladesh’s social architecture that gives hope to refugees
Bangladesh-based architect Rizvi Hassan works extensively on community-centered projects that primarily address the housing challenges faced by refugees and displaced communities. DE51GN speaks to Hassan to discuss what drives his work and how does…
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WTA designs emergency quarantine facilities in Philippines to build hospital capacity in fight against Covid-19
With hospitals around the world reaching their capacity, the architecture and design community is proposing new solutions to fight the Covid-19 pandemic. Philippines-based WTA Architecture and Design practice was inspired by their pavilion developed…
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Creative Crews discusses its award-winning classroom makeover for blind children in Thailand
Based in Bangkok, Creative Crews is an award-winning architecture, landscape and urban design practice co-founded by former Woha alumnus Puiphai Khunawat (above left) and Ekkachan Eiamananwattana (above right) of W Architects Singapore. The firm…