xmlns:owl="http://www.w3.org/2002/07/owl#" http://mail.architexturez.net/+/In-Enaction Mailing list archive for In-Enaction at Architexturez en-us admin-res@architexturez.net (Architexturez) Copyright (c) None Architexturez IMPRINTS 2008-08-29T11:30:08+05:30 http://mail.architexturez.net/logo.jpg http://mail.architexturez.net http://mail.architexturez.net/+/In-Enaction/archive/msg04126.shtml Yamuna Jiye Abhiyaan 2008-08-28T20:45:37+05:30 Dear Friends, Today we are calling the Kosi floods a national calamity (see the article below), releasing funds for relief works and promising what not. It is the top story for the media. But soon it too shall be behind us. More compelling and urgent causes and events will take over the media centre stage and Kosi floods of 2008 shall be consigned to becoming a statistics. So many people died, so much area devastated, etc etc. Engineers would go back to reconstructing and building more embankments and barrages over not just Kosi but many other rivers in the land. *So, do we have any useful lessons from Kosi?* First and foremost is that Kosi is a river and a river do not need engineering solutions. It needs ecological understanding and its own space and respect of that space through a national policy and a legal framework, both of which we lack as a nation. Second is that never underestimate the power of water. Remember 'pralay' is water all around... Would the Hon'ble PM (who also happens to be the Environme... http://mail.architexturez.net/+/In-Enaction/archive/msg04125.shtml Architexturez-IN 2008-08-28T08:01:32+05:30 These are lonely times for Lebbeus Woods. In the early 1990s, this irreverent New York architect produced a series of dark and moody renderings that made him a cult figure among students and academics. Foreboding images of bombed-out cities populated by strange, parasitic structures, they seemed to portray a world in a perpetual state of war, one in which the architect's task was to create safe houses for society's outcasts. Since then Woods has become his own kind of outcast. cont'd.... http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/08/28/travel/outcast.php http://mail.architexturez.net/+/In-Enaction/archive/msg04124.shtml Anoop Kamath 2008-08-28T05:21:29+05:30 Dear Friends, Greetings from www.mattersofart.com . Our August 20th upload can be viewed online now! * - Lead: *A photofeature on* Indian Art Summit 2008* - *Special Interview: Vikram Bachhawat *of Aakriti Art Gallery * - Infocus: Swapan Mallick** - Bhooma Padmanabhan*'s essay on *FICA'*s exhibition *Urgent: 10ml of Contemporary Needed! - Triviality of Everyday Existence: Gigi Scaria's *essay* - Krishna Pillai* writes on *Babu Xavier*'s* *works – *Organic Dreams* * - G.R. Iranna *gets nominated for* Signature Art Prize - My Work: Raghavendra Rao K.V.* - A feature on *Celestial Clock* displayed in *Khoj @ One Shanti Road Gallery/ Studio, Bangalore* - Exhibition reviews: * Santhosh Mithra's Goat Series displ *ated at *Chaithanya Art Gallery, KochiShakila's *exhibition at*CIMA Gallery, KolkataDestination Asia -Conversation I, *a review by* Cristiana de MarchiSarmistha Maiti *reviews* To All Whom it May Concern *at* Ganges Art Gallery, KolkataTanya Abraham *reviews* Manoj Brahmamangalam's Shadow RemnantsPrakriti ... http://mail.architexturez.net/+/In-Enaction/archive/msg04123.shtml Architexturez-IN 2008-08-28T01:17:13+05:30 A Study of 'Super Luxury' Real Estate Development by Master Sun Consulting pinpoints to the new superbly profitable high end niche in India.The super luxury development & its demand is unfazed by a slow down in the real estate industry in general. Super premium housing is growing at 25-30%, luxury housing has already grabbed a 10% of the housing market in value terms. Analysts say the country has seen an unmatched surge in demand. cont'd.... http://www.indiaprwire.com/pressrelease/real-estate/2008082612423.htm http://mail.architexturez.net/+/In-Enaction/archive/msg04122.shtml Architexturez-IN 2008-08-28T01:16:19+05:30 Gujarat High Court, on Tuesday, once again restrained Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) from demolishing parts of two ancient mosques near Astodia gate in a bid to widen the road. Admitting a public interest litigation (PIL) by Sunni Awami Forum demanding protection of the early 16th century architectural marvel Rani Sipri and 480-year-old Siraji Saiyed Masjid, known as Khajuriwali Masjid, a division Bench comprising acting Chief Justice MS Shah and Justice DH Waghela directed the forum to make a representation before the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to include the Khajuriwali Masjid as a protected monument under the ancient monument Act. The court has also directed the ASI to act on the application by the forum within four months. cont'd.... http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Ahmedabad/Dont_raze_ancient_mosques_HC_to_AMC_/articleshow/3410064.cms http://mail.architexturez.net/+/In-Enaction/archive/msg04121.shtml Architexturez-IN 2008-08-28T01:08:02+05:30 Based on Norwegian author Henrik Ibsen's classic play The Master Builder, the film is about an architect whose ambition of being successful keeps him away from other aspects of life. Now with the film having released in Kerala Friday (tomorrow), the director says he is completely relaxed after all the hard work. "Yes, I have never ever been so relaxed all these years because this film is an event and has been accepted and I am satisfied," K.P. Kumaran told reporters after a special screening was held here for the media. cont'd.... http://www.southasianfocus.ca/entertainment/article/55333 http://mail.architexturez.net/+/In-Enaction/archive/msg04120.shtml Architexturez IN 2008-08-25T09:49:45+05:30 The Sector 19 office of Le Corbusier, the place where the architect sat and draw plans for the City Beautiful, will be converted into the Le Corbusier Centre this October. The centre will preserve, interpret, research and display Corbusier’s works and maintain his legacy. The centre will have six sections displayed in the six rooms of the building, while three rooms will serve as reception and information centres, reference and digital library with Internet facilities. The open verandah will be used for temporary exhibitions to promote the ancient, medieval and contemporary art and architecture around the region. cont'd.... http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/Le-Corbusiers-Centre-in-city-from-Oct/351876/ http://mail.architexturez.net/+/In-Enaction/archive/msg04119.shtml Architexturez IN 2008-08-25T09:47:18+05:30 But what happens when the Olympic Games are over? If precedent gives any clue, nothing much – or worse. World record-setting projects in architecture and urban design rarely pay off for host nations. Lack of use, expensive upkeep and bewildering construction costs have plagued cities that have undertaken similarly grand missions for the Olympics. No stadium created for the Olympics has been very profitable, and high design increases the likelihood that costs will balloon. In fact, it might be the host nation who is the idiot for saying yes to the starchitect. cont'd.... http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2008/aug/24/architecture.olympics2008 http://mail.architexturez.net/+/In-Enaction/archive/msg04118.shtml johny ml 2008-08-25T04:06:09+05:30 Hi Friends, Video Wednesdays @ Gallery Espace is celebrating its second edition on 27th August 2008 from 11 am to 8 pm with the videos of artists Sharmila Samant, Hemali Bhuta, Koumudi Patil and Rohini Devasher. As you know this project is curated by me. Please do come any time between 11 am and 8 pm on 27th Wednesday at Gallery Espace, New Delhi. best Johnyml Attachment: Video August 1.jpg Description: JPEG image http://mail.architexturez.net/+/In-Enaction/archive/msg04117.shtml Architexturez-IN 2008-08-24T00:30:44+05:30 NEW DELHI: Days before the Jama Masjid redevelopment plan is to come up for hearing at Delhi Urban Art Commission (DUAC), the caretaker of Delhi's monuments — Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) — has expressed reservations about the project. It has warned the MCD that Jama Masjid area now comes under the buffer zone of World Heritage Site Red Fort and, therefore, no major changes can take place in the area. .... Sources said ASI believes that two centrally-protected monuments, Red Fort and Sunehri Masjid, fall within the ambit of redevelopment plans even though no construction or mining work could be allowed near these monuments under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958. A senior official, on condition of anonymity, told Times City that when the redevelopment plans were made, Red Fort had not been inscribed the world heritage status. "Unesco guidelines stipulate that we cannot allow any major changes in the buffer zone of Red Fort. Before the MCD attempts construction work i... http://mail.architexturez.net/+/In-Enaction/archive/msg04116.shtml Yamuna Jiye Abhiyaan 2008-08-22T05:09:39+05:30 Dear Friends, Kindly see the enclosed on floods in river Yamuna. Regards, Manoj Misra Convenor To, Sri Tejender Khanna Hon'ble Lt Governor DELHI Respected Sir, Greetings from Yamuna Jiye Abhiyaan. Sir, allow us to present to your honour a brief report with pictorial attachments on our understanding of the recent Floods in river Yamuna and its implications for the city and the river. At this moment when the flood risk to the city is still not entirely over as it continues to rain in the catchment areas of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, we make only a humble appeal to your honour that the draft Zonal Plan for Zone O (river) be kindly reviewed in a transparent manner and by an independent panel of experts (say from JNU, DU, IIT etc) in the context of the floods of 2008 and lessons learnt therefrom. As ever we remain hopeful in your sagacity and your keen ness to safeguard the life-line river of this city. Warm regards, Manoj Misra Convenor http://mail.architexturez.net/+/In-Enaction/archive/msg04115.shtml Architexturez IN 2008-08-22T01:15:42+05:30 Subjectivity, creativity and the institution. 10 to 11 February 2009 Perth, Australia This conference will examine the ways in which the creative individual operates in a globalised culture. It will discuss the role of subjectivity, the modern institution and traditional cultural practices in the act of creation. The deadline for abstracts/proposals is 28 September 2008. Enquiries: subjectivityconference@xxxxxxxxx Web address: http://subjectivitycreativityandtheinstitution.com/ Sponsored by: Sun Yat Sen University, Curtin University