Computational Design in India: Dialogues between Modern and Vernacular Form

India's global identity has developed alongside its aspirations for a unique architectural future. Over time, the country's architectural landscape has evolved from vernacular traditions to foreign influences, from post-colonial revivals to modern digital expressions. Computational design has played an influential role in shaping contemporary styles, empowering homegrown architectural firms to experiment with form and structure.

Computational Design in India: Dialogues between Modern and Vernacular Form
Sai Baba Temple / rat[LAB] Studio. Image © rat[LAB] Studio, Sreekanth Damodaran Sai Baba Temple / rat[LAB] Studio. Image © rat[LAB] Studio, Sreekanth Damodaran

India's global identity has developed alongside its aspirations for a unique architectural future. Over time, the country's architectural landscape has evolved from vernacular traditions to foreign influences, from post-colonial revivals to modern digital expressions. Computational design has played an influential role in shaping contemporary styles, empowering homegrown architectural firms to experiment with form and structure.

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