ahmedabad | Chandigarh Urban Lab

Cinemas in Ahmedabad and Sector 17

Neelam Theater in Sector 17 The contrasting conditions of the theater scene in Chandigarh and Ahmedabad caught my attention. In Chandigarh, the iconic Neelam and Jugat theaters are prominent features [...]

Urban Character in Ahmedabad and the Capitol Complex

Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex boasts open green spaces, monumental buildings and an unending view of the Himalaya Mountains. Currently restricted to the public, the complex is an amenity [...]

Comparison of Furniture in Chandigarh and Ahmedabad

Chandigarh Bike Supply Storage Ahmedabad High-End Store Our study of street furniture in Chandigarh has made us focus on the idea of adaptive reuse and realize the potential for [...]

Space Activation in Ahmedabad

The capitol complex is in need of some major social activation and the main question is in what manner this activation should happen. The visit to Ahmedabad was a great experience because it opened [...]

Housing in Chandigarh v. Ahmedabad

In terms of housing being a factor in forming the urban character of a city, there is significant contrast between the formal distribution of housing types in Chandigarh and the informal integration [...]

Housing Elements in Chandigarh & Ahmedabad

Amidst the hoards of tuk-tuks, the accumulation of irregular buildings, the shops spilling out onto the crowded streets is the city of Ahmadabad, a city of urban organics and vitality. [...]

Sector 17 v. Ahmedabad’s Main Market

Looking at the unplanned and ancient part of Ahmedabad, through the lens of Sector 17, we began to see how a pivotal place in a city can begin define its entire character. Over the weeks we have [...]