Rajasi Tambe

Imagine this: The 1920s in Kolkata. A young boy, utterly enthralled, crouches on the ground. His cart-drum (Gaadi-Baja) beats and rumbles as wooden wheels spin. In an attempt to understand the magic of the Cart-Drum, he tilts it this way and that while observing its physics. In 2025, we will be in the same city. We are the same age and share the same curiosity, but now there is another child. She is hunching over a laptop, learning how to make a LEGO Mindstorms robot avoid obstacles....

Architectural projects for kids are more than just fun activities—they are powerful learning tools. In today’s education landscape, hands-on experiences help children understand the world around them while developing essential skills. Studies show that children exposed to design-based projects exhibit a measurable improvement in spatial reasoning, creativity, and problem-solving. These activities go beyond play, offering a unique way to stimulate critical thinking from an early age. Engaging...

Children are naturally curious, inventive, and full of ideas. Yet, in today’s fast-paced world, nurturing their creativity and problem-solving skills has never been more important. One exciting way to do this is through architectural design. While architecture often seems like an adult field, it offers children incredible opportunities to explore, imagine, and create. By engaging with architectural activities, kids develop spatial awareness, cognitive abilities, and even social skills as they...