The vastness and untamed beauty of desert landscapes have always captured the attention of human imagination. In these extreme environments, the architecture served as a testament to the human spirit’s…
Art, a timeless companion in our human odyssey, traces its origin back to our earliest ancestors, who carved enduring imprints on cave walls, painting vivid tales of their existence in…
Design education is an incredibly dynamic and continuously evolving field- and, one that is significantly influenced by culture and context: Culture, in this context, refers to the shared customs, often…
Konkani culture in Kochi, encountering such a tale in Kochi is quite likely as the city boasts a remarkable fusion of architecture and a fascinating past of migrant communities, particularly…
Ancient Greek and Roman architecture had a significant influence on the design and perception of structures in Western culture. From the ancient classical ruins to the revivalist movements of the…
Introduction The cross-pollination of thoughts and influences in the modern, globalised world has significantly influenced many areas, including design and architecture. Japanese architecture has profoundly influenced Western design thanks to…
Tadao Anda of Osaka, Japan, is a self-made architect eliciting poetic and surreal architecture with concrete, light, and glass that synthesises modern ideologies with Japanese tradition while—in essence—yearning to affiliate…
From ancient civilizations to modern-day cities, the way people live and their cultural values have been reflected in the structures that they build. These cultural influences are evident in the…
The spatial organisation of a structured environment is frequently argued in works on architecture to be a significant reflection of social and cultural values and traditions. As a result, various…
David John Watkin (1941-2018) was a British architectural historian. He has taught at the University of Cambridge and his research mainly focused on neoclassical architecture. He has written many relevant…
Material Culture is a centrepiece of Anthropology. It deals with the study and inquiry of objects, resources and spaces that reflect and define different societies. Drawing from the practices of…
When most people think of landscape architecture, they think about gardens, perhaps even projects like Superkilen or the Highline. But landscape architecture is more. It is the shaping of our…
