When asked the common masses, the most populous stereotypical idea about design is often correlated with the masculine domain having dark, minimal, and heavy elements whereas the feminist domain represents…
We form perceptions of everything we come across; time and again, emphasis has been given to the dynamic architectural fashion and the outlook towards it. Our immediate response to viewing…
There is something so personal, and yet so collective in the way we comprehend our cities. Sure, as individuals, we all experience our surroundings differently, and yet these inevitably respond…
Architecture as a discipline manifests as a form of communication that transcends language barriers and involves the interaction of signs, symbols, and functions to convey its existence. The science of…
Expressing architectural description through writing can be advantageous in helping build observation skills. After all, describing architecture through writing requires a blend of precision, creativity, and insightful observation. There is…
The Language of Architecture 26 Principles Every Architect Should Know by Andrea Simitch and Val Warke is a book with 26 Topics with separate representations that describe the design and…
Decoding Architectural Stories For the longest time, humanity has been obsessed with stories. Be it the cave paintings in the ancient civilizations to sitting around a bonfire and sharing anecdotes…
Architecture cannot speak without language. For literature, that language is words. In architecture, it is a combination of visual representation and words. When clear and concise writing is paired with…
Kumbalangi Nights is a Malayalam language film directed by Madhu C Narayanan. The film features Soubin Shahir, Shane Nigam, Mathew Thomas, Anna Ben, Fahadh Faasil, and Sreenath Bhasi in key…
Based on Roald Dahl’s short story “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar” (1977), Wes Anderson adapted the tale into a short film composed of multiple itinerant settings that support the…
When studying architecture, students are often asked to write essays that go into detail about everyday buildings. For example, a popular assignment is to write a descriptive essay about their…
Architecture has an innate ability to influence emotions. The planning, form, materials and colors all influence the users. For example, bright spaces with good ventilation promote feelings of openness and…
