To begin with, what is the built environment? It encompasses everything made, arranged, or maintained by people. More specifically, the built environment is the product of human intentions and the…
Societies can last if their users are diverse regarding their needs, interests, and abilities. Sustainable communities are composed of several balanced components to maintain their health over the long term.…
The Mughal dynasty of Turk-Mongol origin that ruled most of Northern India from the early 16th to mid-18th century was a notable and progressive era of India. Mughals ruled over…
Let’s begin our mind game with a topic that’s indeed very subjective. When the mind needs a vacation, what does it think? While our child’s mind thinks about theme parks…
Religious structures evolve a sense of togetherness through the meaning and faith they carry. These buildings are a medium to step back in the past and revisit our culture and…
Restoration as a catalyst for the modern world Restoring a structure to its previous state is the process of restoration. This state is described as being “…a known earlier state,…
Podcast: The Business of Architecture In today’s digitised world, knowledge gaining and sharing have become much more accessible. Podcasts are a prevalent form of audio entertainment requiring little reading and…
Manuel Aires Mateus is an architect and co-founder of the Lisbon-based architectural firm Aires Mateus & Associados. He has gained international recognition for the Pateos, a series of minimalist concrete…
Melike Altınışık Architects (MAA) has designed a one-of-a-kind new headquarters for the Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO) that is set to be built in the Filyos Port region of Zonguldak, Turkey.…
There are many books which have been written by architects and non-architects alike in a bid to capture the essence and experience of architecture. While some hit their mark, some…
“As Long as There Are Human Beings and Their Challenges, There Will Be Architecture” —Ole Bouman Buildings are essential; they exist primarily to give shelter. Shelter, however, goes beyond just…
The 7 wonders of the world are among the masterpieces of ancient art. Each is distinguished by its extraordinary proportions and testify how powerful and genius there are builders. The…
