Beneath the well-known chapter of German architecture is a lesser-discussed yet interesting chapter: Colonial architecture. In Germany, this kind of architecture stands for the styles and the layouts that used…
Ar. Arjun Mukerji and Dr. Sanghamitra Basu’s Article, “Reflections of Post-Modern Culture in a Post-colonial Context: Selected Experiences from Contemporary Architecture in India,” is a shining example of the complex…
A shift towards analyzing postcolonial architecture and design offer in-depth insights into the profound effects of colonialism on the built environment- across a wide variety of different regions, namely, countries…
(Warning: Minor spoilers regarding structure and certain themes of the book) Jiat-Hwee Chang, an architectural historian, discusses the notion of tropicality in ‘Genealogy of Tropical Architecture: Colonial Networks, Nature and…
When India was colonised by the British, the country did not just see an invasion of her land but a change in the way she looked. The British not only…
Colonialism, experienced through the lens of architecture, has many layers that span multidimensional contexts. The production of hybrid formation of the built environment in post-colonial places can be understood through…
Malaysia is a land full of an eclectic range of architecture, depicting its rich culture, heritage, and influence. Derived from civic and political studies, the history of its colonization and…
Chennai is one of the few towns still exhibiting a genuine British look in the form of numerous colonial buildings and relics. Many of these locations have adapted so well…
The history of Germany in the 12th and 13th centuries is one of constant expansion. The colonizing movement went across the river borders into the marshlands and forests from Holstein…
Women as architects in the present contemporary world face resistance daily to the stereotypes when trying to practice. Women in architecture and other professions around the world have long complained…
Architecture in today’s Sri Lanka is heavily tied to its colonial past. The island country is a popular tourist destination, part of its attractiveness being its architectural history. Sri Lanka…
Africa’s colonial architecture is striking and evocative. Its western shores are marked by colorful coastal enclaves, Parisian-style boulevards, and medieval Portuguese fortresses. These all pour out a difficult part as…