Placemaking Public spaces have always been an essential part of society. Public spaces are meant to be used by everyone in the society. So, it is a designer’s job to…
Architecture through the window of Gender, Pink or Blue? “Gender is the poetry each of us makes out of the language we are taught” By Leslie Feinberg Gender is a…
A sustainable planning and management strategy that supports linked green space, a multi-modal transportation network, and mixed-use development should serve as the basis for urban growth. To build sustainable, living…
Sanitation facilities are considered a basic amenity in any public space. The keywords that arise while observing the present conditions are – Hygiene, Safety, Maintenance and Functioning. In India, a…
Ensuring inclusivity and safety in public spaces is not an option but a necessity because it is a place where people from various backgrounds, identities, and genders go for their…
Architecture is a field that creates an open-minded perspective through our daily lives because even while becoming an architecture student, learning by seeing provides perception for figuring our design principles…
Streets are spaces where claims for a right to the city are made but also shot down. They are spaces of scrutiny, supervision, and monitoring. Yet, though they speak of…
Public spaces are open and accessible areas for all members of the public, regardless of their social, economic, or cultural background. They play a crucial role in reflecting and shaping…
Public parking spaces are an important component of urban design. They should be designed in a safe, efficient, and aesthetically pleasing way. The needs of pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers should…
The public can now visit a new maritime center on the coast of Esbjerg, Denmark, designed by Danish design firm WERK Arkitekter and Oslo-based Snhetta. After winning the maritime center…
Jan Gehl is an architect and founder of ‘Gehl Architects’ an urban design firm based in Copenhagen. He also published “Life between buildings”, a core book used by urbanists and…
Our urban civilisation is actively shaped, caring for all other resources in a balanced manner while primarily concentrating on a city’s economic and social growth. Planning, designing, and public policies…