Standing amid a desert in Qatar is a series of magnificent mirrors breaking the monotony of the long-forgotten barren land behind which lies a rich history of trade and culture.…
A well-regarded literary figure in contemporary Japanese literature, Jun’ichiro Tanizaki’s work juxtaposes notions of Japanese and Western tradition. Other common themes of his writings range from sexuality to domestic dynamics…
Globally renowned architecture firm Foster + Partners has designed a new Los Angeles, California Apple store. The structure masterfully embodies the city’s spirit of creativity and innovation, reflecting the energy…
‘In Praise of Shadows’ written by Junichiro Tanizaki and translated into English by Thomas J. Harper and Edward G. Seidensticker is a vintage classic, one that is as elegantly and…
In the age of minimalism, we give importance to the lighting of a space and often neglect the other part that is tied to it – the shadow. It is…
Nestled along the serene shoreline of Anjuna, Mayan Beach Club is a mesmerising coastal retreat that embraces the crystal-clear waters of the sea. Spanning an impressive 10,500 square feet, this…
One would imagine a successful life including the ownership of a space a person could call home and retire to at any point of the day – but how many…
A fascinating transition is occurring in the ever-changing field of design: a dance between art and architecture that blurs lines, defies expectations, and transforms the very character of our urban…
Imagine a bustling city where innovation dances with tradition, and where crisp lines meet daring curves. With their recently unveiled design, the Daxia Tower, Zaha Hadid Architects attempts to paint…
The old and the new of Ansan Hotel is the alternation of two generations and their thinking concept. It reflects the change of the city. Time changes everything, but nothing…
With the goal of minimizing the negative impacts of buildings on the environment, there’s been an introduction of sustainability to the design and construction of buildings. One of the firms…
“Transcendence,” a thought-provoking science fiction drama, looks into the issues of artificial intelligence, consciousness, and the potential implications of humanity’s quest for scientific growth. Watching this film as an architect…