Buddhist architecture is esoteric, intentional, spiritual, and symbolic. Each design choice is aimed to convey deeper meanings rooted in Buddhist philosophies. There exists a spiritual influence of religion on this typology of architecture, ranging…
Architecture in cinema is one of the most crucial and subtle factors in enriching plot narratives. Director Michel Gondry’s 2004 film Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind explores this by interconnecting psychology, technology and…
History acts as not only a narrative but as a blueprint within the world of architecture and restoration. Archives act as remnants of the past, sources of knowledge in the…
Although 15-minute cities have been implemented in certain urban landscapes in the past, they have recently taken centre stage in discourse in urban planning, as a result of the COVID-19…
The Tech industry frequently sets off a domino effect of the evolution of the other major industries, of which the AEC industry is no exception. This includes the significant developments…
If beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder, how does the subjective nature of the human brain evaluate this perception of art? In the never-ending process of understanding and…
Is gentrification an inevitable consequence of heritage conservation? A seemingly common pattern amongst historic cities and neighbourhoods is the following of gentrification to heritage conservation initiatives. Gentrification is often not…
SJK Architects is a renowned and award-winning Mumbai-based collective founded in 1990. The studio is led by founding partner and principal architect Shimul Javeri Kadri along with Vaishali Mangalvedhkar, Sarika…
In an era of urbanization and globalization, creative placemaking is a fitting tool to shape inclusive communities, integrate heritage & culture and contribute to the urban fabric of the space.…
The Platform, 2019, director Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia’s debut feature, is a potent allegory for power dynamics, societal hierarchy, and human behaviour. The film acts as a case study exploring this societal…
A similarity that modern-day travellers may find with those journeying from the 3rd to the 17th centuries is an explorative affinity for the historical Persian Caravanserais that line the landscape…
Amidst the panic climate change has brought about, Architecture and the AEC industry have become pivotal in both exacerbating the problem as well as in its influence to bring about…