Beyond Designing Physical Spaces Architecture, for me, has slowly shifted from being a discipline of designing spaces to understanding how spaces begin to hold people, emotions, and time within them.…
When we watch global sporting events, what we often remember are moments: a final goal, a record broken, a stadium erupting in collective sound. What we rarely pause to consider…
Architecture is often discussed in terms of space, material and form. We analyse plans, elevations and sections; we debate aesthetics and sustainability; we critique programmes and circulation. Yet one dimension…
Branding is not a term traditionally associated with architecture, and for a long time, it has felt almost uncomfortable within the discipline. Architecture is often understood as slow, deliberate, and…
The Soviet city was conceived as a spatial manifestation of ideology, but functioned in practice as an environment shaped by compromise, adaptation, and everyday use. Decades after the dissolution of…
Old Buildings as Climate Resources Older buildings are frequently regarded as development obstacles in rapidly growing urban areas. Demolition seems acceptable because it is frequently regarded as ineffective, antiquated, or…
Iceland is a land that does not negotiate. Its terrain is shaped by volcanic eruptions, glacial movement, and tectonic pressure, producing landscapes that feel more primordial than picturesque. Lava fields…
Tashkent is not a city that can be understood in one glance. It is built from many moments in time. Every street, building, and open space carries a memory of…
Mental balance is often spoken about as a personal responsibility. We are told to meditate more, exercise regularly, manage stress better, and seek help when overwhelmed. While these are important,…
Mani Ratnam’s OK Kanmani is usually remembered for its breezy romance, the easy chemistry of Adi and Tara, and Rahman’s music that somehow fits every mood. But when you look…
Placemaking Starts With People In architecture today, Placemaking has moved from being a conference buzzword to a design philosophy that genuinely matters. It is the point where buildings step aside…
A Fort Rooted in Antiquity The origins of Chanderi Fort date to the 11th century, when Kirti Pal of the Pratihara dynasty first established it. Inscriptions found in the Gwalior…