My hometown, Mombasa, is a small coastal city in Kenya and one of the most popular destinations on the coast of East Africa. When it was in its early years,…
First-year architecture is a whole new world for many aspiring architects. It is the first taste you get of your next few years as an architecture student. First year, however,…
Sanjay Puri Architects, led by Sanjay & Nina Puri, is a well-established Architectural firm based in Mumbai, India. His works are usually in populated Indian cities such as Rajasthan, Mumbai,…
What is Sound? Sound is a concept we cannot abstract ourselves from in urban design, despite our best efforts. Spaces and cities constantly emit sound – enjoyable sounds or otherwise.…
The book ‘Why Old Places Matter’ by Thompson M. Mayes is one of the few books that gives a voice to old places and tells its readers why they matter.…
The Ravenscourt Park Hospital, situated near Ravenscourt Park in London, is recognised by architects in the region as the first Modern building in the United Kingdom. Designed by Scottish Architect…
It is said that Frank Gehry has spent more than half a century trying to overturn the meaning of design within architecture. Architecture, which in its essence is an art…
Rachel Karen Green needs no introduction. Almost everyone knows of the ‘Friends’ character, as she quickly made her mark as a ’90s style icon and fashionista. Although the show premiered…
Identity is most simply known as ‘who you are’. Your name, age, ethnicity, etc. are all part of your identity – in a shallow sense. Identity refers to your unique…
Representation is a growing concept frequently employed in politics and popular culture. Representation refers to the act of presenting or standing for an idea or community. It involves providing a…
Why do humans need community? ‘Humans crave community’ is a phrase humankind has widely acknowledged as accurate. Since humans established the first few civilisations, there is evidence that people built…
There is a quote by British German Art Critic Sir Nikolaus Pevsner, which goes, ‘A bicycle shed is a building; the Lincoln Cathedral is a piece of architecture.’ In simpler…