Gentrification Gentrification refers to the revitalization of the urban settlements that mostly result in the displacement of low-income, lower class and non-standing communities in the region. Gentrification often begins with…
Amidst the ochre dunes of Morocco is the University of Taroudant University, an educational university that is inspired by the terrain it surrounds itself and manifests to the human senses…
Museums are gateways to an alternative world or a wormhole to a future timeline. Museums are bridges between the present, past, and future, weaving a tapestry of human emotions and…
According to the United Nations, indigenous communities are “people and nations which, having a historical continuity with pre-invasion and pre-colonial societies that developed on their territories, consider themselves distinct from…
Life after entering design school is a race against time. Lectures, all-nighters, workshops, projects, research, and maintaining an active personal and social life – no one prepares architecture students for…
Women have been a part of India’s architectural landscape since the pre-independence era. Originating as an act of resistance against British India, where women took to the streets following the…
Architecture has long played a role in reinforcing gender roles, reflecting historical power dynamics and societal values. More often, gender norms are driven by the layout, form, and function of…
The streets we travel through, whether urban or rural, are alive with vibrant colours and catchphrases. The evolving arena of graffiti and street art has overtaken cityscapes and ventured into…
One of the most recognized and notorious artists of the 1980s is the poster boy Damien Hirst of the Young British Artists. He stands as an artist constantly challenging the…
Symbols come in various forms, artefacts, gestures, signs, and words. The purpose of symbols is integral in safeguarding a culture, disseminating morale, and upholding values in a community. One such…
Located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, the Georgian capital of Tbilisi was once an integral part of the ancient spice route. Hence, this city has been significantly shaped…
Shelter @ Rainforest by Marra + Yeh Architects is a zero-energy structure in the jungle of Borneo in Sabah, Malaysia. Designed by Marra + Yeh Architects and commissioned by a…