Architecture is all about designing environments. Places to live, work areas, places of worship, celebration and leisure. All these are designed with so many resources and finesse. But an area…
Over the centuries, many Indian cities have evolved from traditional settlements into modern activity centres that meet the aspirations of today. Housing, workplaces, and communal areas have all been developed…
Since the beginning of civilization, architecture has acted as a reflection of human values, responding to and shaping the human psyche. It represents a dynamic interplay,a dialogue where spaces influence…
The Kumbh Mela, a major Hindu festival, unfolds in a 12-year cycle across four sacred cities: Haridwar, Ujjain, Nashik, and Prayagraj. The 2019 Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, marked…
Public spaces like parks, streets, plazas, and sidewalks symbolise urban life’s shared experiences, offering places for rest, connection, and movement. However, beneath their inviting appearance lies an uncomfortable truth: many…
In Life Between Buildings, Jan Gehl writes, “In streets and city spaces of poor quality, only the bare minimum of activity takes place. People hurry home. In a good environment,…
By 2100, the UN projects the global population will exceed 11 billion, requiring the construction of 2.4 trillion square feet of space—roughly the size of New York City every month…
Architectural documentation, or recording the stories of spaces, draws from many sources—formal literature, historic transcripts, and visual mediums like photography and film. Traditionally, the preservation of heritage and culture has…
The Perth Concert Hall, a Brutalist marvel crafted by architects Jeffrey Howlett and Don Bailey, stands as Australia’s first concert hall to emerge after World War II. Nestled in the…
How is a city’s quality of life truly measured? Is it in the towering buildings of the wealthy or the sleek offices of global corporations? In reality, it comes down…
The Heartbeat of Urban Memories For those who grew up in cities, the streets are etched with memories—playing gully cricket with friends as the sun dipped below the horizon, dancing…
Crafting Tomorrow’s Architects The journey into architecture starts in design schools, where aspiring architects take their first steps toward shaping the built environment. Today, numerous design schools offer pathways into…