Humans’ reliance on their visual sense was always preferred over other senses and is often associated with ‘Seeing is Believing’. This idea of image has pervaded our senses so much…
Foreign Office Architects was a London-based architectural practice founded by Farshid Moussavi and Alejandro Zaera-Polo in 1993. Their rise to international acclaim came after winning the Yokohama Port terminal competition…
Lina Bo Bardi was a Brazilian architect, political activist, furniture and stage designer, editor, writer and curator. Born as Achilina Bo in Italy, Bardi graduated from the School of Architecture,…
Putting up a humanitarian shelter in the event of a calamity or disaster is a big challenge. Cost, quick construction, availability of materials, and transport are all factors that need…
The Chilean architecture firm Elemental under Alejandro Aravena explored the concept of partially completed housing, often called the half-house approach. The project Quinta Monroy was one of the first architect-driven…
Fabindia as a brand is considered a celebration of all that is India and its unique handicrafts retailing clothes and other products with high-quality craftsmanship. The brand features a variety of…
Humans’ reliance on their visual sense was always preferred over other senses and is often associated with ‘Seeing is Believing’. This idea of image has pervaded our senses so much…
Located in the heart of Kerala’s vibrant and cultural capital, Thrissur, Sree Vadakkunnathan Temple holds a special reverence and awe in the city people’s lives. Considered one of the oldest…
Gentry: /ˈdʒɛntri/ : People of good social position, often connected to landed estates or people of upper levels of the clergy. Gentrification is a complex urban condition where a wealthier…
Often straddling a world of unbelievability and a sense of rootedness, MAD Architects’ designs have always pushed the envelopes of design possibilities. In 2004, after his stint with Pritzker Prize-winning…
Going into architecture school with the only assumption being that ‘if you are good at drawing, architecture is for you’, one quickly realises that the idea is so far removed…