Stepwells were culturally and socially significant structures in India that made it easier for people to access groundwater and maintain the well. Water is significant in Hindu cosmology as the…
An urban, liveable city is incomplete without a clean and accessible public restroom. It is a signal of welcome that rivals parks, benches, and trash cans. Easy access to clean,…
Modern art movement is defined as art created between the 1860s and the 1970s. Art has always reflected the society and culture in which we live. It has a powerful…
When the city of New York is mentioned, the mind conjures up images of skyscrapers and crowded streets. As one of the world’s most populous and economically significant cities, New…
Since when did humans start altering the planet Earth? Since when did human activity have such an impact on the planet’s climate and ecosystem? Scientists and geologists have not been…
Every generation has an architect who provides a brand new perspective on architecture and design. Today, Sanjay Puri is among the very few architects in India who have designed projects…
Architecture and the design of space can generate variable emotions among humans. Intentional design of spaces, keeping in mind the users and their needs, has resulted in positive human behavior.…
One of the leading architectural practices of the world, Wilkinson Eyre Architects started as Chris Wilkinson Architects by Chris Wilkinson in 1983. Jim Eyre joined Chris Wilkinson as a partner…
If you are looking for an encyclopedia on Wadas of Maharashtra, The Courtyard Wada of Maharashtra by Rupa Raje Gupta is something you would want to have on your bookshelf.…
For the last few years, there has been a growing threat due to climate change, and it has been felt by every living species on the planet. Every time a…
Kiev, named after one of the four legendary founders of the city, is settled along the Dnieper River and is one of the most important cities in Eastern Europe. This…
Founded in 1905 as Star Furniture Co., the company produced furniture which was in the historic revival style. Dirk Jan De Pree, who worked in the company as a clerk…