How do we distinguish between what is ahead and what is behind? Layman: “Err, we shade?” Architects: “Buddy, use different line weights.” So, how do we choose what colors look…
“Archaeology holds all the keys to understanding who we are and where we come from.” – Sarah Parcak. As rightly said by the American archaeologist, Sarah Parcak who is a…
What binds us to a place? Neighborhood food, the aroma from someone’s kitchen, materials and structures, and many a time the kind of feeling one had during his last visit.…
Assam is a state whose medieval architecture is greatly influenced by its cultural contact with West Pakistan, i.e., present-day Bangladesh and Burma, yet maintaining its firm cultural relation with mainland…
Unlike the Taj Mahal in Agra or the Bada Imambara Masjid in Lucknow, people fail to establish an instant connection with the former grandiose of the civilization of Hampi, lying…
The most common question one faces in the field of urban planning and design is, “Wait. What is urban planning?” To start with, there is no single answer to this…
Matsuyama is the capital city of Ehime Prefecture on the island of Shikoku in Japan and is a sweet respite from the country’s frantic global cities offering the right mix…
“The traveller who goes there first is likened to a man who begins his banquets with master-piece and is worried to find other dishes rather dull.” – Prince of Wales.…
How Can Architects At An Individual Level Affect Urban Dynamics? With A Huge Number Of Architects Contributing To City Skylines, How Does Architecture At An Individual Level Affect Urban Planning?…
Mobile architecture is about turning built spaces into resourceful structures that may be used even when in, during or after transit. Given is a list of exemplary examples of mobile…
Inspired by his architect-uncle during his childhood days, Minoru Yamasaki learnt to think differently elaborating on his principle ideologies of “surprise, serenity and delight”. Being one of the celebrated architects…
Time has its own way of crafting minds but utilising this time in a charted manner makes individuals stand out. Online courses have in recent times becomes a source of…