Movies, since forever, have always relied heavily on people’s lives for inspiration. Whether it be over the elite or the working economy, cinema and literature focus their lenses time and…
With artfully crafted and curated interiors being a much-sought fad, especially for residences, we are introduced to countless designs on our social media feeds every day. However, when you analyse…
Here’s a mind-boggling question for all the readers. When surrounded by a wide range of products, which are the ones that draw attention the most? The answer: Paradoxically, it is…
Politics, we can all agree, is an inextricable part of our lives, unequivocally prevalent in every facet of our sociocultural fabric. It is a powerful, strategic battle played out between…
Welcome, one and all, to the “Celebrities as Architects” article series. Today’s feature is the man, the myth and the IT legend himself— Sundar Pichai. That’s right, folks, today we…
“Be like the river” is a piece of sage advice we have all heard from our elders. To embody the character of a river means to keep moving forward, relentlessly…
As young architects or students, the first thing we learn in architecture or design schools is to “observe.” At first glance, the word or the act itself might feel obvious,…
Located in the Roppongi precinct, Minato City—a downtown neighbourhood popular for its eclectic array of local attractions, ranging from high-end restaurants to bars, from hotels to theatres, and designer boutiques…
Picture this: Walking along the promenade, you notice several sailboats docked along the harbour. Their sails are fluttering dramatically, incapable of catching any wind. It appears as a rather peculiar…
The word ‘history’ finds its etymology in Greek, Latin, and French. In Greek, it derives from “histor,” meaning a ‘learnt, wise man,’ and “historein,” which translates to ‘learning by inquiry’…
An oft-quoted line of Francis Bacon is, “When in doubt, start from the beginning. It is always a good place to start.” But how does one proceed, should they be…
Over the decades, Mumbai’s urban landscape has transformed drastically to accommodate the growing needs of its residents. Once home to low-rise structures and palatial bungalows, the residential districts now find…