India is witnessing a transformation in its urban face. The ever-expanding cities are striving to accommodate a growing population, rising economic aspirations, and increasing infrastructural needs. The dilemma is between…
Transitional spaces commonly refer to areas that serve as zones of transition or separation between two distinct environments or settings. In architectural terminology, transitional spaces are generally defined as the…
The contemporary design profession is often viewed as a choice between two contrasting modes of practice: Freelance and stable employment. While both are frequently romanticized, freelancing offers a sense of…
Architectural education has traditionally had a special place in the hierarchy of professions. Unlike most other areas of study, in which theory is paramount, in architecture, there is a constant…
Indian cities seem to be organised on paper, zoned, regulated, and systematically organised. However, the lived experience tells a different story. An individual is walking on a damaged footpath, a…
Spiritual and religious tourism has typically been associated with older people going on pilgrimages for faith, rituals, or relaxing trips during retirement. Recently, this trend has shifted. More young people…
Prologue: The Limits of Representation One day, you decide to study architecture. You learn to draw plans, sections, and axonometrics; to make models; to understand structure, materials, and composition. Yet,…
Urbanist Jan Gehl argues that the essence of a city lies not just in its built form but in the everyday social interactions that occur in the spaces between buildings.…
The Paradox of Urban Renewal Urban renewal is often necessitated by the growing population, ageing infrastructure, and demands of contemporary life. While it promises efficiency, improved living conditions and economic…
Digital burnout is the mental and emotional exhaustion caused by spending excessive time in the digital world. In the 21st century, society operates like a digital organism, constantly demanding our…
Bio-based Aesthetics is a vast field of architecture and design that has recently gained popularity in modern practices. As the world shifts toward sustainability, designers are moving from synthetic materials…
Cities between Memory and Change Cities are living organisms. They grow, transform, and continually adapt to accommodate new needs, technologies, and populations. In this ever-changing urban landscape, buildings inevitably age,…