Courtyards, like the heart of a home, pulsate with life and tradition, echoing the values and aspirations of civilizations through time. In the enchanting world of Indian architecture, the Tharavadu…
For a long time, the balcony has been a pretty simple thing. It’s a person’s own small space in the air, a spot to stand and watch the world, feel…
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy (Wikipedia, 2025). We have been familiar with this proverb since childhood. Our childhoods are made remarkably memorable by the innumerable…
Relevance of Urban Design and its Implications Jan Gehl, an urban designer and architect, once said that ‘Think big but always remember to make the places where people are to…
Pimbahal, located in the historic core of Patan, Lalitpur, Nepal, showcases a fascinating fusion of cultural heritage and architectural beauty, with the 14th-century Pimbahal Pokhari at its heart. This serene…
Jimmie Durham (1940-2021) was an artist, sculptor, writer, and activist whose work challenged and transformed our understanding of art, history, architecture, and space. Born in the USA, he identified himself…
Barely 10-15 years ago, Streets were not just a medium of commuting. Somewhere around our childhood, all we could remember was cycling in our residential lanes, playing cricket in vacant…
The city experience is a multisensory affair that progresses in layers—visual, aural, tactual, gustatory, and olfactory. For most of the contemporary urban design debate, however, the focus has been persistently…
To be honest, after a long day of designing, it is thrilling to travel without leaving your space. If you’re a creative designer, architect, or artist who unwinds through films…
Earlier, architecture and design were male-dominated fields, and to this day, the scenarios haven’t changed much due to ongoing social challenges. This continuous historical bias in design in terms of…
Food and Architecture are closely interlinked, as both are cultural expressions shaped by human experiences. Long before the first bite is taken, the space, people, and anticipation that surround it…
The Venice Architecture Biennale is the most significant global platform for architectural exhibitions. This year, it is the 19th edition of the Venice Architecture Biennale titled “Intelligens. Natural. Artificial. Collective.”…