In the heart of Kathmandu, the Boudhanath Stupa is a towering remnant of peace, spirituality, and Buddhist heritage. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979, it stands as a focal…
Rethinking the Order of Progress When imagining innovation, it often comes hand-in-hand with new technology. Sleek gadgets, digital systems, and automated networks dominate most visions of the future. But what…
Why Do Buildings Need to Feed Us? Food scarcity in urban areas Cities have always been the center of growth, development, and advancement for the country. The majority of the…
Urban planning in rapidly evolving cities struggles to meet the emerging needs of urban communities. Tactical urbanism is a flexible approach to urban planning that transforms spaces using low-cost, scalable,…
Fontainhas, often called the Latin Quarters of Goa, nestled in Panaji, Goa, stands as a living testament to the Portuguese influence that once shaped and influenced the landscapes of Goa.…
There is a quote by British German Art Critic Sir Nikolaus Pevsner, which goes, ‘A bicycle shed is a building; the Lincoln Cathedral is a piece of architecture.’ In simpler…
“Public art”, also street art, as the name suggests, is for and by the public. In evolving cities and fleeting streetscapes, this form of art is always dancing on a…
Gentrification is the transformation of urban neighbourhoods through investment and redevelopment, often resulting in the displacement of lower-income residents. At the heart of this transformation is architecture. The design of…
In the face of the climate emergency, the architectural profession often turns to cutting-edge technologies such as smart materials, AI-driven design, carbon capture systems, as the panacea for environmental challenges. While…
In the architectural profession, the term “social responsibility” is often invoked with idealism. We are taught, especially in academia, that architecture has the power to shape societies, influence human behaviour,…
Architecture has long been an indicator of inequality around the globe, with one being able to characterise the social status of an area based on its design. It generally dictates…
Walls as Chronicles of the City’s Soul In the labyrinthine network of our cities, amidst the relentless cacophony of traffic and the everyday shuffle of humanity, lies an alternative narrative…