As cities expand and older structures lose their original function, the question of what happens to existing buildings becomes harder to ignore. Demolition is often treated as the practical answer,…
The Appeal and Complexity of Minimalist Design The minimalist design trend, inspired by the ideology “less is more,” has influenced the field of design significantly due to its visual appearance,…
Mies van der Rohe’s conception of skyscrapers as transparent “skin-and-bone” structures radically transformed the approach to high-rise development. The ubiquitous glass skyscraper was originally intended to create minimal, lightweight, naturally…
Light is one of the most powerful visual tools. It does much more than just helping people to see; it sets the mood, shapes emotions, directs attention, and greatly influences…
What changes when architecture is imagined not as an object, but as a lived story? In the earlier essays, I suggested that one way to understand space is to think…
Architects spend almost 40 to 50 per cent of their time in design studios where they come up with design options, solutions, presentation boards and much more. This connection to…
In an increasingly digitised world, the persistence of stationery brands may appear surprising. Yet, certain companies continue to thrive by transforming ordinary products into emotional experiences tied to learning, creativity,…
What is Sound? Sound is a concept we cannot abstract ourselves from in urban design, despite our best efforts. Spaces and cities constantly emit sound – enjoyable sounds or otherwise.…
Most people encounter Maped Group long before they know its name. Brightly colored scissors, a geometry set packed in a student’s backpack, and a pencil sharpener used in class are…
In a world where buildings are no longer merely shelters but powerful expressions of identity and purpose, the materials and technologies behind them matter profoundly. The 3M Company, a global…
In the show ‘The Office’, the company Dunder Mifflin only sells paper in wholesale, but the real-life company Staples, born in America, sells retail products ranging from high-quality office supplies,…
How It All Began Before India became an independent nation, on 24 August of 1910, ITC Limited had already established its roots in Calcutta (present-day Kolkata) under the name “Imperial…