Community, an integrated unit consisting of several fragments, all bound by singular synchronization, finds the core of its strength in the ‘scale’. Communities vary from micro to macro scale and…
Careful consideration of context and its surroundings, as well as the community needs, are the forces behind the creation of any space. These spaces are meant to serve a defined…
Popularly remembered as the American architect whose buildings were characterized by powerful, massive forms, Louis Kahn was born in a poor Jewish family in Pamu (presently in Estonia) on February…
“I always liked this city because of the intimacy, the congeniality of the people here: very generous, very helpful and encouraging. And I think that’s what the essence of this…
Amongst the brightly lit, sunny landscapes of South India, stands the mighty ‘Rajarajeswaram kovil’ or ‘The Brihadeeswara temple’ reflecting the rich Dravidian architecture throughout its stone sculpted faces. ‘Thanjai periya…
The latest advancements in technologies have enabled greater mobility and working flexibility for any architect carrying a smartphone. From initiating ground floor plans to mapping sun paths, apps play a…
Out of the many visual elements of design, color is the most impactful yet effortless amongst all. The first impression that an area leaves on a visitors’ mind is certainly…
The domed building – Louvre Abu Dhabi, is a museum located on the Saadiyat Island or Island of Happiness, an upcoming cultural district in Abu Dhabi. Planned to be the…
Ever since the beginning of mankind, there has always existed a central place, just as an atom has central nuclei. A man had to seek individual shelter in course of…
Tourism is a scenario to “familiarize a city for an unfamiliar audience and gain identity for the citizen”, while Architecture “is an expression of lifestyle and spirit of the epochs…
Born on January 31, 1921, in Pine Bluff Arkansas, E Fay Jones was an American designer and architect. He was F.L.Wright’s only apprentice to receive the highest honor for American…
A name that should be written in golden words, a carefree spirit and an elder sister of the poor of Pakistan. These words are not enough to describe her life…