Modern architecture as a style gained prominence in the 19th century with the introduction of new typologies like prisons, schools, stock exchanges and so forth. New functions asked for newer…
Holy in God’s Own Country: Laurie Baker’s Humble Masterpiece At a time when sacred architecture was synonymous with elaborate, embellished, and exquisite designs, a humble chapel lies quietly nestled in…
What a work of Genius?! — This is how the famous British Architect and Conservator Donald Insall acclaimed this architectural splendour during his visit to Chennai (formerly Madras) in the…
Legendary Curator It starts with the maleficent architect storyteller of all times and a public figure whose story deserves more than a movie, Paul Williams a star architect. He was…
Never Replicated “No one giant does it. It is a lot of little steps”, quoted by Peter A. Cohen. Dubai Burj, the previous name of Burj Khalifa known by very…
Space Habitats: Envisioning Life Beyond Earth Space habitats—often referred to as space colonies, orbital cities, or space settlements—represent a vision for permanent living environments in space. While we have yet…
Lina Bo Bardi (1914–1992) was an Italian-born Brazilian architect who created this harmonious integration of modernist architecture and premodern folk art. Her works span a few decades and cutting across…
The Al Bahr Towers in Abu Dhabi is nothing less than a technological wonder in the architectural world. With distinct advanced features and innovations revolutionising this field, the adaptive and…
When exploring architectural designs, various elements come into play—symmetry, unity, harmony, lines, and planes, to name a few. Buildings are crafted with principles that consider comfort, safety, and environmental responsibility.…
Mohatta Palace, located in the upscale area of Karachi, offers exquisite views of the sea and a serene environment with mature Bargad and Peepal trees. Mohatta Palace was built in…
Set in the embrace of Lodhi Garden, India International Centre is a prominent cultural institution in New Delhi. The Centre contributes as a hub for social, cultural, political and intellectual…
One of the pioneers of modernism and the mastermind behind the philosophy of “less is more”, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, commonly addressed as Mies, was a German-American architect and…