A building that lives and breathes. What better way to describe a space that has a symbiotic relationship with nature? Housing a variety of plants that are not native to…
The Art Faculty Building, situated at the campus of Dhaka University, was designed by architect Mazharul Islam in the early 1950s. It is considered one of the first and most…
As Anna Heringer said, it is the basic right of people to know how to build using vernacular materials. The METI (Modern Education and Training Institute) handmade school stands out…
When built merges with the unbuilt, and there is no barrier between the indoor and outdoor, the structure ceases to dominate and becomes one with the surroundings. Neelai: The lakehouse…
The Ahmedabad University is one of the finest examples of modern architecture in India, with a direct legacy from the modern masters, like Louis Kahn and Le Corbusier, who worked…
Banjara Virasat represents the rich cultural heritage, history, and identity of the Banjara community, one of India’s most vibrant nomadic groups. Spread across regions such as Maharashtra, Telangana, Karnataka, and…
The Red Fort Complex in Delhi, also known as Lal Qila and Qila-e-Mubarak, is a masterpiece of Mughal Architecture, unmatched in its historical and architectural wonders. Commissioned by Emperor Shah…
‘A passage between Realms’ “Originating from the Japanese turii, meaning gateway leading to heaven. Its Sanskrit synonym for a door is Dwara, from the word Dwi, meaning ‘two’. This refers…
Architecture often reflects the ideas, technologies, and cultural values of its time. In rapidly growing cities, architects have repeatedly experimented with flexible building systems that can adapt to and reshape…
Imagine walking through the narrow streets of a city where you can easily touch the walls when you spread your arms. The overhead balconies above your head of ancient houses,…
Stepwells, carvings on the earth’s surface not meant solely for fetching water, form entire buildings that sink several stories below the ground. The stepwells are trenches or rock-cut wells which…
Seoullo 7017, often addressed as the “Skygarden,” serves not just as an overhead passage bridge; it is a living testament to Seoul’s transition from a concrete-heavy industrial hub to a…