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…
Located in the heart of Chennai, the National Art Gallery symbolises the city’s rich history, culture, and heritage. Designed in 1906, by Henry Irwin, this building is a quintessential display…
Hale Kiawe by Walker Warner, exudes the spiritual beauty in minimalism. Aligned with the principles of Vastu Sastra, a traditional Hindu system of architecture, the spaces stress the bespoke tenets…
Situated in the storied town of Sivasagar, Assam, Talatal Ghar is a prime example of the architectural magnificence of the Ahom kingdom. This remarkable structure goes beyond the concept of…
Designed for Isolation “The place of isolation can become the place of revolution.” Humans are social beings, if kept in isolation and under torture they will come to end their…
The Birth of Navi Mumbai The post-independence era in India was the beginning of new development and planning. Mumbai, a city developed and evolved from the Bombay Presidency (one of…