Context and Historical Background Ooty, known as the Queen of the Hills, originally served as a summer retreat and administrative hub for the British. It was well known for its…
Jameel Arts Centre (fig.1), a signifying case study for minimal yet out-of-the-ordinary design in the UAE, caters to cultural art with a natural connection. The building is designed by UK-based…
Nyay Mandir, situated in the historic city of Vadodara, is a notable example of judicial design from the princely era of the Baroda State. In contrast to the city’s famous…
Jiayuguan Fort is not simply the western gateway of the Great Wall of China, it is the place where civilization pauses, inhales, and looks out at the infinite. Rising from…
Historical Background Co Loa Citadel, situated in the Dong Anh District of Hanoi, is one of the oldest relic sites in Vietnam, dating back to the 3rd century BC. It…
Origins: The Grounded Beginnings In the windswept southern edge of Saaremaa, where the Baltic Sea presses itself into shallow inlets and limestone shores, Kuressaare Castle rises with an almost geometric…
“It took God 7 days to create the world; it won’t take him more than 1 year to build an ordinary structure…” Those were the words Bishop David Oyedepo, an…
Hampstead Heath is a not-so-hidden fairyland in the middle of London. With its charming forest paths, swimming pods, and rich heritage buildings, it is a magical spot for locals and…
Set in the middle of a cosmopolitan city is a dominant transit hub – Penn Station, New York City. Recently redeveloped, the Moynihan Train Hall at the station provides an…
A Fort Rooted in Antiquity The origins of Chanderi Fort date to the 11th century, when Kirti Pal of the Pratihara dynasty first established it. Inscriptions found in the Gwalior…
Shilparamam is a cultural craft village located in Madhapur, Hyderabad. It was established in 1992 by the Government of Andhra Pradesh to preserve traditional Indian art forms and rural craftsmanship…
Kochi carries layers of history that reveal themselves quietly through its buildings and landscapes. Among these, one structure has continued to hold a steady place in the city’s collective memory.…