For many people living in and travelling through Indian cities, ongoing or paused construction sites have become part of everyday life. Dug-up roads, unfinished flyovers, and metro pillars occupy more…
Historically, water has played a key role in shaping the space, culture, and ecology of Indian cities. Settlements grew along riverbanks, temple tanks defined neighborhoods, and stepwells served as both…
The arena of architecture has evolved through the centuries. Various forms and styles have been developed to suit contemporary design requirements. And so far, history has inherited a plethora of…
Adaptive reuse projects have become a defining strategy in contemporary European architecture, particularly focusing on transformation of post-industrial sites. As cities are dealing with climatic changes, resource scarcity, reduced land…
The cities we live in now are growing faster than ever before. The sheer extent of growth is marked by the development of infrastructure, connectivity, and the economy. However, what…
Over the last two decades, India’s population has grown rapidly. As of 2015, approximately 33% of India’s total population resided in cities, and by 2050, more than half of India’s…
Once the world’s highest and most visited landmark, the Eiffel Tower is a pure beauty. The city of lights is among the many illustrated attractions, and it symbolizes the pride…
Architecture is often discussed through ideas of balance, proportion, and spatial experience. Buildings are expected to create comfort, to organize movement, and to establish a sense of order within the…
Walking in Indian cities feels like a subway surfers’ run where cars and scooters have all the right and footpaths are optional. In many cities, 40% of the major roads…
We often talk about Delhi’s air pollution or Mumbai’s water pollution. But what often skips designs in most urban platforms in India is the noise. There is so much noise…
Mustang Road Nepal connects Beni to Upper Mustang, a previously isolated territory located in one of the Himalayas’ most breathtaking and vulnerable environments. This route has transformed accessibility in a…
The concept of modernity has altered the common types of housing. People are no longer residing in houses with courtyards, but are instead opting for apartments. This change has led…