During the two centuries 1534-1737, Vasai and Mumbai previously known as Salsette Island belonged to Portuguese rule. During this period a lot of development took place along the coastal location…
Ever wondered what makes a street ‘a place to be’ rather than a ‘place to pass by? Streets are the stage where the drama of city life unfolds and therefore…
Madrid, the prime hub of entertainment, sports, politics and culture has seen immense transition over the decades. Today, the architecture of Madrid is under evaluation by the government and the…
Architectural conservation is a cycle of which the material, historical, and design integrity of any heritage is drawn out through carefully arranged intercessions. It manages issues of drawing out the…
Urban Pollution is a 20th-century phenomenon that was born as a resultant of a larger man-made act- the urban agglomeration. As cities were built, the issues of waste management became…
Crime Crime in cities is an ever-growing concern now. It is one of the primary causes of social unrest. One crucial outcome of the increased rate of crime is the…
Currently, the earth is undergoing an environmental crisis, affecting the wellbeing and livelihood of millions of ubiquitously. The unchecked Urban sprawl has resulted in the severity of environmental hazards: frequent…
There are very few marvels in the man-built world that still inflict an absolute sense of littleness to the human stature. Some can achieve that with their mare appearance and…
Ever wondered what an ideal neighbourhood would look like? What would it feel like living there? Definitely, a neighbourhood is a mix of many activities and not a stand-alone typology.…
Architecture is not only the art of designing and construction but also a reflection of the time, society, culture, thoughts, and beliefs of and about the user. With time, it…
The capital city of the Canadian Province of Ontario, Toronto is the most populous city in Canada. The city is home to some of the most neck cranking skyscrapers and…
In the spatial domains of urban geographies, historically, urban forms are resultant extensions of people’s way of life, and hence the growth of organic cities. The grid system as an…