Kolkata as a port city was first established by the colonial powers in the 18th century. Earlier it was just a few scattered settlements, the British consolidated and developed it…
The thought of Surat conjures up a mental image of textile mills, and diamond polishing factories, but a deeper dive through the busy streets unveil the city’s rich history, culture,…
In a post-modern contemporary age with an alarming increase in population, cities are running out of space and energy for substantial public places. As urbanization trends shoot up, urban designers…
Unlike the Taj Mahal in Agra or the Bada Imambara Masjid in Lucknow, people fail to establish an instant connection with the former grandiose of the civilization of Hampi, lying…
“But cities aren’t like people; they live on and on, even though their reason for being where they are has gone downriver and out to sea.” – John Updike. A…
The city of San Antonio is steeped in culture and heritage. The influence of Spanish Missions, various Arts Movements, and classical styles of architecture are evident in the elements of…
Where we live, shapes and is shaped by us throughout history. Our rooms, homes, streets, neighborhoods, and cities dictate the way we live and eventually get altered to suit the…
‘Aapnu Amdavad’ proudly said by the people of Ahmedabad has continuously evolved over 600 years tested by time and wars with changing needs and greed. Like every Indian city, the streets…
China has a newly-affluent middle class, in constant search for models to showcase their newly found fortunes. In China, mimicry is seen as a form of mastery and is often…
…with destruction evolves construction; with time evolves style! Whether destruction out of wars or outbreak of epidemics, living organisms on earth have always witnessed drastic changes ever since life existed.…
Cities on the ‘smart’ radar, worldwide… We have already discussed what makes a city smart in a previous article. To continue with the same track, let us put together some…
Dubai skyscrapers in clouds In this article, we explore Dubai’s tallest buildings. Dubai, one of the 7 emirates of the United Arab Emirates contains a perfect mix of history and…