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…
The Red Fort Complex in Delhi, also known as Lal Qila and Qila-e-Mubarak, is a masterpiece of Mughal Architecture, unmatched in its historical and architectural wonders. Commissioned by Emperor Shah…
‘A passage between Realms’ “Originating from the Japanese turii, meaning gateway leading to heaven. Its Sanskrit synonym for a door is Dwara, from the word Dwi, meaning ‘two’. This refers…
Architecture often reflects the ideas, technologies, and cultural values of its time. In rapidly growing cities, architects have repeatedly experimented with flexible building systems that can adapt to and reshape…
Imagine walking through the narrow streets of a city where you can easily touch the walls when you spread your arms. The overhead balconies above your head of ancient houses,…
Le Ballon Rouge (The Red Balloon) is an Academy Award-winning French film from 1956, produced and directed by Albert Lamorisse. The film, often revered as a fantasy-comedy children’s story, is…
In recent times, the cities have not only been an epicenter of technological developments, opportunity, and innovation but also have promoted pollution, heat islands, biodiversity loss, and psychological fatigue. Urban…
Cities are often evaluated based on their monumentality, open plazas, boulevards, promenades and landmark buildings. Urban discourse often overlooks the fact that the most meaningful social connections unfold in the…
Boston City Hall (see fig.1) is one of America’s most controversial yet enduring symbols of mid-century Brutalism. (Archeyes, 2024). Completed in 1968 and designed by Kallmann, McKinnell & Knowles. Since…
India’s urban areas are growing at an unprecedented rate. Infrastructure corridors, metro systems, smart city projects, and international real estate investments are rapidly changing city landscapes. At the same time,…
Charles Dickens said, “Electric communication will never be a substitute for the face of someone who, with their soul, encourages another person to be brave and true.” Food, Clothing, Shelter,…
The 21-story, 91-meter-high Brutalist edifice, the Palika Kendra, is an unmissable feature of New Delhi’s skyline. The building, home to the headquarters of NDMC, or New Delhi Municipal Council, was…