Bernard Tschumi argues ‘if bodies violate the purity of architectural spaces, one might rightly wonder about the reverse: the violence inflicted by narrow corridors on large crowds, the symbolic or physical…
Occupying the upper Egyptian city of Sohag, this Coptic, conservative, and conformist monastery follows the footsteps of the Egyptian saint Pishay or Pshoi. The red monastery, the name imitated from…
The home is a crucial concept for the British, reflected within the famous saying “An Englishman’s house is his castle”. Britain’s homes have changed dramatically through the ages, in size,…
Rajasthan is known for its colorful culture and tradition in India and around. It is a place having an ancient historic significance. The rule of Rajput kings in Rajasthan along…
Healthcare facilities are supposed to be one of the most basic services in a city. However, do we as designers justify its ‘fundamental’ status? Or are we guilty of focusing…
School designs are more or less a complex problem to deal with. It is a strategic process of creating a pedagogical environment without losing the essence of a recreational and…
The striking of a sudden pandemic, COVID’19, retraced all the footsteps back to one’s home. Staying inside an enclosed space was termed as being quarantined. The footsteps away from home…
The UN Studies have claimed that by 2025, three fourth of the world’s population will live in coastal cities. At the same time, the severity and frequency of floods have…
Large inflatable bouncy castles with children shrieking with joy and tumbling over one another were once a common sight in funfairs and theme parks. The delightful palaces with bright, air-filled…
“People with disabilities are vulnerable because of the many barriers they face: attitudinal, physical, and financial. Addressing these barriers is within our reach…..but most important, addressing these barriers will unlock…
Vastu consists of a set of principles that defines the planning and arrangement of space to enhance and ensure a peaceful dwelling. It has two components; Vastu-Shilp and Vastu-sastra. Vastu-Shilp…
As the population of the world increases, the available space for accommodation is scarce. The ideal design solution emerged in the form of micro housing, which is designing living spaces…