The world is progressing at a very fast rate and so are we adapting to its changes. Changing times have made us more prone to natural and manmade disasters. A…
From the earliest civilizations, humans have cultivated a sense of community and culture through public spaces. In ancient Greece, the Agora (literally meaning “assembly” or “gathering place”) was a geometric…
Royal, the first thought in our mind after listening and reading this word is rulers. It reminds us of our great kings and queens who served their nation happily. But…
Social Movements in December of 2010, a Tunisian street vendor set himself on fire in front of a municipal office to protest the government. Aged 26, Mohamed Bouazizi had been…
British Indian artist Anish Kapoor accused the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi of pushing through a propagandistic strategy amid the COVID-19 crisis to redevelop the historic buildings of Delhi’s Central…
Streets are described to be the ‘outdoor rooms’ that users interact with once they step out of their places of comfort and belonging. Architects and Urban Planners all over the…
A slum is identified as an area of unplanned human habitation, which can be found nearly in every country. These settlements, within a city, lack basic facilities such as clean…
When it comes to architecture and water, the opportunities are infinite. Water in architecture has shown the invention of space and how a natural source influences the metaphors of physical…
The UAE is a region that seems to believe its biggest architectural nemesis is UAE itself. Always on the grind to sidestep its creations, the UAE is constantly looking to…
Ranging from slanting benches to metal spikes, hostile architecture occurs when elements of the built environment are specifically designed to curtail “undesirable” use. Usually, the groups targeted by hostile architecture…
In today’s world we face an issue of growing population, resulting in shortage of developable spaces which can be used for living. Also, with the changing global economic structure, the…
Every childhood memory is incomplete without a visit to the nearest amusement park. A day spent with friends and family, enjoying thrilling rides, eating some signature treats and exploring a…