In 1968, biologist John Calhoun conducted an experiment named the ‘mortality-inhibiting environment for mice’, more commonly known as mouse heaven, or Universe 25. He took 8 mice, all screened to…
Gurudwaras, the places of worship for Sikhs, are central to both spiritual life and community gathering in Sikhism, the world’s fifth-largest religion. Beyond being places of prayer and scripture recitation,…
How is a city’s quality of life truly measured? Is it in the towering buildings of the wealthy or the sleek offices of global corporations? In reality, it comes down…
The renowned German architect Diébédo Francis Kéré once said, “Architecture is meant to serve people.” This vision connects directly to the concept of Human-Centred Design (HCD), which emphasises designing with…
Minimalism is ‘a movement in sculpture and painting that arose in the 1950s, characterized by the use of simple massive forms’. In the second half of the 2010s minimalism became a…
The saying, “Architecture is not just about creating structures; it’s about preserving whispers of the past,” permeates history and leads us through the abandoned asylum hallways. Stories are hidden deep within…
One of the many inclinations people have when they are focused on enjoying warm weather is going to a beach. Beaches are lively social environments in which people come together…
Designing for the dead is a serious and special duty that touches on social, cultural, psychological, and spiritual spheres. In addition to honoring the deceased’s memory and navigating intricate death-related…
Embarking on a journey through the realm of architecture, we unveil a profound exploration of spaces that transcend mere structures. In this article, we delve into the art of crafting…
The interpretation of buildings has often been linked to ’The Process of Reading’ in which architecture can be understood by analogy to language; either as a code capable of communicating…
What better example of design in harmony with nature can be found than Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater? Built almost 90 years ago above a waterfall in the forests of Pennsylvania,…
Picture this: a young student steps onto campus for the first time, heart racing, eyes wide. Surrounded by towering buildings and bustling crowds, the weight of the unknown looms large.…