This article explores the holistic framework of architecture through an experiential lens. The inherent need for spaces to have ‘robustness’ (Dee, 2001, p.16), where a wide range of people and…
Danish Architect, Jan Gehl stated, “First life, then spaces, then buildings—the other way around never works”. This principle insists that people should be the focal element when designing spaces. The…
Public spaces provide people with opportunities to socialise which is an important part of modern urban life. These spaces, such as parks, squares, streets, and community gardens are not just…
Social psychologist Rich Fromm defines biophilia as the ‘love of life’ that explains two fundamental tendencies of living organisms: sustaining life from death threats and the positive integration with each…
In a world increasingly prone to the devastating impacts of natural and human-made disasters, the urgency for rapid, reliable relief solutions has never been more crucial. Hurricanes, earthquakes, and floods…
Urban design, through its objectives and principles, is slowly but surely shaping our society as well as our lives for a better tomorrow. Urban waterfront development, an essential part of…
Brutalism, one of the most polarizing architectural movements of the 20th century, has made a bold comeback. Known for its stark, fortress-like structures of exposed concrete, Brutalism once dominated the…
During the 20th century, the construction and building industry faced challenges with numerous harmful materials that posed risks for homeowners, workers, and the environment. As we enter the 21st century,…
Is it possible to revitalise the past and change how cities will develop in the future? This topic has come to light as a ground-breaking method for maintaining historic structures…
The field of design and technology has increased over the past few decades and residential projects have benefited in several ways. Innovation has aimed to make human lives more comfortable…
Going to cafes and having café dates became quite popular during the lockdown. All around the town, new cafes sprang out of nowhere. Cafes have become so popular that the…
Outdoor play spaces are commonly associated with visual images of playgrounds. Structured and designed play spaces called playgrounds emerged in the early 19th century with the rise of industrialisation. It…