Architecture shapes societies but also mirrors the values of those who build it. Few contemporary architects are able to capture this relationship in such a holistic manner. Sumita Singha, for…
Architecture is often considered a field-based profession: tight schedules, construction sites, design decisions, client meetings, material selection and progress oversight. For so long we have glorified the image of an…
“Trying to fix something that’s broken is sometimes a lot harder than building something new.” Sarah Sham is not talking about a building. As the fourth generation of the Essajees…
A pioneering Pakistani architect, urban historian, and educator, Prof. Dr Neelum Naz is widely recognised as the first woman in Pakistan to earn a PhD and complete a post-doctorate in…
The Building That Had Too Many Hands to Count The ribbon is cut. Cameras flash. A celebrated architect steps forward, smiling as the crowd applauds another masterpiece. Newspapers publish a…
The Starchitect The birth of the ‘starchitect’ both within and beyond the built environment is often attributed to the modern architectural movement. With the rise of both digital and print…
Pritzker Award, the highest award an architect can receive. It is awarded to “starchitects” whose architecture screams for attention and grants a place in stardom. These glamorous buildings are often…
Starchitecture has transformed the skyline of cities for the past three decades. Cities from Bilbao to Beijing now commission spectacular buildings designed by internationally renowned architects such as Frank Gehry,…
Theaster Gates grew up on the South Side of Chicago, helping his father with the family roofing business, hauling buckets of tar and learning early that almost anything broken can…
In a man-dominated world, women had to fight for their freedom, identity, and equality. Most professions have invisible barriers for women, but architecture is considered one of the toughest fields…
Sanjay Puri Architects, led by Sanjay & Nina Puri, is a well-established Architectural firm based in Mumbai, India. His works are usually in populated Indian cities such as Rajasthan, Mumbai,…
The recent passing of master Frank Gehry at the age of 92 on December 5, 2025, marked a moment of quiet reflection across the architecture/design community. With the recent loss,…