As one enters the beautiful Hyde Park in Central London and starts walking through its trails, towards the Serpentine Gallery, one cannot help but sense the presence of history along…
A building speaks a visual language that is universal in nature. It communicates through the materials, forms, and space that transcend the art of storytelling beyond the generations that built…
Architecture has never been only about constructing walls and roofs. At its core, it has always been a form of expression, telling stories about the culture, society, and economy of…
I remember when I was a kid, listening to my mother’s childhood stories about her nana-nani ka ghar (maternal grandparents’ home), and wondering how a house could have two aangans,…
India’s urban revolution has been re-examining the social bond between space and society. At Varanasi, the ‘Sugamya Kashi’ project pushes accessibility within holy geographies. Formal planning details involve “wheelchair and…
Think of the very first human handprints in caves, trying to understand and take in the world, in contrast with the audacious skyscrapers of today, defying existence in the world.…
The door’s heavier than you expect. You shove, and it moves slowly, the hinges letting out a sound somewhere between a groan and a sigh. Inside, the air shifts, cooler,…
Most people pass through their day without noticing it; the walls, windows, and spaces pulling the strings of their mood, energy, and even their body clock. Architecture is often perceived…
What If Buildings Could Breathe? It’s 7 a.m. and you step into a city you have never seen before. Buildings behave like companions, walls seem to breathe, rooftops bloom with…
Architecture does more than define space; it captures the spirit of a society, preserving its values, priorities, and collective identity in physical form. Every public square, street, and building conveys…
Architecture is not just the ground we walk upon. It is, in fact, a spinner of yarns. Every edifice, avenue, and public square throws back the values, brawls, and calm…
Sustainable architecture, as the name suggests, can be endeavoured as a pragmatic development in the field of architecture. Given the existential threat of climate change, the alarming effects caused by…