Arkhitekton words come from Greek arkhi, defined as a “master,” and tekton refers to “builder,” the one who practices designing. Earlier, people were also used to be called maison builder,…
Architecture has always borne stories—not through words, but through deeds. Every material, layout, and spatial choice basically stemmed from a need: need for water, safety, performance, rest. It is in…
Architecture is like a time capsule in a way. It gives us a glimpse of the people who built and lived in it. It shows us how they celebrated, mourned,…
In Australia, the conversation around sustainable architecture is evolving. No longer just about energy efficiency or certification systems, it is becoming a broader, more powerful framework for social, cultural, and…
Placing the story Located at the convergence point of two worlds, two continents tied together through sea and years of ideological, religious and land disputes, Hagia Sophia rises proudly, marking…
Awakening with Architecture She wakes up in the morning and the first thing she does, maybe everybody does, is go to the washroom. After sitting in the commode for 2…
What is Sustainability? “Sustainability,” as per the Cambridge dictionary, means “the quality of being able to continue over a period of time”. These words can be restructured as utilisation of…
Since the beginning of time, shelter has been one of mankind’s basic necessities. From a simple hut to a towering skyscraper, architecture has evolved based on multiple factors. These are…
Evolution has been an integral part of human nature since the dawn of time and Architecture has been a fundamental component of it since it shapes the very identity of…
Ciudad de México (Mexico City), the capital of Mexico, has the largest Spanish-speaking population and is the largest metropolitan area in North America. Defined by its scale, the City of…
The narrative of humankind and its consanguinity with the environment is age-old. Whether one sees humans as aggravators or ignorant beings, is inconsequential. Ultimately, they are stuck in a perpetual…
It’s the art of sharing a certain belief system related to morals, myths, and social customs in a creative manner, while Architecture is how we assume built structure as construction…