Sandro Galea, Andreas Heinz Psychological Risk and Urbanisation. Cities are usually recognised as laboratories of culture and innovation. They offer proximity, variety and choice. But in Cities and Mental Health,…
In a world increasingly dominated by digital noise and busy schedules, the concept of “mindfulness” is often relegated to the domain of meditation software and yoga retreats. However, in the…
Wake Up Sid, directed by Ayan Mukerji, is a well-known coming-of-age movie set in Mumbai. Although it focuses on youth, freedom, and emotional growth, the film also offers a real…
Often in the field of architecture and urban theory, ground reality is overlooked while creating lofty theories. There are very few texts that offer a bridge between spatial design and…
Motorsport as a System of Spaces Sports documentaries may emphasize rivalries, characters, and dramatic moments. However, Formula 1: Drive to Survive provides a more complex experience for designers interested in…
Manual of Tropical Housing and Building was first published in 1975, when much of the architectural world was still largely influenced by universal modernist principles that were often applied similarly…
In today’s world, the growing network and easy accessibility of digital media have transformed how architects engage with theory, precedent, and global practice. YouTube, for instance, has become an informal…
While discussing education, this particular quote by Albert Einstein always comes to mind: “Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think.” Education is…
A Review: Glimpse of Indian Traditional Houses The book “Glimpse of Indian Traditional Houses” by Anup Kumar Prasad, Ajay Chourasia, and Surender Kumar Negi seeks to provide the readers with…
This article reviews the movie One Day (2011) by Lone Scherfig, in which architecture serves as an active element in Emma and Dexter’s emotional lives, shaping their movement, speech, and…
The 2005 film adaptation of “Pride and Prejudice” by Joe Wright brings Jane Austen’s classic novel to life. The movie beautifully explores themes of societal expectations, class distinctions, and the…
For architects, books have always been more than just references; they are tools for seeing and analysing. Various genres of books written by architects have covered case studies, architectural theories,…