John Maeda is a designer, computer scientist, author, teacher, artist, etc. He was the president of the Rhode Island School of Design and is responsible for “all that stuff flying…
Rem Koolhaas and Madelon Vriesendorp’s book “Exodus, or the Voluntary Prisoners of Architecture” is a thought-provoking work. Published in 1972, it blends design, fiction, and satire. The story follows people…
The field of architecture is a representation of society in which we live, rather than just a basic profession. Architecture builds and frames the environment, influences the way society develops,…
Eating Architecture (MIT Press, 2004) is an anthology of essays that explore the intersection of food culture and design. Editors Jamie Horwitz and Paulette Singley gather nineteen essays, arranged in…
In a world where architecture is increasingly overwhelmed by the tyranny of abundance and the cult of aesthetic excess, Laurie Baker’s Houses: How to Reduce Building Costs emerges as a…
Napier Museum is also known as the Government Art Museum, it is one of the oldest art and natural history museums. In the capital city of Kerala lies a gem…
Guillermo del Toro’s ethereally stunning fantasy film Pan’s Labyrinth takes place in the years following the Spanish Civil War. The narrative is told from the perspective of a young child…
“Maybe this is the way to move forward. Issi ko log development bolte hain. Apni roots ko agar ukhaad do, toh kya bachega?” Piku (2015) is a humorous and poignant…
General Plot The Mummy movie franchise encompasses the movies The Mummy(1999), The Mummy Returns (2001), The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor. The Mummy (1999) The…
Peter Greenaway’s The Belly of an Architect (1987) is a story about Stourley Kracklite, an American architect whose health and marriage disintegrate. This coincides with a showcase in Rome celebrating…
Todd Field’s 2022 film TÁR is a masterclass in cinematic storytelling, not only through its narrative and performances but also through its meticulous use of architecture and interior design. Set primarily in Berlin,…
Series Summary The Nancy Drew series (2019–2023), created by Noga Landau, Josh Schwartz, and Stephanie Savage, is a supernatural drama mystery that reimagines the classic literary sleuth. The show, set…