Imagine using something for a very different purpose other than what it was originally intended for. Lately, there has been a growing discussion around the concept of repurposing and designers…
While we are at it the year 2020 has been one rollercoaster ride. The global pandemic, cyclones, earthquakes, forest fires, and wars amongst many other unfortunate events have left us…
In the history of architecture and urban planning, CIAM – International Congress of Modern Architecture – is one of the movements that had the most impact on the environment we…
Social, cultural, economic and political impact among others of public spaces ‘First life then spaces then buildings, the other way round never works’. – Jan Gehl, Danish Architect and Urban…
Let’s talk politics “you’re miserable, edgy, and tired. You’re in the perfect mood for journalism” Warren Ellis In a country like ours, we as a young population are not alienated…
Tradition refers to the handing down of beliefs and customs from one generation to the next. In terms of architecture, these traditions are often given a physical manifestation in the…
The nation, bathing its shores by the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean in the South, and mighty Himalayas in the North. The land full of wonders, from the desert…
Architecture has always been a symbol of change. Buildings reflect a multitude of dominant factors that influenced their construction. These factors can include the prevalent architectural style of the time,…
An anomalous upheaval set off by Covid-19 in the social and economic lives of the people brought the whole world to a standstill with the end of this suffering unknown.…
“You never step into the same river twice” – Heraclitus What is rethinking? According to the Cambridge Dictionary the meaning of rethinking is: to think again about a plan, idea,…
The pandemic has taken a heavy toll on both local businesses and larger organizations. The impact has been widespread in different classes of society. Although many companies and organizations have…
What is the first thing we do when the vacations are around the corner? The images of the places we wish to visit, beckon our mind. The one constant in…