Ever since the tower of Babel, humans have been compelled with the lost dreams of unbuilt architecture. Whether being purely theoretical or structurally impossible, some of the most intriguing architectural…
Last summer, I found myself wandering through the massive crowd, amongst the many tourists of the British capital, following the flow of people through the metal piles of the Serpentine…
Architecture is not only one of the toughest professions one can choose, but it is also one of the oldest professions known to man. No denying that man has always…
“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” – Marcel Poust Architects are perceptive beings who are wired to learn from their…
Do you read fiction? Or listen to them? Or watch them? Where do you think they are coming from? They all are just coming out from creative minds, drawn and…
Architecture and philosophy are extremely intertwined. There are two, opposing theories that speak through architecture and urban planning very loudly: Empiricism, which focuses on the human senses, experiencing space, and…
“We shape our buildings and afterward, our buildings shape us,” ― Winston Churchill The design of the built environment has a profound impact on human behavior. Therefore, poorly designed buildings…
Architects take an important role in nation-building, focused mainly on designing and constructing the space and ambience of the buildings and other physical structures. In developing countries like India, architecture…
“I don’t want to undress architecture. I want to enrich it and add layers to it. Like in a Gothic cathedral, where the ornament and the structure ally.” Cecil Balmond,…
INCEPTION The Definition Sustainable development is defined because of the development (community dwellings/housing) that meets the requirements of the current without sacrificing the power of future generations to satisfy their…
How many times when we walk in the city, we find the canals almost non-existent and treated as drains? Our monsoon comes with waterlogging and summer with water shortage. Our…
The North-Eastern states, fondly titled ‘The Seven Sisters of India’, are a treasure-chest of distinctive architectural marvels, built by humans and nature alike. The vastly unexplored paradise is home to…