We often talk about Delhi’s air pollution or Mumbai’s water pollution. But what often skips designs in most urban platforms in India is the noise. There is so much noise…
Mustang Road Nepal connects Beni to Upper Mustang, a previously isolated territory located in one of the Himalayas’ most breathtaking and vulnerable environments. This route has transformed accessibility in a…
Rising along the northern coast of the Kingdom of Bahrain, Qal’at al-Bahrain is more than just a defence or military structure; it is a profound archaeological tell of an artificial…
Every kingdom and empire has seen its own share of giant walls and protective structures being built for the security of their kingdom. And the Western Chalukyas were no less…
Suomenlinna is one of the world’s most important sea castles, located on a group of islands just off Helsinki in Finland. This amazing location represents centuries of military strategy, political…
Background A For many people in Ngarannam, the memory of home lived only in stories. The village, located in Mafa Local Government Area of Borno State in northeastern Nigeria, West…
Seoullo 7017, often addressed as the “Skygarden,” serves not just as an overhead passage bridge; it is a living testament to Seoul’s transition from a concrete-heavy industrial hub to a…
Looking back in history, we notice various strategic and structural defence techniques mainly used to protect territories. One unique technique was the Redoute or Redoubt (historically redout). This refers to…
Civilizations and cities evolved throughout history, in a very systematic manner, forming the bases and foundations of the world’s cities as we see them today. Syria is at the foremost,…
The top of a hill overlooks a valley named Hunayniyah, and that is where Riffa Fort (also known as Sheikh Salman bin Ahmed Al Fateh Fort) looks down upon it.…
The Fortress of Masada is an awe-inspiring spectacle, sandwiched between the Dead Sea and the rocky mesas of the Judean Mountains. This ancient fortress-cum-palace was strategically built at the fringes…
Charles Dickens said, “Electric communication will never be a substitute for the face of someone who, with their soul, encourages another person to be brave and true.” Food, Clothing, Shelter,…