Streetscapes and climate While walking through a Goan street, one can easily identify the blend of tropical heat and the calming sloping roof. This is an apt representation of how…
The background of any masterpiece is as much part of the artwork as the strokes that the artist makes. This background, or seemingly ‘empty’ space, is referred to as the…
Drive past any growing skyline, and it’s hard to miss. Cranes stitched between half-finished towers, hoardings wrapped around entire city blocks, the constant low hum of a mega-development taking shape…
At 8:30 on a Monday morning, a city appears to be doing what it has always done. Cars move through intersections, trains arrive beneath crowded platforms, cafes open their doors…
Located at the edge of the Tungareshwar forest, AVhyay Resort is a 12-acre hospitality retreat originally constructed in 1985 and recently reimagined through a comprehensive architectural transformation led by Bricolage…
Istanbul’s hair transplant market generates more revenue than most people realise. Hundreds of thousands of procedures are performed every year, attracting patients from Europe, North America, the Middle East, and…
Nivasa expands its world of interiors with a new décor collection that looks beyond conventional accessories. Sculptural forms, collectible objects and unexpected silhouettes give rooms their character, turning consoles, shelves…
If you ever felt anxious before a visit to the dentist, the traditional design of dental clinics might’ve played a part in it. That’s because dental clinics traditionally focused more…
For decades, sustainable architecture was often treated as an exercise in compromise. To achieve necessary environmental certifications or meet client demands for energy efficiency, architects were frequently forced to compromise…
A garage door is the largest moving object most people own. It weighs between 130 and 400 pounds, runs several thousand cycles across its life, and depends on springs, cables,…