Palace of Westminster, London – Biggest Legislative buildings around the world Nestled along the banks of the River Thames, the Palace of Westminster stands as an iconic testament to the…
‘The Concise Townscape’ by British architect Gordon Cullen is a groundbreaking work in the field of urban design. The book introduced the idea of ‘townscape’ and threw light on the…
In 1980, American political scientists Joseph Nye and Milton Cummings proposed ‘Cultural Diplomacy’ as a soft power, the “exchange of ideas, information, art, language, and other aspects of culture among…
Isn’t it beautiful when kids who at first struggle to get a grip of their fingers, unfold an entire narration of their imaginative world through random scribbles and abstract yet…
Great Architecture is supposed to represent the goal of an individual/social group/community which resides within it- The Architecture of happiness. The beginning of Humankind’s time on this beautiful planet has…
Housing is always the best way for an architect to explain their design principles and outlook towards different contexts. It is no surprise then that housing has also been used…
(Warning: Minor spoilers regarding structure and certain themes of the book) Jiat-Hwee Chang, an architectural historian, discusses the notion of tropicality in ‘Genealogy of Tropical Architecture: Colonial Networks, Nature and…
Thinking of switching careers? Becoming an interior designer could be a great option for creative individuals who have flair when it comes to styling homes or businesses. As an interior…
“Architecture starts when you carefully put two bricks together. There is begins.” – Ludwig Mies van der Rohe The reality from where Architecture begins for most of the Architects in…
Sao Paulo is a metropolitan city and the capital of Sao Paulo State, Brazil. According to GaWC, it is ranked as the 4th most populous city in the world. With…
In architecture and design, architects and designers express their creativity through distinctive creations, staying at the forefront of the stage. While journalists play a significant role in delivering these creative…
Modernism in architecture was sparked by the intense industrialization and urbanization of the late 19th century. This movement was a conscious break from traditional architectural forms, embracing cutting-edge materials, technologies,…