Architecture is based on people and shapes its design according to the needs of people. Therefore, the human factor is indispensable for architecture. Another discipline, which focuses on people, is…
Rural Development Rural areas are frequently defined as the heart of the nation for the significant activities they engage in. A lot of elderly tend to retire and move back…
“To achieve equilibrium between human existence and the absolute, and therefore to attend to both spiritual and physical needs.” This statement made by the Aga Khan is perfectly reciprocated by…
Amidst the periphery of a hairpin curve carved out from a mountain rises the elegantly designed House Momoyama. The Japanese word ‘Momoyama’ translates to Peach (Momo) Mountain (Yama). The two-bases…
A Sneak peek into the Universit The Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University (JNAFAU) has two colleges that offer several undergraduates, post-graduate and PhD programs. It was initially started…
Adaptive reuse is a hopeful means of preserving our cities heritage, and the author Pier Francesco Cherchi surely justifies the merits that it has to offer. He tries justifying the…
Like all forms of life and architecture, language is all about making connections and amplifying people’s lives. And local architecture helps in creating a channel for defining cultural and traditional…
Nestled in the historic city of Ningbo, China, the Ningbo museum is a testament to the culture of the city. Designed by architect Wang Shu, leading the Amateur Architect Studio,…
The stories around the town planning of the Harappan architecture of the Indus valley civilization, the spatial perceptions of the rock-cut temples of the north, rows of sandstone Havelis in…
The disaster is a usually Unpredictable anomaly that has destroyed many civilizations and sometimes created better ones. The disaster relief architecture responds to disasters and tries to provide people with…
Algeria, in North Africa, is a melting pot of influences, this fusion of civilizations resulted in a spectacular architectural environment, much of which may still be seen today. Algerian culture…
A Museum is not just a building to house artefacts; it is a sanctuary that holds priceless memories, both good and bad. Museums have the power to teleport us to…
