Pre-colonial or traditional architecture stemmed from culture, local material, and climate conditions. The settlement patterns across all regions in pre-colonised Nigeria were fundamentally community-driven. Residential areas were organised into clusters…
Pre-colonial architecture in Nigeria compromises the use of local materials for construction, social and spatial organisation of the spaces, cultural significance and expression, and community-driven and climatic adaptive designs. Though…
Slum architecture is determined on the basis of area usage and at the same time being accessible for people living in the location. Slums don’t have any style motives but…
On April 15, 2019, the world watched captivated as restless flames consumed the famed cathedral of Notre-Dame. As tongues of fire ravenously pierced through the smoky haze, crowds of onlookers…
A heritage structure is not always found in a village or a suburban city. If it’s a part of the city, it’s a part of the cityscape and hence gets…
Urban design in India has undergone a significant shift over the past two decades, responding to rapid urbanisation, climate change, social equity, and cultural continuity. Sensitive and context-responsive urban design…
Vernacular buildings hold more than structural value — they are blueprints of how people lived, adapted, and sustained themselves over generations. Rooted in indigenous knowledge, they respond to climate, materials,…
Bahrain, an archipelago nation nestled in the Persian Gulf, boasts a rich architectural tapestry that reflects its historical significance as a trading epicenter and its contemporary goals. From ancient settlements…
Chinese Artist and Activist Ai Weiwei is known for their active incitive in human rights, as seen in a retrospective in Seattle, as well as the strong visualization for large-scale…
Movies, since forever, have always relied heavily on people’s lives for inspiration. Whether it be over the elite or the working economy, cinema and literature focus their lenses time and…
Grab your tea and take an imaginary walk with me into your favourite space. What makes the space your ‘fave’? Three things: the way it made you feel, the way…
Dearest fellow rulers, Allow me to indulge you in a cup of coffee, tea, wine or beverage. As you listen to my words and read my lines, set your music…