Buildings have always shaped behaviour. Now designers are asking a more precise question: what happens inside a brain when it enocunters a room? Walk into the wrong room and your…
Prologue: Before the Blur “The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” — Marcel Proust There was a time before the blur.…
My hometown, Mombasa, is a small coastal city in Kenya and one of the most popular destinations on the coast of East Africa. When it was in its early years,…
A Landmark in Architectural Documentation There are books that inform, and then there are books that fill a void. ARCHINDIA: Architecture of Indian States by Ar. Lipika Pandey belongs unmistakably…
Words and images from books, letters, and movies have the ability to evoke emotions and feelings in us; this is the main reason for the continued presence of these art…
Natural cooling and ventilation have been fundamental principles in vernacular architecture for ages, shaping sustainable building practices across diverse climatic regions. These structures have evolved over the centuries to enhance…
The profession of architecture in 2026 finds itself at an extremely important junction of economics, ecology, technological progress, and societal change. While architectural spending was traditionally associated with the mere…
First-year architecture is a whole new world for many aspiring architects. It is the first taste you get of your next few years as an architecture student. First year, however,…
As daylight fades across Indian cities, another layer of urban life slowly emerges. Be it school children, university students or office goers, satisfying their daily cravings from their go-to street…
As cities expand and older structures lose their original function, the question of what happens to existing buildings becomes harder to ignore. Demolition is often treated as the practical answer,…
The Appeal and Complexity of Minimalist Design The minimalist design trend, inspired by the ideology “less is more,” has influenced the field of design significantly due to its visual appearance,…
What is earthen architecture? As far as building materials go, concrete is a highly unsustainable material that causes the urban heat island effect. Glass, on the other hand, has poor…