The field of architecture is a representation of society in which we live, rather than just a basic profession. Architecture builds and frames the environment, influences the way society develops,…
Identity is most simply known as ‘who you are’. Your name, age, ethnicity, etc. are all part of your identity – in a shallow sense. Identity refers to your unique…
Eating Architecture (MIT Press, 2004) is an anthology of essays that explore the intersection of food culture and design. Editors Jamie Horwitz and Paulette Singley gather nineteen essays, arranged in…
In a world where architecture is increasingly overwhelmed by the tyranny of abundance and the cult of aesthetic excess, Laurie Baker’s Houses: How to Reduce Building Costs emerges as a…
Charles Rennie Mackintosh is one of the most significant and original designers of the twentieth century. He is the forerunner of the Modern Movement and Art Deco. He was both…
Architects play a crucial role in the built environment, and therefore, they must be ecologically and socially responsible when designing. Focusing particularly on this concept, the OBEL Award was founded…
Zoning laws function as the DNA of cities. They are the foundational framework of urban development, formulated by governmental bodies to ensure order and coherence in city planning. They establish…
Overview of the artist One of the most influential Japanese painters and a prominent figure in transforming the famous Kano school of painting into a dominant visual style of the…
When people think of Kenya, they think of the wilderness, the Maasai, and the movie ‘The Lion King’. While these are a part of my country, Kenya is so much…
“The folk tradition…is the direct and unself-conscious translation into the physical form of a culture, its needs and values.” –Amos Rapoport, House Form and Culture Vernacular originates from the Latin…
We all know about the famous historical and monumental buildings of a City as they give character to that city. But what about the buildings that were built at a…
As cities evolve through urbanization, historical buildings serve as cultural identities that carry fragments of collective memories across generations. Indian cities like Mumbai, Delhi, and Kolkata, through art deco structures,…