“Public art”, also street art, as the name suggests, is for and by the public. In evolving cities and fleeting streetscapes, this form of art is always dancing on a…
Gentrification is the transformation of urban neighbourhoods through investment and redevelopment, often resulting in the displacement of lower-income residents. At the heart of this transformation is architecture. The design of…
In the face of the climate emergency, the architectural profession often turns to cutting-edge technologies such as smart materials, AI-driven design, carbon capture systems, as the panacea for environmental challenges. While…
Architectural advancements are revolutionizing how we design buildings to fight climate change at a lightning pace. Architects now use AI, robotics, IoT sensors, and novel materials to save energy and…
Our cities, those glittering metropolises of glass, steel, and concrete, once stood as triumphant symbols of human progress. Yet today, these concrete jungles have transformed into oppressive heat traps typical…
The glass towers in emerging megacities serve as symbols in their reflective modern cityscapes. The business districts of Jakarta and the tech corridors of Bengaluru display identical sleek façades and…
In the architectural profession, the term “social responsibility” is often invoked with idealism. We are taught, especially in academia, that architecture has the power to shape societies, influence human behaviour,…
The global construction industry accounts for nearly 40% of global carbon emissions and acts as a primary cause of natural resource depletion. Worldwide conversations about global warming and pollution have…
Architecture has long been an indicator of inequality around the globe, with one being able to characterise the social status of an area based on its design. It generally dictates…
The built environment consists of physical elements such as form, function, material, and efficiency but it also creates intangible human experiences through memory, identity, and belonging. The built environment directly…
The Aga Khan Academy, Mombasa is an IB international school situated by the stunning Likoni Channel in Mombasa, Kenya. As the first school in the Aga Khan Development Network’s (AKDN)…
The Kalakshetra Foundation proudly stands on Chennai’s coastlines as a testament to the country’s art and culture. A shrine to artistic endeavor, as the name implies. The institute was established…