Through the complex interface of craft, climate, and culture, this article addresses the role of sustainable architecture with a focus on cultural sustainability. The article examines how local materials and…
Architecture in Nepal speaks for itself through its unique styles, deep respect for nature, and cultural sensitivity. The diversity in geography, ethnicity, and beliefs is reflected in the built environment.…
Set amidst the lush gardens and mango orchards of Baroda, the Lakshmi Vilas Palace is one of the most impressive and historically significant royal residences of the Gaekwads, the Maratha…
Studio Name: NLÉ Architects (Kunlé Adeyemi) Client: Community-led, supported by Heinrich Böll Foundation Area: Approx. 220 square metres Year: 2013 (prototype), dismantled in 2016 Location: Makoko Waterfront, Lagos Lagoon, Nigeria…
Designed as a tribute to Sayagyi U Ba Khin, the first accountant general of the Union of Burma and a leading authority on Vipassana teachings. It represents the Buddhist heritage…
Marine Drive, often referred to as Queen’s Necklace, is a 3.6 km long, graceful curve of reclaimed land, where the city of Mumbai seems to pause, just for a moment.…
Architecture has always been a part of the dialogue between tradition and innovation. Modern Design has seen a significant shift from the traditional design approaches, elements like roofs, arches, and…
Historic Indian settlements are not just arrangements of buildings and streets, but multifaceted representations of invisible borders constructed through socio-cultural, religious, and political contexts. These borders—based on caste, community, ritual,…
Architecture is a central character in everything that is happening. It exerts control over the actions and interactions of the human body by structuring the space in which these bodies…
Humans stand at a critical juncture today, where every decision must prioritize restoration over depletion. Sustainability must no longer be regarded as a passing trend, but an essential intervention between…
Heritage/ Traditional Architecture Heritage architecture means old buildings or structures that are important to a country’s history or culture and need to be protected. It carries the construction techniques, lifestyles,…
Digitalisation of Architecture The digitalisation of architecture has been a boon to the industry. It has made design more sustainable by developing technology to understand and calculate climatic and other…