Funerary architecture came into the frame when different cultures started believing in the life after death, which is the governing idea of the religion of the Egyptians (Basis of Hope),…
Nature-Inspired Urban Development Projects In times of rising temperatures and rapid urban growth, our cities are no longer just places to live—they are places to listen. To nature. To culture.…
In the realm of architecture, the term “iconic” often conjures images of grand edifices commissioned by affluent patrons or governing bodies. However, the Quinta Monroy Housing Project in Iquique, Chile, challenges…
Funerary Architecture serves as a physical representation of the relationship between death and architecture. It includes the design and construction of structures for rituals surrounding death. Funerary Architecture aims to…
Project credits: Original architect: Saul Zaik Renovating architect: SHED Architecture & Design Project team: Prentis Hale, Robert Arlt Contractor: Purch and Holding Structural engineer: Grummel Engineering Originally designed in the 1960s by Saul Zaik, an…
The idea of death has always been an enigma. Each person has their explanation and beliefs, based on religion and culture, in an attempt to rationalise death and the questions…
Are funerary spaces just places for cremation and conducting religious rites? How has the notion of funerary architecture evolved? Do they have any extended role to play? Role of community…
Throughout history, the structures built for death have mirrored the core beliefs, values, and deep-seated fears of different cultures and regions. Funerary architecture serves as more than a burial site…
Funerary architecture has long served as a mirror of human society’s values, beliefs, and relationships with death. In the 21st century, this architectural genre faces unprecedented challenges stemming from environmental…
Professionals have recommended books to young architects for concept development, design, project management, and interior detailing. However, one book that can shift the mindset from amateur architect to refined entrepreneur…
The 14th São Paulo Architecture Biennial returns to the iconic Oca Pavilion in Ibirapuera Park from September 18 to October 19, 2025. This year’s exhibition boldly confronts one of humanity’s…
This sensitive, light-filled refurbishment for The Frick Collection in Manhattan constitutes a blend of contemporary interventions with an old Gilded Age home. Visitor circulation and exhibition space were improved upon…