Aesthetics is a concept inextricably linked to perfection – symmetry, order, and faultless beauty. But there is also a different love for the imperfect, the weathered, and the aged. Decay aesthetics celebrate…
We cannot imagine the world without water. And still, we do not take any steps to preserve it, ensuring its quality. Water conservation has been an essential aspect of survival…
The historical records of contemporary architecture feature certain buildings which gained fame through their passionate designs although they met premature destruction. The beloved La Pagoda is one such example of…
The M’Zab Valley, lying in the northern part of the Algerian Sahara, Africa was recognized as a World Heritage in 1982 by UNESCO for its feature of unique urban planning,…
In the world of design, the fusion of art and architecture allows functionality to meet with creative expression. Architects often draw inspiration from artists and artistic movements, whereas artists use…
Architecture has been shaping cities and temples through stone carving while constructing entire civilizations using Earth’s natural resources for millennia. But what if we reversed this equation? Terraforming Earth means…
This article aims at exploring how parametric design has changed architecture and design, and how it enabled designers to optimize form, function and performance with the help of computational methodologies.…
The physical environment has a direct impact on social interaction, accessibility, and participation. Nonetheless, conventional urban and architectural design has tended to overlook gender-responsive methods, reinforcing patriarchal spatial ordering. Feminist…
The Gilded Age, the term popularized by American author Mark Twain, evokes the image of opulence, wealth beyond imagination, and grand palaces. From the 1800s to the 1920s, American business…
The Great Library of Alexandria, a beacon of ancient knowledge, once stood as the architectural and intellectual hub of the Hellenistic world that specialized in maths, astronomy, medicine, and literary…
Preserving our historical architecture isn’t just about bricks and mortar; it’s about safeguarding the very essence of our culture and heritage and an investment in our future. However, the need…
Building Brands: Akshat Bhatt examines the fascinating interrelationship between innovative brand building and imaginative design. By introducing the latest trends and technological advances, Akshat Bhatt shifts architectural branding into the…