The False Dilemma of the “Decorated Shed” The history of architecture has constantly been in a dilemma of aesthetics, which prioritizes the visual appeal of a structure, and ethics, which…
The future of architecture may be closer to its origins than we tend to believe. In an age where the construction industry is being asked to build faster, cheaper, and…
There is something quietly unsettling about modern cities. We live closer to one another than any other generation before us, yet we tend to be the most isolated generation as…
Few books sit at the intersection of two very different subjects that influence the day-to-day world on a huge scale. For all those readers with an architecture background who also…
Listening to the old lores and tales of civilizations has led to the realization of unforgiven horrors of the partially demolished or abandoned structures caused by human race. From Nalanda…
The Sanskari Nagri, Vadodara, is considered the cultural hub of Gujarat for several reasons. Maharaja Sayaji Rao Gaekwad III, the then ruler of Baroda state, was the first to bring…
Project: Concrete Void – Vijay Transtech Factory Architect: Sameep Padora & Associates Location: Bhiwandi, Maharashtra, India Built Area: 2,000 sq.m. Year of Completion: 2018 Status: Built Design Team: Sameep Padora,…
When a city earns UNESCO World Heritage status, it is celebrated as a global triumph. Jaipur’s Old City—with its distinctive grid-based planning, havelis adorned with intricate jali work, and narrow…
Anyone who has attended an Indian wedding knows that there is colour, music and chaos in every direction they look. There are flowers hanging from every visible surface, relatives moving…
Grammarly: 93 Literature on design thinking often oscillates between technical instruction and theoretical exploration. Wucius Wong’s principles of three-dimensional design strike a remarkable balance between both. First published in 1977,…
Featuring Big Ben, in the background of the Houses of Parliament, lies a quiet and vacant street of London. Situated there is London’s most authentic Indian restaurant, Spice 6. Owned…
When it comes to talking about television series that have a lasting impression, it is one of the most well-planned shows of recent years. Such a show is Dark. This…