Branding is not a term traditionally associated with architecture, and for a long time, it has felt almost uncomfortable within the discipline. Architecture is often understood as slow, deliberate, and…
One of the interior designers working quietly in Georgia today, Nino Nozadze creates spaces that feel calm before they feel designed. Her interiors do not try to impress immediately. Instead,…
The concept of luxury is a fascinating one. On one hand, it could mean inherent or intrinsic value, while on the other hand, it could mean the value given to…
The 21-story, 91-meter-high Brutalist edifice, the Palika Kendra, is an unmissable feature of New Delhi’s skyline. The building, home to the headquarters of NDMC, or New Delhi Municipal Council, was…
History is inextricably linked to the history of drawings. From the “lineaments” of Leon Battista Alberti, that did represent the real Renaissance, up to the early 20th-century hand-drafted calfskin, the…
While discussing education, this particular quote by Albert Einstein always comes to mind: “Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think.” Education is…
When we quantify a space, we tend to measure physical attributes like shape, size, depth and colour. Yet long before we consciously assess these features, our body and mind are…
The Wave One Building was designed by Brennan Beer Gorman Architects (BBG), New York, an international practice recognized for its sculptural approach to commercial architecture. Known for shaping expressive high-rise…
Cities can be described as moulded on what can be seen. Streets, facades, people, skylines. However, there are forces that influence urban life that are not exactly visual. They come…
The growing importance of the climate crisis has changed how we discuss architecture. Now, environmental performance and carbon responsibility are central to design choices. Among the various factors, embodied carbon…
Gaitore Ki chhatriyan is nestled amidst the ethereal Aravali hills, a few miles away from the pulse of Jaipur city. The natural setting of rocky terrains carpeted in lush greenery…
Architecture Beyond the Moment of Completion Architecture is frequently praised upon completion. Buildings are photographed when the surfaces are pristine and the objectives are clear. However, the true test of…