Architects are explorers. Their curiosity leads them to different quests. Each journey reveals a spring of wisdom and brings a change in perspective. This wisdom translates into an understanding that…
Architecture is the art and science of designing buildings. But its influence is not limited to walls, roofs and structures. Architecture is man’s behaviour, an ordering of society, a store…
Biophilic design within the built environment is often described as performative, with many attributing its purpose to aesthetics and social value alone. The return of nature to the built environment,…
For decades, glass-clad skyscrapers have symbolized progress, innovation and modernity. Across major cities, reflective towers dominate skylines, presenting an image of openness and technological advancement. Their sleek facades promise transparency,…
A former factory worker returning to his workplace decades later might be relieved to find that the building is still there. The large windows still bring light into the space,…
While the traditional urban form was designed based on the expertise of architects, planners, policymakers, and developers, in the era of the Internet, internet culture plays an important role in…
Psychological Drivers behind Fast Fashion Obsession Fast fashion has remodeled people’s shopping choices and socializing skills. The psychology of exclusivity and the influence of social media have resulted in an…
For much of architectural history, buildings were judged by their shape, texture, proportions, and their connection to the surrounding area. When sustainability was mentioned, it referred to the technical aspects…
Across the world, public space is perpetually reimagined by the very people who inhabit it. Streets, squares, underpasses, and pavements — designed initially for circulation or commerce — are quietly,…
Theaster Gates grew up on the South Side of Chicago, helping his father with the family roofing business, hauling buckets of tar and learning early that almost anything broken can…
Some architecture books exist mainly to record drawings and dimensions. Others record intent, and Madhu Shankar’s Design Story of Namaste Dwaar belongs firmly in the second group. Rather than simply…
Cities are living entities of life, ecology, history, and geology. They adapt, evolve, and possess the ability to reinvent themselves. But what truly constitutes the urban identity of a city?…