Historically, architecture has been a male-dominated field that has in one way or the other contributed to the formation of the physical environment which supports and sustains traditional gender roles…
Whimsical architecture refers to when certain elements or the entire form of a building, such as facades, openings, or ornamentation, are inspired by stories, toys, or are generally playful. It…
Cafés are essentially third spaces that offer more than just coffee. Historically, they have had cultural, intellectual and social implications in the spatial domain. From coffeehouses to Bohemian cafés, they…
Puducherry, known for its leather, wood, metalcraft and architecture, has a deep-rooted history with the French. While walking on the streets of Puducherry, one will notice two different worlds. One…
Architecture is witnessing significant transformations as a result of new digital technology. These tools help students learn by improving or replacing traditional methods like hand drawing and physical model fabrication.…
The narrative of humankind and its consanguinity with the environment is age-old. Whether one sees humans as aggravators or ignorant beings, is inconsequential. Ultimately, they are stuck in a perpetual…
From forgotten to flourishing, the crumbling walls and the shattered skylights echo the stories of the past. Dissolving into the dust, these structures have been witnesses to the lives that…
Shofuso Japanese House and Garden is a little piece of Japan that lies in Philadelphia’s West Fairmont Park, in the form of a 17th-century style Japanese house and garden. A…
Picture this: Walking along the promenade, you notice several sailboats docked along the harbour. Their sails are fluttering dramatically, incapable of catching any wind. It appears as a rather peculiar…
World heritage sites are locations granted legal protection for their cultural and historical significance by an international treaty overseen by UNESCO. The evaluation of the locations states that “cultural and…
Butrint is an ancient city located in the south of Albania. It is one of the most significant archaeological sites in the Mediterranean region with archaeology, monuments, and nature. It…
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Heritage is our carried legacy from the past. It is what we live with in the present, and what we pass on to the upcoming generations.…