Origin | Colonial Bungalows A large spacious garden, a watchman at the gate to guard it, and in the middle, stands a large, beautiful bungalow; in short—heaven. A symbol of…
Who would have thought that Hudson Valley holds one of the most precious and iconic architectural designs in New York? In the design industry, there are no boundaries for creativity.…
One of the firsts to make her mark in the then male-dominated podium of ‘avant-garde’ architecture, Zaha Hadid was an Iraqi-born British architect who believed in the importance of outspoken…
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) announces competence tests for architects as part of architectural education and professional development in the UK. The new law has been aroused in…
Last summer, I found myself wandering through the massive crowd, amongst the many tourists of the British capital, following the flow of people through the metal piles of the Serpentine…
Nestled on the eastern banks of the River Hooghly, lies Kolkata or Kalikata, a bustling metropolitan city steeped in history, arts, and culture. The local name Kalikata finds its origins…
Himachal Pradesh is an important state in Northern India, which is known for its scenic mountain towns and picturesque valleys. The state is home to diverse cultures, and subsequently has…
Honored with the likes of ‘Lawrence Prize’ and the ‘Praemium Imperiale’ along with several other honorary fellowships from major top universities in England, Anish Kapoor is an internationally known British sculptor having Indian origin.…
Planning and Politics Most planners disdain playing politics. Yet political astuteness is a predominant characteristic of the field’s pioneers and is a prerequisite for achieving change (Carson, 2002). Planning and…
Dar es salaam literally means “peace of haven”. This important port is rather an ironic cacophony of colonial, urban and modern traces of architecture. The contrast hence produced amongst the…
Amritsar is one of the largest cities in the Punjab state in India. It is located about 465 km from New Delhi, near the international borderline with Pakistan in the…
Established as a planned colony of free immigrants, promising civil liberties and freedom from religious prosecutions, Adelaide, the capital city of the state of South Australia, has been consistently listed…