India is experiencing climate change not as a distant environmental prediction, but as something increasingly visible in everyday life. Summers are becoming harder to endure, intense rainfall is disrupting cities,…
Architecture is commonly perceived through its purpose and programme, specifically its first life. Traditionally, a building is conceived with a defined purpose for a set of users and is analyzed…
Marco Polo in 1272, after a visit to Persia (City of Yazd) wrote “Yazd is a good and noble city and has a great amount of trade.” Here, obviously just…
In the modern world, we spend a lot of time on roads, rest stops, and bridges. It has become a repeating cycle of where we are and where we want…
The first time I went through a public library that had been frequently photographed, I spotted the security guard before I saw the atrium. He was standing by the entrance,…
Since, olden times architecture is what is required by people from temples, schools, parks to houses. Architecture is what revolves around the people. But, in modern times, some decisions are…
The Oyo State Cultural Centre sits hidden, almost in isolation, among the thick vegetation atop the Mokola hill. The building isn’t seen until it is seen. As the road climbs…
Imagine standing inside a building that was completed before your country existed in its present form. The walls have witnessed generations being born, working, worshipping, leaving and returning. The floor…
The life of an architect is often portrayed on the glossy covers of magazines, iconic skylines and dramatic design presentations. Architecture is viewed as a creative profession where any sketch…
Sustainable Architecture Is Becoming Lifecycle-Focused One of the strongest findings emerging from recent research is that architects must evaluate buildings across their entire lifespan rather than focusing only on energy…
For centuries, climate has played a crucial role in shaping architectural designs. Before the invention of air conditioning, artificial lighting, and modern building systems, architects used courtyards, roof shapes, building…
Imagine turning a corner in a city and suddenly finding yourself staring at a giant fish, a blooming lotus, or a building that seems to breathe like a beehive. At…