On an ordinary morning in the residential district of Hammarby Sjöstad in Stockholm, Sweden, its residents are up and about their morning activities: cooking breakfast, tidying up, and getting ready…
Architecture extends beyond the art of designing, it is of great significance because it reveals how spaces, buildings and urban plans influence, and reflects social relations and ideologies. India’s architectural…
In a world constantly striving for progress, it’s easy to overlook the whispers of the past. Yet, among all the towering skyscrapers and busy streets, heritage buildings stand as silent…
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,…
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…
As cities expand and older structures lose their original function, the question of what happens to existing buildings becomes harder to ignore. Demolition is often treated as the practical answer,…
AI technology is invading every field, including historic preservation. However, one important factor cannot be ignored, and that’s the ethics of using AI to redesign heritage neighbourhoods. These heritage areas…
Following a four-year restoration, Casa Batlló, one of the most extraordinary spaces, has opened its third floor to the public for the first time. This is the last original residence…
Historic settlements in India have generally relied on an intricate understanding of geography, climate, spirituality and culture to develop architecture. While modern developments tend to be divorced from their surrounding…
Indian Institute of Advanced Study, formerly known as The Viceregal Lodge in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, stands as a prominent example of colonial-era architecture in the Himalayan region of India. From…
The stepwells of Telangana are located within the Deccan Plateau. In a region where surface water evaporates rapidly under the scorching heat. They were constructed during the Kakatiya, Qutb Shahi,…
In a man-dominated world, women had to fight for their freedom, identity, and equality. Most professions have invisible barriers for women, but architecture is considered one of the toughest fields…