The Rise of Parametric Architecture The evolution of architecture has always been alongside technological advancements, from drafting tables of the Renaissance to the digital modelling software of the 21st century.…
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…
If we were to predict the future or what can happen in the next decade, we would think of advancement in the world’s education, health and economic sectors. The same…
The Portuguese Fort, Built in 1503 under the leadership of Dom Francisco de Almeida Kochi, also known as Fort Emmanuel, is a significant landmark of European colonial architecture in India.…
With upcoming technologies and research, computational design is gradually becoming a part of the design process. Computational design tools have made it possible to explore extensively building, materials, design, and…
The Grid is Dead. Long Live the Flow Architecture has been constrained by an unseen dictator: The Cartesian grid for centuries. The logical, and the orthogonal have been the eye…
The charm of red brick, an age-old building material since time immemorial, is still as fresh today as it was when it was first discovered. While other building materials are…
Christopher Alexander (1936–2022) was an architect, mathematician, and theorist whose profound influence extended far beyond the realms of architecture and design. Best known for his revolutionary ideas about how people…
Concrete is the backbone of modern architecture and construction, contributing to the creation of resilient, durable, and versatile structures. However, its environmental impact is undeniable. The production of traditional Portland…
In 2011 on the 22nd of February, an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.3 hit Christchurch, New Zealand, resulting in 185 fatalities. Many buildings were ruined or damaged including the…
Architecture fundamentally revolves around two core activities: design and fabrication, with the ability to communicate creative ideas being central to the process. The variety of design processes available may influence…
Have technological improvements in architecture changed the way we work and the appearance of our buildings? In a word, yes. However, there is much more going on in today’s ever-changing…