Contextual Architecture can be described as architecture that reflects the contextual qualities, details, and characteristics of a building’s surroundings. Context is a common theme in architecture. Designers rely on a…
An incredible event, magnificent management and undeniably marvelous energy and enthusiasm is what this 10-day festival means to this thriving neighbourhood of Mumbai. Lalbaug is a humble neighbourhood in Mumbai,…
Bahrain, an archipelago nation nestled in the Persian Gulf, boasts a rich architectural tapestry that reflects its historical significance as a trading epicenter and its contemporary goals. From ancient settlements…
Arkhitekton words come from Greek arkhi, defined as a “master,” and tekton refers to “builder,” the one who practices designing. Earlier, people were also used to be called maison builder,…
Architecture has always borne stories—not through words, but through deeds. Every material, layout, and spatial choice basically stemmed from a need: need for water, safety, performance, rest. It is in…
Funerary Architecture serves as a physical representation of the relationship between death and architecture. It includes the design and construction of structures for rituals surrounding death. Funerary Architecture aims to…
Funerary architecture has long served as a mirror of human society’s values, beliefs, and relationships with death. In the 21st century, this architectural genre faces unprecedented challenges stemming from environmental…
Introducing the HUL: Heritage Urban Landscape Urban heritage isn’t just about monuments and mortar, it is the living soul of a space, shaped by its people, their practices, and their…
Movies, since forever, have always relied heavily on people’s lives for inspiration. Whether it be over the elite or the working economy, cinema and literature focus their lenses time and…
Architecture is like a time capsule in a way. It gives us a glimpse of the people who built and lived in it. It shows us how they celebrated, mourned,…
Architecture has always been more than walls and ceilings. It is the mirror we hold up to ourselves, a silent reflection of how we think, what we value, and how…
Transitional spaces, the in-between places that connect the built and the open, the sacred and the secular, and the private and the public, are essential in defining the cultural identity…