Carlo Ratti Associati (CRA) has introduced an exciting new addition to Addis Ababa’s urban and cultural landscape. The Grand Fendika Cultural Center is located in the historic Kazanchis district. It…
Employing metaphor in architecture is a very sensitive approach, which artfully combines design and symbolism. It helps elevate the building from a mere structure serving its function to a system…
Most people step into a café, a bookstore, or a library with very different intentions. A café is often about pace : a quick coffee, a casual chat, or sometimes…
As one enters the beautiful Hyde Park in Central London and starts walking through its trails, towards the Serpentine Gallery, one cannot help but sense the presence of history along…
A building speaks a visual language that is universal in nature. It communicates through the materials, forms, and space that transcend the art of storytelling beyond the generations that built…
What truly defines a home? Is it the four walls that you grew up in? The place you have grown up in ?, or a place that lets you be…
Located on the eastern riverside of the Yamuna, the Akshardham Temple in New Delhi is one of the most significant cultural and religious landmarks in modern-day India. Established in 2005,…
Architecture has never been only about constructing walls and roofs. At its core, it has always been a form of expression, telling stories about the culture, society, and economy of…
The Albania’s Pavilion at the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale, titled “Building Architecture Culture,” examines how the country’s architecture reflects political changes, cultural changes, and evolution. Each period leaves its mark…
Think of the very first human handprints in caves, trying to understand and take in the world, in contrast with the audacious skyscrapers of today, defying existence in the world.…
The door’s heavier than you expect. You shove, and it moves slowly, the hinges letting out a sound somewhere between a groan and a sigh. Inside, the air shifts, cooler,…
UNESCO has taken a major step in protecting global heritage by adding 26 new sites to the World Heritage List. This decision was made during the 47th session of the…