Architecture and fashion may seem to exist as parallel design fields, each with its own rules and regulations, but on closer look, they intersect in more ways than one. Architecture…
“Sometimes it’s the imperfect stuff that makes things Perfect” This quote plays a catalytic role in the Final Season of the iconic Sitcom, The Big Bang Theory, where the protagonist,…
Cities are often organised around movement, productivity and constant activity, leaving little room for the slower processes of observing, experimenting and simply staying with an idea. And yet, these slower…
Death is considered eerie and frightening. Yet, when you step into Cimitero Monumentale, one of Milan’s largest cemeteries, you experience a quiet peace. The cemetery boldly and beautifully honours the…
Global warming and climate change are two of the serious problems plaguing the 21st century. The oxygen levels are dropping; the ocean levels are rising; the ozone layer is depleting,…
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,…
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…
A building rarely gets to be a building in the public mind. It may have a name, a concept, a philosophy and a carefully crafted story before the first brick…
Gardens are not just places where you plant trees and flowers. They are stories of culture, history and the people who made them. Each country has its own idea of…
Every harvest, Kolkata undergoes an architectural transformation. Streets that are usually buzzing with traffic become pedestrian promenades, neighbourhood parks turn into exhibition halls, and clubs around the city prepare for…
Reclaiming Human-Centred Learning in Architectural Education Human-Centered Architecture: Putting people at the heart of design_©Joana Sá Lima,2024The profession of architecture is facing major changes due to rapid technological progress, globalisation,…
How in-between spaces shape interaction, identity, and community in traditional Indian homes Architecture represents society and culture and is built for a specific location and population. These elements all combine…