India is regarded as one of the most ancient countries in the world, and the Indian subcontinent region is one of the longest continuously inhabited regions of the world. It…
As the title suggests, this article briefly discusses some areas and techniques an entry-level young person in the field of architecture must focus on and adapt to in order to…
Adaptive reuse projects have become a defining strategy in contemporary European architecture, particularly focusing on transformation of post-industrial sites. As cities are dealing with climatic changes, resource scarcity, reduced land…
The cities we live in now are growing faster than ever before. The sheer extent of growth is marked by the development of infrastructure, connectivity, and the economy. However, what…
The Question of Authenticity “Heritage is not designed, it is lived, layered, and remembered. So what happens when we try to build it from scratch?” There is something inherently contradictory…
For centuries, the architectural brief for a public monument was simple permanence, heroism, and all about heights, something which was used as a symbolic representation or celebration of an individual…
For centuries, architecture as a profession was described as the creation of new, iconic structures on a vacant piece of land. However, during the 21st century, due to rapidly growing…
The literal meaning of a time capsule is a box that is preserved with items such as photographs, letters, artefacts, etc., from the present so that people way down in…
The book ‘Why Old Places Matter’ by Thompson M. Mayes is one of the few books that gives a voice to old places and tells its readers why they matter.…
The five-storey V&A East Museum by O’Donnell + Tuomey opens in London and emerges as a unique, thoughtfully designed spatial narrative. In this masterpiece, the design inculcates and converges movement,…
In the past few years, Quitos’ skyline has undergone a remarkable transition. This new mixed-use landmark acts as a bridge between the historic heritage of the city and the full…
Architecture has a prolonged history, and it has evolved through the ages. It has undergone changes and modifications in the design process at frequent intervals, which were basically adopted practices…