The rapid transformation of lifestyles, contemporary living, technological advancement, and urban growth have significantly altered the relationship between the people and the spaces they inhabit. Traditionally,residential spaces had dedicated usage…
The IIT Hyderabad campus is located around 50 to 60 kilometres from the main city, giving rise to the need for student housing on campus. Designed by GMP Architects von…
Sitting on their balcony, Gita finishes her call and turns to her husband, “Membership is 5000 rupees a month, including access to the pool, but coaching will cost extra.” All…
Over the last two decades, India’s population has grown rapidly. As of 2015, approximately 33% of India’s total population resided in cities, and by 2050, more than half of India’s…
The three necessities of living are food, clothing and shelter. While those are the basic physical needs for survival, mental needs- those that drive human beings to live socially and…
In the United States, late-stage capitalism heavily influences society and the built environment. Among many of the political issues in this region, adults can’t afford to buy houses. Housing is…
The built environment has faced countless challenges over the years, but the most persistent ones are those born out of global warming. As Earth’s temperature increases, sea levels rise, making…
“Loneliness does not come from having no people around, but from being unable to communicate the things that seem important.” -Carl Jung Cities are often imagined as places of public…
Architecture frequently claims to be “user-centered,” yet the reality of contemporary practice suggests otherwise. While design briefs emphasize comfort, accessibility, and experience, many buildings are shaped more by economic pressures,…
The city does not wait for permission. Across the global South – and increasingly within the cracks of the formal North – communities have long constructed spaces that architects once…
As urbanisation continues to intensify on a global scale, dense urban areas face a range of environmental challenges, such as urban heat islands, deteriorating air quality, and reduced access to…
Redefining Urban Life The Hybrid City has emerged as a distinguishing notion in contemporary urbanism, indicating a trend away from strict spatial divisions and toward fluid, multifunctional settings. Historically, cities…