For decades humanity reserved the Moon as a canvas of myths, a calendar for harvests and a nocturnal companion which adorned the dark sky as a luminous sphere. Folklore, songs,…
Can digital fabrication revive vernacular intelligence rather than replace it? Part 1: Rediscovering the Future Beneath Our Feet The Future Arrives Covered in Mud The idea of tomorrow in architecture…
On the Malabar Coast is the historic city of Kozhikode, where the urban image is being heavily influenced by modern and contemporary design. Amidst these practitioners stands Raving Dots Studio,…
On a weekday morning in Dharavi, one of South Asia’s largest informal settlements, a narrow lane barely three metres wide carries the weight of an entire economy. Handcart vendors, schoolchildren,…
Amid the high-stakes world of brand evolution, few brands have shaped global culture as profoundly as Penguin Books. It is one of the most recognisable publishing brands in the world…
Architecture progresses the moment its rules are questioned and criticised. This is where experimental architecture begins. A visionary branch of the architectural practice where conventional methods are challenged to reinvent…
Indeed, the twenty-first century is gradually becoming the era of Smart Cities. Currently, more than half of the world’s population resides in cities. Moreover, by the end of the current…
Millions of visitors travel to Barcelona every year in search of Antoni Gaudí. Some arrive for the soaring spires of the Sagrada Família, while others wander through colourful parks or…
Adaptive reuse is in, and new builds are out. If only it were that simple. To some people, having existing constraints of an old building may seem difficult or boring.…
World Trade Center Biotic is a mixed-use complex, sophisticatedly designed by a Brazilian Studio Architects Office. Gathered beneath a single pavilion, multiple programs such as offices, residential units, a hotel,…
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…
In an increasingly digitised world, the persistence of stationery brands may appear surprising. Yet, certain companies continue to thrive by transforming ordinary products into emotional experiences tied to learning, creativity,…