The role of architecture in films and television shows often goes unnoticed. The architecture dictates the narrative of many movies and series. One can easily guess the character’s mood or…
A long queue awaits to witness the one and only nostalgic experience of the much-awaited exhibition of Snoopy in Style in NYC. The colourful palette, the artistic characters and the…
Have you ever wondered why you instinctively move towards a light source? Early morning, as soon as you wake up, the play of light and shadow begins. Firstly, the sunlight…
Architecture beyond What We See Architecture is not often remembered for its volumes, plans, or systems, but for the feelings it engenders. We may forget the square footage, but we…
The background of any masterpiece is as much part of the artwork as the strokes that the artist makes. This background, or seemingly ‘empty’ space, is referred to as the…
Natural light in architecture is the one element that conveys design decisions (be it spatial layout, material choice, colour or scale). It gives meaning to how each space is intended…
A large window facing a scenic view of trees and mountains gives you peace and tranquility, whilst a room with no openings gives you darkness and a feeling of being…
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…
You ought to notice what the sun is doing to your room today. Not in any dramatic way. Just look at the floor for a moment. There is probably a…
Architecture is often understood through buildings themselves—their façades, materials, structures and forms. Yet buildings are rarely experienced as isolated objects. People move between them, pause beside them, gather around them…
Half an hour before her video call at 9 a.m., Meera is not worrying about her hairstyle. Instead, she is moving the lamp around because the angle is incorrect, the…
More than just a makeover Dream Home Makeover, a popular reality television show streaming on Netflix, moves beyond aesthetics and leans into the synergy created by functionality. The show is…