Barbican was built on the ruins of World War II. A city within a city, envisioned to create a new urban identity for Londoners. The Barbican today houses three tower…
India marks 78 years of complete Independence, where multiple architectural icons, along with multiple western inspired architecture-built structures, can be seen built in the country. But the main factor that…
Many of us have observed that storytelling is a trending activity on social media, where creators narrate the concepts or values that art embodies. This helps in finding the right…
“Let this be a new town, symbolic of freedom of India unfettered by the traditions of the past….. an expressions of the nation’s faith in the future” – Jawaharlal Nehru,…
Modernism is a movement that emerged out of the First World War, which brought about radical changes in the field of architecture and urban planning. It called for functional and…
Architecture and Travel In the architectural community, a passion for travel is a prevalent and defining characteristic. It goes beyond being a personal preference; travel is recognized as an essential…
Modern architecture as a style gained prominence in the 19th century with the introduction of new typologies like prisons, schools, stock exchanges and so forth. New functions asked for newer…
Building an understanding What makes an architect a valuable contributor in making the world a better place for living and working? Now the term, as all know, Architectural design is…
Minimalism as a concept did not emerge with a definition, so it was interpreted by many people over the time of practice. It is astounding to look at how designers…
Architecture is both a storyteller and a historical mapper. The built elements of the city provide insight into its past. It is an indication of the different rulers who may…
Lighting is one of the key elements of architecture. A space is defined by its lighting. Architectural lighting is concerned with the design of lighting systems within the architectural and interior design field. Lighting is…
“ There is the paradox: How to become modern and to return to sources; how to revive an old dormant civilization and take part in universal civilization.” Paul Ricoeur, History…