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.…
What does it take to reach the top heights of Gothic architecture? Not metaphorically, but physically? Historically, Gothic architecture has been a strong declaration of faith and ambitions. They were…
Ruins are normally associated with the past. There are ruined walls, roofs, and stones that have been left behind. However, in modern architectural designs, the concept of ruins has been…
Buildings are like music to our memory lane. Just as music can trigger a certain memory from the past, so can the architecture of a city or a building too.…
People typically picture caves, forests, overhanging rocks, or even simple huts when they think of human existence without architecture. Almost invariably, the discussion ends at “shelter.” Would people be able…
Looking back in history, we notice various strategic and structural defence techniques mainly used to protect territories. One unique technique was the Redoute or Redoubt (historically redout). This refers to…
Photography is a visual medium that captures moments by utilising light, composition, and technology to create images. It is more than just clicking a button. It is, in many ways,…
Boston City Hall (see fig.1) is one of America’s most controversial yet enduring symbols of mid-century Brutalism. (Archeyes, 2024). Completed in 1968 and designed by Kallmann, McKinnell & Knowles. Since…
Yichun Lui’s Urban Philosophy Architect Yichun Lui’s approach to urban development is a reflective and restorative process, as the principal architect of the Shanghai-based Atelier Deshaus. The studio has become…
The growing importance of the climate crisis has changed how we discuss architecture. Now, environmental performance and carbon responsibility are central to design choices. Among the various factors, embodied carbon…
Abandonment is more than just leaving someone or something you have created, owned, or been responsible for. It creates a void that remains long after you are gone. This emptiness…
Architecture Beyond the Moment of Completion Architecture is frequently praised upon completion. Buildings are photographed when the surfaces are pristine and the objectives are clear. However, the true test of…