The completion of the Goethe-Institut (fig.1) in Dakar, Senegal, designed by Diébédo Francis Kéré and his practice Kéré Architecture, marks a significant shift in how cultural institutions are conceived, constructed, and experienced.…
The concept of Multifunctional Living and Working refers to the design of environments that accommodate many needs and functions. As cities evolve and introduce diverse lifestyle spaces, they must serve…
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…
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.…
Effective social and physical infrastructure is fundamental for achieving rapid economic growth, advancing human development, and reducing poverty.India markedly lags behind its peers in other emerging economies;potentially a significant reason…
With rapid urbanisation and increasing global warming, cities today face an unavoidable problem. They flood during storms and run dry between them. Contemporary construction methods and the approach to make…
Urbanization and infrastructure growth are rapidly transforming the demand for advanced spaces. To meet these evolving needs, advanced construction systems and modern technologies have been adopted throughout the sector. As…
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…
What does it take to design in space? Sci-Fi, as a media genre, gives most people an idea of what architecture could look like in these harsh terrains. However, some…
More than Just Music Music shows have never been only about sound. From the moment artists step onto a stage, they are not just performers; they are visual storytellers. The…
By 2026, fashion will have truly reached a point of no return, where the very divide between apparel and gallery art will be blurred beyond recognition. Designers in the fashion…
The Launchpad: Reimagining the Urban Interface Project Overview Size: 200,000 square feet (18,580 square meters) Type: Cultural, Exhibition, Educational Inception: Phase III of the California Science Center Master Plan (1993) Status:…