Mattancherry is a historic ward of Kochi, Kerala. Mattancherry is home to many sites of historical and cultural significance, including the Paradesi Synagogue, which was the centre of life in…
The False Dilemma of the “Decorated Shed” The history of architecture has constantly been in a dilemma of aesthetics, which prioritizes the visual appeal of a structure, and ethics, which…
When a city earns UNESCO World Heritage status, it is celebrated as a global triumph. Jaipur’s Old City—with its distinctive grid-based planning, havelis adorned with intricate jali work, and narrow…
In a world constantly striving for progress, it’s easy to overlook the whispers of the past. Yet, among all the towering skyscrapers and busy streets, heritage buildings stand as silent…
Cities are living entities of life, ecology, history, and geology. They adapt, evolve, and possess the ability to reinvent themselves. But what truly constitutes the urban identity of a city?…
Among the most pervasive and underappreciated aspects of the modern urban landscape is the presence of parking lots. Created through planning practices established during the twentieth century, which focused primarily…
Macau is a city located on the southern coast of China on the Pearl River Delta. It functions as a Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China and…
In Vatican City, architecture is rarely seen as a collection of individual buildings. Instead, there is a carefully choreographed sequence of spaces, rituals, and visual encounters. From the embrace of…
Walking through Osaka is like reading a city written in two very different hands. The ancient and the ultramodern coexist here not as a collision but as a conversation —…
Who is Pattaya? To outsiders, Pattaya appears as an epicentre of pleasure. Neon lights, crowded night markets, and illuminated streets stretched along the coastline illustrate the vibrant nightlife the city…
Phuket is often recognised through postcards of beaches, resorts and nightlife, yet the city reveals another identity through its streets, shop-houses and evolving urban fabric. Beyond tourism, Phuket reflects layers…
An Architectural Testimony of Faith, Structure & Devotion The Lotus Temple was designed by a visionary Iranian-American architect named Fariborz Sahba. It is located in the heart of India, its…