As daylight fades across Indian cities, another layer of urban life slowly emerges. Be it school children, university students or office goers, satisfying their daily cravings from their go-to street…
As cities expand and older structures lose their original function, the question of what happens to existing buildings becomes harder to ignore. Demolition is often treated as the practical answer,…
Mies van der Rohe’s conception of skyscrapers as transparent “skin-and-bone” structures radically transformed the approach to high-rise development. The ubiquitous glass skyscraper was originally intended to create minimal, lightweight, naturally…
Gender bias has been an enduring issue in social, economic, domestic, and physical contexts. This bias can also be observed in public spaces. The term “public park” itself implies that…
The Lisbon City has approved a landmark masterplan for the Marvila Riverfront Regeneration. It was developed by Dutch firm MVRDV in collaboration with Porto-based practice OODA. Covering approximately 28 hectares…
Located along the Kobe waterfront, the Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art was completed in 2002 as part of the city’s larger reconstruction efforts following the Great Hanshin Earthquake. Designed by…
Historic settlements in India have generally relied on an intricate understanding of geography, climate, spirituality and culture to develop architecture. While modern developments tend to be divorced from their surrounding…
From early times, cities have taken on characteristics of organic life forms. Growth occurs in unpredictable ways; they adapt to external forces and undergo change over time. Flourishing areas coexist…
‘Approximately half of U.S. adults report experiencing loneliness, with some of the highest rates among young adults.’ (Dr. Murthy, 2023) In recent years, loneliness has emerged as a serious public…
Walkability is usually considered a transportation challenge, signifying how easily people can navigate a neighborhood or city by walking. Walking changes the pace of city living: it slows people down…
What is Sound? Sound is a concept we cannot abstract ourselves from in urban design, despite our best efforts. Spaces and cities constantly emit sound – enjoyable sounds or otherwise.…
For many people living in and travelling through Indian cities, ongoing or paused construction sites have become part of everyday life. Dug-up roads, unfinished flyovers, and metro pillars occupy more…