Architectural criticism is a discipline that has been around for centuries, but its importance has never been greater. Architecture is often thought of as the products of the discipline, which…
Historically, architecture has been a male-dominated field that has in one way or the other contributed to the formation of the physical environment which supports and sustains traditional gender roles…
It’s the art of sharing a certain belief system related to morals, myths, and social customs in a creative manner, while Architecture is how we assume built structure as construction…
Born in 21st-century Delhi, I am, like many, a third-generation descendant of Partition refugees. Our grandparents brought with them indelible stories of loss, resilience, and the courage to rebuild. These…
In India, religion has shaped beliefs, communities and culture for centuries. It has been merging and intertwining with personal and collective identities as both a force of unity and a…
The word ‘history’ finds its etymology in Greek, Latin, and French. In Greek, it derives from “histor,” meaning a ‘learnt, wise man,’ and “historein,” which translates to ‘learning by inquiry’…
The 1800s: The British ruled India for over 200 years, during which time the country saw many new structures built and many existing ones transformed for various reasons. The fabric…
When we plug our kettle into the power cord or switch our lights and fans on, from where does the power really come? How is it that we do not…
In this ever-evolving world of architecture and design, staying informed and inspired is very crucial. Books have always served as a person’s timeless companion, offering ideas and perspective shifts on…
Today, cities worldwide are facing issues like congestion, pollution, and climate change challenges. In such a context, car-free urbanism is emerging as a feasible solution. In car-free urbanism, city planning…
2001 Bhuj earthquake in Gujarat Over 20,000 people lost their lives 2010 Haiti earthquake, which left over 1.5 million people homeless 2011 Tōhoku earthquake & tsunami, Japan, resulted in approximately…
The Grid is Dead. Long Live the Flow Architecture has been constrained by an unseen dictator: The Cartesian grid for centuries. The logical, and the orthogonal have been the eye…