Architecture is often discussed through form, geometry, and spatial experience, yet every architectural idea ultimately finds its presence in the world through material. Walls, columns, slabs, and structural frames are…
Around the globe, there are several places that would be considered inhospitable for the human population to live and survive in. Yet in many parts of the world, humans have…
Cities worldwide are facing a critical challenge in the form of streets that have been designed to serve vehicles instead of people. Traffic congestion, environmental degradation, and fractured social spaces…
Cities are often understood through their permanent settings. Built structures, sidewalks, roads, long-term infrastructures, and existing urban surroundings that define everyday urban life. However, many environments undergo temporary transformation in…
Prologue: The Modern Prometheus “The Metropolis strives to reach a mythical point where the world is completely fabricated by man, so that it absolutely coincides with his desires.” ― Rem…
Cities are often thought of as continuous urban spaces, a fabric of streets, squares, homes, and institutions that bring people together. History, however, has shown time and time again that…
Renowned architect, educator, and curator Lesley Lokko has been awarded the esteemed African Cultural Icon Award in recognition of her revolutionary contributions to architectural education and discourse. The award honors…
Prologue: The Intertwined World The boundary between the material reality of the built environment and the metaphysical realm of human narration is a porous threshold of constant exchange. It has…
The Ahmedabad University is one of the finest examples of modern architecture in India, with a direct legacy from the modern masters, like Louis Kahn and Le Corbusier, who worked…
Sustainability in today’s context is often something we see before we understand. The materials, color palette, green infrastructure, rooftop gardens, vernacular implementation, solar panels, etc. All these components are perceived…
Architecture is continuously evolving,shaped by the fresh perspectives brought forth by new architects. In the early stages of their careers, many young architects clash with the dual demands of artistic…
In this age of digital technology and social media, attention spans have become limited and even fragmented. Accustomed to scrolling through screens of colourful content, the younger generations are gradually…