The Joseph Stein Lane stands as a unique testament amidst central Delhi, the only road in the city named after an architect. This distinction honors Joseph Allen Stein, whose architectural…
What makes a city like Dubai unique is that its built environments are anchored in a spectrum of modalities. From the dwellings of the nineteenth-century Al Bastakiya neighbourhood to the…
From time immemorial, geometrical and rhythmic systems have played an indispensable role in urban planning, acting as scaffolding to alter city design and make it more functional and aesthetically satisfying.…
Architecture is all about designing environments. Places to live, work areas, places of worship, celebration and leisure. All these are designed with so many resources and finesse. But an area…
Architecture as an art has not only been limited to the aspects of utility and beauty for generations. It is a tool that is used by societies, leaders, and regimes…
Cities and religion are deeply intertwined as landmarks play a significant role in religion and influence each other. A city takes on a religious identity when its spiritual significance is…
From the oldest city ever known, Mohenjo-Daro to the newest city yet to be formed, Mountain House, California-built spaces bring up a distinct character of their own which echoes the…
In a world where innovation is advancing at an incredible pace, we are witnessing remarkable advancements across all domains of science, construction, and technology. The current era of AI is…
This article aims to discuss the purpose and repurposing of alleys, within the urban context. The term ‘alley’ originates from the mid-14th Century French term, alee, referring to ‘an open…
Theocratic Planning Models of Ancient Civilizations: A Study of Sacred Urbanism Urban planning, as a discipline, traces its roots to the ancient civilizations that carved thriving cities out of wilderness.…
The rise of iron, glass, and steel as construction materials Architecture has always been a mirror of human ambition, evolving alongside our dreams and technological breakthroughs. Among the most transformative…
Why Is Sensory Design Needed? In the modern world where people are constantly connected and surrounded by technology, it becomes even more important to take a break and relax the…