What is it about a favourite movie or show that makes it a favourite? It could be the story, the music, the cinematography or the actors; maybe the characters they…
The cinematic masterpiece Ponniyin Selvan by Mani Ratnam is a historical monument to the architectural grandeur of the Chola period. The film uses precise set construction combined with computer-generated imagery…
Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories is a Japanese anthology series that originally premiered in 2009 before achieving widespread international recognition through Netflix. Centred around a small, unassuming diner in the inner…
Urbanization worldwide is increasingly faced with environmental crises, water-related crises like flooding, water shortage, and ecosystem deterioration. Blue-Green Infrastructure (BGI), especially in the guise of water-sensitive urban design (WSUD), is…
Bahrain, an archipelago nation nestled in the Persian Gulf, boasts a rich architectural tapestry that reflects its historical significance as a trading epicenter and its contemporary goals. From ancient settlements…
With concerns of sustainability in every facet of our lives, the question of how sustainable architecture reimagines our future is never far from the lips and minds of architectural practitioners.…
Nature-Inspired Urban Development Projects In times of rising temperatures and rapid urban growth, our cities are no longer just places to live—they are places to listen. To nature. To culture.…
In the realm of architecture, the term “iconic” often conjures images of grand edifices commissioned by affluent patrons or governing bodies. However, the Quinta Monroy Housing Project in Iquique, Chile, challenges…
Are funerary spaces just places for cremation and conducting religious rites? How has the notion of funerary architecture evolved? Do they have any extended role to play? Role of community…
The 14th São Paulo Architecture Biennial returns to the iconic Oca Pavilion in Ibirapuera Park from September 18 to October 19, 2025. This year’s exhibition boldly confronts one of humanity’s…
Introducing the HUL: Heritage Urban Landscape Urban heritage isn’t just about monuments and mortar, it is the living soul of a space, shaped by its people, their practices, and their…
Movies, since forever, have always relied heavily on people’s lives for inspiration. Whether it be over the elite or the working economy, cinema and literature focus their lenses time and…