Architectural spaces are always viewed in terms of their form, style and visual impact, but humans subconsciously respond to what it allows them to do, before they actually understand the…
Military architecture has played a crucial role in the world of architecture; it has historically reshaped structures by constantly evolving through technologies of warfare, shifting political ideologies, and changing understandings…
One is not a student of Architecture if one doesn’t recognize B.V Doshi’s infamous Aranya Housing project. The involvement of the residents, their suggestions and insights are what made Aranya,…
Architecture is often discussed in terms of space, material and form. We analyse plans, elevations and sections; we debate aesthetics and sustainability; we critique programmes and circulation. Yet one dimension…
Are we designing riverfront projects to give precedence to rivers or to enhance social displacement? India’s riverfront projects possess large parcels of land, which have not only given rebirth to…
A firm’s brand is often synonymous with its building style in the traditional architecture market. We recognise a Doshi by its use of natural materials, or a Mies by its…
The Wave One Building was designed by Brennan Beer Gorman Architects (BBG), New York, an international practice recognized for its sculptural approach to commercial architecture. Known for shaping expressive high-rise…
Cities can be described as moulded on what can be seen. Streets, facades, people, skylines. However, there are forces that influence urban life that are not exactly visual. They come…
The growing importance of the climate crisis has changed how we discuss architecture. Now, environmental performance and carbon responsibility are central to design choices. Among the various factors, embodied carbon…
Architecture Beyond the Moment of Completion Architecture is frequently praised upon completion. Buildings are photographed when the surfaces are pristine and the objectives are clear. However, the true test of…
The Soviet city was conceived as a spatial manifestation of ideology, but functioned in practice as an environment shaped by compromise, adaptation, and everyday use. Decades after the dissolution of…
Historical significance of Maya Civilisation The Maya Civilisation was a prehistoric Mesoamerican society of indigenous people, dated between 2000 BC and 1697 AD. They were known for advanced systems of…