For much of human history, homes were also places of work. Be it artisans’ workshops, merchants’ residences, or family-run enterprises, living and working essentially coexisted within the same walls, albeit…
In the Cambridge Dictionary, disability is defined as “an illness, injury, or condition that makes it difficult for someone to do some things that other people do, and that is…
For much of the twentieth century, architectural photography did most of the profession’s talking, and buildings were designed, judged and remembered almost entirely through the eye. Sensory architecture challenges that…
The Khasdar MP Industrial Festival, also known as Advantage Vidarbha 2026, was more than just a display of the region’s huge economic potential. The setup consisted over 350 exhibition stalls,…
Architecture Beyond Sight: An Introduction First published in Danish in 1957 and translated into English in 1959, Experiencing Architecture is a standard text for understanding architecture as a multisensory, living…
You can understand a building by studying it, but you cannot truly experience it without its materials. The first moments of experiencing architecture are important. The feel of stone underfoot,…
Phenomenological architecture and the quiet intelligence of the body in space Before a single word is read on an architect’s drawing, a building has already been spoken. It speaks in…
Cities are often understood through what they look like. Skylines, streetscapes, public squares and monuments dominate discussions about urban identity. Yet for most people, daily urban life is experienced just…
There is a particular kind of memory that almost everyone carries — the memory of a living room at night. The specific quality of that light: warm, low, flickering from…
What is Sound? Sound is a concept we cannot abstract ourselves from in urban design, despite our best efforts. Spaces and cities constantly emit sound – enjoyable sounds or otherwise.…
Buildings are often perceived for their visible physical features – their form and structure. As in a tall skyscraper, a grand building or a minimal building with sleek lines, buildings…
The recent passing of master Frank Gehry at the age of 92 on December 5, 2025, marked a moment of quiet reflection across the architecture/design community. With the recent loss,…