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,…
We are living in the most interrupted era in human history. Phones buzz, multiple tabs, reels, autoplay; and every spare second gets filled with content. Attention today is no longer…
To be multifunctional is to serve a range of purposes facilitated by a single space. The potential this sole space offers determines the level of integration possible across functions, user…
When we think of luxury resorts, the first images that come to mind are often visual, endless pools merging with the horizon, soft linen drapes, and perfectly framed views. But…
Most of us have spent the last few years, especially since COVID, creating an environment to ensure that we look professional on camera while working from home. For most of…
Spatial anxiety is the name given to this more subtle but equally powerful form of stress reaction that people experience in response to their surroundings.” While many stresses that people…
We often talk about Delhi’s air pollution or Mumbai’s water pollution. But what often skips designs in most urban platforms in India is the noise. There is so much noise…
A Neurodivergent- friendly space is not just about physical accessibility or simplifying architecture – it’s about designing with empathy for the many ways people experience the world. The concept of…
Architecture has a way of making the brain feel different things. Good architecture always makes viewers and users feel different things. These depend on the design of the buildings, how…
Architecture is often described in terms of what we can see: the soaring lines of a Gothic arch, the dance of light on a marble floor, or the simple purity…