The connection between spatial design and guest experience starts with the groundwork. From the first impression to the overall experience, it turns a blank white canvas into colorful memories. The…
“We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us.” -Winston Churchill Creativity Is Not Just- “in the Mind” Creativity is often perceived as a psychological phenomenon, but what if the physical…
In the first part of Movies in Architecture, we explored how architecture already carries cinematic qualities through frames and storytelling. Just as a film uses a screen to focus attention,…
Homes were once understood primarily through their physical arrangement. Rooms had fixed purposes, and architecture defined daily routines through walls, doors, and furniture. Today, this relationship has become more fluid.…
Multifunctionality in architecture means incorporating a range of functions and user groups, either at the same time or at different times. Multifunctional spaces should encourage more optional activities, which enhance…
White bedsheets, soft ambient lighting, scattered rose petals, a bubbling Jacuzzi, and flickering candles. The time for this overly Pinterest-like romance is definitively over. Not because romance itself is outdated…
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…
In the architectural conversation of 2026, the word ‘Wellness’ has become as common as ‘Sustainability’ a decade ago. In India, this trend is most evident in high-tech longevity centers in…
Imagine waiting in a place for a bus or train where loud announcements repeat constantly, advertisements are everywhere, and people rush in different directions. It feels overwhelming, does it not?…
Urban design used to be influenced by visible aspects. The urban imaginary is dominated by plans, sections, skylines and street grids that dominate the assessment and imagining of cities. But…
Skylines, buildings, dense urban complexes, extensive road networks, and the constant movement of people all shape cities. An environment as populated as a city is inherently embedded with sound. To…
For centuries, architecture has primarily focused on visual appeal, prioritising aesthetic over other senses (Berg, 2020). This ocular-centric approach has led us to assess our buildings through their photographs, renders,…