Rising above the dense Angolan landscape, Mbanza Kongo is more than a historical relic—it is a living testimony to the grand confluence of architecture, power, and spirituality that once defined…
“Appearance is deceptive” Cities have always been overviewed with landmarks, skyscrapers, and high-rise, over-crowded- happening streets and squares along the urban fabric, but there is life that needs to be…
Architecture is neither merely art nor a natural science. Unlike the natural sciences with an excellent foundation architecture balances both creativity and structure and unlike pure art, it includes functional…
If Donald Trump suddenly swapped real estate for architecture, what kind of structures would rise from the ground? Would every building bear his name in giant gold letters, shining brighter…
As young architects or students, the first thing we learn in architecture or design schools is to “observe.” At first glance, the word or the act itself might feel obvious,…
Architecture is an ever-evolving field and one needs to constantly keep in touch with the latest trends. One of the easiest and most convenient ways to do this is by…
Everyone is familiar with the importance of time management, and how essential it is not to leave one’s work unfinished till the deadline is on the horizon. But, let’s face…
Architecture has been traditionally considered a visual art when, in fact, it greatly affects our experience through the sense of hearing. Architectural acoustics, also sometimes known as “architecture of sound”…
Step temples in India offer a delightful amalgamation of creative architectural design, spiritual relevance, and ecological water management. An unusual type of construction, Step Temples in India, incorporate step wells…
Adaptive reuse refers to when an existing building is either renovated or repurposed to preserve the historic style or architecture or sustainability. As the term suggested, the building is adaptive…
In the context of India’s housing crisis and the marginalisation of migrant workers, this article examines the perceived inaction of architects and their potential to address social housing problems. It…
“Spontaneous order”, is an order which emerges as a result of the voluntary activities of individuals and not one which is created or dictated. It is said that spontaneous order…