Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, a revered Sikh shrine, is a peaceful oasis in the bustling city of Delhi. Its iconic golden dome shines brightly, drawing visitors from all over the world.…
The Matrix (1999) is a science fiction film that interestingly weaves together philosophy, technology, and action. Residing in a dystopian future, the protagonist Neo discovers that the reality he perceives…
Since the advent of humanity, architecture has been intrinsically connected to how society functions. It determines the spaces where people live, work, and play, eventually impacting every individual’s quality of…
Every building has a point at which it refuses to be the architect’s property. It takes place in silence. In a classroom, a student chooses where to sit-on which bench…
A Moment in Siena Stand in the Piazza del Campo on a late afternoon in autumn, and you will notice something peculiar. The space itself- not the buildings framing it,…
Region-Specific Architecture Architecture was once the sole identity of a place, shaped by local conditions. Over time, the exchange of ideas and globalisation encouraged architects to use principles, techniques, and…
Nature finds its way; it grows with its surroundings, adapts to changing climates, and evolves, but rarely repeats itself. It is often said that good architecture should do the same,…
We human beings love congratulating ourselves for our ingenuity. Nature’s own passive cooling designs, however, manage to outsmart our energy- and power-hogging technology. So while human beings are busy claiming…
Many architecture students get tired of seeing the same things everywhere: glass towers in rows, plain hallways, and endless parking lots. That’s why escapist architecture is important. Hogwarts, with its…
Millions of commuters pass through Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminal without looking up. But when they do, they find a different world: pointed arches, Indian animal sculptures, chaitya arches, ribbed vaults. For…
In 1972, a housing complex in St. Louis, Missouri was demolished with controlled explosives. Pruit-Igoe, designed by Minoru Yamasaki in the early 1950s and built with the full architectural confidence…
At first glance, there is nothing to question. The bridge gleams in the sunlight, its sweeping form drawing cameras long before it draws commuters. But what happens when a bridge…