As every architecture student knows, the architecture course is a tad different and difficult compared to others. Numerous site visits, case studies, reviews, juries, name it and you have it.…
“It is going to be a fun and strenuous ride!” are usually the words that echo on your first day of college. The latter part usually dominates your college life,…
The Monastery of San Clodio in Leiro is a multifaceted architectural experience as it explores interrelated topics of historical heritage, urban relevance, and architectural restoration. Defined as “one of the…
The Lecture Hall at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad by Prof Christopher Benninger led CCBA Designs, is a remarkable testament to architecture’s ideal balance of functionality, appearance, and…
The Lodha Belmondo, a stunning residential complex hidden within the scenic terrain of Pune, India, is a work of art brought to life by Prof. Christopher Benninger’s CCBA Designs ingenious planning…
A romantic melancholy written and directed by Sofia Coppola tells a story about two people exploring themes of alienation and disconnection against a cultural backdrop in Japan. The story revolves…
Inspiration is what bridges the gap between tradition and innovation. Traditional design practices that date back to the earliest civilizations were slowly and steadily elevated into innovative designs when designers…
Architecture has just been one of the biggest waves of change I have experienced in life. Right from sleepless nights, to skipping meals, to lessons in punctuality, to changes in…
All-nighter is a trademark routine for an architecture student. While most of us swish through the CAD files, we somehow end up not having time, panicking about the deadline. But…
My initial reaction to any sentence that has the words ‘humour’ and ‘architecture’ together is disbelief. I’m not saying I don’t enjoy architecture – the payback of a completed project…
Suriname, a country in South America, was a colony of the Europeans in the 17th and 18th centuries. Paramaribo is the capital city of the country. The city of Paramaribo…
Understanding Cultural Landscapes and Architecture 1.1 Defining Cultural Landscapes When human activities and the natural environment work together and are designed by historical, social, and cultural forces, it results in…