Cities are often measured by statistics such as population density, transportation efficiency, economic growth and infrastructure development. Yet beneath these measurable layers exists an invisible dimension that profoundly shapes urban…
It takes the soul of humanity to construct beautiful, peaceful cities where everyone lives in peace, yet nothing stops the urge of the same human breed to tear them down.…
Today’s cities are described in terms of infrastructure, economic development, and progress. Streets have been expanded, riverbanks have been redeveloped, and neighborhoods have been altered in the name of modernization.…
Mythology is often thought to survive through stories. Long after a religion disappears, its gods, heroes, and legends continue to exist through literature, art, and popular culture. In some cases,…
Starchitecture has transformed the skyline of cities for the past three decades. Cities from Bilbao to Beijing now commission spectacular buildings designed by internationally renowned architects such as Frank Gehry,…
When we hear the term sacred geography, a single image often comes to mind. Maybe it’s a temple on a hill, a mosque at the heart of a community, steps…
Phenomenological architecture and the quiet intelligence of the body in space Before a single word is read on an architect’s drawing, a building has already been spoken. It speaks in…
Is there a place where one can read about art, architecture, and culture, attend movie screenings by diverse artists, and visit exhibitions? Yes, there is, thanks to Arthshila. A place…
When architecture is discussed, attention usually turns towards the extraordinary. Conversations revolve around iconic skylines, award-winning museums, dramatic skyscrapers and buildings that dominate postcards. These projects deserve admiration because they…
Adaptive reuse is in, and new builds are out. If only it were that simple. To some people, having existing constraints of an old building may seem difficult or boring.…
On an ordinary morning in the residential district of Hammarby Sjöstad in Stockholm, Sweden, its residents are up and about their morning activities: cooking breakfast, tidying up, and getting ready…
Architecture extends beyond the art of designing, it is of great significance because it reveals how spaces, buildings and urban plans influence, and reflects social relations and ideologies. India’s architectural…