The relationship between built environments and fragile ecosystems has historically been in conflict in the architectural world. However, as the architectural discourse shifts towards the “Anthropocene”, for example, the Wasit…
Chennai’s urban environment is shaped by recurring cycles of disturbance, including monsoon flooding, cyclones, extreme heat stress, water scarcity, coastal erosion, and large-scale displacement driven by infrastructure development. These overlapping…
Salone del Mobile, Milano has launched a new, multi-year strategy named Slone Contract, aimed at highlighting the growing field of contract offering for large-scale projects. This strategy is designed mainly…
Architecture today is viewed through multiple lenses, influenced by numerous factors. Sustainable and green architecture are two of the most common terms often heard when the issue of net-zero emissions…
Drinking coffee while looking out through a large floor-to-ceiling window, soft sunlight slowly enters the space. Shadows move gently across the floor as the day progresses, and the room feels…
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…
The Soviet city was conceived as a spatial manifestation of ideology, but functioned in practice as an environment shaped by compromise, adaptation, and everyday use. Decades after the dissolution of…
Historical significance of Maya Civilisation The Maya Civilisation was a prehistoric Mesoamerican society of indigenous people, dated between 2000 BC and 1697 AD. They were known for advanced systems of…
Niall McLaughlin has received the 2026 Royal Gold Medal for Architecture, a prestigious lifetime honor in the field. The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) presents the medal on behalf…
The residence located in Addis Ababa’s old neighborhood, “Ferensay”, was constructed using reclaimed construction materials salvaged from demolished houses across the city, and holds a unique character. The design is…
Dendrochronology is a study of tree rings that helps in dating and calculating the ages and dates of historical and archeological objects. Dating is the most essential part of history…
Architecture has always played a role in cinema. From Alfred Hitchcock’s use of space to build fear and suspense, to Wes Anderson’s carefully constructed sets where symmetry, colour, and geometry…