The most common question one faces in the field of urban planning and design is, “Wait. What is urban planning?” To start with, there is no single answer to this…
Architecture and Interior Designing fields have always been intersecting and interconnecting parts in every project. Lots of architects pursue architecture but then practice as Interior Designers and hence the number…
With rising sea levels escalating the chances of catastrophic flooding, and shifting weather patterns that are devastating to food production, climate change is a global emergency whose impact is unprecedented…
A review and short summary of ideas proposed at the TEDx talk in Vienna by Ar. ChenthurRaaghav from AplusR Architects, Coimbatore.The original video is embedded in the end. Can buildings…
Confused? Two seemingly opposite ends of the spectrum? As we have explored in our previous articles about the ‘business of architecture’, it would help to bring the opposite ends to…
As we progress over time, we also carry with us the ever-changing identity instilled into the age groups we fall into. And more often than not, the age factor does…
Geometry, the word brings images of lines, points, circles, squares, and other shapes and forms to one’s mind. Geometry has an impact on our day-to-day life. Everything around us is…
Temple complexes were the brain cells of ancient Indian society. Apart from being a place of worship, spaces designed for people to congregate and celebrate the arts, dance, and music…
According to Aristotle, ‘The activity of craftsmanship is a union of theory and making because neither of these aspects can be separated from the activity of craftsmanship.’ Art and craft…
Culture and traditions are the primary binding elements that ensure the survival of a community for future generations. Since ancient times, communities around the world have been looking upon their…
“All buildings must be executed in such a way as to take account of durability, utility & beauty.”- Vitruvius. Vitruvius, the famous ancient Roman architect believed that an architect should…
An urban inspiration to London, Washington, and St. Petersburg, this French city constitutes to this day one of the highest visited spots in the world. Erected under the command of…