Architecture acts as a timeline when viewed from a diachronic lens. The built world is a powerful empire, monumental in representing core values: cultural memory, societal shifts, and the human…
Every place evokes different emotions in us,some places make us feel more active, while others can leave us feeling low or discouraged. But every place is leaving at least some…
Water has long functioned both as a functional and symbolic axis for urban growth throughout the globe. In India, where tradition and environment have been inextricably bound, features of water…
Hayao Miyazaki’s architecture of nature A celebrated and acclaimed Japanese animator and director is renowned for his enchanting stories that celebrate nature, spirituality and their coexistence. The storytelling world of…
The field of architecture is a representation of society in which we live, rather than just a basic profession. Architecture builds and frames the environment, influences the way society develops,…
Identity is most simply known as ‘who you are’. Your name, age, ethnicity, etc. are all part of your identity – in a shallow sense. Identity refers to your unique…
Eating Architecture (MIT Press, 2004) is an anthology of essays that explore the intersection of food culture and design. Editors Jamie Horwitz and Paulette Singley gather nineteen essays, arranged in…
In a world where architecture is increasingly overwhelmed by the tyranny of abundance and the cult of aesthetic excess, Laurie Baker’s Houses: How to Reduce Building Costs emerges as a…
Charles Rennie Mackintosh is one of the most significant and original designers of the twentieth century. He is the forerunner of the Modern Movement and Art Deco. He was both…
Architects play a crucial role in the built environment, and therefore, they must be ecologically and socially responsible when designing. Focusing particularly on this concept, the OBEL Award was founded…
Zoning laws function as the DNA of cities. They are the foundational framework of urban development, formulated by governmental bodies to ensure order and coherence in city planning. They establish…
Overview of the artist One of the most influential Japanese painters and a prominent figure in transforming the famous Kano school of painting into a dominant visual style of the…