Imagine turning a corner in a city and suddenly finding yourself staring at a giant fish, a blooming lotus, or a building that seems to breathe like a beehive. At…
Before Terming Sustainability The words sustainable and animal aren’t 2 different entities; they are embedded. For animals, sustainability is not a moral framework, concept, or ideology that is an aftermath…
Nature finds its way; it grows with its surroundings, adapts to changing climates, and evolves, but rarely repeats itself. It is often said that good architecture should do the same,…
We human beings love congratulating ourselves for our ingenuity. Nature’s own passive cooling designs, however, manage to outsmart our energy- and power-hogging technology. So while human beings are busy claiming…
On the Malabar Coast is the historic city of Kozhikode, where the urban image is being heavily influenced by modern and contemporary design. Amidst these practitioners stands Raving Dots Studio,…
Architecture progresses the moment its rules are questioned and criticised. This is where experimental architecture begins. A visionary branch of the architectural practice where conventional methods are challenged to reinvent…
Since the beginning of civilization, nature has been our greatest teacher, demonstrating how to build resilient, efficient, and harmonious systems. However, over the years, rapid and unsustainable development has distanced…
Millions of visitors travel to Barcelona every year in search of Antoni Gaudí. Some arrive for the soaring spires of the Sagrada Família, while others wander through colourful parks or…
Located in Dongguan, China, and adding a significant new cultural landmark to Guangdong’s Greater Bay Area, the Songshan Lake Exhibition and Performance Center was officially opened to the public on…
“Architecture is the art of reconciliation between ourselves and the world.” Juhani Pallasmaa Architecture was the way to express or tell a story; the future may depend on the ability…
In today’s world, the growing network and easy accessibility of digital media have transformed how architects engage with theory, precedent, and global practice. YouTube, for instance, has become an informal…
Architecture is the Real Problem! Rising sea levels, increasing global temperature, loss of biodiversity, more frequent and extreme weather events, reduced air quality, natural resource depletion, and so many more.…