Amid the high-stakes world of brand evolution, few brands have shaped global culture as profoundly as Penguin Books. It is one of the most recognisable publishing brands in the world…
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…
Architectural activism is a vibrant and emergent field where architects use their skills and platforms to challenge social, political, and environmental issues through the built environment. It bridges design with…
Women in Architecture is a story as rich and inspiring as the few celebrated names through which architecture has been told, and as transformative. Women across the globe have a…
Few books sit at the intersection of two very different subjects that influence the day-to-day world on a huge scale. For all those readers with an architecture background who also…
Published in 1997, Theories and Manifestoes of Contemporary Architecture compiles over 120 major architectural works from the late 20th century to explain the evolution of architectural thought. While the book…
Some architecture books exist mainly to record drawings and dimensions. Others record intent, and Madhu Shankar’s Design Story of Namaste Dwaar belongs firmly in the second group. Rather than simply…
A Landmark in Architectural Documentation There are books that inform, and then there are books that fill a void. ARCHINDIA: Architecture of Indian States by Ar. Lipika Pandey belongs unmistakably…
In the canon of twentieth-century urban design literature, few texts have exercised as pervasive and enduring an influence as Gordon Cullen’s The Concise Townscape. Originally published in 1961 under the title Townscape and…
As an architecture student or professional, it’s often advised to sketch more often to improve your design skills but rarely someone walks you through the learning process. Well, this book…
In this ever-evolving world of architecture and design, staying informed and inspired is very crucial. Books have always served as a person’s timeless companion, offering ideas and perspective shifts on…
All forms of art and creative fields take inspiration from multiple sources; architecture is also one of them. Contrary to popular belief, literature has been one of the most intense…