The construction of a Place of Worship has been a very important part of our society for a very long time. A temple or a Church is a place where…
There are many definitions of open spaces. All these definitions simmer down to one simple meaning; they are spaces reserved for greenery, recreation, and community activities. With exceedingly densifying urban…
The field of designing is ever-evolving, new products, materials, and techniques are discovered and put to use every day. The increasing demand for infrastructure has led to the concretizing of…
“We shape our buildings, thereafter they shape us”. This famous quote by Winston Churchill perfectly describes the greatest construction feats of the last century. The 20th century was pivotal in…
Speculative Design – Utilization of approach in design to understand Dystopian and Utopian future It is quite important to understand the two opposite terms, the Utopian future would preferably mean…
One of the most well-known and celebrated architects of our times is the Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava. Known for his innovative and dynamic architectural style, Calatrava has designed some of…
The usual approach by architects and developers is to demolish and completely rebuild from scratch. However, there are clear advantages to adapting and re-using existing buildings as exemplified by two…
In a world where technology is advancing, the buildings are getting heights and bridges getting longer. The Akashi Kaikyo Bridge is beyond words. It is the world’s longest, tallest, and…
AXIS/GFA Architecture + Design is a California based firm that has established itself all across the US, majorly in hospitality and hotel design, but also other typologies like residential, commercial,…
Established in the year 2014 by Founding Partner and President Craig Chinn, ‘Architecture Design Collaborative’ (ADC) is a design practice based in California with a vast portfolio of diverse projects…
Coming up with the precise definition of a cultural center is next to impossible. Their varied use in communities across the globe has resulted in multiple interpretations, each one unique…
Already a polymath with hefty contributions in fields like painting, sculpture, literature, mathematics, anatomy, and many subjects related to science and arts, Da Vinci as an architect would be nothing…