In some corner of the universe, in a world far away, exists a planet where humans live under trees or inside caves. Despite their technological progress, these humans do not…
Architecture, being both an art form and a science, has a significant impact on how we live, work, and interact with our environment. Architecture is more than just building structures;…
Gone are those days, when the cities grew as compact settlements with all the necessary amenities available in close vicinity. These close-knit zones promoted residents to walk or use bicycles…
“The architect accepted the assignment in 1983, designing the long-awaited business center. In fact, in the previous decade, the international competition launched by the municipal administration had been cancelled, since the…
Cities of memory. Cities of mystery. Cities of violence. Cities of love. Cities that are underwater. And Cities that have been lost. Over the years, there has been speculative fiction…
Memory and its relationship to architecture and urban space is a common topic of discussion in urban design and architecture. Memories are essential to life and shape experiences and perceptions…
World Economic Forum (WEF) released its 2017 report Migration and Its Impact on Cities to have guidelines for handling migration. Studying India in this report, architects should focus on the report’s basic…
Apartments have been an important identity for Indian cities over the past few decades which also has been adopted by small towns and suburban areas. Out of the total housing…
India is currently experiencing rapid urbanization, with its urban population standing at 300 million, less than one-third of its total population. This figure is projected to rise even more by…
Suburbanization commonly plagued cities throughout the North American continent with single-dwelling housing without acknowledging similar dire consequences (Carmona et al., 2011). Nevertheless, one Indian City called Mumbai has a strange…
Public nature makes for a city that gives its people a sense of identity. Visible life on display satisfies innate curiosities. A century ago, city planning was done by automobiles,…
“Slums” are the most overlooked part of urban India or any part of the world. But concerning our nation, they host most of our population yet are unanimously ignored. These…