The Sidewalk as the Red Carpet In the modern metropolis, choosing what to wear has become an essential part of our life choices. The urban context dictates our clothing and…
A former factory worker returning to his workplace decades later might be relieved to find that the building is still there. The large windows still bring light into the space,…
While the traditional urban form was designed based on the expertise of architects, planners, policymakers, and developers, in the era of the Internet, internet culture plays an important role in…
Across the world, public space is perpetually reimagined by the very people who inhabit it. Streets, squares, underpasses, and pavements — designed initially for circulation or commerce — are quietly,…
Rest infrastructure and small-scale urban design describe dedicated spaces within the built environment for rest, recovery and play. Examples include public seating such as benches and parklets, and recreational green…
Among the most pervasive and underappreciated aspects of the modern urban landscape is the presence of parking lots. Created through planning practices established during the twentieth century, which focused primarily…
Every city in the world has its own character, uniqueness and specialities. Architecture is one of the main elements that shape it. Let’s explore this in detail with Hong Kong…
Walking through the city of San Diego, I noticed that the city refuses to be defined by one architectural language. Spanish colonial facades stand beside modern research laboratories, military infrastructure…
For an architecture student arriving in Denpasar to explore Tri Hita Karana through its built form, the city feels far removed from the carefully constructed image of Bali often associated…
Bus shelters are a necessary component of civic infrastructure. A public amenity is just that, for the public. So what happens when bus shelter designs are not prioritised or neglected…
Walk through an unauthorised colony on the edge of any Indian city, and you are looking at decades of decisions made without a single architect in the room. Walls get…
Cities are often defined by their infrastructure, such as their roads, buildings, parks, and planned public spaces. However, these are not the most active and vibrant parts of a city.…