Adaptive reuse is in, and new builds are out. If only it were that simple. To some people, having existing constraints of an old building may seem difficult or boring.…
Collection, segregation, treatment, and safe disposal of waste, along with additional processes and organizations, make up a city or country’s waste infrastructure. Each of these steps is crucial and forms…
On an ordinary morning in the residential district of Hammarby Sjöstad in Stockholm, Sweden, its residents are up and about their morning activities: cooking breakfast, tidying up, and getting ready…
Architecture extends beyond the art of designing, it is of great significance because it reveals how spaces, buildings and urban plans influence, and reflects social relations and ideologies. India’s architectural…
Architecture is the art and science of designing buildings. But its influence is not limited to walls, roofs and structures. Architecture is man’s behaviour, an ordering of society, a store…
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…