Every city is heading towards making itself pedestrian-friendly because of the detrimental consequences of vehicular traffic on the cityscape. Most cities in the development phase have focused on the automobile…
A city is a living, breathing ecosystem with unique individual aesthetics and tones, set by the people who inhabit them. The basic building block of any city is the street.…
Historically, architecture has been a male-dominated field that has in one way or the other contributed to the formation of the physical environment which supports and sustains traditional gender roles…
Creating pedestrian-friendly urban environments has numerous benefits. It improves social interest by supporting an active lifestyle, improving public health, and lowering air pollution due to a lower reliance on cars.…
In Life Between Buildings, Jan Gehl writes, “In streets and city spaces of poor quality, only the bare minimum of activity takes place. People hurry home. In a good environment,…
The Perth Concert Hall, a Brutalist marvel crafted by architects Jeffrey Howlett and Don Bailey, stands as Australia’s first concert hall to emerge after World War II. Nestled in the…
Urban green areas are like tranquil islands in the middle of our busy metropolis. They provide us with a break from our hectic schedules and let us reconnect with nature.…
What is Placemaking? Placemaking is a strategy that brings people, communities, cities, or regions together to improve the quality of life and environment. Through placemaking reinvention and reimagination of public…
The Situationists From the years 1957 to 1972, a group of exceptional philosophers and artists came about, who called themselves the Situationists. Their ideas and debates about society as a…
Introduction Bath Abbey is an architectural marvel that has stood for centuries in the heart of historic Bath, England. The Abbey draws visitors from all over the world with its…
Introduction: Architecture is a significant driver of tourism, associated with cultural and traditional beliefs. A particular architectural structure turns into a landmark of the city or country to travel to…
The imaginative possibilities of architecture are much more than vertical concrete jungles. One might come across things that are not quite architectural yet it has something profound to say about…