London is well known for its eclectic architectural style. It is home to buildings of the Roman period, some fine Gothic-influenced edifices, Baroque architecture, and the many modernly designed buildings…
They said that the term Bristol Byzantine was used by the famous architectural historian Sir John Summerson first. This term has been included in the literature as Bristol Byzantine Architectural…
The terms Urbanization and Urbanism are old and complex terms that differently describe the city-based processes by studying the way cities grow and the social problems that arise from the…
A favela is a term used for a shanty town in Brazil. In the late eighteenth century, the principal settlements were called bairros africanos (African areas). This was where previous…
Lost Spaces In A City Our cities are trapped in a positive self-reinforcing cycle of growth; essentially, cities grow due to the increase in opportunities, which in turn increases their…
Urban Design sites are mainly public spaces, designed to please the users aesthetically and functionally. Dubai is a metro city that is moving at a fast pace and the city…
It is unlikely to speak of B. V Doshi, one of his finest inventions, without citing the Bangalore Indian Institute of Management. IIM Bangalore encouraged him to flourish his own…
The city of Agra-a heritage gem of India situated at the banks of the Yamuna River a destination of the golden triangle circuit of India(Along with Delhi and Jaipur).Often known…
This country given its spiritual history has seen many temple towns that grew and remained centered around a religious magnet. One such town from the Kalinga empire is the city…
Recreation, rejuvenation, and refreshment- The Central Park in Manhattan, New York is not a “typical park” but a collective product of numerous leisure pursuits and an emotional attachment for the…
Imagine wanting to go have dinner in a restaurant after hours on a weekday in Mumbai. You can, but you won’t. The traffic will kill you. Let the delivery guy…
What is transit-oriented development? In urban planning, transit-oriented development is a type of urban development that maximizes the amount of residential, business and leisure space within walking distance of public…