Politics and the built environment have long been entwined in the processes by which the form, purpose, and use of urban and rural spaces have evolved. In India, this interplay…
A historical epithet synonymous with India’s name is the “Golden Bird”. A country so rich that travelers and explorers used to tell tales of the luxurious forts and darbars, the…
Beneath the well-known chapter of German architecture is a lesser-discussed yet interesting chapter: Colonial architecture. In Germany, this kind of architecture stands for the styles and the layouts that used…
Housing is always the best way for an architect to explain their design principles and outlook towards different contexts. It is no surprise then that housing has also been used…
A shift towards analyzing postcolonial architecture and design offer in-depth insights into the profound effects of colonialism on the built environment- across a wide variety of different regions, namely, countries…
A Journey through Art, Philosophy, and Legacy In the constantly changing field of modern art, some people stand out as trailblazers who not only defy expectations but also deepen one’s…
Colonialism, experienced through the lens of architecture, has many layers that span multidimensional contexts. The production of hybrid formation of the built environment in post-colonial places can be understood through…
The way we perceive intercultural connections, both now and in the past, has been significantly influenced by postcolonial philosophy. Since the 1980s, the lexicon of postcolonial theory, the concepts it…
Tharangambadi, also known as Tranquebar, is a small coastal town in the Nagapattinam district of Tamil Nadu, India. It is a town that bears witness to the legacy of Danish…
Malaysia is a land full of an eclectic range of architecture, depicting its rich culture, heritage, and influence. Derived from civic and political studies, the history of its colonization and…
Africa’s colonial architecture is striking and evocative. Its western shores are marked by colorful coastal enclaves, Parisian-style boulevards, and medieval Portuguese fortresses. These all pour out a difficult part as…
From two individuals to something as big as cultures, design is a dialogue between visual ideas. In today’s day and age, colonialism remains one of the most influential factors in…