The False Dilemma of the “Decorated Shed” The history of architecture has constantly been in a dilemma of aesthetics, which prioritizes the visual appeal of a structure, and ethics, which…
To most of the spectators, architecture has been about the way it is seen and the presentation of the exterior until the new era. But in today’s world, the terms…
When we walk through cities and developing areas, it’s easy to spot temporary façades along the pavements, usually accompanied by the sounds of construction just beyond the advertisements for upcoming…
Why Storytelling? Stories have always been captivating, haven’t they? We grew up avidly waiting to be told one every night before we could float away in our own versions of…
Sailing through the intense environment of the design studios and even the corporate offices , it is often found that it leads to the fading away of lines between professional…
The word architecture jury holds a different level of perplexity. The architecture jury is one of the most intimidating parts of the architecture school. Explaining, defending months of work while…
Design feedback doesn’t necessarily mean pointing out flaws in one’s design. It is an exercise that involves collaboration, analysis, and strategic alignment of thoughts and ideas. If perceived and executed…
Humans are perceptive beings, greatly influenced and impacted by their surroundings. These surroundings are primarily made up of the natural and built environment. Architecture is the built environment that surrounds…
Today, the field of sustainable design is aided by data, modeling, certification, and performance metrics. But despite this technical sophistication, there is often a difficulty in linking sustainable facilities in…
Stories have been and continue to be one of the foundational means by which humans communicate and connect. From the simple modes like tales, folklore, to theatre and dramas, to…
Higher education equips students with theoretical knowledge, analytical skills, and exposure to the latest developments in their field. They give us theories, frameworks, and knowledge that expand our understanding of…
Having thoughts on a matter is inherently subjective, especially in the world of design, where there’s rarely a clear right or wrong. But this very subjectivity often leads to sharp…