The book’s title is ‘The Concise Townscape,’ and Gordon Cullen is the author. He was a well-known urban planner and architect from England who played a significant role in the…
The Barr Smith Library, located at Hub central, is the main library for the University of Adelaide, in Australia. The name “The Barr Smith Library” comes from a major sponsor,…
“Can you recognize, A building with the foundation of learning, masonry of knowledge, and finishing of harmony and silence?” Yes, you guessed it right! The phrase above is about all…
Streets are more than just a conduit for traffic; they are multi-dimensional public spaces where people’s lives fold and unfold everyday. In street design the importance of walkability goes beyond…
The first orphanage ever built goes back to the 17th century when babies were abandoned and thousands of children were left to fend for themselves in extreme poverty. Orphanages became…
The book Convivial Urban Spaces by Henry Shaftoe talks about creating effective public places in building a better community. It includes four chapters and a conclusion on the components of conviviality.This…
Urban spaces are public spaces in any developed or a developing city. Public spaces are nothing but spaces that are universally designed for everyone and anyone to use. These spaces…
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) architects, established in 2005 by Bjarke Ingels, describes architecture as buildings and cities that are a reflection of the future we see for ourselves. The public…
Academic research is a wonderful opportunity that allows students to expand their creativity in resolving grounded practical issues faced by the industry. The architectural thesis produced by students in their…