The so-called ‘Sustainability’ proposals in the built environment are not ‘sustainable’ if they don’t listen to the voices of those who inhabit them. The voices of citizens, travelers, users, viewers,…
Swiss architect Valerio Olgiati, renowned for his avant-garde architectural philosophy and minimalist aesthetic, has unveiled his latest project—Rruga Adem Jashari, a striking mixed-use development in Tirana, Albania. Known for pushing…
The tendency of contemporary architects to go beyond the traditional physical space and objects and to relate to other scales of time is not new. It is, therefore, not surprising…
One of the most quoted facts in the architecture industry is that the built environment accounts for 40% of global carbon emissions. The worrying statistic places huge responsibility on the…
Culture is a complex term – it has great depth, is intangible and enables us to relate back to our histories and beliefs. Culture is the soul of a thriving…
Refugee camps also known as Planned Settlement Development are often designed by humanitarian organizations as temporary standardized infrastructures which are a response to a moment of political failure used to…
Kondan Retreat offers a serene escape from the hustle-bustle of city life, nestled on a sloping terrain engulfed by verdure and a tranquil lake as a backdrop. It is situated…
The Brigade Gateway, an interspersed and a self-sufficient urban neighborhood spreads across the area of 1,60,000 square metres in the heart of Bangalore. This mixed-use development project consists of dedicated…
Temple towns in India occupy a unique place in cultural and urban studies, not only because of their specific spatial organization and historical relevance but also because of their sensory…
India is a country that thrives on contrasts, where the old and the new exist side by side, sometimes blending seamlessly and sometimes creating a stark dichotomy. One such vivid…
Human connections happen in physical spaces, buildings, parks even in public transportation. These spaces either communal or personal are created by people with certain skills and fulfill their purpose through…
India is a country that thrives on contrasts, where the old and the new exist side by side, sometimes blending seamlessly and sometimes creating a stark dichotomy. One such vivid…