In today’s context, community living has taken a new phase as apartment and gated communities are being designed and constructed by architects and builders regularly. Because of overpopulation in metropolitan…
Throughout history, architecture has stood as a representation of society, reflecting culture, passion, religion, social needs, success and even the downfall of various past civilizations. Since ancient times, architecture has…
Who was Henri Lefebvre? The Right to the City – French philosopher, Henri Lefebvre’s writings spanned the 20th century, inspired by prominent thinkers like Nietzsche, Heidegger, Hegel, and Marx. The…
HKS began as an architectural and interior design firm but has now expanded to include researchers, urban designers, nurses, anthropologists, and graphic designers, among others. HKS views design as an…
The architectural profession is a holistic realm with a set of understandings and rules that have evolved over time. Architecture has evolved in many ways and has now entered the…
Tactical urbanism is a term used to describe a range of low-cost, temporary interventions in the built environment. Tactical urbanism can be defined as a grassroots movement of citizens and…
The industrial revolution started around 1760 in Britain which led to tremendous changes in every level of civilization throughout the world. Due to the impact of the revolution, heavy industrial…
Public spaces shape the community and help in connecting neighborhoods. These are spaces of encounter and can help facilitate political mobilization, simulate actions and prevent crime. They are environments for…
There was only one postman in the Kowloon walled city with the greatest density of people. Only a tiny fraction of a square mile was covered by his round. However,…
The Lausanne University Hospital is among the most advanced hospitals in the world. Located in the heart of Lake Geneva, Switzerland, it is known to be one of the five…
Recently, the Kenaitze Indian Tribe celebrated the opening of the Kahtnuht’ana Duhdeldiht Campus, an education center in Kenai, Alaska. The center is a combination of the community’s core educational components…
In April 2016, the region of Kumamoto was struck by a devastating earthquake resulting in numerous buildings collapsing and catching on fire. Government officials estimated more than 8050 houses being…