The term decarbonisation refers to the process of reducing or eliminating carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions from day-to-day activities. The main goal of decarbonisation is to reduce climate…
Project: Concrete Void – Vijay Transtech Factory Architect: Sameep Padora & Associates Location: Bhiwandi, Maharashtra, India Built Area: 2,000 sq.m. Year of Completion: 2018 Status: Built Design Team: Sameep Padora,…
You can understand a building by studying it, but you cannot truly experience it without its materials. The first moments of experiencing architecture are important. The feel of stone underfoot,…
Located along the Kobe waterfront, the Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art was completed in 2002 as part of the city’s larger reconstruction efforts following the Great Hanshin Earthquake. Designed by…
Architecture is often discussed through ideas of balance, proportion, and spatial experience. Buildings are expected to create comfort, to organize movement, and to establish a sense of order within the…
The construction industry is the foremost contributor to global carbon emissions. The entire process, which includes the extraction of raw materials, manufacturing, and transportation, carries a significant ecological burden. In…
One of the most significant architects of the 20th century, Eero Saarinen is renowned for his structural experiments and sculpture modernism. Saarinen’s Shells: The Evolving Influence of Engineering and Construction…
After Independence in 1947, India faced the challenge of not just rebuilding its cities and infrastructure but also shaping a national identity through institutions. Universities, housing, cultural centres, and administrative…
Shiv Nath Prasad designed the Shri Ram Centre for Performing Arts in the early 1960s. It is located at Safdar Hasmi Marg, and is considered one of Delhi’s theatre landmarks.…
B.V. Doshi has designed many building typologies where there is a dialogue between inside and outside spaces. L.D. The Institute of Indology is one such building built during 1952- 1962,…
The Brutalist (2024) is more than just a survival story; it explores how buildings shape our character and memories. A Holocaust survivor rebuilds his life in post-war America through architecture.…
Design Approach The Thyssenkrupp Elevator Test Tower, a landmark of innovation in Rottweil, Germany, was designed by Werner Sobek and Jahn Architects. This 246-meter-high structure serves a singular purpose: to…