Rising along the northern coast of the Kingdom of Bahrain, Qal’at al-Bahrain is more than just a defence or military structure; it is a profound archaeological tell of an artificial…
India is witnessing a transformation in its urban face. The ever-expanding cities are striving to accommodate a growing population, rising economic aspirations, and increasing infrastructural needs. The dilemma is between…
Every kingdom and empire has seen its own share of giant walls and protective structures being built for the security of their kingdom. And the Western Chalukyas were no less…
Suomenlinna is one of the world’s most important sea castles, located on a group of islands just off Helsinki in Finland. This amazing location represents centuries of military strategy, political…
Cities between Memory and Change Cities are living organisms. They grow, transform, and continually adapt to accommodate new needs, technologies, and populations. In this ever-changing urban landscape, buildings inevitably age,…
Cities are constantly changing due to economic upheaval, population increase, and infrastructure development. These processes typically result in fragmented, underutilized places known as urban voids. Abandoned industrial sites, vacant plots…
Ruins are normally associated with the past. There are ruined walls, roofs, and stones that have been left behind. However, in modern architectural designs, the concept of ruins has been…
Locally originated arts and crafts hold a close engagement with heritage. Heritage architecture strikingly showcases the work of art created by the local artisans in characterizing a city in a…
In the 20th century, the concepts of Net Zero and sustainability played a significant role in various sectors of society. Right from the innovation of materials to the technology that…
Cities in a Warming World Indian cities are growing at an unsurpassed rate. As populations increase and new developments emerge, old structures often need to be demolished to make way…
Imagine walking through the narrow streets of a city where you can easily touch the walls when you spread your arms. The overhead balconies above your head of ancient houses,…
Stepwells, carvings on the earth’s surface not meant solely for fetching water, form entire buildings that sink several stories below the ground. The stepwells are trenches or rock-cut wells which…