Like a vibrant canvas of architectural wonder, the UAE proudly paints itself as the modern heart of the Middle East. Nevertheless, among these modern wonders are vestiges of a rich…
Urban design, also referred to as the “Art of making places,” is a complex process that combines diverse academic specialities to mould the physical surroundings in which people live. Planning…
Culture has been deeply rooted within society, since the inception of human civilization. Today’s modern society would not have existed this long if culture had not been passed and expressed through…
AECOM is the world’s most trusted infrastructure consulting company, working with its customers to solve the world’s toughest challenges and leave a legacy for future generations. A small group of…
The unifying power of art appears as a guiding light, readily overcoming regional and cultural barriers, in a world where political complexities and global conflicts predominate. It creates links that…
“To live and to let live.” This is a very familiar phrase that gets used now and then. The simplest explanation is to live life the way one wishes to…
Community-Based Tourism (CBT) is a form of tourism activity that is related to communities. It was initially presented as an alternative form of tourism to mitigate the challenges that come…
Introduction Architectural photography is a genre of photography that places the emphasis mostly on taking pictures of buildings and other related objects that are both aesthetic and contextual. As opposed…
Understanding Cultural Landscapes and Architecture 1.1 Defining Cultural Landscapes When human activities and the natural environment work together and are designed by historical, social, and cultural forces, it results in…
The history of architecture is already rich with visionary creations that caught our attention. This shows a clear reflection of the cultural, social, and technological evolutions of different civilizations during…
“We shape our structures and then our buildings shape us -Winston Churchill Throughout history, architecture has functioned as a symbol of society, reflecting the ideals, triumphs, and ultimate destruction of…
Pokhara metropolitan city sits on the Shore of Phewa Lake and is located within the small valley surrounded by tall green hills of the Mahabharata Range. The city has a…