In a unique fusion of conceptual design and retail culture, Nik Bentel has collaborated with Lidl to release a trolley-inspired handbag. Bentel, known for changing commonplace objects into surprising artefacts,…
Cities are often thought of as continuous urban spaces, a fabric of streets, squares, homes, and institutions that bring people together. History, however, has shown time and time again that…
In this age and generation where any picture can look AI generated, Italian designer Mario Paroli seems to have taken his task seriously in designing this Biro Lamp to mark…
Renowned architect, educator, and curator Lesley Lokko has been awarded the esteemed African Cultural Icon Award in recognition of her revolutionary contributions to architectural education and discourse. The award honors…
Prologue: The Intertwined World The boundary between the material reality of the built environment and the metaphysical realm of human narration is a porous threshold of constant exchange. It has…
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…
A Shift in Everyday Social Life A café once echoed with conversations, laughter, and the gentle clinking of cups. Today, the same space often carries a quieter rhythm—one shaped by…
The contemporary design profession is often viewed as a choice between two contrasting modes of practice: Freelance and stable employment. While both are frequently romanticized, freelancing offers a sense of…
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…
Spiritual and religious tourism has typically been associated with older people going on pilgrimages for faith, rituals, or relaxing trips during retirement. Recently, this trend has shifted. More young people…
Prologue: The Limits of Representation One day, you decide to study architecture. You learn to draw plans, sections, and axonometrics; to make models; to understand structure, materials, and composition. Yet,…