When built merges with the unbuilt, and there is no barrier between the indoor and outdoor, the structure ceases to dominate and becomes one with the surroundings. Neelai: The lakehouse…
The Ahmedabad University is one of the finest examples of modern architecture in India, with a direct legacy from the modern masters, like Louis Kahn and Le Corbusier, who worked…
Sustainability in today’s context is often something we see before we understand. The materials, color palette, green infrastructure, rooftop gardens, vernacular implementation, solar panels, etc. All these components are perceived…
Architecture is continuously evolving,shaped by the fresh perspectives brought forth by new architects. In the early stages of their careers, many young architects clash with the dual demands of artistic…
In this age of digital technology and social media, attention spans have become limited and even fragmented. Accustomed to scrolling through screens of colourful content, the younger generations are gradually…
Brutalist architecture, one of the most fascinating and controversial styles, a movement that emerged in the mid- 20th century which is characterised by use of raw concrete, massive forms and…
Neurodivergence is a term that is often misunderstood. To be neurodivergent, or to experience neurodiversity, means having neurological conditions that differ from the societal standard of normality (Mitchel Wall). Currently,…
Public parks promise universal belonging. Yet the inclusivity of public parks, when examined honestly, reveals a fundamental contradiction: every design choice simultaneously includes and excludes. This contradiction sits at the…
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…
Architectural education has traditionally had a special place in the hierarchy of professions. Unlike most other areas of study, in which theory is paramount, in architecture, there is a constant…
Architectural imagination has always been closely tied to the tools through which architects think and represent space. Throughout history, architects have relied on drawings, models, and visualizations to translate abstract…