“Imagination is more important than knowledge.” These were the words of the great scientist Albert Einstein. Imagination is an amazing human capability that has promoted the exploratory nature of humans…
In the past, the architect’s room has traditionally offered the sense of sight, hearing, and smell as he creates. One is reminded of the gentle scratch of a soft pencil…
In Africa, night economies have arisen as crucial socio-economic networks that support livelihoods, add to the vitality of urban environments, and extend the hours of utility of cities. Among the…
An amphibious house is a type of housing which is designed for flood prone zones, not to fight with water, but to move with it. The house is supported by…
Rethinking Urban Living in a Greener Direction Cities around Europe are becoming higher as available space becomes scarcer. Concerns regarding air quality, rising temperatures, and a decline in the quality…
Biomimetic Architecture In Asia In Asia, the need for sustainability has arisen due to the environmental, psychological, and structural challenges posed by rapid urbanisation and climate change. Asian megacities must…
The footprint of domestic life in cities throughout the globe is decreasing. Compact living has become more of an intention than a necessity, ranging from micro apartments in Tokyo to…
Imagine waiting in a place for a bus or train where loud announcements repeat constantly, advertisements are everywhere, and people rush in different directions. It feels overwhelming, does it not?…
Chhatris are a unique architectural type found in Western India, serving as a death marker, political symbol, and an element of urban fabric. This case study focuses on Krishnapura Chhatri,…
Standing as the centrepiece of the Paradise Birmingham redevelopment, the Octagon is a world first: the tallest purely octagonal residential skyscraper and a key element of the Paradise Birmingham regeneration…
From the morning routine to evening dinner, a person spends the majority of their time indoors. Upon spending so much time indoors, the space begins to affect the behaviour of…
Earlier, an architectural office belonged to a single, clearly defined space. Numerous desks, folded drawing sheets against the walls, interns drafting drawings on their desks, while the seniors moving places…