In recent years, architecture and design have been undergoing quiet but significant changes. In 2026, these shifts are expected to become more visible, influencing how architects and designers think, work,…
The Lunuganga Estate located in Bentota, Sri Lanka, epitomises a sincere intersection between architecture as a physical discipline and its role as a custodian of hospitality memory. Architecture goes beyond…
I grew up in Delhi, surrounded largely by plain concrete buildings. Whenever I visited Rajasthan to see my grandparents, it felt as though I had stepped into another world altogether.…
The Shift in How Architects Design The field of architecture tends to keep changing continuously as much as its tools, yet there are tools that enhance efficiency, as well as…
In architecture, we define materials through their physical properties: the robustness of concrete, the tensile strength of steel, or the tangible weathering of wood. Our approach to the materials of…
India marks 78 years of complete Independence, where multiple architectural icons, along with multiple western inspired architecture-built structures, can be seen built in the country. But the main factor that…
Architecture creates spaces, walls, and a roof for inhabitation. The story does not end there. Once humans realised that they could construct streets, shelters, and settlements for habitation, their thoughts…
In many cities today, heat is no longer limited to summer afternoons. It lingers on pavements after sunset, radiates from building walls, and settles into streets that feel warmer than…
The Illusion of Publicness The most common understanding of the public space is the space that is open and accessible and shared by everyone. The spaces of the streets, plazas,…
Large events and gatherings are organized in massive architectural structures to accommodate a vast audience. Sports facilities such as arenas or stadiums are perceived as powerful social spaces where architecture…
The cities offer opportunities to grow; thus, the future of urban centres needs to be reimagined. Urban spaces encompass buildings, infrastructure, the service sector, employment opportunities, and high population density.…
Architecture has always been shaped by its time, yet the profession often feels uneasy when asked to predict its future. The idea of trends can appear contradictory to a discipline…