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…
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,…
Digital burnout is the mental and emotional exhaustion caused by spending excessive time in the digital world. In the 21st century, society operates like a digital organism, constantly demanding our…
Bio-based Aesthetics is a vast field of architecture and design that has recently gained popularity in modern practices. As the world shifts toward sustainability, designers are moving from synthetic materials…
For many decades, architecture has mainly focused on addressing human needs and requirements. The built environment has been taken as a space for shelter, work, and safety for human beings.…