With the rapid urbanisation of Indian cities, we have traded the porous, democratic bazaars for controlled and enclosed mall spaces. Since architecture in a utopian world seeks to create public…
Retrofitting is often introduced into architectural discourse through necessity rather than intent. Buildings must consume less energy, meet evolving regulations, and respond to changing patterns of occupation. In this framing,…
Tribal-inspired community halls are a tangible illustration of indigenous understanding, social cohesiveness, and shared culture across the vast Pacific Ocean. These structures are utilised as the foci for governance, everyday…
Urban designers often tend to design with the ideology of city planning, large buildings, spaces for several programs, but has anyone ever wondered if the urban design being built does…
Around a decade ago, prominent science and technology scholar Donna Haraway introduced the concept of shifting from the Anthropocene era to a ‘Chthulucene’ era. It narrates a process of reworlding…
Repair. A word with strong negative connotations. Because something must have been destroyed before it can be repaired, and what is even more significant is that it has been destroyed…
Scandinavia, known for its overall urban environment and sustainable practice, has developed many innovative ideas for architecture and designs within this decade. In spite of facing rapid urbanization, these cities…
Technology and tools have always shaped how architects think and produce over the years, from hand drawings to AutoCAD drawings, from hand-made models to the use of parametric software. Today,…
“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…