Healing architecture, in simple terms, can be perceived as a design philosophy where function follows form. The dichotomy of these architectural elements may raise the question of ‘what kind of…
Who is Eileen Gray? You have likely seen the names of pioneering architects in the modernism movement in architectural design, such as Walter Gropius, Mies van der Rohe, Le Corbusier,…
Concept of Urban Void Urbanisation is a familiar phenomenon gaining speed at a worldwide level. Many parts of a city tend to develop differently as a consequence of urbanisation, and…
As dusk settles, the city transforms. Familiar streets take on new shadows, sounds amplify, and the urban landscape, once bustling, can begin to feel unwelcoming, particularly for women. The traditional…
Inception of a Promenade within Built Spaces Architecture, as a profession and educational discipline, is tasked not only with creating habitable physical forms or structures for a plethora of functions…
It is simple to overlook the wisdom of the past in this era of energy-hungry construction and technological development. Traditional architecture, from the sunlit alleys of the Middle East to…
Architectural space is never neutral. Is it not about the shelter, aesthetics, or function it provides, but it is always politically shaped. Every street, plaza, and structure is shaped by…
Sustainability is a word trending nowadays. Everyone is behind in making their buildings and designs sustainable and receiving recognition, as they have created some truly impressive ones that cater to…
Architecture has never been a stand-alone element of the environment. It’s meant to keep evolving in response to the ongoing influences of local, cultural, societal, and political traits of the…
Architecture and Generation Z are closely linked. Gen Z, born from 1997 to 2012, is tech-savvy, cares about social issues, and is aware of the environment. Architecture shapes their lifestyles,…
In architecture, perfection often drives design. The flawless surfaces with no crevice in sight, the precision of edges and angles, seamlessness, and symmetry. These qualities are held as the silent…
“We create Happy and Adventurous places” is what I saw first on the homepage of the MVRDV website when I started my research on the firm. And just to be…