‘‘We shape our buildings; thereafter, they shape us.’ – Winston Churchill Mumbai wakes up early. Not for leisure, but out of necessity. Trains begin their journey down the tracks at…
Architecture in the Spotlight Movies have a way of catching us off guard. Sometimes it’s the actor who steals the scene. Sometimes it’s the twist in the story. And sometimes,…
Exploring Cognitive Architecture In the silent communication between the buildings and the brain, there exists a language that very few architects truly understand. Cognitive architecture is the nuanced art and…
We often think of the driving factors of architecture as Climate, Culture, or craft. But one of the very underrated factors that becomes an important factor that determines the design…
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…