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…
Imagine a patient entering the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, one of the largest medical campuses in the world. Faced with endless corridors and multiple departments, anxiety builds—not just about the…
What does it mean to be an architect in 2025? It is no longer just about creating technical blueprints, crafted facades, and intricate construction details. Instead, it involves weaving together…
Shigeru Ban approaches architecture with a deep sense of purpose. He doesn’t chase ongoing trends or compete for an extravagant name. Instead, what drives him is far more urgent and…
Zaha Hadid Architects is a British-based architecture firm in London, which was founded by Dame Zaha Hadid in 1979. The firm is known for its dynamic, parametric and futuristic designs.…
Life in a Shoebox Step inside a tiny apartment, and the first thing you notice is how quickly the room runs out. The bed folds into the wall. The desk…
Samoo Architects & Engineers, headquartered in Seoul, delivers architecture and engineering design services worldwide. In 2025, Samoo leads a fundamental transformation in architectural practice, advancing AI-driven design, sustainability, adaptive reuse,…
Perkins and Will, founded in 1935 by Lawrence Perkins and Philip Will Jr, endeavoured a tenet of advancement in design, yet adhering to ethical practices such as ecological care that…
A Premise to Ecological Boundaries and its Integration What are ecological boundaries? A physical feature that demarcates levels or properties? Nature-oriented areas restricted from artificial development? Or envelopes that differentiate…