Rem Koolhaas and Madelon Vriesendorp’s book “Exodus, or the Voluntary Prisoners of Architecture” is a thought-provoking work. Published in 1972, it blends design, fiction, and satire. The story follows people…
Every place evokes different emotions in us,some places make us feel more active, while others can leave us feeling low or discouraged. But every place is leaving at least some…
Water has long functioned both as a functional and symbolic axis for urban growth throughout the globe. In India, where tradition and environment have been inextricably bound, features of water…
Hayao Miyazaki’s architecture of nature A celebrated and acclaimed Japanese animator and director is renowned for his enchanting stories that celebrate nature, spirituality and their coexistence. The storytelling world of…
Eating Architecture (MIT Press, 2004) is an anthology of essays that explore the intersection of food culture and design. Editors Jamie Horwitz and Paulette Singley gather nineteen essays, arranged in…
In a world where architecture is increasingly overwhelmed by the tyranny of abundance and the cult of aesthetic excess, Laurie Baker’s Houses: How to Reduce Building Costs emerges as a…
Charles Rennie Mackintosh is one of the most significant and original designers of the twentieth century. He is the forerunner of the Modern Movement and Art Deco. He was both…
Zoning laws function as the DNA of cities. They are the foundational framework of urban development, formulated by governmental bodies to ensure order and coherence in city planning. They establish…
Overview of the artist One of the most influential Japanese painters and a prominent figure in transforming the famous Kano school of painting into a dominant visual style of the…
The Need for Smarter Mobility Cities are struggling to provide good transport due to growing populations and pollution. A smart transport system can help. It uses technology like data analysis…
“The folk tradition…is the direct and unself-conscious translation into the physical form of a culture, its needs and values.” –Amos Rapoport, House Form and Culture Vernacular originates from the Latin…
As cities evolve through urbanization, historical buildings serve as cultural identities that carry fragments of collective memories across generations. Indian cities like Mumbai, Delhi, and Kolkata, through art deco structures,…