In an increasingly digitised world, the persistence of stationery brands may appear surprising. Yet, certain companies continue to thrive by transforming ordinary products into emotional experiences tied to learning, creativity,…
Most people encounter Maped Group long before they know its name. Brightly colored scissors, a geometry set packed in a student’s backpack, and a pencil sharpener used in class are…
The Rajkumari Ratnavati Girl’s School is an architectural wonder created by Diana Kellogg of Diana Kellogg Architects and commissioned by CITTA, a nonprofit organization aiding development in some of the…
Designing spaces for children calls for special care. Instead of just offering shelter or a place to learn, architecture influences how children grow, explore, and develop. Most schools are just…
How It All Began Before India became an independent nation, on 24 August of 1910, ITC Limited had already established its roots in Calcutta (present-day Kolkata) under the name “Imperial…
Architecture has always evolved alongside the tools through which it is conceived and represented. From hand sketches and drafting tables to computer-aided design, each technological shift has gradually influenced how…
“Next Monday, everybody needs to be ready with their concepts and present them.” As the professor proclaimed this, the Hermiones of the class were thrilled. The Rons and Harrys of…
As Anna Heringer said, it is the basic right of people to know how to build using vernacular materials. The METI (Modern Education and Training Institute) handmade school stands out…
Initiation As a child oblivious to architecture, I found a connection with the sorcery of creation. Creating anything that the mind whips, using pencils of different gradients, sheets of diverse…
Long before the glass walls of modernism, the schoolhouse was created as a model for discipline. Early educational architecture was designed to provide oversight rather than inspiration. By embracing the…
Bridging the Gap Between Design Education and Lived Construction One of the world’s oldest university botanical gardens, where observation, ecology, and learning are deeply intertwined. Architects do design housing. Yet…
Renowned architect, educator, and curator Lesley Lokko has been awarded the esteemed African Cultural Icon Award in recognition of her revolutionary contributions to architectural education and discourse. The award honors…