“We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us.” -Winston Churchill Creativity Is Not Just- “in the Mind” Creativity is often perceived as a psychological phenomenon, but what if the physical…
Cities speak, not through words but with stone, glass, light and shadow. Every building, street, and public space encodes the priorities, histories, technologies and aspirations of the society that creates…
Humans are perceptive beings, greatly influenced and impacted by their surroundings. These surroundings are primarily made up of the natural and built environment. Architecture is the built environment that surrounds…
Often in the field of architecture and urban theory, ground reality is overlooked while creating lofty theories. There are very few texts that offer a bridge between spatial design and…
Suburbia captures a complicated architectural and social contradiction. It is shaped as an escape from the noise and density of the city, a space meant for calm, privacy, and security.…
The world today is ruled by speed. Everyone around us is running, chasing behind big goals. The fast city life is the new normal. There is always rush, chaos, and…
Architectural spaces are always viewed in terms of their form, style and visual impact, but humans subconsciously respond to what it allows them to do, before they actually understand the…
Architecture is the interaction between people and their surroundings. Hence, modifying architectural designs by introducing natural features and elements can significantly refine the standards of lifestyle. This gives rise to…
The concept of luxury is a fascinating one. On one hand, it could mean inherent or intrinsic value, while on the other hand, it could mean the value given to…
World Cities Day, observed on October 31, as recognised by the United Nations, is an opportunity to promote sustainable urban development around the world. On World Cities Day in 2024,…
Cities can be described as moulded on what can be seen. Streets, facades, people, skylines. However, there are forces that influence urban life that are not exactly visual. They come…
Developers and architecture projects require capital, investors, and a public reputation of positivity revolving around it to sustain operations until the project is complete. In the current decade, interior designers…