Urbanist Jan Gehl argues that the essence of a city lies not just in its built form but in the everyday social interactions that occur in the spaces between buildings.…
Cities are often seen as engines of opportunity. They provide availability of work, education, culture and social life. However, the promise supports a specific type of urban subject: independent, time-consuming…
Imagine feeling unwelcome in any space. Imagine having to constantly stay alert in one’s everyday negotiations for one’s safety. Imagine the chaos that erupts when one does something a little…
Earlier, architecture and design were male-dominated fields, and to this day, the scenarios haven’t changed much due to ongoing social challenges. This continuous historical bias in design in terms of…
Todd Field’s 2022 film TÁR is a masterclass in cinematic storytelling, not only through its narrative and performances but also through its meticulous use of architecture and interior design. Set primarily in Berlin,…
Is architecture a male-dominated profession? Architecture and construction is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world. It involves multiple stakeholders and employs millions of people in its various fields,…
Brinda Somaya: Works and Continuities, edited by Ruturaj Parikh, offers the viewer an unusual and all-encompassing opportunity to explore one of contemporary India’s most eminent architects. Somaya’s architectural heritage rests…
The 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale curated by Carlo Ratti is here again with its 19th Edition bringing engaging themes of ‘Intelligens-Natural- Artificial-Collective’ interpretations open to the public from May 10,…
Architecture has traditionally been an exclusively men’s profession, in which women struggle to be once recognized and integrated into the society as equals. Although there is a growing number of…
Ancient Egypt is one of the oldest civilizations in the world, which flourished for around 3000 years from about 3100 BCE to 30 BCE in northeast Africa centered along the Nile…
Fondly identified as a global language that is understood by all, everywhere, architecture at its core. However, beneath this glossy ideal, there is a harsh reality and if we still…
Baolis; stepwells dating back to more than a thousand years ago not only served as integral water sources but also community cores of cultural and religious significance in ancient India.…