The story of Mayank Anand, the founder of Mayank Anand Architecture and Interior (MA:AI), is one filled with uniqueness, which is capable of showing us a new perspective of how…
Architecture is often discussed through form, geometry, and spatial experience, yet every architectural idea ultimately finds its presence in the world through material. Walls, columns, slabs, and structural frames are…
Around the globe, there are several places that would be considered inhospitable for the human population to live and survive in. Yet in many parts of the world, humans have…
Cities worldwide are facing a critical challenge in the form of streets that have been designed to serve vehicles instead of people. Traffic congestion, environmental degradation, and fractured social spaces…
Cities are often thought of as continuous urban spaces, a fabric of streets, squares, homes, and institutions that bring people together. History, however, has shown time and time again that…
Prologue: The Intertwined World The boundary between the material reality of the built environment and the metaphysical realm of human narration is a porous threshold of constant exchange. It has…
Rising along the northern coast of the Kingdom of Bahrain, Qal’at al-Bahrain is more than just a defence or military structure; it is a profound archaeological tell of an artificial…
India is witnessing a transformation in its urban face. The ever-expanding cities are striving to accommodate a growing population, rising economic aspirations, and increasing infrastructural needs. The dilemma is between…
Every kingdom and empire has seen its own share of giant walls and protective structures being built for the security of their kingdom. And the Western Chalukyas were no less…
Suomenlinna is one of the world’s most important sea castles, located on a group of islands just off Helsinki in Finland. This amazing location represents centuries of military strategy, political…
Spiritual and religious tourism has typically been associated with older people going on pilgrimages for faith, rituals, or relaxing trips during retirement. Recently, this trend has shifted. More young people…
The Paradox of Urban Renewal Urban renewal is often necessitated by the growing population, ageing infrastructure, and demands of contemporary life. While it promises efficiency, improved living conditions and economic…