Boarding a bus from Alleppey to Kumarakom, a small town in the heart of Kottayam district, traversing through the backwaters, on the banks of the Vembanad lake, is the famous…
Nagara Temple Architecture The Nagara style temple architecture stands as a testament to the nation’s ancient and culturally relevant history. It is one of the three main styles of Indian…
Rapid urbanization is a hallmark of the 21st century, with over half of the global population now living in metropolitan areas. This growth brings profitable openings and enhanced living norms…
Urbanization worldwide is increasingly faced with environmental crises, water-related crises like flooding, water shortage, and ecosystem deterioration. Blue-Green Infrastructure (BGI), especially in the guise of water-sensitive urban design (WSUD), is…
Although its history is little disclosed, Indian wooden architecture is just as much a tradition as stone and brick ones. For millennia, wood has raged through the religious, civic, and…
Bahrain, an archipelago nation nestled in the Persian Gulf, boasts a rich architectural tapestry that reflects its historical significance as a trading epicenter and its contemporary goals. From ancient settlements…
Arkhitekton words come from Greek arkhi, defined as a “master,” and tekton refers to “builder,” the one who practices designing. Earlier, people were also used to be called maison builder,…
Architecture has always borne stories—not through words, but through deeds. Every material, layout, and spatial choice basically stemmed from a need: need for water, safety, performance, rest. It is in…
Colonial architecture played a significant role in the establishment of British Calcutta, leaving a lasting impact on the city’s urban landscape and cultural heritage. The architectural style introduced by the…
The origin and history of La Gare La Gare (pronounced as ‘Legehar’ in Amharic) means “The Station” in French. It is the name of the railway station in Addis Ababa,…
Funerary architecture has long served as a mirror of human society’s values, beliefs, and relationships with death. In the 21st century, this architectural genre faces unprecedented challenges stemming from environmental…
Introducing the HUL: Heritage Urban Landscape Urban heritage isn’t just about monuments and mortar, it is the living soul of a space, shaped by its people, their practices, and their…