Today’s cities are described in terms of infrastructure, economic development, and progress. Streets have been expanded, riverbanks have been redeveloped, and neighborhoods have been altered in the name of modernization.…
Mythology is often thought to survive through stories. Long after a religion disappears, its gods, heroes, and legends continue to exist through literature, art, and popular culture. In some cases,…
Starchitecture has transformed the skyline of cities for the past three decades. Cities from Bilbao to Beijing now commission spectacular buildings designed by internationally renowned architects such as Frank Gehry,…
When we hear the term sacred geography, a single image often comes to mind. Maybe it’s a temple on a hill, a mosque at the heart of a community, steps…
Is there a place where one can read about art, architecture, and culture, attend movie screenings by diverse artists, and visit exhibitions? Yes, there is, thanks to Arthshila. A place…
Adaptive reuse is in, and new builds are out. If only it were that simple. To some people, having existing constraints of an old building may seem difficult or boring.…
Architecture extends beyond the art of designing, it is of great significance because it reveals how spaces, buildings and urban plans influence, and reflects social relations and ideologies. India’s architectural…
In a world constantly striving for progress, it’s easy to overlook the whispers of the past. Yet, among all the towering skyscrapers and busy streets, heritage buildings stand as silent…
Architects are explorers. Their curiosity leads them to different quests. Each journey reveals a spring of wisdom and brings a change in perspective. This wisdom translates into an understanding that…
Architecture is the art and science of designing buildings. But its influence is not limited to walls, roofs and structures. Architecture is man’s behaviour, an ordering of society, a store…
A former factory worker returning to his workplace decades later might be relieved to find that the building is still there. The large windows still bring light into the space,…
For much of architectural history, buildings were judged by their shape, texture, proportions, and their connection to the surrounding area. When sustainability was mentioned, it referred to the technical aspects…