War and other forms of violent acts permeate deeply into society, the trauma and devastation that conflicts generate are echoed in all aspects of culture and civilization, and architecture is…
The human race’s collective history is strongly represented by the ancient architecture that stands worldwide in different shapes and forms. Countless cultures, countries, and religions have continued to express their…
Architecture is so much more than just construction and big concrete blocks. It affects people, places, plants, and animals from a micro to a macroscopic scale. It intends to solidify…
Poland was absent from European maps up until the First World War, in 1918 when the insurgents from Poznan, Greater Poland region got together inspired by a speech given on…
The Chilean architecture firm Elemental under Alejandro Aravena explored the concept of partially completed housing, often called the half-house approach. The project Quinta Monroy was one of the first architect-driven…
Model villages began to emerge in the 18th century as self-contained communities, often housing workers for local factories. Due to the rapid urbanisation caused by the British Industrial Revolution, there…
Mahatma Gandhi Hall, earlier known as Town Hall, is a historical structure in Indore, India, which stands as a testimony to the architectural and cultural heritage of the colonial period.…
‘’Architecture is the very mirror of life. You only have to cast your eyes on buildings to feel the presence of the past, the spirit of a place, they are…
As one of the oldest professions in the world, Architecture has countless stories to tell. We are surrounded by architecture – by materials, textures, smells, form, and patterns. All these…
“We shape our buildings and afterwards our buildings shape us“ said Winston Churchill in 1945, after the bombings of the House of Commons. We carry our heritage and culture as…
Architecture is, in itself, a way of telling stories, reflection of the dreams and fears of a community as well as its identity. Whether it is a tall skyscraper or…
Architecture always reflects the time period in which it was born. It reflects technological advancements and developments, as well as the hopes and ambitions of its designers, showing us social…