Rapid urbanization is not defined by the number of people living in the cities, but through the transformation of lifestyles, work patterns, and housing demands. This rapid pace is reshaping…
‘‘We shape our buildings; thereafter, they shape us.’ – Winston Churchill Mumbai wakes up early. Not for leisure, but out of necessity. Trains begin their journey down the tracks at…
Sustainability is a word trending nowadays. Everyone is behind in making their buildings and designs sustainable and receiving recognition, as they have created some truly impressive ones that cater to…
“We create Happy and Adventurous places” is what I saw first on the homepage of the MVRDV website when I started my research on the firm. And just to be…
The Story and Philosophy of Daniel Libeskind Renowned for projects like the Jewish Museum Berlin(1999) and World Trade Center masterplan (2003), Daniel Libeskind is a Polish American architect, designer, and…
Life in a Shoebox Step inside a tiny apartment, and the first thing you notice is how quickly the room runs out. The bed folds into the wall. The desk…
Have you ever felt completely alone in a city of millions? It’s a strange modern paradox. We’re all more connected than ever, with thousands of online friends, but that sense…
Architektin is a brutal confrontation with architecture. The series deals with the everyday dilemma of architects’ choices for them or for their client. This series flashes light on the architect’s…
According to data from the PIB Economic Survey 2023–24, approximately 40 million Indian students enrol in higher education each year. Many students choose their accommodations because of their reasonably priced…
Devastating wildfires have swept across Los Angeles, leaving behind ruined housing stock, deformed neighborhoods, and uprooted landscapes. The slow, expensive, and labor-intensive traditional rebuilding methods are struggling to keep pace…
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…
The 21st-century city is shaped by the spread of so-called slums. UN-Habitat states that more than a billion people live in these communities around the world, and they represent almost…