An Architect’s Mind Owing to the current pandemic situation, I step outside every day for a mandatory evening stroll in the gardens of my gated community for a breath of…
Urban resilience is the capacity of a city’s systems, businesses, institutions, communities, and individuals to survive, adapt, and thrive, no matter what chronic stresses and acute shocks they experience (Resilient…
Civilization is described as the way of life that developed when people began to develop networks of urban settlements. The development of networks of cities like this led to the…
The history of architecture has led man into a lot of questioning and pondering about how humans existed the way they are now; what if there were no such term…
Traversing through a crowded street across a hundred shops, honking vehicles, fuming eateries, rushing crowds, and a gazillion other things all happening simultaneously, a commoner might take it for any…
Buildings, shapes, and spaces outline the city. It shapes what we think about cities. They have the ability and potential to change the whole vision and character of our lives.…
The philosophy of architecture is a field of study that explores the meaning of design, both in terms of its aesthetic qualities and its functional purposes. It considers the relationship…
“Without architecture, there would be no remembering.” – Once quoted by John Ruskin. Some would say that the need for architecture was discovered by our ancestors, the Cavemen. Meanwhile, some…
Architecture, as everybody recognises it, is a subject that encompasses art and science. There are many architectural splendors around the globe which are being applauded for their intricate design patterns.…
Introduction To be or not to be, is a perpetual question. Should architecture have existed or not? By definition, architecture is the study of the design of structures. These include…
The Beginning When humans started evolving and settling down in one place, fresh water and shelter provided by nature were their first preferences. With agricultural practices and stable food storage,…
Architecture is a dynamic term that takes up several meanings in various contexts. Simply put, architecture can mean the physical manifestation of creative thinking facilitated by technical knowledge. It can…
