The Paradox of Urban Renewal Urban renewal is often necessitated by the growing population, ageing infrastructure, and demands of contemporary life. While it promises efficiency, improved living conditions and economic…
In Africa, night economies have arisen as crucial socio-economic networks that support livelihoods, add to the vitality of urban environments, and extend the hours of utility of cities. Among the…
Cities speak constantly. By flickering lighting, reverberant corridors, honking streets, pavements, and cluttered doorways, the constructed environment sends surging waves of sensory data. This background noise is familiar to many…
For centuries, architecture has primarily focused on visual appeal, prioritising aesthetic over other senses (Berg, 2020). This ocular-centric approach has led us to assess our buildings through their photographs, renders,…
Among the most basic and fundamental rights that people in society exercise, mobility is one of the key aspects that represent freedom. Mobility, however, seems very simple but has a…
Community Involvement in Designing a Future Talking about design is often associated only with the designer and their studio, associated with the grand plan of these ideas, but in reality…
Higher education equips students with theoretical knowledge, analytical skills, and exposure to the latest developments in their field. They give us theories, frameworks, and knowledge that expand our understanding of…
Gensler, the name that sketches the sky and redraws the city street, doesn’t just design buildings; it choreographs the human drama within them. In 2025, Gensler continues to stand as…
Imagine feeling unwelcome in any space. Imagine having to constantly stay alert in one’s everyday negotiations for one’s safety. Imagine the chaos that erupts when one does something a little…
Architecture of Resistance mainly refers to design strategies that challenge the political, social and economic power structures for buildings. It involves architecture to create cultural spaces, negotiating borders and maintaining…
Since the middle of the 20th century, the world has been experiencing a wave of urbanisation never seen before. The development of a smart city emerged due to challenges faced…
A city, after all, is more than just an assemblage of buildings, roads and infrastructure. It is an organism that lives and breathes, a vibrant fabric of the everyday reality,…