Brinda Somaya: Works and Continuities, edited by Ruturaj Parikh, offers the viewer an unusual and all-encompassing opportunity to explore one of contemporary India’s most eminent architects. Somaya’s architectural heritage rests…
Architecture and its principles can only be truly understood when one is willing to explore them. The exploration should extend beyond one’s desktop or home studio; individuals should challenge their…
Architecture is the art and science of designing and constructing buildings, but it is much more than that. It is a driver in the formation of societies, the conduct of…
Slum redevelopment is a complex, yet significant issue globally. Slums are generally informal settlements also known as shanty towns, that are characterized by congested and substandard housing, lack of basic…
It’s the art of sharing a certain belief system related to morals, myths, and social customs in a creative manner, while Architecture is how we assume built structure as construction…
Architectural psychology is a field that explores the connection of how the spaces that we inhabit shape our thoughts and change our moods and interactions. With advancements in technology, sustainability,…
Today, cities worldwide are facing issues like congestion, pollution, and climate change challenges. In such a context, car-free urbanism is emerging as a feasible solution. In car-free urbanism, city planning…
Architecture is more than just skylines and big structures; it is a material representation of a society’s values, aspirations, and anxieties. Buildings act as a mirror, reflecting society’s current norms,…
The informal economy contributes real economic activity to the urban milieu, especially in developing countries. Street vendors, hawkers, artisans, and unregistered small businesses keep cities alive and offer cheap goods…
A city is a complex relationship between various human interactions, physical structures, and kinds of cultural dynamics. Transitional spaces—the semi-public and semi-private areas such as courtyards, verandahs, arcades, and colonnades—are…
“Architects mainly work for privileged people, people who have money and power. I am interested in working for the less privileged because it is more rewarding.” – Shigeru Ban Imagine…
The 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale curated by Carlo Ratti is here again with its 19th Edition bringing engaging themes of ‘Intelligens-Natural- Artificial-Collective’ interpretations open to the public from May 10,…