There is a particular kind of grief that has no name in urban planning textbooks. It is the grief of watching a neighbourhood park quietly disappear—first surrendered to a parking…
The Closing Ceremony Is Not the End Every four years, the Olympics grab the attention of the entire world. Sportsmen are made national heroes, cities get to reinvent themselves with…
Architecture makes a lasting impact, even when it is not grand or imposing. Designing everyday spaces is one of the challenging aspects of the field. Ordinary environments, though often overlooked,…
It takes the soul of humanity to construct beautiful, peaceful cities where everyone lives in peace, yet nothing stops the urge of the same human breed to tear them down.…
Collection, segregation, treatment, and safe disposal of waste, along with additional processes and organizations, make up a city or country’s waste infrastructure. Each of these steps is crucial and forms…
World Trade Center Biotic is a mixed-use complex, sophisticatedly designed by a Brazilian Studio Architects Office. Gathered beneath a single pavilion, multiple programs such as offices, residential units, a hotel,…
Architecture is the art and science of designing buildings. But its influence is not limited to walls, roofs and structures. Architecture is man’s behaviour, an ordering of society, a store…
For much of architectural history, buildings were judged by their shape, texture, proportions, and their connection to the surrounding area. When sustainability was mentioned, it referred to the technical aspects…
Social housing is about more than the shelter itself. It’s about the little things. A place to drink coffee and watch nature. A place to sit down and read a…
Rest infrastructure and small-scale urban design describe dedicated spaces within the built environment for rest, recovery and play. Examples include public seating such as benches and parklets, and recreational green…
One would think going to a library just for the air conditioning is an insult to an institution of knowledge. But in a time where public places seem to optimize…
Bus shelters are a necessary component of civic infrastructure. A public amenity is just that, for the public. So what happens when bus shelter designs are not prioritised or neglected…