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…
Cities can be described through monuments or skylines. However, Chongqing in China is described by movement. Rather than just seeing Chongqing, one must climb it, descend it, cross it and…
Walking through Osaka is like reading a city written in two very different hands. The ancient and the ultramodern coexist here not as a collision but as a conversation —…
Cities are often evaluated by the quality of their destinations, such as landmark buildings, public squares, and transportation hubs. However, for most people, urban life unfolds during movement. It occurs…