On a weekday morning in Dharavi, one of South Asia’s largest informal settlements, a narrow lane barely three metres wide carries the weight of an entire economy. Handcart vendors, schoolchildren,…
Amid the high-stakes world of brand evolution, few brands have shaped global culture as profoundly as Penguin Books. It is one of the most recognisable publishing brands in the world…
Architecture progresses the moment its rules are questioned and criticised. This is where experimental architecture begins. A visionary branch of the architectural practice where conventional methods are challenged to reinvent…
Indeed, the twenty-first century is gradually becoming the era of Smart Cities. Currently, more than half of the world’s population resides in cities. Moreover, by the end of the current…
Millions of visitors travel to Barcelona every year in search of Antoni Gaudí. Some arrive for the soaring spires of the Sagrada Família, while others wander through colourful parks or…
Adaptive reuse is in, and new builds are out. If only it were that simple. To some people, having existing constraints of an old building may seem difficult or boring.…
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,…
The rapid transformation of lifestyles, contemporary living, technological advancement, and urban growth have significantly altered the relationship between the people and the spaces they inhabit. Traditionally,residential spaces had dedicated usage…
In an increasingly digitised world, the persistence of stationery brands may appear surprising. Yet, certain companies continue to thrive by transforming ordinary products into emotional experiences tied to learning, creativity,…
Most people encounter Maped Group long before they know its name. Brightly colored scissors, a geometry set packed in a student’s backpack, and a pencil sharpener used in class are…
Traditional architecture has evolved through generations of adaptation and reinvention. It has been shaped by various factors such as climate and geography, often relying on passive cooling, local materials, and…
For policymakers and engineers working in developing-world contexts, 3D-printed bridges offer an innovative solution to a fundamental infrastructure problem. A river can become a formidable obstacle to communication and economic…