Kashi is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and encompasses a unique conjunction of nature, ritual, and urban form. Here, the sacred is not relegated to…
Asian megacities are growing vertically as much as they are horizontally, driven by extreme density, acute land scarcity, and rapid urbanisation. As a result of these challenges, traditional ground-level park…
Casa Etérea is a mirrored cabin perched on the slopes of an extinct volcano in Mexico’s Los Picachos highlands near San Miguel de Allende. It is one of the projects…
Iceland is a land that does not negotiate. Its terrain is shaped by volcanic eruptions, glacial movement, and tectonic pressure, producing landscapes that feel more primordial than picturesque. Lava fields…
The sheer growth of the present-day city indicates that the Sarai Shahji Mahal was standing even before there was a city in Delhi, more than 300 years ago. Located close…
Repair. A word with strong negative connotations. Because something must have been destroyed before it can be repaired, and what is even more significant is that it has been destroyed…
Chhatris are a unique architectural type found in Western India, serving as a death marker, political symbol, and an element of urban fabric. This case study focuses on Krishnapura Chhatri,…
For a long time, landscapes were not always seen as resources to be extracted or managed. They were lived with, feared, respected, and often worshipped. Rivers were not just water…
One of the most fascinating things about planet Earth is the variety of lands and environments it provides to humans for habitation and, in return, the variety of responses humans…
The Himalayas are inhabited by nearly 52.7 million people and extend across Nepal, India, Bhutan, China and Pakistan. More than a geographic feature, the region functions as a climatic and…
Urbanization is one of the most significant trends of the 21st century. By 2050, almost 70% of the world’s population will be living in cities. But what does this shift…
Skylines, buildings, dense urban complexes, extensive road networks, and the constant movement of people all shape cities. An environment as populated as a city is inherently embedded with sound. To…