Today, when we talk about architecture, lighting usually refers to ambient lighting, LED lighting, accent lighting, mood lighting, and automated lighting systems—all of which are now essential to how we…
Architecture is not just to be seen, but to be experienced. Not a static experience either; but a journey through changing moments. The architect designs the space, light reveals it,…
Even though architecture is designed for people, what makes a design human-centric? And why is it called Human-Centred Architecture? Bad design can frustrate users, for example, when a ramp is…
At the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, what’s intriguing is that even sunlight must permeate through a certain amount of architecture. It slips through numerous architectural features before reaching the passengers…
About Ehlén Johansson Ehlén Johansson is a Swedish industrial designer, based in Malmö, Sweden. Born in 1958, she graduated from HDK – School of Design and Crafts at the University…
Have you ever wondered, while travelling in a jam-packed elevator, whom to look at? Have you ever been confused about which lane to queue up in at a toll plaza?…
A large window facing a scenic view of trees and mountains gives you peace and tranquility, whilst a room with no openings gives you darkness and a feeling of being…
Half an hour before her video call at 9 a.m., Meera is not worrying about her hairstyle. Instead, she is moving the lamp around because the angle is incorrect, the…
In the field of architecture and design, the terms “climate responsiveness” and “sustainable design” have gained popularity since the 1970s, largely due to the energy crisis. However, climate responsiveness as…
Walk into almost any fast-food outlet or bustling cafe, and one colour is likely to greet you before the aroma of freshly prepared food does red. From vibrant facades and…
Decades ago, the interaction of architecture and senses would have just been a philosophical idea. The architectural minds never truly deciphered the possibility where the intersection between the design and…
Red is often associated with hunger. At the same time, a study published in Appetite found that people drinking from red-labeled cups consumed 44% less than those drinking from blue-labeled…