Architects make for some of the most intriguing protagonists in literature and cinema. Their depiction typically portrays them as outwardly ambitious, confident, and driven individuals, yet inwardly conflicted and troubled…
Born in Scotland and raised in Ghana, Lessley Lokko’s multifaceted career encompasses architecture, literature, and academia – bridging cultures and disciplines through her work she explores and commits to diversity…
Earning his Doctor of Letters in 1927 from Sorbonne, French philosopher Gaston Bachelard studied the intersection of science and philosophy. He was born into a shoemaker family and worked his…
In 1980, American political scientists Joseph Nye and Milton Cummings proposed ‘Cultural Diplomacy’ as a soft power, the “exchange of ideas, information, art, language, and other aspects of culture among…
Thomas de Monchaux is a man of many talents and accomplishments. As an editor, writer, professor, and author, he has made a significant impact in the fields of design, architecture,…
UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) is a city programme with over 246 member cities worldwide, established by UNESCO in 2004. To react to the challenges of the 21st century, achieving…
The central library in Utrecht gets a new large-scale installation at its entrance. The Public Library commissioned renowned Dutch artist Maarten Baas to highlight the entrance at Neude Square, Utrecht. …
1. What is architecture? The art and techniques in designing buildings with outstanding skill associated with the building are architecture. This is the basic information that everyone in the world knows equally. But only architects know what architecture means. It is not only art…
The National Handicrafts and handlooms museum was designed by the master architect Charles Correa in the year 1990. But its famed name is National Crafts Museum & Hastkala Academy. This…
There are many books which have been written by architects and non-architects alike in a bid to capture the essence and experience of architecture. While some hit their mark, some…
The book “Narrative Architecture” by Nigel Coates is the first book to directly address architectural storytelling. The development of narrative architecture results from an introspective examination of the client’s goals…
Literature is one of the artistic fields widely known for its long-lasting and limitless characteristics. Defining the world of Literature within a specified space is impossible. And that sums up…
