A favela is a term used for a shanty town in Brazil. In the late eighteenth century, the principal settlements were called bairros africanos (African areas). This was where previous…
Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Artificial Island Port Project is a transport hub connecting the cities of Hong Kong, Zhuhai and Macau. Located at the easternmost end of Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, The…
Many studies have shown how shapes, forms, colors, tones, textures, materials, etc. have a direct influence on human behavior and response towards the environment. The spatial configuration and design alter…
It is unlikely to speak of B. V Doshi, one of his finest inventions, without citing the Bangalore Indian Institute of Management. IIM Bangalore encouraged him to flourish his own…
One of the most celebrated and inspirational architects who was among those who inspired many young minds to pursue Architecture was Frank Lloyd Wright. This American Architecture was known for…
Douglas Cardinal is a master who devoted his life to building structures that are compatible with the environment and nature. In each of his works, we see the curves, colors,…
Large inflatable bouncy castles with children shrieking with joy and tumbling over one another were once a common sight in funfairs and theme parks. The delightful palaces with bright, air-filled…
What is Luxury interior design? Expressions like luxury design, luxury living, luxury homes, and luxury lifestyle showcase a common characteristic shared by luxe spaces. The luxury interior is more than…
Arthur Erickson once famously said, “Modernism released us from the constraints of everything that had gone before with a euphoric sense of freedom.” With that sense of freedom, eventually came…
In a discussion on how public amenities in our towns or cities are related to questions of gender and citizenship, public toilets are a good case in point. One should…
We are living in uncertain times. This Anthropocene is characterized by the nearness of people on earth. Since the eighteenth century, our planet has been deliberately formed by our hands…
The concept of restoration in architecture has now become a favorable idea of relevance in today’s design scenario. With erratic changes in ways of living that result in momentous climatic…