What compels a user or designer to traverse a space? Spaces one inhabits or passes by become all the more interesting when a narrative is followed, thereby lending them meaning,…
The human nervous system responds to colour before the brain has time to form an opinion. In the context of passionate interiors, this means that colour choice is not a…
Buildings and their architecture have always reflected the values, fears, and aspirations of their time. From hunting animals to use their remains in constructing huts to today’s glass giants skyscrapers,…
In the first part of Movies in Architecture, we explored how architecture already carries cinematic qualities through frames and storytelling. Just as a film uses a screen to focus attention,…
Architecture is often discussed in terms of space, material and form. We analyse plans, elevations and sections; we debate aesthetics and sustainability; we critique programmes and circulation. Yet one dimension…
The concept of luxury is a fascinating one. On one hand, it could mean inherent or intrinsic value, while on the other hand, it could mean the value given to…
The relationship between built environments and fragile ecosystems has historically been in conflict in the architectural world. However, as the architectural discourse shifts towards the “Anthropocene”, for example, the Wasit…
Globally, Around 40% of all raw material equivalent with 40 billion tons annually used by the construction sector. This makes the industry becoming one of the largest natural consumers of…
Impact of vernacular traditions, social living patterns on mass housing projects for low-income families and poor communities. This article discusses how two distinct architects – B.V.Doshi and Laurie Baker worked…
A Review: Glimpse of Indian Traditional Houses The book “Glimpse of Indian Traditional Houses” by Anup Kumar Prasad, Ajay Chourasia, and Surender Kumar Negi seeks to provide the readers with…
Architecture has always been shaped by its time, yet the profession often feels uneasy when asked to predict its future. The idea of trends can appear contradictory to a discipline…
In architecture, professionals manipulate sound through volume, material density, and geometry to create pleasant auditory environments, such as concert halls, theatres, and libraries. In Minneapolis, Minnesota, a space exists that…