“I want to see things. This is the only thing I can relate to” – Architect Carlo Scarpa. Carlo Scarpa is best known for his instinctive approach to materials, combining…
Imagine using something for a very different purpose other than what it was originally intended for. Lately, there has been a growing discussion around the concept of repurposing and designers…
What binds us to a place? Neighborhood food, the aroma from someone’s kitchen, materials and structures, and many a time the kind of feeling one had during his last visit.…
Vernacular architecture is architecture before architects and is characterized by the use of local materials and knowledge. After being seemingly forgotten in modern architecture, these techniques are catching eyes back,…
Many studies have shown how shapes, forms, colors, tones, textures, materials, etc. have a direct influence on human psychology and behavior and response towards the environment. The spatial configuration and…
Isn’t it fascinating how buildings around the globe in all the countries and continents express themselves in a divergent yet unified way? Just like we human beings, the buildings breathe…
When it comes to ecological materials, we often hear about recycling materials or sustainably produced materials, however, the term that has yet to become mainstream is: upcycling, however, if you…
Our cities are built today in steel, brick, and concrete. For decades, this status quo has been maintained, while the industry promoted a quick and reliable, financially safe way to…
The world is going down with global warming. The statistics continue to spike up, telling us different stories about how the earth is getting affected by our recklessness. From the…
The world continues to strive for a better and efficient future. From the advancement in technology, there comes a responsibility to have an improvised platform for experimentation and implementation. This…
Edmonton, the capital of Canada’s Alberta province, sits on the North Saskatchewan River. Edmonton’s architectural landscape is found to be composed of many different styles. Buildings were constructed on the…
FKP Architects is one of the largest architectural firms in the United States and is known for its expertise and achievements in projects on education, research and scientific institutions, and…