The shelter is one of the most basic needs for human development. when the material used tends to be expensive automatically the price paid for the construction also tends to…
A good design is achievable only with quality materials and hence materials are the solution to a good functioning building. The quality of construction is majorly dependent on the materials…
Legendary French interior designer Christian Liaigre, known as the “great minimalist”, has passed away at 77. The creative director and founder of the design studio Liaigre, in his 35 years…
Architecture is a huge world of different cultures and traditions coming together in the form of buildings. Throughout the years, architectural styles have developed and been enhanced with the help…
Carlo Scarpa (1906–1978) was a Venetian architect and designer revered as the twentieth century’s great master of detail, joinery, and the artful meeting of old and new. Trained in Venice…
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…