The modern cultural environment has transformed museums into interactive spaces that go beyond simple display practices. The classic experience of gazing at artifacts through glass is no longer the primary…
Born in 21st-century Delhi, I am, like many, a third-generation descendant of Partition refugees. Our grandparents brought with them indelible stories of loss, resilience, and the courage to rebuild. These…
Monuments are (…) only possible in periods in which a unifying consciousness and unifying culture exists. Periods which exist for the moment have been unable to create lasting monuments. Sigfried…
Since the beginning of civilization, architecture has acted as a reflection of human values, responding to and shaping the human psyche. It represents a dynamic interplay,a dialogue where spaces influence…
The urban landscapes of postcolonial nations are often a tapestry of contrasts: towering colonial structures alongside burgeoning modern developments. Colonial architecture, characterized by its imposing scale, ornamental detailing, and rigid…
Even though the influx of technology into learning modalities and methods has drastically changed the way we acquire and process information, using books for learning purposes has been an undiminished…
War and other forms of violent acts permeate deeply into society, the trauma and devastation that conflicts generate are echoed in all aspects of culture and civilization, and architecture is…
Designing for the dead is a serious and special duty that touches on social, cultural, psychological, and spiritual spheres. In addition to honoring the deceased’s memory and navigating intricate death-related…
Shelter, food, and clothing are three necessities that everybody looks for when venturing into the new world. Architecture is a medium that fulfils the need for a safe and secure…
Architecture in cinema is one of the most crucial and subtle factors in enriching plot narratives. Director Michel Gondry’s 2004 film Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind explores this by interconnecting psychology, technology and…
What is the origin of life on Earth? From intracellular spaces to formation of separate land masses due to natural phenomena, scientific architecture has been of paramount importance in helping…
In psychology, memory is defined as the process of taking, storing, then recalling information. The human memory is divided into three categories: sensory, short-term, and long-term memories. Since the beginning…