Introduction About a hundred years ago, architect Le Corbusier’s Modulor Man established a harmonious relationship between human proportion and spatial design (Chaillou, 2019). Since then, humanity applied logic to blend…
Laurie Baker’s architecture exemplifies a harmonious blend of modernist principles with traditional and sustainable practices. His designs showcase the innovative potential of modernism while respecting local materials, culture, and environmental…
Sri Lanka has gone through a journey of political upheaval and discontent between the government and the people. However, during these times of trouble great artists, designers, and philosophers have…
Manifestos in architecture are powerful declarations, shaping and reshaping the built environment by challenging conventions or introducing visionary ideas. In India, the concept of manifestos resonates through ancient treatises, cultural…
Door knobs and handles have reached a point where they have progressed from a mere device into objects of skillful art confirmed in use as well as symbolism in architecture.…
Architecture design deals with various challenges and options apart from translating an idea from mind to paper. An architect has to be not only a good project manager or authentic…
Over the years a plethora of architectural styles have come and gone and have passed through the years as with styles in fashion and art. As with all forms of…
Lina Bo Bardi was a Brazilian architect, political activist, furniture and stage designer, editor, writer and curator. Born as Achilina Bo in Italy, Bardi graduated from the School of Architecture,…
This article endeavours to discuss whether the emergence of Brutalism, in a contemporary context, would be suitable. The origins of the term Brutalism, is said to have evolved in 1950,…
Branding is the soul of any business; a carefully crafted identity that communicates its values, aspirations, and promise to customers. It’s more than just logos and slogans; it’s an emotional…
“Scandinavian design is timeless because it is simple, beautiful, finely crafted, and made with natural materials that appeal on a fundamentally human level.” Mette Aamodt (O’Neill, 2017) Scandinavian design, an…
The Küçükçekmece Djemevi, designed by EAA-Emre Arolat Architecture, has been lauded internationally, winning the “Future Project of the Year” award at the 2024 World Architecture Festival (WAF). This unique project…