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…
Catrica, P. (2013). The FRAC (Fonds Régional d’Art Contemporain) designed by Lacaton & Vassal, is a cultural space that defies traditional architectural conventions by combining innovation, economy of means and a…
With rapid globalization, societies are facing stark advancements driven by development and modernization. At the very bottom of this trend lies the intricate notion of gentrification. Gentrification is an intricate…
Postcolonial architecture showcases the political, cultural, and social transformations of nations recovering from colonial rule. It shows the struggle for identity, independence, and the maintenance of cultural values against colonization.…
Architecture is so much more than just construction and big concrete blocks. It affects people, places, plants, and animals from a micro to a macroscopic scale. It intends to solidify…
Politics and the built environment have long been entwined in the processes by which the form, purpose, and use of urban and rural spaces have evolved. In India, this interplay…
What is architecture? Is it only a design form aimed at protecting us from environmental factors and prioritizing human comfort? Does architecture aim to enable us to easily sustain our…
The worldbuilding Nostalgia for places and eras you’ve never been to, yet visited countless times in your head. This notion brings forth the quote by the Principal of Hogwarts in…
The Blueprints of Power “Cities have the capability of providing something for everybody, only because, and only when, they are created by everybody.” (Jacobs, 1961), said Jane Jacobs, Journalist, Activist,…
India has had a complicated and hierarchical social structure known as the caste system for many years. It has since classified individuals into four major groups: Brahmins (priests and academics),…
Every chapter in history has two sides of the same story. The decades-long conflict between Israel and Palestine is no different. The recent escalations and involvement of governments all around…
The ever-changing power shifts govern the changes and challenges that face society. It influences the values and behaviors of people, their likes, and dislikes, and shapes a predetermined life for…