Adaptive reuse is when a building that is obsolete or unused, is restored and repurposed for a different purpose. For example, reusing a colonial villa into a modern-day cafe by…
We live in a world where we face a competitive environment. Architecture is one of the most competitive professions. Being an architect, it is important to keep learning new things…
The journal “Retention, not demolition: how heritage thinking can inform carbon reduction” by Hannah Baker, Alice Moncaster, Hilde Remøy, Sara Wilkinson focuses on the two most commonly cited benefits of…
Introduction In very basic terms, historical and architectural preservation is associated with the act of restoring, conserving, and managing changes of a particular heritage. It is a process that ensures…
Restoring physical fabrics of historic structures must not just ensure the accurate imitation of its aesthetic appearance but also protect the cultural integration of communities and the creation of sustainable…
Heritage Monuments in India India has a rich culture and rich heritage to boast of that features a storehouse of archaeological assets and mind-blowing monuments. Indian architecture embodies a multitude…
Architecture is not only the art of designing and construction but also a reflection of the time, society, culture, thoughts, and beliefs of and about the user. With time, it…
“Old ideas can sometimes use new buildings; New ideas must always use old buildings “– Jane Jacobs. Adelaide, one of South Australia’s major cities, holds many stories. Some new, some…
Narrow alleyways, crumbling building facades, fading wall paint, and downtrodden heritage of Chennai’s Georgetown narrate interesting stories that unravel parts of the forgotten history, culture, and architecture of Chennai. Georgetown…
Walking down 6th Avenue (or the Avenue of the Americas), one might not miss the monumental Radio City Music hall, New York. It is an entertainment venue located in Manhattan.…
In mid-October, the Pritzker Prize-winning firm SANAA released new images for its expansion of the Art Gallery of New South Wales (AGNSW). Since previous announcements in 2017, these renders depict…
OMA New York has unveiled its design for the new transformation of the 80-Year-old historic building of Tiffany & Co, a leading luxury jeweler and specialty retailer shop headquartered in New…