Urbanization is hitting India at a fast pace, which, arguably, is becoming increasingly difficult for cities to cope with, causing problems of limited space and resources, and most importantly, environmental…
The scaffolding has been removed, the doors have unlocked, and a new era of glamour has officially begun on Park Avenue. The historic Waldorf Astoria Hotel, a timeless icon of…
Lost architecture does not disappear; it fades away among the waves, sudden shifts of tides, slow advances of shorelines. Among the many ways that built form is destroyed, nature is…
Think of the very first human handprints in caves, trying to understand and take in the world, in contrast with the audacious skyscrapers of today, defying existence in the world.…
The door’s heavier than you expect. You shove, and it moves slowly, the hinges letting out a sound somewhere between a groan and a sigh. Inside, the air shifts, cooler,…
UNESCO has taken a major step in protecting global heritage by adding 26 new sites to the World Heritage List. This decision was made during the 47th session of the…
Pimbahal, located in the historic core of Patan, Lalitpur, Nepal, showcases a fascinating fusion of cultural heritage and architectural beauty, with the 14th-century Pimbahal Pokhari at its heart. This serene…
Adaptive Reuse has blended the past with the future, along with a seamless and powerful trend in urban development. The approach brings fresh opportunities for sustainable growth, economic development and…
Industrial sites have been crucial to cities, shaping economies and identities. Today, many factories, mills, and warehouses lie idle. Within Architectural History, these sites are more than obsolete structures; they…
Architecture is a proper medium to study the crossing of colonial legacies and post-colonial identities. Colonialism remade landscapes, cities, and culture and left in their aftermath a legacy of control,…
In cities across the world, modernist public buildings from the post-war period stand in a strange kind of limbo. Once bold emblems of reconstruction, civic pride, and democratic promise, these…
When a City Erased Its Heart What new plans to renovate Penn Station could mean for its future Some buildings carry more than weight and stone. They carry memories. Emotion.…