Looking back in history, we notice various strategic and structural defence techniques mainly used to protect territories. One unique technique was the Redoute or Redoubt (historically redout). This refers to…
Photography is a visual medium that captures moments by utilising light, composition, and technology to create images. It is more than just clicking a button. It is, in many ways,…
Boston City Hall (see fig.1) is one of America’s most controversial yet enduring symbols of mid-century Brutalism. (Archeyes, 2024). Completed in 1968 and designed by Kallmann, McKinnell & Knowles. Since…
Yichun Lui’s Urban Philosophy Architect Yichun Lui’s approach to urban development is a reflective and restorative process, as the principal architect of the Shanghai-based Atelier Deshaus. The studio has become…
The growing importance of the climate crisis has changed how we discuss architecture. Now, environmental performance and carbon responsibility are central to design choices. Among the various factors, embodied carbon…
Abandonment is more than just leaving someone or something you have created, owned, or been responsible for. It creates a void that remains long after you are gone. This emptiness…
Architecture Beyond the Moment of Completion Architecture is frequently praised upon completion. Buildings are photographed when the surfaces are pristine and the objectives are clear. However, the true test of…
Kodagu, also known as the Scotland of India, entered recorded history in the 9th century AD. It’s a hilly area located on the summits and eastern slopes of the western…
Historical significance of Maya Civilisation The Maya Civilisation was a prehistoric Mesoamerican society of indigenous people, dated between 2000 BC and 1697 AD. They were known for advanced systems of…
The residence located in Addis Ababa’s old neighborhood, “Ferensay”, was constructed using reclaimed construction materials salvaged from demolished houses across the city, and holds a unique character. The design is…
Building a project from the ground up is always easy. There are no borders, no restrictions, no inbox requirements. Everything depends on the creativity of the architecture and design team,…
Settlements may evolve, but their narratives and memories are passed down through generations. Architecture, traditional attire, and authentic food collectively serve as expressions of culture. Transforming heritage buildings for food…