The major purpose of public spaces is to hold social engagements. The enhancement of one’s lifestyle is defined by engaging and being in public spaces. Public spaces have been evolved…
What counts as a public space? Theoretically, any space that can be accessed by anyone can be referred to as a public space. Streets, parks, public squares, beaches, plazas, and…
Public spaces have always served as a platform for people to engage, interact, mingle and socialize. Individuals from diverse backgrounds converge at this point to share their ideas, values, and…
With the widespread high-speed rail transportation system that has been an incentive towards urban growth in the twenty-first century, the train systems of normal speed have gradually been replaced, either…
‘’Cities have the capability of providing something for everybody, only because, and only when, they are created by everybody.’’ Jane Jacobs. The increasing problems of congestion and poor quality of…
An aspiring 18-year-old architect before entering into the academic space of architecture dreams of eventually contributing to the changing skyline of cities. One comes with the perception of learning technical…
Situated just one street back from the Waite Conservation Reserve this house looks to embrace the relationship with nature rather than its suburban context. Project Name: A House On Two…
Architect Elizabeth Diller is one of the founding partners of Diller Scofidio + Renfro (DS+R). DS+R is an architecture practice that works majorly in the fields of architecture, urban design,…
Why must we treat our urban spaces like mere intermediary spaces that one must cross to get from our location to our destination? It is my firm belief that our…
Understanding and improving urban spaces have become an inevitable part of planning cities in the 21st century. Architects and urban designers are constantly trying to identify patterns of growth in…
Ever wondered what makes a street ‘a place to be’ rather than a ‘place to pass by? Streets are the stage where the drama of city life unfolds and therefore…
Currently, the earth is undergoing an environmental crisis, affecting the wellbeing and livelihood of millions of ubiquitously. The unchecked Urban sprawl has resulted in the severity of environmental hazards: frequent…