A city is a living, breathing ecosystem with unique individual aesthetics and tones, set by the people who inhabit them. The basic building block of any city is the street.…
There is an immense volume and variety of literature on architecture, a good portion of it is directly intended for students or future students who are considering this professional path.…
The Heartbeat of Urban Memories For those who grew up in cities, the streets are etched with memories—playing gully cricket with friends as the sun dipped below the horizon, dancing…
Danish Architect, Jan Gehl stated, “First life, then spaces, then buildings—the other way around never works”. This principle insists that people should be the focal element when designing spaces. The…
The Social Life of Small Urban Spaces, authored by urban sociologist and public intellectual William H. Whyte, is a foundational work that explores how design influences social interactions in public…
Public spaces provide people with opportunities to socialise which is an important part of modern urban life. These spaces, such as parks, squares, streets, and community gardens are not just…
What Unites Cities? The simplest answer to this question is people, and it is architecture that brings cities together. Architecture forms the foundation of city development, encompassing functionality, aesthetics, a…
SOM (Skidmore, Owings & Merill) is an American architecture studio that originated in Chicago. In 1936 Louis Skidnare and Nathaniel A. Owing joined forces, and later John Merill integrated into…
Urban design, through its objectives and principles, is slowly but surely shaping our society as well as our lives for a better tomorrow. Urban waterfront development, an essential part of…
The minimalist design, with all of its sleek lines, neutral tones, and mainly functional aesthetic has become the great symbol or lack thereof within contemporary architecture and urban planning. It…
Urban areas are ever changing settings that showcase the stories and legacies of their neighbourhoods. With the pace of urbanisation increasing globally, cities face the risk of losing the cultural…
Throughout the urban network we inhabit – our neighbourhoods, parks, and public buildings – are mostly shaped and designed by a group of experts. However, when designing between 4 walls,…