What do cities’ metal spikes, studded window sills, and uncomfortably-shaped seats have in common? By controlling for behaviors like loitering, these elements target the homeless and impoverished—in other words, those…
City squares have been centers of urban life ever since the first city came up 6000 years ago. Be it the Greek Agoras or Roman Forums or the Italian Piazzas,…
From the earliest civilizations, humans have cultivated a sense of community and culture through public spaces. In ancient Greece, the Agora (literally meaning “assembly” or “gathering place”) was a geometric…
As architects, we hold a very unique and highly responsible position in our society, as we can be the drivers of sociocultural evolution in a community. People are the soul…
Architecture in all togetherness is one of the most diverse professions to learn and practice anywhere in the world with every aspect of it dealing with human, nature, and the…
Humans have always been identified as social animals. People may lead solitary lives at times but eventually, they need social interaction with other people and the surrounding environment. The daily…
Mumbai, the economic capital of India is home to about 20 million people. Like any other megacity, Mumbai has its set of benefits and problems. But there can be no…
Vishaan Chakrabarti, an architect, urbanist, and educator founded the global organization PAU – Practice for Architecture and Urbanism in the year 2015. The PAU team consists of visionaries who believe…
“I want to see things. This is the only thing I can relate to” – Architect Carlo Scarpa. Carlo Scarpa is best known for his instinctive approach to materials, combining…
Public spaces are the pulse of the city. To an ever-increasing extent, new open spaces and redeveloped public spaces are developing all around the globe as a reasonable method to…
The future of design lies in exploring of ways to accommodate people of different backgrounds and cultures and thereby creating a sustainable environment for all. This holistic approach towards design…
Business capitals and trade cities of the world often become a cradle for state-of-the-art architecture. This is because of the attention they draw through their contribution to the economy of…
