Adaptive reuse is in, and new builds are out. If only it were that simple. To some people, having existing constraints of an old building may seem difficult or boring.…
In a world constantly striving for progress, it’s easy to overlook the whispers of the past. Yet, among all the towering skyscrapers and busy streets, heritage buildings stand as silent…
As cities expand and older structures lose their original function, the question of what happens to existing buildings becomes harder to ignore. Demolition is often treated as the practical answer,…
Following a four-year restoration, Casa Batlló, one of the most extraordinary spaces, has opened its third floor to the public for the first time. This is the last original residence…
The stepwells of Telangana are located within the Deccan Plateau. In a region where surface water evaporates rapidly under the scorching heat. They were constructed during the Kakatiya, Qutb Shahi,…
In a man-dominated world, women had to fight for their freedom, identity, and equality. Most professions have invisible barriers for women, but architecture is considered one of the toughest fields…
Historically, water has played a key role in shaping the space, culture, and ecology of Indian cities. Settlements grew along riverbanks, temple tanks defined neighborhoods, and stepwells served as both…
The Refinery at Domino stands as a state-of-the-art office building on the edge of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, overlooking the East River. A walk through the bustling Domino District today makes it…
For centuries, architecture as a profession was described as the creation of new, iconic structures on a vacant piece of land. However, during the 21st century, due to rapidly growing…
Ruins are normally associated with the past. There are ruined walls, roofs, and stones that have been left behind. However, in modern architectural designs, the concept of ruins has been…
Locally originated arts and crafts hold a close engagement with heritage. Heritage architecture strikingly showcases the work of art created by the local artisans in characterizing a city in a…
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…