Jal Mahal, built in the 1750s by Maharaja Madho Singh I, served as a pleasure palace and a royal duck hunting lodge, rather than a residence. Literally translating to “Water…
Cities are often understood through their moments of growth, construction, and renewal, yet they are equally shaped by what is left behind. Abandoned buildings, neglected public spaces, unused infrastructure, and…
Repair. A word with strong negative connotations. Because something must have been destroyed before it can be repaired, and what is even more significant is that it has been destroyed…
In a workaday, urbanized world that moves ever more quickly, personal spaces in which one can take a breath and transform are more important than ever. Cities are no longer…
Origins: The Grounded Beginnings In the windswept southern edge of Saaremaa, where the Baltic Sea presses itself into shallow inlets and limestone shores, Kuressaare Castle rises with an almost geometric…
In a time of accelerating climate change, the built environment stands at a critical crossroads. Architecture and construction together accounted for nearly 38% of global carbon emissions, placing the industry…
Char Narayan temple, also known as Jagan Narayan temple, is one of the oldest temples in Patan Durbar Square. It is situated in the central area of the Patan Durbar…
The historic Silk Road city of Bukhara has launched the Bukhara Biennial 2025. Commissioned by Gayane Umerova, Chairperson, Uzbekistan Art and Culture Development Foundation. This new international event will showcase…
The scaffolding has been removed, the doors have unlocked, and a new era of glamour has officially begun on Park Avenue. The historic Waldorf Astoria Hotel, a timeless icon of…
When we think about architecture’s relationship with nature, our minds usually stop at sustainability: shiny panes of energy-efficient glass, low-carbon concrete mixes, or solar panels discreetly perched on rooftops. All…
From 1839 – 1842, during the Afghan war, around 4,500 British and Indian soldiers, along with 12,000 followers, lost their lives. That’s when the government decided to commemorate the Indian…
Madurai houses the famous 17th-century Thirumalai Nayakar Palace. It was constructed in 1636 CE by the Madurai Nayak king Thirumalai Nayak. Being quite opposite to a religious monument or a…