Architecture is often discussed in terms of space, material and form. We analyse plans, elevations and sections; we debate aesthetics and sustainability; we critique programmes and circulation. Yet one dimension…
Architecture Beyond the Moment of Completion Architecture is frequently praised upon completion. Buildings are photographed when the surfaces are pristine and the objectives are clear. However, the true test of…
The residence located in Addis Ababa’s old neighborhood, “Ferensay”, was constructed using reclaimed construction materials salvaged from demolished houses across the city, and holds a unique character. The design is…
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…
Not only in Australia but globally, industrial architecture such as warehouses, factories, distribution centres, power plants, data centres, etc., occupies massive, strategic locations, yet remains more or less disconnected from…
Located on Arunachalam Street in Chintadripet, adjacent to May Day Park, the Goschen Library is a hidden gem often missed amidst the chaos of the main road. This library can…
If you are to ever walk across open fields or trek across sunny paths, at some point you’d be sure to find yourself looking for a space that provides respite…
Indian cities are repositories of diverse layers of history that have been manifested in the architecture of the past. Examples of this are the havelis, industrial sites, colonial structures, religious…
Less is more! What if pausing was the way to more and restraint is all the action needed? What if the greatest move was no move at all? Could it…
From General Post Office to Diplomatic Landmark Frida Escobedo, founder of the Frida Escobedo Studio, will transform the 1985 General Post Office in Doha into the new 70,000-square-meter headquarters complex…
For many travellers, stepping into a hotel lobby is a place of transfer from the reception formalities to settling into their comfortable holiday dwelling. One would see tour groups boredly…
Materials are more than just construction materials; they carry memory, geography, culture, craftsmanship, and identity. Each material, both construction and any other materials in the built environment, is important to…