Architecture extends far beyond the act of constructing buildings. It’s a way of seeing things; places, buildings, streets, cities and the world. As a discipline, architecture influences the way a…
A City That Forgot to Breathe Every city hums at a different rhythm. Some pulse with urgency, the sharp hiss of brakes, the glow of screens, the blur of bodies…
The 21st-century human in urban environments is a culmination of fast-paced living, rapid movements, and efficient working; more often than not, a straight point A to point B journey. However,…
Do I have your moment? During my undergraduate Research thesis, we were asked to choose a topic that we not only wanted to research but also felt passionate about, to…
Architecture throughout history has been something we could experience in our whole being, but recent design movements and methods have watered it down to a mere visual experience through colors…
The physical environments people inhabit directly shape societal opportunities and the quality of life. For most city dwellers, the urban landscape evokes admiration for its energy and iconic sights. Yet,…
The built environment consists of physical elements such as form, function, material, and efficiency but it also creates intangible human experiences through memory, identity, and belonging. The built environment directly…
Architecture and urban planning discourse has traditionally favoured visual elements, including elevations, forms, materials, and perspectives. The lived experience of a city depends on more than visual elements. The way…
Architecture is often considered visual art, but it goes beyond sight, engaging all human senses. The role of sound often lingers in the shadows of visual aesthetics. However, Sound plays…
Can a building be experienced like reading a poem? If so, how should the building be treated to provide for such stimuli and induce a deeper personal encounter? Does poetry…
The modern cultural environment has transformed museums into interactive spaces that go beyond simple display practices. The classic experience of gazing at artifacts through glass is no longer the primary…
Architectural design creates a multisensory dialogue between space and its occupants through its engagement with human perception, which extends past visual aspects. The combination of material selection with light transmission…