Cities are often understood through what they look like. Skylines, streetscapes, public squares and monuments dominate discussions about urban identity. Yet for most people, daily urban life is experienced just…
What is Sound? Sound is a concept we cannot abstract ourselves from in urban design, despite our best efforts. Spaces and cities constantly emit sound – enjoyable sounds or otherwise.…
The cities we live in now are growing faster than ever before. The sheer extent of growth is marked by the development of infrastructure, connectivity, and the economy. However, what…
We often talk about Delhi’s air pollution or Mumbai’s water pollution. But what often skips designs in most urban platforms in India is the noise. There is so much noise…
Cities can be described as moulded on what can be seen. Streets, facades, people, skylines. However, there are forces that influence urban life that are not exactly visual. They come…
Kashi is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and encompasses a unique conjunction of nature, ritual, and urban form. Here, the sacred is not relegated to…
Urban design used to be influenced by visible aspects. The urban imaginary is dominated by plans, sections, skylines and street grids that dominate the assessment and imagining of cities. But…
Skylines, buildings, dense urban complexes, extensive road networks, and the constant movement of people all shape cities. An environment as populated as a city is inherently embedded with sound. To…
In this non-stop growing world, many buildings arise where the sky slowly disappears behind those tall buildings. People no longer can admire the beauty of the sky. Among the pollution…
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…
The customer experience nowadays extends far beyond serving clients with quality beverages. Creative cafe design focus on multisensory environment creations appealing to all senses. The simple coffee break becomes an…