Some historical structures make us wonder about the strength we possess. Meteora Monasteries are one of them. These structures suspended in the air were built in the 14th century by…
Khajuraho, situated in the Chattarpur district of Madhya Pradesh, is renowned for its splendid temples and intricate sculptures. This ancient city is steeped in captivating historical narratives and architectural splendors.…
The City of a Thousand Minarets! A city, Historic Cairo, one of the oldest Islamic Cities that boasts paramount of prominent Mosques, Madrasas, Hammams, and Fountains is named “The City…
The African country is known for its richness of culture, religious beliefs, and spirituality reflected in the form of its architectural environment. The reflection is evident as we move from…
Monastery by Local Works The Victoria Monastery, founded in 1952 in Kenya, was relocated to Uganda in 2008 due to post-election instability. Localworks designed the monastery, which includes the Church, Noviciate, Guesthouse,…
Satoshi Kurosaki founded Apollo Architects & Associates in Tokyo, Japan, in the year 2000 with the vision of spawning ‘a rich spirituality’ within a space while keeping it impervious and…
Symbolic architecture has been used since antiquity to transmit certain sacred information in an associative way. Human beings like devoting meaning to all kinds of things, be it colours, flowers,…
“You can look at any city and see that many of the buildings have no fiction. They are purely functional. They don’t give people anything to think or dream about.…
Also called the “Powerhouse of Design”, the narrative of architecture in Japan is unparalleled and well known throughout the world. Dating back to the pit houses and stores for the…
The role of daylight in architecture is of utmost significance regardless of building typology. This is because of the simple fact that humans rely on sensory feedback to experience life…
Religion is very personal to every individual, each has their own distinctive ways of approaching the higher power, with this the question of designing a religious sanctuary becomes more difficult…