Bombay (then) has always been an idea, a figure of myth and desire, more than it has ever been a physical construct. Home to Bollywood (Indian Hindi cinema based in…
What if an office could feel like a city? What if a corridor narrated stories, or a workstation inspired unexpected encounters like a street corner café? Ultraconfidentiel considers these to…
Having thoughts on a matter is inherently subjective, especially in the world of design, where there’s rarely a clear right or wrong. But this very subjectivity often leads to sharp…
Imagine two seasoned travelers sharing stories of heroic quests and buried wisdom while gathered around a roaring campfire under the skies. From its very first chapters, The Power of Myth…
Lina Ghotmeh, a Paris-based architect, has been appointed to convert the historic home of Uzbek educator and reformer Usmon Khodjaev in Bukhara into the Jadids’ Legacy Museum, a cultural initiative…
Architecture in the Spotlight Movies have a way of catching us off guard. Sometimes it’s the actor who steals the scene. Sometimes it’s the twist in the story. And sometimes,…
A masterclass in how architecture can be leveraged as a medium for storytelling, symbolism, and emotion – Wes Anderson’s The Grand Budapest Hotel revolves around a once glorious fictional hotel.…
Architecture in movies is more than just a backdrop; it shapes narratives, creates ambiences, and often plays the role of a silent character. Released in 1988, The Truman Show, directed…
A building speaks a visual language that is universal in nature. It communicates through the materials, forms, and space that transcend the art of storytelling beyond the generations that built…
The Brutalist (2024) is more than just a survival story; it explores how buildings shape our character and memories. A Holocaust survivor rebuilds his life in post-war America through architecture.…
Setting and Synopsis Directed by Michael Grandage, “My Policeman” is an adaptation of the book by Bethan Roberts. It centres around three people, Tom, Marion and Patrick and their struggles…
Today’s generations are witnessing, living, and embracing one of the most damaging eras: Simply, the era of commercialism, where values are aesthetic-driven, and missions are just wealth and show-off. Indeed,…