Over the last few decades, minimalist building design has achieved widespread acceptance, not just as an appearance, but as a philosophical, ecological, and experiential option. In this article, we examine…
Across history, cities and culture, architecture has acted as a collective, recording how societies evolve and what they hold sacred at different points in time. Through the powerful monuments, public…
‘‘We shape our buildings; thereafter, they shape us.’ – Winston Churchill Mumbai wakes up early. Not for leisure, but out of necessity. Trains begin their journey down the tracks at…
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,…
The aspect of water being a necessity for every individual, though seemingly diversified, remains an unattainable dream for a majority of citizens. In this scenario, the extreme contrast in piped…
Concept of Urban Void Urbanisation is a familiar phenomenon gaining speed at a worldwide level. Many parts of a city tend to develop differently as a consequence of urbanisation, and…
It is simple to overlook the wisdom of the past in this era of energy-hungry construction and technological development. Traditional architecture, from the sunlit alleys of the Middle East to…
Sustainability is a word trending nowadays. Everyone is behind in making their buildings and designs sustainable and receiving recognition, as they have created some truly impressive ones that cater to…
Architecture and Generation Z are closely linked. Gen Z, born from 1997 to 2012, is tech-savvy, cares about social issues, and is aware of the environment. Architecture shapes their lifestyles,…
In 2025, architecture keeps evolving: artificially-driven designs, inventive materials, adaptive reuse, and a deeper sense of social responsibility. Amongst leading inventors to this shift stands David Adjaye, whose work continues…
As a field, the practice of architecture is undergoing a tectonic shift. In an era where climate change poses a threat, and innovations in technology post its new possibilities, architects…
“We create Happy and Adventurous places” is what I saw first on the homepage of the MVRDV website when I started my research on the firm. And just to be…