The informal economy contributes real economic activity to the urban milieu, especially in developing countries. Street vendors, hawkers, artisans, and unregistered small businesses keep cities alive and offer cheap goods…
2001 Bhuj earthquake in Gujarat Over 20,000 people lost their lives 2010 Haiti earthquake, which left over 1.5 million people homeless 2011 Tōhoku earthquake & tsunami, Japan, resulted in approximately…
A person enters into a time capsule as they walk into an Irani Café in Mumbai where the air is filled with the aroma of bun maska, and sunlight fills…
The Barnes Foundation, named after Albert C. Barnes (1872-1951), was chartered in 1922 to teach people from all walks of life how to look at art. His collection holds some…
Traditional architecture is the architectural style that reflects the cultural, historical, and regional identity of a certain place. It has unique features in terms of local materials, construction technology, and…
Seoripul open art storage project is meant to be collective art storage for the museums in South Korea – the Seoul Museum of Art, the Seoul Museum of Craft Art,…
The role of Technology in Urban planning has been very crucial in today’s time. Everyone is surrounded by technology and the internet all the time. The ease of access to…
Over the decades, Mumbai’s urban landscape has transformed drastically to accommodate the growing needs of its residents. Once home to low-rise structures and palatial bungalows, the residential districts now find…
Nestled in the heart of Rishikesh’s lush landscapes, Tiny Farm Fort is more than just a homestay—it’s an architectural statement, a community-driven experiment, and a beacon of sustainable design. This…
What is Biomimicry? The word biomimicry is derived from the Greek words bios and mimesis, meaning life and imitating respectively. This concept is one that is used in design, drawing…
As the synthesis of functionality and aesthetics, architecture looks to enhance all elements of a building. While wallpaper, paint finishes, floor finishes, and decorative tiles address the walls and floor,…
A city is a complex relationship between various human interactions, physical structures, and kinds of cultural dynamics. Transitional spaces—the semi-public and semi-private areas such as courtyards, verandahs, arcades, and colonnades—are…