A former factory worker returning to his workplace decades later might be relieved to find that the building is still there. The large windows still bring light into the space,…
Some architecture books exist mainly to record drawings and dimensions. Others record intent, and Madhu Shankar’s Design Story of Namaste Dwaar belongs firmly in the second group. Rather than simply…
Every city in the world has its own character, uniqueness and specialities. Architecture is one of the main elements that shape it. Let’s explore this in detail with Hong Kong…
My hometown, Mombasa, is a small coastal city in Kenya and one of the most popular destinations on the coast of East Africa. When it was in its early years,…
Natural cooling and ventilation have been fundamental principles in vernacular architecture for ages, shaping sustainable building practices across diverse climatic regions. These structures have evolved over the centuries to enhance…
Sustainability in residential architecture has long been entangled with a very particular visual identity — living walls spilling from balconies, the raw grain of exposed timber, corrugated metal skins, and…
Mies van der Rohe’s conception of skyscrapers as transparent “skin-and-bone” structures radically transformed the approach to high-rise development. The ubiquitous glass skyscraper was originally intended to create minimal, lightweight, naturally…
The idea of designing cities has intrigued many architects for centuries. Take Le Corbusier and Villa Radieuse, or Frank Lloyd Wright and his Broadacre City. Bordering on utopias, these designs…
For about 10,000 years, humankind has been using the earth to build structures for shelter and commercial purposes. Earth consists of particles and minerals – mainly clay, silt, and sand…
An Architectural Testimony of Faith, Structure & Devotion The Lotus Temple was designed by a visionary Iranian-American architect named Fariborz Sahba. It is located in the heart of India, its…
The arena of architecture has evolved through the centuries. Various forms and styles have been developed to suit contemporary design requirements. And so far, history has inherited a plethora of…
In the past few years, Quitos’ skyline has undergone a remarkable transition. This new mixed-use landmark acts as a bridge between the historic heritage of the city and the full…