The recently unveiled proposal for the new Mumbai High Court, designed by architect Hafeez Contractor, stands as a monumental irony. It is an architectural spectacle that seems to have wandered…
Language is more than a system of communication; it’s a worldview, a way of perceiving space, time, and even beauty. When languages vanish, we lose not just words, but unique…
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…
Architectural space is never neutral. Is it not about the shelter, aesthetics, or function it provides, but it is always politically shaped. Every street, plaza, and structure is shaped by…
The Story and Philosophy of Daniel Libeskind Renowned for projects like the Jewish Museum Berlin(1999) and World Trade Center masterplan (2003), Daniel Libeskind is a Polish American architect, designer, and…
Employing metaphor in architecture is a very sensitive approach, which artfully combines design and symbolism. It helps elevate the building from a mere structure serving its function to a system…
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.…
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…
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…
India’s urban revolution has been re-examining the social bond between space and society. At Varanasi, the ‘Sugamya Kashi’ project pushes accessibility within holy geographies. Formal planning details involve “wheelchair and…
Nestled in the historic city of Bhaktapur, the Dattatreya Temple, constructed in 1427 A.D. during the reign of King Yaksha Malla, stands as one of the oldest surviving temples in…
Dhenupureeshwarar Temple. Through the hustle and endless space utilization of an urban patch stands this sanctum of solace, underrated or undernoticed. It is not just a temple but a living…