Often straddling a world of unbelievability and a sense of rootedness, MAD Architects’ designs have always pushed the envelopes of design possibilities. In 2004, after his stint with Pritzker Prize-winning…
The minimalist design, with all of its sleek lines, neutral tones, and mainly functional aesthetic has become the great symbol or lack thereof within contemporary architecture and urban planning. It…
Breakthroughs in architecture are, now in 2024, significant and needful. However, to think about an architectural breakthrough and revolution in the 1940s was out of reach, considering the lack of…
Urban areas are ever changing settings that showcase the stories and legacies of their neighbourhoods. With the pace of urbanisation increasing globally, cities face the risk of losing the cultural…
The threat of climate change is a longstanding issue and continues to prompt responses as it is one of the most pressing matters of our time. From rising sea levels…
Throughout the urban network we inhabit – our neighbourhoods, parks, and public buildings – are mostly shaped and designed by a group of experts. However, when designing between 4 walls,…
Perceptions and opinions are very subjective to an individual. Similarly, how the architecture of a building can be perceived depends upon the viewer based on their cultural values, daily-life practices,…
Studio POD, an award-winning international planning and urban design practice, started its journey in 2013 with a shared vision of creating equitable, democratic, and sustainable environments. Rooted in a philosophy…
To many individuals, architecture is about shaping more than mere buildings—it’s about shaping lives. The statement above may strike a chord with an architect or a designer. Architectural design today…
America is perceived as a highly advanced, high-tech nation with significant technical breakthroughs, whereas European countries focus more on artistic endeavours. The architectural characteristics of both Europe and America somehow…
In the modern world concepts such as a sense of belonging in urbanisation and architecture have drawn the attention of many. Belongingness is a complex notion, new to architecture yet…
Architecture is one of the professions undergoing significant change. Looking at the rate at which technology is moving, changes in the social demand, and growing consciousness of environmental sustainability, design…