A story, or narrative, is often perceived as a simple construct, shaped by experience, imagination, and desire. While architectural narratives might be less extroverted, they nonetheless constitute the most compelling…
Value Erosion Most of our needs in the present day can be easily fulfilled. When something is easily accessible, we tend to undervalue it. Take water, for example. While 70…
What if a person could buy groceries from a place that is just 15 minutes away from him? How convenient would it be if people could reach places on time,…
The world’s great universities are not just academic institutions; they are vibrant urban fabrics, rich in history and culture, seamlessly integrated into their surroundings. They offer the perfect blend of…
Barcelona’s Architectural Triumph UNESCO or the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is an organisation whose sole role is to promote peace through the arts. So when it talks…
The urban heat island (UHI) effect, which has been increasing global temperatures, has a considerable influence on metropolitan areas. UHI refers to urbanised areas with significantly higher temperatures than their…
A quick search on Google for Qatar, and amongst the description of the country’s varied landscapes, websites also talk about the capital city – Doha. Doha is the most populated…
Urban design and planning are fundamental in forming our communities’ social structures. Being at the heart of cities, public spaces have the power to unite people while promoting accessibility and…
The Midnight Charette, now known as The Second Studio is a podcast series curated by architects David Lee and Marina Bourderonnet of FAME Architecture & Design, which thrives on candid…
As architects and designers, we’re taught about the importance of observation. To pay attention to the physical world we occupy and to document the details we see, as they say,…
Introduction to Universal Design Universal Design alludes to design that allows for authentic access to buildings, products, and other environments on their own for all people, regardless of age, disability,…
Frederick Law Olmsted, born in 1822 in Hartford, Connecticut, was a pioneering landscape architect in 19th-century industrial America. Before he became known as ‘The Father of Landscape Architecture,’ he was…