Brutalism, one of the most polarizing architectural movements of the 20th century, has made a bold comeback. Known for its stark, fortress-like structures of exposed concrete, Brutalism once dominated the…
The slum Nova Jaguaré, located in the Jaguaré district in the west zone of the city of São Paulo started to develop and consolidate before Second War II, initially chose…
A Long History of Urban Renewal Urban refurbishment or urban renewal is something that has been there since the beginning of human history. Barry Kemp an Egyptian archaeologist concluded from his findings that; city creation has been…
In the wake of World War II, countries encountered a monolithic obstacle: the restoration of cities ruined by disputes plus the lodging of countless displaced people (Ingirige et al. 2003).…
Settled in a quaint nook of Ballard Estate, Studio PKA’s ‘Tianu – The Revival Project’ is a chapter in South Bombay’s book of restoration and adaptive reuse. Their approach to…
The “Smart Cities Mission” was launched by PM Narendra Modi on 25th June 2015 across India. It is an Urban Renewal and Retrofitting programme proposed with the intention of developing…
Like a vibrant canvas of architectural wonder, the UAE proudly paints itself as the modern heart of the Middle East. Nevertheless, among these modern wonders are vestiges of a rich…
Urban renewal is the process of rejuvenating an urban area by renovating, regenerating, or rebuilding the existing infrastructure. In India, urban renewal projects have been implemented in various cities to…
Gentrification is now such a widespread phenomenon that you most likely have heard of it – or lived it. It has risen over the years and affects multiple countries, from…