First life, then spaces, then buildings. The other way around only works sometimes. -Jan Gehl The 80-year-old Danish architect focuses on the idea of people-centric urban design in his book…
Client: Shanghai West Bund Development (Group) Co., Ltd. Location: Shanghai, China Architect: Nikken Sekkei Ltd Site Area: 72,209 Sq.M. Total Floor Area: 513,152 Sq.M. Building Height: 231m Completion: 2021 Overview…
A city’s social and cultural fabric and the magnitude of its prevalence suggest satisfactory functioning for its habitats. These spaces for the public determine the health and generosity a city…
“Hmm…one of those days, meditating about human existence”, therefore Architecture. Do you believe human existence was at some point without Architecture? Conscious feedback about this would be great because humanity…
Introduction Architecture as a process often extends beyond the tangible manifestation of built forms to the intangible to find meaning, identity and distinct function. It is deeply embedded in several…
At the beginning of the previous epochs, the caves must serve as a primordial stronghold for the dangerous time. Human civilization learned how to utilize nature and build homes over…
Wars, violence, persecution, and natural disasters have compelled millions of people to depart their homes in search of safety and sanctuary abroad. In 2017, some of the highest levels of…
Architecture changing perceptions Architecture can impact most aspects of their lives wherever they reside, commute or perform activities. Be it a structure, cluster, or surrounding environment could influence them and…
“The architectural mirror that returns our gaze and doubles the world is an enigmatic and frightening device.” – Juhani Pallasama The art of collecting experiences is a peculiar one. It uncannily varies for every…
Introduction “We are an advanced breed of monkeys on a minor planet of a very average star. But we can understand the Universe. That makes us something very special.” These…
Fjord City Background | Mixed-Use Development Fjord City or Fjordbyen is a large-scale waterfront urban renewal mixed-use development project in the city of Oslo (the capital city of Norway). This…
Eco Friendly Cars – Today’s economies are undergoing dramatic transformations due to emerging market development, the rapid rise of new technologies, sustainability policies, and shifting consumer ownership preferences. Other industries…