The Ahmedabad University is one of the finest examples of modern architecture in India, with a direct legacy from the modern masters, like Louis Kahn and Le Corbusier, who worked…
Sustainability in today’s context is often something we see before we understand. The materials, color palette, green infrastructure, rooftop gardens, vernacular implementation, solar panels, etc. All these components are perceived…
Architecture is continuously evolving,shaped by the fresh perspectives brought forth by new architects. In the early stages of their careers, many young architects clash with the dual demands of artistic…
In this age of digital technology and social media, attention spans have become limited and even fragmented. Accustomed to scrolling through screens of colourful content, the younger generations are gradually…
Indian cities seem to be organised on paper, zoned, regulated, and systematically organised. However, the lived experience tells a different story. An individual is walking on a damaged footpath, a…
Spiritual and religious tourism has typically been associated with older people going on pilgrimages for faith, rituals, or relaxing trips during retirement. Recently, this trend has shifted. More young people…
Prologue: The Limits of Representation One day, you decide to study architecture. You learn to draw plans, sections, and axonometrics; to make models; to understand structure, materials, and composition. Yet,…
Urbanist Jan Gehl argues that the essence of a city lies not just in its built form but in the everyday social interactions that occur in the spaces between buildings.…
The Paradox of Urban Renewal Urban renewal is often necessitated by the growing population, ageing infrastructure, and demands of contemporary life. While it promises efficiency, improved living conditions and economic…
Digital burnout is the mental and emotional exhaustion caused by spending excessive time in the digital world. In the 21st century, society operates like a digital organism, constantly demanding our…
For many decades, architecture has mainly focused on addressing human needs and requirements. The built environment has been taken as a space for shelter, work, and safety for human beings.…
Architecture has never been politically neutral. Buildings and cities are frequently influenced by the experiments and ideologies of the governments that build them. Even though architecture is often discussed in…