Published in 1997, Theories and Manifestoes of Contemporary Architecture compiles over 120 major architectural works from the late 20th century to explain the evolution of architectural thought. While the book…
The Closing Ceremony Is Not the End Every four years, the Olympics grab the attention of the entire world. Sportsmen are made national heroes, cities get to reinvent themselves with…
Architecture Beyond Sight: An Introduction First published in Danish in 1957 and translated into English in 1959, Experiencing Architecture is a standard text for understanding architecture as a multisensory, living…
Architecture makes a lasting impact, even when it is not grand or imposing. Designing everyday spaces is one of the challenging aspects of the field. Ordinary environments, though often overlooked,…
Architecture school is grueling. You do not expect it to be this intense. The coffee-fueled all-nighters, carefully drafted sheets ripped up, and begging professors to extend deadlines will make you…
The Birth of Postmodernism ‘Postmodernism’, or the ‘pomo’ movement, has long been characterised as a radical shift across Western arts and culture, underpinned by a broad scepticism towards the modernist…
Cities are often measured by statistics such as population density, transportation efficiency, economic growth and infrastructure development. Yet beneath these measurable layers exists an invisible dimension that profoundly shapes urban…
It takes the soul of humanity to construct beautiful, peaceful cities where everyone lives in peace, yet nothing stops the urge of the same human breed to tear them down.…
Today’s cities are described in terms of infrastructure, economic development, and progress. Streets have been expanded, riverbanks have been redeveloped, and neighborhoods have been altered in the name of modernization.…
Starchitecture has transformed the skyline of cities for the past three decades. Cities from Bilbao to Beijing now commission spectacular buildings designed by internationally renowned architects such as Frank Gehry,…
When we hear the term sacred geography, a single image often comes to mind. Maybe it’s a temple on a hill, a mosque at the heart of a community, steps…
When architecture is discussed, attention usually turns towards the extraordinary. Conversations revolve around iconic skylines, award-winning museums, dramatic skyscrapers and buildings that dominate postcards. These projects deserve admiration because they…