Across the world, public space is perpetually reimagined by the very people who inhabit it. Streets, squares, underpasses, and pavements — designed initially for circulation or commerce — are quietly,…
The Diversified Nature of a Wall When the Berlin Wall fell in 1989, there was a ray of hope that we were entering a borderless world. Decades later, history has…
Cities are living entities of life, ecology, history, and geology. They adapt, evolve, and possess the ability to reinvent themselves. But what truly constitutes the urban identity of a city?…
Every city in the world has its own character, uniqueness and specialities. Architecture is one of the main elements that shape it. Let’s explore this in detail with Hong Kong…
For an architecture student arriving in Denpasar to explore Tri Hita Karana through its built form, the city feels far removed from the carefully constructed image of Bali often associated…
Walk through an unauthorised colony on the edge of any Indian city, and you are looking at decades of decisions made without a single architect in the room. Walls get…
Cities are often defined by their infrastructure, such as their roads, buildings, parks, and planned public spaces. However, these are not the most active and vibrant parts of a city.…
Today, as we walk along tall concrete buildings, a sight of an old neighbourhood shop can instantly revive memories and emotions. Amid the rise of supermarkets, where people purchase their…
In Vatican City, architecture is rarely seen as a collection of individual buildings. Instead, there is a carefully choreographed sequence of spaces, rituals, and visual encounters. From the embrace of…
Cities are often understood through what they look like. Skylines, streetscapes, public squares and monuments dominate discussions about urban identity. Yet for most people, daily urban life is experienced just…
Cities can be described through monuments or skylines. However, Chongqing in China is described by movement. Rather than just seeing Chongqing, one must climb it, descend it, cross it and…
From a post-war urban center to a dynamic regional economic hub, the streets of Ho Chi Minh City take one on a marvelous journey to witness it all. If one…