Social psychologist Rich Fromm defines biophilia as the ‘love of life’ that explains two fundamental tendencies of living organisms: sustaining life from death threats and the positive integration with each…
Aesthetics is a branch of philosophy that deals with the Nature and Expression of Beauty. Architecture, a field where the trinity of structural integrity, beauty, and space are combined to…
Lina Bo Bardi (1914–1992) was an Italian-born Brazilian architect who created this harmonious integration of modernist architecture and premodern folk art. Her works span a few decades and cutting across…
Picture an alluring and sweeping curvilinear form arising amidst barren desert land. It is a sight to behold and this is exactly something you’d stumble upon at Nokha, a rural…
Architectural criticism has traditionally served as a guidepost for transitioning from one architectural era to the next. When the design styles of one era became very prevalent or were deemed…
Museums symbolize our nation’s history, culture, and aesthetic heritage, preserving historical treasures for future generations. The Kangra Art Museum in India is one of the world’s most underrated museums, attracting…
Shelter @ Rainforest by Marra + Yeh Architects is a zero-energy structure in the jungle of Borneo in Sabah, Malaysia. Designed by Marra + Yeh Architects and commissioned by a…
Vernacular architecture refers to traditional and indigenous building styles and techniques that have developed in specific regions or localities over time. It reflects a particular place’s cultural, environmental, and historical…
Eco-friendly concepts in modern architecture Traditional building techniques have stood the test of time, adapting to local climates, cultures, and resource availability. Integrating eco-friendly concepts into building design, construction, and…
As the demand for sustainability in our country continues to surge, a remarkable resurgence of vernacular design is taking place. With its deep roots in tradition, indigenous influence, and local…
Simply traditional yet all the more progressive in its actualisation, Vernacular design is the local language of the architecture of a particular community or region. The tradition and culture followed…
The amalgamation of contemporary and vernacular styles in architecture holds significant importance given that these two words are radically different from each other. The term “contemporary” pertains to a form…