Cinema, at its most architecturally literate, does not merely use space as backdrop — it interrogates it. Dashavatar (2025), the Marathi suspense thriller directed by Shekhar Popatkar, belongs to this…
The city of waterfalls, Ranchi has always been defined by its soothing zephyr, sweeping canopies, and a striking red soil which carries the fragrance of its rich cultural identity. The…
The aftermath of war demands an immediate response from architects; establishing shelter and welfare infrastructure as opposed to the monumental and recreational. Across the global south, many devastated regions looked…
“The trust of a city street is formed over time from many, many little public sidewalk contacts”, said Jane Jacobs. What people simply refer to as a street or a…
The Silent Funeral of Architecture Architecture often appears immortal. Stone survives centuries, timber can be restored and monuments continue to stand long after their makers have disappeared. Yet beneath every…
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…
Picture a royal woman in Rajasthan staring down through the jharokhas of Hawa Mahal at the festivities and processions. She complies with the social order of purdah, where a woman…
Approximately 50,000 years ago, a meteorite travelling at velocities exceeding 20 kilometres per second struck the basaltic plateau of what is today the Buldhana district of Maharashtra, India, carving a…
A Palace within the Karakoram Landscape Beyond the rumble of the Shyok River, the majestic Karakoram Range casts its shadow over apricot orchards and green fields. Within this striking landscape…
Architecture has never been a singular thing. It is not merely the buildings we inhabit or the spaces between them; it is a discipline that shapes human behaviour, influences emotions…
Architects are explorers. Their curiosity leads them to different quests. Each journey reveals a spring of wisdom and brings a change in perspective. This wisdom translates into an understanding that…
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…