Welcome to Future Talks by RTF, where we engage in conversations with the pioneers who breathe life into design stories. Barbara Hallman, an architecture and design journalist primarily based in…
More than half of the world’s population currently lives in cities, many of which are becoming increasingly crowded. Urban environments, on the other hand, are a relatively new phenomenon in…
The first reaction from friends and family, when told that I’m an architecture student is, “Ohh! so you draw well huh?”. Well, they’re right … but not quite. The general…
Kuldhara is an abandoned village situated about 18km southwest of Jaisalmer city in the Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan, India. Established around the 13th century, this village was located on an…
Modernism refers to a broad movement in Western art, architecture, and design that consciously rejects the past as a model for modern art and emphasizes formal qualities in artwork, craftsmanship,…
In community design, architects work with residents to influence the built environment collaboratively. Interacting with current and future users, it aims to enhance the culture, heritage, and identity of a…
Between all the landmarks and busy streets in megacities like Paris and London, Europe is home to some of the world’s picturesque villages, some persisting around for hundreds of years.…
More than three-quarters of the Indian population lives in villages, and more than half of these villages live the old traditional ways. The planning, materials, elements, architectural detailing, etc., are…
“Bamboo Branch Academy”, designed by Archermit, is found in Yongjiang Village, Yibin, Sichuan Province, near the famous Shun-an Bamboo Sea Scenic Area, situated in a small village in Huangjuetan, Yongjiang…
India is acclaimed for its culture, tradition and heritage. While Indian cities like Delhi, Calcutta, Mumbai and Bangalore are losing their traditional touch, it is the villages that are a…
Far afield from the bustling city lives, set amongst edifices of concrete and steel, lay the picturesque and poetic settings of villages. From organic, narrow alleyways to houses made of…
Romania is one of the lesser-known corners in Europe with a rich and fascinating history. It flanks the western shores of the Black Sea. Along with natural beauty, it has…