The magic of community inclusive architecture lies in Moshe Safdie’s projects. He is known to modify his style as per the project and the community that space is going to cater to. The use of… Exploring Community Inclusive Design: Works of Ar. Moshe Safdie Part 2
Moshe Safdie, an Israeli- Canadian architect laid the foundation for the concept of ‘Community Inclusive’ Design. He believed that architecture is much more than building structures. It has the power to add an experiential value to… Exploring Community Inclusive Design: Works of Ar. Moshe Safdie Part 1
“My message, especially to young people is to have the courage to think differently, courage to invent, to travel the unexplored path, courage to discover the impossible and to conquer the problems and succeed” –… Youth Centers: The Guiding start for development of young minds
The development of Indian society has been quite organic and influenced by the west. The colonization of India led to the development and modernization on a different path. The rich culture and traditions have remained… The Vision of the Modern Indian Society
Creating better cities no longer means building bridges, parks, and malls. The cities of the 21st century must ensure the public social and emotional well-being as well. This includes attributing equal access to all the… Rethinking the Cities in the 21st Century: Part 2
Post-Independence, India entered into a new dimension altogether. Along with the newfound freedom, Indian society underwent various structural shifts giving rise to a new social fabric. It started with the concepts of the mixed economy,… Rethinking the Cities in the 21st Century: Part 1
Kamu Iyer; you might have heard this name in a lot of references related to the study of Architecture and heritage of Mumbai. The architecture of ‘Bombay’ would be incomplete without the mention of Ar.… Revisiting the Glorious Legacy of Ar. Kamu Iyer
Be it in architecture or general life, our definition of ‘ beauty’ is confined to certain preconceived notions. Architecturally, a lot of people see beauty only in the pomp and flashy interiors. This is indeed… The Abstract beauty of Industrial Architecture
Architect Buckminster Fuller is like a pillar to the realm of architecture. He is the one that led to the union of architecture and technology. Fuller was not just an architect, he is also known… Spotlight: Ar. Bukminster Fuller; A flashback of Fuller’s inventions
Off lately the concept of sustainable architecture has gained a lot of attention. If not everyone, at least most of us have realised the importance of sustainable concepts in architecture. These include utilizing daylighting, Wastewater… Connecting Buildings to Nature: Biophilic Architecture
Modernism tries to make design universal and does not draw parallels from the regional and cultural contexts. It was indeed a style in architecture that had no prerequisites relate to the site as such. The… Recognizing Cultural Identities: Critical Regionalism
Over the past decade, human dependency on energy and resources have increased largely. We can also see the adverse effects of increased human intervention in nature. The human quest to acquire things faster than ever… Green Architecture: Understanding Energy-Efficient Architecture.
The essay Junkspace by Rem Koolhaas revolves around his disappointment with modern architecture. Koolhaas is seen showing disagreement with the definition of spaces in the modern-day. He is of the opinion that the idea of… Review: Junkspace by Rem Koolhaas
The concept of Design thinking revolves around curating human-centred designs. Design thinking in architecture means having an innovative approach that helps coincide the needs of the human and advancements in technology. This is basically a… Architecture & Design Thinking
Architecture and violence; a prima facia look at both of these words would not make any sense. It may also seem to us that they have no connection as such. But a closer look will… The Unusal Connection of Architecture & Violence
The advent of modernism brought in a change in the perception of architecture. Modernism was also led to the advent of new materials and exploration of their possibilities. Modernist architecture meant embracing of new technology… Living examples of Modern Architecture: Asia & Middle East
The skyline of Tokyo was once highly dominated by The Nakagin Capsule tower or ‘Nakagin Kapuseru Tawā’, the name that has become a local icon. Designed by architect Kisho Kurokawa, this was mixed-use development to… Lost in Time: Nakagin Capsule Tower
Covid19 brought a lot of stress on the existing resources and stripped away from all of us the conventional lifestyle. It put forth huge stress on the existing resources, economy, infrastructure, and healthcare facility. In… Timely Adaptation : Abandoned Spaces to Covid Facility Center
Modernity needs not always be transformation. It is, in fact, a product of the process that leads to transformation. These thoughts usually come up when we come in contact with the restoring of spaces, cities… Restoring Cultural Heritage: Benaras
As much as we move ahead with time and technology, there is also a part of the past that helps us learn new things. The indigenous communities have a lot of traditional practices. These practices… Learnings from the Past: A tale of Indigenous Architecture and Sustainability
It is extremely hearting wrecking to realize that the pioneer of holistic Architecture, Ar. Revathi Kamath left us on 21st July 2020. Revathi was quiet a complex woman and well equipped with knowledge on integrating… In memory of Ar. Revathi Kamath: Pioneer of Holistic Architecture