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Adaptive Re-Use of Historical Buildings and Monuments

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Introduction Creative solutions, such as adaptive reuse, which repurposes historic buildings for modern purposes while preserving their historical and spiritual relevance, are necessary to preserve historical heritage, especially religious buildings. Careful architectural design principles are used to painstakingly restore and adapt new uses while maintaining the original spirit. To conserve these architectural treasures for future […]

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The Surreal Landscape of Christopher Nolan’s Groundbreaking Inception’s Dream Architecture

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2010 science fiction heist thriller “Inception” directed by Christopher Nolan features a talented ensemble cast, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ellen Page, Tom Hardy, and others. The story revolves around Dom Cobb (played by DiCaprio), a skilled thief who specialises in entering the dreams of others to extract their deepest secrets. However, instead of stealing

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Evolution in Chinese Architectural History in Last Eight Decades

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Introduction The history of Chinese architecture is a multifaceted patchwork containing historical, social, and cultural strands. In the last eight decades, researchers have explored the intricacies of China’s architectural legacy, highlighting the connections between engineering innovation, social concerns, and cultural customs. This article analyses the development of architectural studies in China over the past 80

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Serifs to Sans, Quirks to Classics: The Aesthetics of Typography’s Endless Evolution in Design

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We all use fonts daily, these fonts come into the domain of Typography, which is a design tool that is used around the world. These fonts now are very much part of a culture, you use it for work, for branding purposes, for designing logos or any kind of designing for that matter. These are

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The Beautiful Diversity of Vernacular Architecture in India

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When we think of the word ‘vernacular’, we often refer to the indigenous tribes, their languages, and their culture. Hence, ‘vernacular architecture’ becomes easy to define. Vernacular architecture refers to the local practices and materials to build ‘traditional’ and local buildings. To say that vernacular architecture in India is just one category would be inaccurate.

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Saudi Arabia’s $500 Billion Vision: Navigating the Shift from Oil to Foreign Investments in NEOM’s Megacity Masterplan

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Introduction Redefining the future of urban living is the goal of Neom, the ground-breaking urban initiative that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman unveiled in 2017. Neom, which would take up 26,500 square kilometres in the northwest Tabuk Province, has ambitions to build a floating industrial complex, a global commerce hub, opulent vacation destinations, and

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Mobile Walls: Adapting Architectural Boundaries in Contemporary Design

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Introduction The idea of mobile walls has become a revolutionary force in the field of architecture, upending the notion that architectural elements must always remain static. These moveable walls, also known as mobile partitions, reinvent space boundaries and provide a flexible and dynamic response to the demands of modern architecture. With moveable walls, the traditional

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Hafeez Contractor: Designer of Skyscrapers in India, Story of a Starchitect

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Architect Hafeez Contractor is well-known in India; he was born in Mumbai on February 19, 1950, and is recognised as one of the most prominent and prolific architects. Hafeez Contractor has played a significant role in the evolution of modern architecture in India. After completing his studies at the University of Mumbai’s Academy of Architecture,

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It is Essential to be There: An exhibition that celebrates an extraordinary architect

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Tsuktiben Jamir When discussing art, architecture cannot remain in the shadows. One may build without art, but as soon as one wants to do more with it than just fulfil the bare minimal functional requirements, one must incorporate art with architecture. If your art is moving people emotionally with your works, then architecture is capable

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Demise of a master architect and Padma Bhushan awardee BV Doshi

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Rajesh Kumar Born into a family of furniture makers in Pune on August 26, 1927, well-known architect and Padma Bhushan recipient Balkrishna Doshi died in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, January 24. Announcing the news, Architectural Digest India wrote on Instagram, “India’s greatest architect, Balkrishna Doshi (26th August 1927- 24th January 2023) has passed away at the

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