2D or 3D plans—how we see design shapes how we build it.
If you've ever tried to understand an architectural drawing and found yourself squinting at flat lines wondering what exactly you're looking at, you're not alone. For the longest time, 2D plans have been the backbone of the architecture and design industry. But today,…
Architecture
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“The best way to predict the future is to design it.” - Buckminster Fuller
We are living in uncertain times, whether due to climatic changes, technological advancements, or societal shifts. For designers, surviving in this playground calls for a guiding manifesto and this powerful Buckminster Fuller quote feels more…
Step into Rome’s historic heart and you’ll find something breathtakingly unexpected. Nestled along Via di Ripetta, the 16th-century Palazzo Capponi has been reimagined into Hotel Romeo Roma, the final hotel project of Dame Zaha Hadid. While the exterior retains Renaissance charm, inside awaits a daring dialogue: ancient stone meets sinuous modern forms in a deeply…
In the late 17th and 18th centuries, as European colonizers increasingly spread across the globe with power, they carried along not just political command but also their artistic traditions.
Out of the many assertions, one symbol of their power and religious authority found heavy footing through ages. Known as ‘Baroque Architecture’, it features ornate details,…
Hospitality design is undergoing a quiet and major revolution.
It is no longer just appreciated for grand entrances, soothing scents, or crisp linens. Designers are now exploring how hospitality spaces can extend beyond impressing guests.
This new direction questions: What if hosting is not just about service but also stewardship? Can a cafe also be…
Discover the new underground concrete dome designed by Tadao Ando for Antony Gormley at Museum SAN in South Korea. A unique blend of architecture, sculpture, and immersive design.
Hidden beneath the serene forests of Wonju, South Korea, lies a remarkable new space—one that doesn’t rise to meet the sky, but sinks into the earth with…
Introduction
In a quiet corner of Andhra Pradesh, a bold new chapter in India’s infrastructure journey is unfolding—layer by layer.
At Parvatipuram Railway Station, Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) has constructed India’s first 3D-printed railway building: a Gangman Hut. More than just a shelter for railway maintenance staff, this modest yet pioneering 1,076 sq ft…
Few movements in the history of architecture have been so powerful—or misinterpreted—as Bauhaus and Brutalism. Both appeared during eras of social, political, and technological upheaval, and both embodied daring new conceptions of how architecture might contribute to society. Yet, while both were determined to remake the built environment, Bauhaus and Brutalism differ fundamentally in philosophy,…
Tucked away in the heart of Madhya Pradesh's tiger territory, the newly opened Oberoi Vindhyavilas Wildlife Resort in Bandhavgarh National Park is redefining what it means to blend luxury with the wild. This isn’t just another upscale safari retreat. It is a powerful case study in how design, ecology, and local culture can come together…
Just 45 km east of Cairo, Egypt is building something extraordinary—a brand-new capital city from the ground up. Known simply as the New Administrative Capital, this massive urban development is more than just an infrastructure project. It’s a bold national vision to reimagine urban life for over six million residents and to relieve pressure from…
