
what is between architecture and urbanism
Composition of Architectural Theory
The intersection of architectural theory with respect to cultural studies and cultural theory has become increasingly important in the discourse surrounding contemporary architecture.
Baroque Materialism in Hudson Yards
The Vessel project, although celebrated by its greatness and scale, reflects a disconcerting reality: the prioritization of the show on the substance, a distinctive seal of baroque thinking and contemporary capitalist culture.
Cities Rethought
The book attempts to challenge pre-conceived notions of “what we know” and critically reflect on the very idea of “the urban.”
Integrating Urban Circularity into Foodscapes
The thesis, titled “Integrating Urban Circularity into Foodscapes: An Approach towards Sustainable and Resilient Urban Development,” addresses the urgent need to transition from linear food systems to circular models that foster regenerative urban environments.
Leon Krier
Leon Krier’s rigorous, thoughtful ideas and argument have left a significant mark on contemporary urbanism, advocating for a holistic approach focused on meeting the urgent needs of our time.
Infrastructure as an Ecosystem
This research challenges the traditional, technocratic view of infrastructure, typically treated as disconnected systems like transportation, utilities, and buildings, evaluated purely through metrics of efficiency and productivity. Such fragmented approaches fail to acknowledge the intricate, socially embedded realities that make urban life meaningful.
Vadodara Central Library: Edwin Lutyens
The library is a poignant representation of the role of architecture in the formation of social values and promotes community identity in a world of rapid change
Bridging Urban and Natural realms
Case of National Park boundary in Thane City Keywords: Transitional Zones, Sustainable Development, Ecological Sensitive zone, Form Based Codes, forest Indigenous Communities In the context of rapid urbanization and growing environmental pressures, transitional zones between forests and cities offer important opportunities for sustainable development. These areas, where natural ecosystems and built environments meet, are critical…
The Architectural Significance of Marcel Breuer’s Becton Engineering Building
Two buildings primarily dotting up the Yale University Campus architecture at New Haven. The Paul Rudolph’s Art and Architecture building and Marcel Breuer’s Becton engineering building. Both are the finest example of brutalist phase of modern architecture
Ordinary Cities
Jenifer Robinson’s perspective about development in ordinary cities offers a critical lens through which to explore the nuances of urban growth, social equity and local identity within various global contexts.
Architectural Nemesis: The Clash of trends and the Evolution of Identity
The concept of architectural nemesis offers a convincing lens through which to examine the interaction between conflicting styles and philosophies within architectural discourse and its manifestation.
The Crisis of Architectural Education in India – V
Architectural institutions have long operated within pre-assumed frameworks of technology, often reinforcing regimented boundaries rather than critically examining their embedded conditions.
The Crisis of Architectural Education in India – IV
The architectural theory reflects a dynamic interaction between aesthetic ideals and socio-political contexts, shaping the built environment.
The Crisis of Architectural Education in India – III
The architectural studio, a cornerstone of design education in India, faces multifaceted challenges that hinder its ability to produce architects equipped for contemporary realities
The Crisis of Architectural Education in India – II
This is a critical observation that highlights the stagnation in architectural academia, especially in institutions where knowledge production does not evolve with contemporary discourses. The absence of updated ways of thinking about architecture and the built environment, combined with a disconnect from global trends, results in a lack of self-evaluation and critical discourse within institutions
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