Minsuk Cho’s works in Seoul, South Korea, have made him well-known as an architect and founder of Mass Studies in Seoul. Minsuk Cho was born in Seoul in 1966 and…
Design education is an incredibly dynamic and continuously evolving field- and, one that is significantly influenced by culture and context: Culture, in this context, refers to the shared customs, often…
The lone bus shelter that people scurry towards during a downpour, the courtyard of a childhood home, the bleak neighborhood hospital, the new tall office buildings, one’s first school… These…
Architects have always sought to envision the future, but often these visions lack colour and strip away cultural diversity. Whether it is a utopian or dystopian vision, they can appear…
In today’s era of globalization, the field of architecture faces a unique challenge: striking a delicate balance between global relevance and the preservation of local cultural identity. As societies become…
Throughout history, architectural movements are subjected to varying values and perceptions. Perceptions are instilled with the outcomes of the events. Perceptions which in turn shape the surrounding society. Not so…
Wabi-sabi is often used to describe the Japanese context which lies behind the art. A quick google search would disclose to us the real meaning of wabi-sabi, plus finding its…
An exhaustive field to work in, the world of architecture is immense and incredibly diverse. Over the years, the profession has changed drastically. Advancements in technology may have changed the…
Any design can be based on various approaches: 1. Contextual approach Some of the cities are famous for the character of their streets while some structures define the cities and…
Eco-architect Ken Yeang is best known for green architecture in the urban context, where he focuses on the bio integration of human-made, with nature to form constructed ecosystems. His designs…
‘What could be the color of your favorite public space? ‘This simple question could be a very confusing question for the interviewees since public spaces have so much complexity and…
It is all one to me whether or not a typical western scientist understands or appreciates my work since he will not in any case understand the spirit in which…