Designing for Change in Architecture with Programmatic Fluidity

Thinking of architecture, some think of permanence, a building as a fixed entity, which is designed for a specified single use like library is just library, school is school or anything other function. Though in this rapidly shifting century, this permanence is not holding much. Architecture, at its most relevant, now indulges programmatic fluidity, the…

ByMansi ParsanaNovember 7, 2025

Travel

Exploring the Underrated Architectural Destination in India for Planners and Architects

The article is from a personal gist, as to me, India is my first Design Studio. As an architect and urban planner, living is like breathing between a place of the past and a place of the future, and I have always found India to be a deeply layered canvas. The famous cities like Jaipur,…

ByMansi ParsanaOctober 31, 2025

Architecture

Timeless Legacy of Romanesque Architecture

The Roman Architecture rooted in medieval Europe is not just a historical architectural style, but it is an expression of spiritual aspirations, community identity, and architectural innovation. From the 10th to 12th centuries, the Romanesque architecture was born and gave a structural logic to Roman antiquity, carving out the medieval aesthetic. The distinctive characteristics are…

ByMansi ParsanaOctober 27, 2025

Tools

Top Mobile Apps Every Architecture Student Should Use in 2025

Being an architecture student, I remember the time when I spent hours sketching, building physical models, and whatnot. With those tactile processes, which were invaluable as compared to today’s education, which has transformed with mobile apps, enabling flexibility, collaboration, and efficiency. With these mobile apps, architecture is not limited to drafting tables; it is now…

ByMansi ParsanaOctober 25, 2025

Interior Design

Bollywood homes that are Design Inspiration: Exploring the Architecture behind Glamour

Indian cinema is not just an entertainment industry; it is a cultural movement, a language, and a mirror to the aspirations of the people living in the country. Beyond the glitters of Bollywood life, there lies a deeper design narrative. The Bollywood homes are not just symbols but are the blueprints of the evolving India,…

ByMansi ParsanaAugust 9, 2025

City / Urban

Is inclusivity in Urban Planning just a Contemporary Trend or a necessity in Urban Societies?

Recent years have seen a shift in planning approaches; the concept of inclusivity is gaining traction in the urban planning discourse, policy agendas, and academic literature as well. Through participatory design workshops and gender-sensitive infrastructure planning, the concept of inclusivity is evolving from a term to a central tenet of sustainable urbanism. Despite its growing…

ByMansi ParsanaJuly 28, 2025

Architecture

Unseen, Unheard, Uncredited: A Woman Architect’s Journey Through the Gaps in Architectural History

Coming through all the way, I didn’t realise that I was missing something until it wasn’t there. During my initial years at architectural school, my notes were filled with the names of those who had influenced me over time, such as Le Corbusier, Frank Lloyd Wright, Louis Kahn, and Walter Gropius. These icons were discussed…

ByMansi ParsanaJuly 27, 2025

Architecture Interiors

The Future of Work: Revamping the Workplace with Smart Office Design Ideas

As hybrid models are taking way ahead of the traditional offices, the idea of people-centric office design is becoming more profound than ever. Then, beyond the aesthetics, today, some office design must respond to the evolving work culture, mental well-being needs, spatial flexibility, and digital integration. According to a 2024 report by Steelcase, 72%…

ByMansi ParsanaJuly 26, 2025

Architecture

Unfolding the truth behind Brutalist Inspiration for New Designers

The word "brutalist," once known for its harsh, bold, and monolithic style, is now experiencing a striking renaissance among professionals. The brutalist architecture, rooted in the social housing movements of the mid-20th century, emerged from a desire to build honest, egalitarian structures with exposed concrete and bold forms (Banham, 1996). Timely, being labelled as ugly…

ByMansi ParsanaJuly 18, 2025

City / Urban

Nagpur Metro Expansion: Is It a New Base for Tier 2 Urban Transit?

The Nagpur Metro is an exemplary example of metro systems in Tier 2 cities in India. In an Indian landscape where urban congestion and inadequate public transport plague smaller Indian towns, Nagpur Metro has positioned itself as a multimodal urban solution that integrates seamlessly with buses, bicycles, and walkable streets. The project launched in the…

ByMansi ParsanaJuly 11, 2025