Urban Design
What Makes a Public Space Work? 7 Key Design Principles from Great Cities
Take a stroll through a vibrant Barcelona plaza, a crowded street market in Marrakech, or Central Park in New York City on a sunny…
Author
Parvathi Jayasankar
16 articles
Career
10 Skills That Matter More Than Your GPA in Architecture
If you’re an architecture student, you’ve likely had that sinking feeling when grades come out: “Did I do…
Architecture
How to Start Designing When You Feel Stuck: 6 Strategies for Architecture Students
Every architecture student is familiar with the experience: in front of a bare white sheet, pencil poised, hoping…
Architecture
The Truth About Working in Big vs. Small Architecture Firms
As an architecture student or new graduate entering the professional arena, there’s one question that inevitably arises: Should…
Interior Design
The Science Behind Colour Psychology in Interiors: How Colours Influence Mood, Perception, and Spatial Experience
When we enter a space, we hardly take time to think about how the colours in our environment…
Architecture
Ace Your Architecture Jury: 9 Tips for a Winning Presentation
There are few things more nerve-wracking for an architecture student than jury day. After weeks of designing, drawing,…
Architecture
Master Architecture Appreciation: How to Experience Buildings Better
Whether you are a design student, a travelling curiosity-seeker, or simply a person who would like to view…
Conversations
Architecture Communication Made Easy: How to Explain Your Design to Non-Architect Clients
Whether homeowners, startup entrepreneurs, or corporate investors, most are not architects. That is not to say that they care less about design; it is to say that they perceive and comprehend spaces differently. As architects, our job is not simply to create meaningful designs, but to successfully explain design…
Architecture
Bauhaus vs. Brutalism: Learning Two Revolutionary Architecture Movements
Few movements in the history of architecture have been so powerful—or misinterpreted—as Bauhaus and Brutalism. Both appeared during…
Architecture
Basics of a Good Architecture Portfolio
Just graduated and wondering what’s next? Your architecture portfolio is your first step into the professional world. This…
