There’s been enough debate — in classrooms, firm reviews and design conferences — about whether or not it is more lucrative to be a generalist architect or a specialist architect. Which path offers more stability? Which brings in more money? And our elders’ favourite — What has more “scope”? But the question we don’t often…

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…

Who designed Antilia, Mukesh Ambani’s mansion in Mumbai? Discover 15 must-know facts about its architecture, interiors, features, and the story behind the world’s most extravagant private home. In the heart of Mumbai’s elite Altamount Road stands Antilia—a towering private residence that has sparked global attention, admiration, and debate in equal measure. As the home of…

Preparing for your first architecture job? Explore the most common interview questions for junior architects, with sample answers and tips to help you stand out. I still remember the nerves before my first architecture interview. The sleepless night. The last-minute portfolio edits. The 5-minute rehearse-in-the-mirror pep talk. But what really helped? Knowing the kinds of…

Design is everywhere now, snapped, shared, and scrolled through in seconds. Architecture isn’t just about how it works anymore; it’s about how it looks, what it says, and how well it fits the brand or the feed. Even sustainability has jumped on that bandwagon. However, instead of focusing on how green buildings really aid the…

Whether you are a design student, a travelling curiosity-seeker, or simply a person who would like to view buildings more wisely, mastering architectural appreciation will add value to your everyday life. We're surrounded by buildings—offices, houses, schools, temples, airports—each one the product of a combination of aesthetic decisions, functional decisions, and cultural narratives. But how…