What does your house type reveal about your lifestyle? When people consider buying or building a home, they often focus on budget, location, or design. Although these factors matter, the type of house itself plays an equally crucial role in shaping daily life. The layout, scale, and character of a home can influence everything, from…
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Let’s be honest—hiring an architect can feel like a big leap. Whether you’re building your dream home, redesigning a studio, or crafting a boutique space, you’re not just hiring someone to draw up plans. You’re choosing a collaborator, a creative partner, and someone who can bring your vision (and budget!) to life.
And with so…
Ever started a renovation thinking it’ll be manageable, and then suddenly you're making 20 decisions a day and living out of boxes? Home renovation conversations usually revolve around tiles, textures, lighting, and layouts. We plan budgets, consult architects and designers, browse mood boards, and watch before-and-after reels that compress weeks of hard work into 30…
In recent years, sustainability has inspired people to live healthier, more balanced lives. The growth of eco-friendly startups promoting vegan food, recyclable fashion, and more shows its growing influence across industries.
But what about sustainable architecture? How does it affect our well-being? Is it just a passing trend? With rising temperatures, more natural disasters, and…
After lying in silence for nearly four centuries, the 17th‑century Sheesh Mahal in Shalimar Bagh, Delhi, has finally been restored and opened to the public on July 2, 2025. Originally built by Emperor Shah Jahan in 1653 and later the coronation site of Aurangzeb in 1658, this modest palace now glows once more with renewed heritage and…
For as long as one can remember, architecture has put a lot of weight on the idea of the ‘mastermind', that one person with a big creative vision leading the entire design process. Many of us were trained to take charge, stand by our ideas, and create spaces with clarity and conviction.
But in the…
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 to clients and help them connect with those designs.
Here’s how to better your architecture communication and make your design story resonate with non-architects.
1. Begin with the Problem, Not the Plan
Before discussing floor plans and…
Moving to another country was not a decision to leave life behind; it was about pursuing dreams and making them a reality. After graduating as an architect in mid-2022, I discovered my interest, which I had developed as a hobby. I later transitioned into a part-time profession, and now it has become a full-time career…
