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Every city has a rhythm. Some grow slowly, layer by layer, while others rise suddenly, reshaped by bold ideas and fearless ambition. In modern India, many of these changing skylines…

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Dec 2025

Architecture Travel

How to Plan the Perfect Design-Led Staycation in India

In today’s fast-paced world, finding a sanctuary to escape and recharge is essential. A staycation offers a perfect opportunity to unwind without leaving the country, especially when combined with the…

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Nov 2025

City / Urban

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 day, and you can sense it…

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Nov 2025

Architecture

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…

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Nov 2025

Interior Design Minimalism

Inside Elon Musk’s House : The Billionaire’s Surprising Minimalist Revolution

On a quiet stretch of land in Texas, sunlight falls upon a structure so small that it could be mistaken for a storage shed. No grand gates, no gilded doors,…

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Nov 2025

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 well enough? Is this GPA going to determine my fate?" Here's the…

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Nov 2025

Architecture Travel

The Best M&M Stores in the World That Redefine Retail Design

Most of us know M&M’s as a quick snack, bright candies that fit in the palm of your hand. Yes, M&M’s may be small, but the brand has created some…

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Nov 2025

Architecture

Designing a Sustainable Home: Tips and Principles for Eco-Friendly Living

In today's world, sustainability is not just a buzzword; it's a necessity. As we face growing environmental challenges such as climate change, resource depletion, and pollution, the need for sustainable…

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Nov 2025

Travel Architecture City / Urban

Lesser-known Architectural Marvels in the World’s Top Cities You’ve Never Heard of! – Part 2

In Part 1, we explored how iconic architecture can shape our understanding of a city, while also reminding us that it's often the lesser-known architectural marvels that reveal the deepest…

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Oct 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…