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I am an architect and urban planner from India with a passion for writing and storytelling. I completed my Master’s in Urban Planning in 2024 and have been actively exploring the intersections of design, policy and people-centric development. With hands-on experience in urban development sector, I aim to make complex urban challenges accessible and engaging for diverse audiences.

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Glenstone Museum by Thomas Phifer: A Concrete Ode to Contemplation and Art
Architecture & Design

Glenstone Museum by Thomas Phifer: A Concrete Ode to Contemplation and Art

Glenstone, a collaborative monument of art, architecture, and environment, is tucked away in the undulating hills of Potomac, Maryland. Charles Gwathmey created a...

Photography: Jon Arnold Images Ltd.
Architecture & Design

Rock-Cut Architecture of Petra: How an Ancient City Was Carved, Not Built

An ancient city that was carved and not constructed rises from the cliffs in the parched mountains of southern Jordan. The capital of...

Samarkand: An Urban Study from the Silk Road Era
Architecture & Design

Samarkand: An Urban Study from the Silk Road Era

Why Is Samarkand a Key City on the Silk Road? Centuries of trade and conquest have transformed Samarkand, one of the oldest inhabited...

Experimental Living at Venice Architecture Biennale 2025
PavilionInstallation

Experimental Living at Venice Architecture Biennale 2025

The Venice Architecture Biennale 2025, curated by architect Carlo Ratti, turns the city into a global laboratory for future living. The theme Intelligens....

A Guide to FIFA World Cup 2026 Stadiums
Architecture & Design

A Guide to FIFA World Cup 2026 Stadiums

FIFA World Cup 2026 is a continental festival of games and culture. After 32 years, this edition returns to North America and is...

White Oak Music Hall by SCHAUM/SHIEH
Architecture

White Oak Music Hall by SCHAUM/SHIEH

White Oak Music Hall (WOMH) is a cultural center that has revolutionized Houston and is more than just a venue. WOMH, created by...

A 3D-printed living room by Shanghai WinSun Decoration Design Engineering Co., Ltd.
Architecture & Design

Next-Gen Architecture: Top 7 Architectural Trends Influencing The Future

Architecture is undergoing dramatic changes in a time of rapid technical advancement, cultural reflection, and climate urgency. Leading design movements of today address...

The Evolution of Pre-Modern Architecture: From Ancient Egypt to Neoclassicism
Architecture & Design

The Evolution of Pre-Modern Architecture: From Ancient Egypt to Neoclassicism

Prior to the emergence of the glass skyscraper and the machine age, architecture was the most durable means by which societies conveyed their...

Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden by Gordon Bunshaft
Architecture

Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden by Gordon Bunshaft

Surrounded by white marble monuments, domed museums, and classical columns, the National Mall in Washington, D.C., is home to a massive concrete ring...

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