The Story in a Minute: So, what do you think architecture truly costs? Your consultation fees? Materials? The site? Well, it’s not just the tender basically; But, the resources extracted, the labour involved, the energy consumed, the maintenance and sometimes even the cost of leaving an existing structure unused. AndContinue Reading
The Story in a Minute: A full press release by the Barbican press room recently announced that the Barbican is finally getting a £231 million (£191 million towards Phase 1) makeover. This is basically a part of the Barbican Renewal Project by the City of London Corporation. The whole projectContinue Reading
C’mon guys, it’s 2026! And yes, sustainability, renewable energy, basically “going green” are the buzzwords these days. So obviously, we love solar power, solar lamps, solar streetlights… basically anything that lets us use the sun instead of coal. But what if it rains? Or snows? Or, worse…a hurricane ? ShouldContinue Reading
The Story in a Minute: Do you think we often remember architects by the skylines or structures they leave behind? Yes, right? But, what if an architect’s greatest contribution was changing the way we think? That’s basically why the passing of Pliny Fisk III feels so significant. So, Fisk, aContinue Reading
You guys know how our minds naturally go to solar, wind, hydro, geothermal & tide power whenever talking about renewable energy? And it makes total sense as well! Like, these energy sources come from nature, are virtually inexhaustible and truly green! In contrast, fossil fuels, say oil, coal and naturalContinue Reading
The Story in a Minute: Ever come across someone who casually adds “Architect” to their LinkedIn bio, business card or Instagram profile? Well… the Council of Architecture (COA) has dropped a COA Advisory 2026, and it seems to be meant exactly for them! So, in a nation-wide public advisory issuedContinue Reading
The Story in a Minute: Well, well, well… At first, the Catalunya Media City project might just sound like another adaptive reuse project for you. But spend a minute looking beyond the headline, and you’ll eventually realize that it’s much MUCH MUCH bigger than that! So, Barcelona has just selectedContinue Reading
Well, I know many of you might have already read the first part of the series. And if you haven’t, it’s completely okay; you can still jump right in! In Part 1, I explained what free AI floor plan generators are and tested five popular tools like Planner 5D, Coohom,Continue Reading
Well, I know that a lot of architects may feel slightly defensive the moment AI floor plan generators enter the conversation. And honestly, I understand why too! You know, the concern is valid. Like, every client comes with different requirements, constraints, and what not! So, no AI template or permutationsContinue Reading
Well, it’s 2026. And it’s no secret that it’s the era of trends, say Instagram reels, even influencing, for example. And honestly, that’s what most decor practices in Pune still focus on. But yes, there are some others that still spend time understanding how their space responds to climate, materials,Continue Reading
You know, 2020 was rough for me. Not because I got Covid. But because I briefly worked as a project consultant at a local design firm. And honestly, somewhere between redesigns, budget overruns, site delays, and endless client calls, I unofficially became a therapist. Clients needed reassurance. Architects needed patience.Continue Reading
You know, not every home interior design practice starts with a plan; some basically evolve along the way. More like Charles & Ray Eames philosophy of developing things as per the flow, perhaps. And well, Reimagined Studio, from Hyderabad is obviously one of those! See, this story doesn’t begin inContinue Reading
Well, if you had the option to choose between a DIY approach and professional interior design for your home, what would you go for? I know, DIY sounds exciting. Creative. Almost like those makeover scenes in movies where everything just comes together with a few colours, rugs, and cushions. ButContinue Reading
Phoenix can be pretty harsh on homes, especially garages, right? Like the heat is intense here. So, garage slab temperatures increase really fast & the floors fade & crack in no time. Well, epoxy flooring is a total life saver in this case. And if you are wondering about theContinue Reading
Did you know that China had a little “gold mine” growing quietly in its forests for centuries? But most of the world didn’t really notice it until the early 1900s! And no, I’m not talking about an actual mine or treasure site here. I am talking about a plant; especiallyContinue Reading
