Upcoming Zayed National Museum Set to open in December 2025, the Zayed National Museum will showcase the UAE’s rich history, culture, and economic transformation, featuring an impressive collection of artifacts, including the world’s oldest natural pearl and ancient manuscripts Designed by Norman Foster + Partners. This architectural marvel features five sleek steel towers resembling falcon …
Louis Kahn, photographed at Cornell University with the model of the City Tower Project, stands before one of his most theoretical yet influential unbuilt works. Designed in collaboration with Anne Tyng between 1952–57, the City Tower was a radical proposal for a high-rise in Philadelphia. Its design departed from the International Style’s …
The secret to acoustic doors isn’t in their weight – some of the heaviest doors leak sound like a sieve. Here’s a myth I frequently encounter: “Just get a solid core door, that’ll block the sound!” If only acoustic performance were that simple. It’s rather like assuming a brick wall will keep out rain without …
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Just as Holi transforms spaces with vibrant colours, smart acoustics transform celebration venues into perfect harmony. A persistent myth in celebration venue design: “Festival spaces just need volume – forget about acoustic control!” It’s rather like saying Holi only needs colour, without considering the artistry of celebration. The reality? Premium celebration spaces are like a …
The Canada Ring in Lahr, Germany, constructed in 1962, is an example of the Modernist architectural style. This residential complex was designed to accommodate Canadian Armed Forces personnel stationed in the region. The design reflects a typical Modernist emphasis on functionality, with a layout that prioritizes simple, clean lines and practical living spaces. The use …
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Are Bass Traps just for Music Studios? Think bass traps are just for music studios? That’s like saying airbags are just for race cars. In luxury spaces, there’s a persistent myth that bass control is purely for musicians. Yet low frequencies are like that determined party guest – they’ll find their way into every room, …
Client: “Let’s add another door. That’ll fix it!” Physics: “Hold my coffee…” When one door doesn’t solve the noise problem, clients often suggest adding another. After all, two doors must be better than one, right? Much like how two wrong turns don’t make a right, two poorly planned doors don’t make a sound solution. Here’s …
When a billionaire’s bedroom sounds like a Boeing 747: The HVAC truth luxury architects ignore. Premium doesn’t always mean peaceful. That whisper-quiet AC unit you specified? It’s just the conductor of an orchestra you didn’t plan for – starring ducts as brass section and vents as percussion. Here’s the reality: Sound doesn’t care about your …
A podcast for Architecture Students by ‘Architects on Fire’ Architecture student Khanak Goel asks pertinent questions about acing design viva from two senior professionals. Click 👇 https://open.spotify.com/episode/3qCV3eeyljfmLWfkGQVwki?si=JcczpnkFSfKegN_yzk-xtw