Author: Nikitha Sunil
Nikitha Sunil
Nikitha Sunil, a bachelor’s degree holder in architecture from ASADI, India, discovered her passion for writing through her contributions to design magazines and journals. She has bylines in various renowned publications and is actively involved in her family-managed local interior design studio. Guided by her love for aesthetics and sustainability, Nikitha seeks to design spaces that positively impact lives. With expertise in online media and strategic communications, she is dedicated to sharing compelling stories about architecture and design with a wider audience.
Renzo Piano’s civic icons, including The Shard, Kansai Airport, and Beyo?lu Culture Route, redefine urban spaces through inclusivity, sustainability, and cultural connection. Discover how his designs inspire community engagement and set benchmarks for modern architecture that blends technology, history, and human connection.
The Guggenheim Foundation’s museums merge art and cutting-edge design, transforming cities and cultures globally. From Wright’s iconic spirals in New York to Gehry’s titanium marvel in Bilbao, explore seven architectural masterpieces. Each project offers a unique dialogue between modern innovation and cultural heritage.
Rayon, a cloud-based design tool, revolutionises collaboration in architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) by improving workflows for everyday urban buildings. Learn how this platform challenges the “culture of the ordinary” in design.
Angkor Market by UAD Architects exemplifies the future of retail design, integrating advanced parametric techniques with sustainable materials to create a vibrant, community-focused shopping hub inspired by Angkor Wat’s cultural heritage.
Frank Gehry transformed architecture by merging artistry with cutting-edge technology. His adoption of CATIA software, originally developed for aerospace engineering, enabled groundbreaking designs like the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and Walt Disney Concert Hall. By pioneering parametric design, Gehry set the stage for a new era of innovation, influencing architects worldwide.
As the United States Botanic Garden reimagines its future, parametric design emerges as a powerful tool for blending historical charm with sustainability. By integrating computational tools, advanced materials, and biomorphic architecture, USBG’s envisioned expansion could set a new benchmark for ecological and architectural synergy, shaping an enduring legacy of green innovation in Washington, DC
Bjarke Ingels Group’s new headquarters in Copenhagen embodies the synergy of design and technology. Seamlessly blending sustainability, functionality, and artistry, the project redefines workplace architecture. With its distinctive Piranesian aesthetics and cutting-edge environmental strategies, the BIG HQ showcases how architecture can inspire, innovate, and respond dynamically to urban and ecological challenges.
Veras and Archistar are revolutionising architectural workflows. Veras transforms sketches into photorealistic renderings, while Archistar optimises site feasibility with AI-driven analysis. Together, they offer a seamless blend of creative visualisation and data precision, empowering architects to work more efficiently and innovatively in their design processes.
The Manhattan Project’s covert mission during WWII birthed not only the atomic bomb but a hidden architectural legacy. Secret cities like Oak Ridge, Hanford, and Los Alamos reveal the innovative spatial strategies that balanced confidentiality, industrial efficiency, and functionality—shaping postwar architectural design and sustainable reuse efforts that endure today.
The Victorian Gothic Revival redefined medieval design by embracing industrial innovation. This era fused cast iron, prefabrication, and engineering advancements with Gothic architecture, producing functional yet ornate structures. Architects like George Gilbert Scott and William Butterfield championed this transformation, blending history with progress in projects like St. Pancras Station and All Saints, Margaret Street.