Exploring the ‘oldest city in the world’on November 5, 2019Varanasi’s claim to being the oldest city in the world may still be undecided, but there is no doubt whatsoever that this city is known to every Hindu in the world as a place they must visit at least once in their lives. The colossal temples & ghats and the other popular places to visit […]
Let’s go to Pattaya — 12 things to do thereon November 5, 2019The Pattaya area of Thailand’s eastern seaboard is host to a beguiling range of attractions. The range includes anything from ancient Thai traditions to modern adventures. Whenever people think of Pattaya they immediately think of lady boys, risqué shows and drunk tourists. This does not even begin to touch upon the many things that this […]
Conspicuous urban planning problems of Lahoreon November 4, 2019Living in a big city is always enjoyable as people get a lot of facilities and services, especially when compared to the countryside. Thousands of people commute daily to find employment in the cities. Cities offer modern infrastructure on top of services like employment, medical facilities, better education, better transport, entertainment, sports clubs, quality food […]
Are conspicuous planning problems solved by city planners?on November 4, 2019Living in a big city is always enjoyable as people get a lot of facilities and services there as compared to rural areas and the countryside. Thousands of people commute daily to find employment in the cities. Cities offer many services like employment, medical facilities, better education, transport, better roads, entertainment facilities, sports clubs, quality […]
Urban aesthetics — exploring the beauty in the citieson September 15, 2019Why do people love one city and not another? Paintings, poetry and books have been written about cities such as Rome and Venice that express a certain identity and flavour. What is the composition of identity and flavour? Of course, they are composed of buildings and spaces, but the way these elements are put together […]
Urban Aesthetics: Exploring the beauty in the citieson September 11, 2019“The nature, scale, and form of the environment are the canvas upon which the plan is painted.” Why do people love one city and not another? Paintings, poetry, and books have been written about cities such as Rome and Venice that express a certain identity and flavor. What is the composition of identity and flavor? […]