Intanujable Domains

Abstract This article analyses how local political factors, the rural–urban divide, and conflicts between multiple tiers of government influenced the governance process of a globalizing urban region in India through a case study of Gurgaon. Gurgaon has evolved from a small rural town to a global outsourcing hub in less than two decades. This real estate sector-driven rapid urban makeover, which involves converting peri-urban agricultural land into production and consumption spaces for the new economy, is resulting in a fragmented landscape with obvious inequalities. This article makes an attempt to comprehend this dynamic change. Introduction Cities are increasingly seen as engines of economic growth in today's globalized economy. Over the last two decades, there has been a global trend to strengthen city governance capacities, particularly in cities that serve as gateways to international economic linkages, by devolving administrative powers from the highest levels of government. ...

 Abstract The history of architecture is more than just documenting Architects' achievements and the evolution of building styles and construction. It is also a history of architectural imagery and representation in other areas of art and popular culture. The representation of architectural intentions and ideas, which is important in establishing dialogues during the design process, is critical because it influences the design's outcomes. The unique asset (or constraint) of architecture is that the means by which it materializes its concepts are also the means by which it expresses itself visually and socially. To convey human experiences, we must look beyond architecture, because experiences are triggered by a variety of factors other than architecture.  Cinema is another medium that uses similar parameters of Space , Movement, and Time to express its narrative. To evoke emotions in viewers, cinematic narratives are effectively translated using architectural spati...

Abstract Every space has its own meaning and personality. They are associated with various emotions for diverse classes of people. People's memories are attached to spaces. The way spaces feel, as well as the sound and smell of these places, are as important as to how they look. Spaces, in other words, are not discursive; they can be read in ways other than those in which they were written. We all have such memories in various places, such as your childhood favorite park, your home, your school, the place where you played with your friends, and so on. But we often overlook the fact that these locations would have provided a different experience if there were different trees nearby, different flowers flowering, different grass texture, and so on. The Eyes of the Skin by Juhani Pallasmaa makes a stronger case for the importance of phenomenological dimensions of human experience in architecture. This article discusses the importance of the senses in experiencing architectural work, as...