Photo Essay – Spectacular shots of Petronas Towers after a heavy downpour
How often do you see photos of the Petronas Twin Towers on the web these days? Too often I would assume. These shots I've taken actually made me think. Had the architect ever crafted this building tailored to Malaysia's intense weather?
How much does your building weigh? Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur
The first time I saw the photos of Mehrangarh Fort, my mouth just said - WOW! Yup, I thought the photos were too incredible to believe that I actually spit the word out instead of letting my mind say it.
Gateway of India – a cardboard cut out it was
What would you show to your client (in this case the King and Queen of Britain) if their building hasn't been completed? A working model of course. How our working habits never changed. Since 1911 that is.
Inside Istanbul’s Blue Mosque – where artificial light and architecture converges
my visit to the famous Sultan Ahmet Mosque in Istanbul has opened up my eyes to a different kind of light - artificial ones. It is very rare for me to even recognise the beautiful use of artificial lighting in any old landmark buildings.
My Favourite Architecture – the Apollo Temple
Not far from Selçuk is Didim. Today Didim is a seaside town popular with Ankara Turks and Northern English Brits but two and a half thousand years it was the site of an ambitious building project that so very nearly edged the Temple of Artemis off its spot on the famous wonder list.
Hagia Sophia – you’re my kind of thing
What makes Hagia Sophia great? There's many - from the scale of the building to the designing of its interior. Everything that evokes a sense of tranquility and spirituality.
My Favourite Architecture – the St Pancras Station
Railway stations aren't usually top of anyone's favourite building lists, but with red-brick archways, sky-blue iron girders and soaring ceilings, London's Victorian St Pancras isn't your usual station
Who says new landmarks are not attractive? Abu Dhabi
How often would you visit a new city only to visit a recently built attraction? Not often I would guess.
All that matters is that one place
To set foot in Japan was like an old, long overdue dream or yearn realized for me. The things I've been hearing about its uniqueness, individuality and one-of-a-kind culture and people that are unlike anything in this world.
Top 5 Cities I’ve Visited for Modern and Contemporary Architecture
A lot of people asked me of the cities I've visited, which one do I like the most for its architecture. This is my attempt to list down the Top 5 cities
Kuala Lumpur’s futuristic skyline as viewed from the KL Tower
How does Kuala Lumpur's skyline looks like from above? All I can say is that the view is absolutely amazing!
Why London needs more rooftop like this
Imagine how amazed I was when I've discovered these views from a London rooftop
