Sep 11Chandigarh & The Separated CityAbstract: Using the iconic “Plan of the 7 V’S” road network in the Indian city of Chandigarh, this paper will explore the functionality of a separated city. By comparing Chandigarh to itself, through an analysis of prior planning aspirations and how said goals panned out. The goal of said analysis…India9 min readIndia9 min read
Jun 7, 2022Shigeru Ban and Agency; Facilitating Temporal Relationships between Space, Community, and DesignAbstract: Shigeru Ban has created a practice unlike many in the world. His focus on sustainable materials and utilizing them for equitable design has earned his practice praise far and wide- even the Pritzker in 2014. Ban has worked extensively in relief design following worldwide crises and issues. These range…Architecture13 min readArchitecture13 min read
Jan 4, 2022Documenting Self and Surroundings — Taking vs Making an ImageFrom the advent of photography to now, the intention of creating a photo is almost always to depict. To show; give space and document an event or experience. What has set photographers apart from one another is how this act of showcasing and storytelling is executed. I have found some…Photography11 min readPhotography11 min read
Dec 31, 2021The Image as a Tool; The Image as a Means of ExpressionPhotography has been used in various forms and intended uses since its inception. From the documentary work of Edward J Curtis, and Hugh Welch Diamond’s pseudoscience photography; to the artistic images of photomontage pioneered by Hannah Hoch. Each of these photographers defined the field type, creating a foundation for artists…Photography10 min readPhotography10 min read