3 publications

• Published Subscription 5 Apr 2026

  Liquid Architecture: Cultural Narratives, Spatial Metaphors, and the Evolution of Fluid Form

  By Ar. Kiranjeet Kaur Jassal, Dhruvjeet Singh

  Abstract: Liquid architecture represents a fundamental rethinking of architectural space, moving away from the long-standing assumption that buildings must be static, permanent, and formally fixed. Rather than understanding architecture as an object defined by rigid boundaries and stable geometry, liquid architecture proposes space as a fluid condition shaped by movement, atmosphere, perception, and cultural meaning. Rooted in cultural theory, phenomenology, and spatial anthropology, this approach views architecture as an evolving narrative …

  Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–8 Read article →

• Published Subscription 10 Mar 2026

  Mountain-Born Architecture: The Lung Vai School in Vietnam

  By Ar. Kiranjeet Kaur Jassal, Ajay Kumar

  Abstract: Lung Vai School, located in the mountainous Minh Tân region of northern Vietnam, represents a context-sensitive architectural response shaped by geography, climate, and the cultural traditions of the Hmong community. Designed by 1+1>2 Architects and completed in 2020, the school demonstrates how educational infrastructure in remote regions can be realized through vernacular intelligence, material ecology, and participatory construction processes. Rather than relying on imported typologies or industrialized systems, the project …

  Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 27–35 Read article →

• Published Subscription 19 Feb 2026

  Biomimicry and Vernacular Ecology in Contemporary African Architecture: A Sustainable Analysis of “The Nest” in Namibia by Porky Hefer Design

  By Ar. Kiranjeet Kaur Jassal, Ajay Kumar

  Abstract: This article presents a sustainability-focused architectural analysis of The Nest (2018), an eco-lodge designed by Porky Hefer Design in Namibia. The study examines how biomimicry, African vernacular ecology, and material intelligence are integrated to create a low-impact, climate-responsive structure suited to arid environments. Drawing inspiration from the sociable weaver bird’s nest, the project adopts organic geometry, aggregated spatial organization, and woven construction techniques that mirror biological strategies for thermal regulation …

  Published in International Journal of Architectural Heritage · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–8 Read article →