“Code is a material” = “Total architecture”
Figma’s idea that “code is material” maps to an older philosophy — “total architecture” by Ove Arup. He advocated for breaking down domain silos, integrating engineering, architecture and aesthetics in the spirit of co-creation, working together towards a single goal: beautiful, user-centered solutions.
Continue Reading →Here Be Dragons
My biggest takeaway from undergoing this major career shift: mindset is paramount. Understanding your “why” is central to charting your journey through the unknown.
Continue Reading →Space, Life and Architecture
What is architecture but the deft manipulation of space? The forms we design seek to contain, and to define, spatiality such that life may be lived. Space, then, is the canvas for urban life. Space is therefore a critical component that demands attention. As an abstract thing, it becomes challenging to define. In some ways,…
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Rahul Dowlath 