Architectural Essay Writing Competition Series (2021-2023): A Journey Through Evolving Urban Landscapes and Cognitive Spaces

A Journey Through Evolving Urban Landscapes and Cognitive Spaces brings together selected essays from the Architectural Journalism & Criticism (AJC+) Essay Writing Competition Series (2021–2023). Curated and edited by Pappal Suneja, the volume explores five thematic cycles—cognitive dimensions of architecture, the role of precedents, travel and photography, historical narratives, and the relationship between water and urban evolution. The collection showcases emerging voices alongside guest contributions, weaving reflections on memory, identity, sustainability, and cultural exchange. By combining rigorous inquiry with expressive storytelling, the book highlights architectural writing as a medium of critical discourse and creative exploration, situating built environments within broader social, ecological, and intellectual contexts.