Dravidian architecture, characterized as the evolution in the Southern India Temple architecture, can be broken into four distinct phases; Pallavan Period from 600 AD-900AD which featured rock-cut cave-like temples; Chola…
The commonest of all urban forms in the world is the city. The city has been in documented existence since the times of the Harappan Civilization, and it has developed…
Haider Aliyev centre, Azerbaijan- Woah! What a beautiful piece of fluidity by ZHA, but how are these curves created? The Walt Disney Concert Hall, U.S.A- What an exquisite play of…
For designers, space is an essential material to work with while designing interior spaces. Through this, we move, see forms, hear sounds, feel gentle breezes and smell fragrances. So, it…
Understanding the Design – An interior design project demands just as much original thought as the design itself, and the greatest projects start with a well-thought-out project timeline. To establish…
Located amidst a green patch in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, this project seamlessly blends in with nature while also uniquely standing out. The solid pink chappadi stone facade defines the sheer…
Home – a space with comfort, warmth and love. A home always has a special place in our lives, and especially for Indians, it is connected to family and bonding.…
Materials, patterns, and elements used in a region directly result from its climate and culture. These patterns get repeated in that place, creating very strong visual associations. Typical features and…
In Venice Biennale 2015, the exhibition’s director Rem Koolhaas, Hon. FAIA predicted that “every architectural element is about to associate itself with data-driven technology.” The trends in architectural design and…
Our history has a significant impact on developing our lives. The historic technologies that our forefathers used are exceptionally iconic. There has been an environmental balance maintained between the human…
Relationship between Vernacular Techniques and Modern Architecture Today In this era of tremendous technological innovation and urbanization, traditional vernacular construction expertise still has a lot to teach us. Modern architecture…
‘Architecture should speak of its time and place, but yearn for timelessness’ – Frank Gehry One of the very best instances of a civilization whose contribution to the realm of…
