Architecture has long served as a canvas for expressing cultural ideals, narratives, and aesthetics. One of the fascinating elements that frequently enhance buildings in the path of history is the…
Ornamentation is the addition of any element of decoration or embellishment to a structure. It has been a matter of debate between designers across centuries questioning the validity of ornamentation…
It is often said that ornamentation in architecture is simply embellishment or additional details added to a structure, serving no other purpose than to make it look more interesting. However,…
The word “ornamentation” simply means an element of décor added to any form of artwork to enhance its appearance. John Ruskin, an art critic of the Victorian Era, in his…
To the informal observer, Calcutta can experience an attack on the senses – gritty, chaotic, a whirlwind of sights, sounds, and smelly aromas. Travel publications and word-of-mouth testimonies generally tend…
Within the field of architecture, there is an intriguing subfield that explores experience more than just form and function whose goal is to design environments that appeal to the senses,…
Restructuring the Urban! The wave post-industrial revolution led to the development of more manufacturing units in the capital, such as the Fagus factory. Unlike the US and other European countries,…
Since, architecture serves as a fundamental aspect of human civilization, influencing societies, cultures, and the landscapes we inhabit. Imagining a world without architectural influence provides a unique perspective on the…
Eclectic architecture is an architectural style that resonates with various historical traditions and represents different cultures and periods. With rapid industrialization and globalization during the 19th century, architects started adapting…
Kumbalangi Nights is a Malayalam language film directed by Madhu C Narayanan. The film features Soubin Shahir, Shane Nigam, Mathew Thomas, Anna Ben, Fahadh Faasil, and Sreenath Bhasi in key…
SlovakiaNestled in the heart of central Europe, Slovakia, a landlocked country, often gets overshadowed by its more popular neighbors. With Poland and Czechia to the north, Austria to its west,…
In the realm of architectural design, the Edwardian era stands as a pivotal period characterized by significant social, cultural, and technological changes. This era, spanning from 1901 to 1910, marked…
