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…
Gothic architecture is a defining style of the medieval period that flourished in Europe during the 12th century. Gothic Architectural style evolved from Romanesque architecture and was succeeded by Renaissance…
With the population blast around the world, expeditious globalization, booming and swelling economies, unfathomable competition, and daily emerging trends, the ability to peek into the future seems like an aiding…
Museums have the power to inspire, educate, and entertain visitors in ways that few other institutions can match. For many people, visiting a museum can be a transformative experience, a…
The beginnings of architecture school prove to be strenuous, challenging, and quite exhaustive. Most students enter with little to no knowledge on the technical aspects of design, and face a…
Evolution is synonymous with an intelligible society that always seeks to be better and achieve greatness. As societies evolve, everything that society depends on and requires needs to be a…
A place has the power to influence the mood and behaviour of people with its ambiance and atmosphere. A public park, a skyscraper, a restaurant, and a theatre although different…
“I can’t tell you much yet, but there’s been an art theft,” says an RTV Rijmond Reporter. In a matter of hours, the news had reached International Shores. It was…
There is something so wonderfully beautiful about old architecture and styles in homes, and for many buyers, it’s what catches their eye and prompts them to purchase a property. But…
Booming to knowledge from a beginner not really understanding the veracity of the tall standing structures to simply gazing at the wonderful strikes of curves and lines, voids and spaces,…
