Introduction Art and design have always been instrumental in reflecting and shaping societal norms, including those related to gender (Smith, 2010). Throughout history, gender representation in these creative fields has…
Gender is a cultural and social description of masculinity and femininity, rather than a biological or physical distinction between the sexes. The process of determining sexual and social identity in…
Folk art is mostly functional or utilitarian visual art done by hand (or with minimal mechanical facilities) for use by the maker or a small circumscribed group, with an element…
Architecture has become an important part of our lives. Architecture does not simply mean just a roof over our head; rather it has become an emotion. We express a lot…
That Architects Must Read Architectural drawings form a crucial part of the design process, from the conceptual stages to the completion of a project they act as a medium of communication. Sketches, diagrams,…
One of the major architectural figures of the 20th century, Rober Venturi (1925-2018), helped shape the way architects, students and planners look at architecture. This renowned architect formed Venturi, Scott…
What does it mean to be gender inclusive or gender-free, or gender-neutral? And, why is the true expression of oneself gender-stipulated? Why isn’t the personal identity of a person gender-free?…
Architectural massing is a design process that helps in achieving a unified and coherent architectural configuration by acts of composing and manipulating various three-dimensional forms. Used by designers in the…
Located in the serene suburbs of Tirupati in the foothills of the Saptagiri range, the Dasavatara Hotel designed by SJK Architects is one of the very few projects in the…
It’s hard to picture a movie taking place in a vacuum. Without a scene to fill every storyline, we can’t be transported away from our life to the cinematic universe,…
Anon Lord Buddha’s enlightenment, perceiving the supreme goal towards stability to encapture the meaning and objective of life in 528 B.C, the first teaching cell, preaching the virtues of life,…
An architect usually begins their journey like most professionals do, in a college. While the first few weeks are all fun and games, as the semester progresses these students learn…
