Awakening with Architecture She wakes up in the morning and the first thing she does, maybe everybody does, is go to the washroom. After sitting in the commode for 2…
This is the story of Lilly Reich, co-designer of the Barcelona Pavilion, a modernist masterpiece credited almost exclusively to Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. We all know Mies, his work,…
Lighting and shadow feature significantly in the architectural way we tend to perceive certain spaces which evoke human emotions. They have been using light since the very early days, and…
Light is the testament that Life exists, it gives meaning to any object that opts to survive. Light is cognizant of its true identity and nature. The creativity in taking the…
“अनन्तनागशयनं पद्मनाभस्य च श्रियम्” — this ancient Sanskrit verse, which translates to “In the repose of Ananta (the serpent deity) lies the wealth of Padmanabha,” has great meaning. The Sree…
Green Shadow – Architects in Auroville and Pondicherry Green Shadow, nestled in the vibrant landscape of Pondicherry, emerges as a beacon of creativity and innovation in the realm of architecture. Specializing…
Design Philosophy and Style The mansion-looking ‘House Under Shadows,’ a 1672-sq.m residence was designed by the Zero Energy Design (ZED) Lab from New Delhi. It was completed in the year…
Introduction Light is an element in which people perceive their surrounding environment, a vital element required for navigation, way-finding & transforming the user’s perspective about spaces. Accompanying light is the…
The Shadowless Towers London Architects NBBJ has proposed a design for a shadowless tower by employing the use of computer algorithms in Rhinoceros. The use of smart design led to…
Standing amid a desert in Qatar is a series of magnificent mirrors breaking the monotony of the long-forgotten barren land behind which lies a rich history of trade and culture.…
A well-regarded literary figure in contemporary Japanese literature, Jun’ichiro Tanizaki’s work juxtaposes notions of Japanese and Western tradition. Other common themes of his writings range from sexuality to domestic dynamics…
Established in 2012, ENSHADOER® is a functional clothing brand that acquired inspiration from fixed-gear bicycle sport at the earliest time in the domestic, say architects was commissioned to design the…