When asked the question ‘What is vernacular architecture?’, there will be varying answers. And most of them are likely to be right. There is no set definition for what might…
Southeast Asia’s Indochinese mainland is home to the nation of Cambodia. The majority of Cambodia is made up of plains and huge rivers, and it is situated along significant overland…
Falsely accused to be a direct by-product of contemporary globalization, Architecture as a physical manifestation of cross-cultural exchange has existed for centuries before. Its genesis began with trade, in which…
Introduction: The vernacular building is an inherent way to express cultural identity, reflecting neighboring cultures, practices, and apparel usage. It is the sum of years of experience and skill in…
Tadao Anda of Osaka, Japan, is a self-made architect eliciting poetic and surreal architecture with concrete, light, and glass that synthesises modern ideologies with Japanese tradition while—in essence—yearning to affiliate…
To understand traditions, one must understand history. The traditions of art and architecture can be understood with the study of our complex history and analysing the impact it has had…
Sanjay Puri Architects are well-known across the world for creating buildings that are architectural statements and structures that could be perceived as works of art. The firm creates designs that…
The term ‘mixed-use’ developments in the context of a quintessential modern Indian city like Pune is a fittingly appropriate concept, as it advocates flexibility in space design and helps maximize…
Chicago was the birthplace of the first skyscraper. It was here that architecture took a turn, for the better or, the worse. The population growth meant that buildings were built…
Culture and traditions are the primary binding elements that ensure the survival of a community for future generations. Since ancient times, communities around the world have been looking upon their…
Culture can be defined as the totality of values, beliefs, symbols, systems, etc. shared by a group of people who learn and transfer this knowledge through interactions. Tradition, on the…
Conscious thought, reverence for the site and skilful use of the forces of nature led to the evolution of a new form of architecture. An architectural practice which is manifested…