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Railway stations have been a witness of the time gone by. Being monumental in scale, railways have evolved with the changing needs of the people. Introduced by the British colonial…
Home to tropical beaches, royal palaces, and ancient ruins, Thailand is known far and wide for its rich natural and cultural biodiversity. Bountiful natural treasures and spectacular sights make Thailand…
Introduction to Neo-Impressionism Neo-Impressionism is an avant-garde art movement that flourished primarily in France during the late 19th century, which counteracted the impulsive and intuitive art mannerism of Impressionism with…
“I have a dream that architecture can bring something to contemporary society. Architecture is how people meet in space.” In a bold world, Kazuyo Sejima whispered her way through subtlety…
A Smart City A smart city is a technologically modern urban area that predominantly uses Information and Communication Technologies to promote sustainable development of rapidly growing urban problems with the…
Traditional Japanese architecture has a long history characterized by periods of influence by foreign powers. Nihon Kenchiku is traditional Japanese architecture typified by wooden structures with an elevated roof. The…
“Just add three letters to Paris, and you have paradise.” — Jules Renard Enchanted by the beauty of the French city of light, China seems to have created its very…
Sun Moon Visitor center built by Tokyo-based Norihiko Dan and Associates is the winning entry to the international competition- the landform series held in Taiwan in 2003. It was a…
Logos are the most important part of the visual identity of a brand. Logos set the aesthetic, tone, and value of the entire product. However, questions on how and where…
Rapid development, advancement in technology, and a changing economy have led to many industrial buildings being obsolete and abandoned. Adaptive reuse of industrial buildings is a sustainable method that finds…
Located at the head of Oslo fjord along the Bjørvika Peninsula in the capital city of Oslo, Norway is the nation’s largest music and theatre institution “The Norwegian National Opera…