People with disabilities(PwDs) are an important part of the society. And now that they are getting equal opportunities as the abled, it is necessary to take their needs and necessities…
In 1963, this material was invented by Stephanie Kwolek, from fibres of nylon polymers. The density of this material is high and low in weight. In comparison to steel, this…
Adaptive reuse is an architectural typology which gives importance to the existing characteristics of the site. This mainly refers to adding a programme or function in the existing built environment…
Snøhetta, an international architectural and designing firm with its headquarters situated in Oslo and Norway. It is founded by architect Kjetil Traedal Thorsen, alongside Christoph Kapeller and Craig Edward Dykers.…
Gam is a small settlement organically formed either near a water source, or higher terrain. In Ahmedabad, most of the areas/ localities have gams like Naranpura, one of the oldest…
Dragesteil architectural style originated and was used in 1880 and 1910, in Norway. The two architectural styles, National Romantic Style and Romantic Nationalism were the variants of this architectural style.…
The phrase “Form Follows Function” was first used by Louis Sullivan in one of his articles known as “The Tall Office Building Artistically Considered”. Here he used the term form…
Living room, a space where one can relax and spend some leisure time, watching TV, chatting with friends, or even while reading a book. Living rooms are also formal, modern,…
Sustainability is about existing with a balance between the biosphere and human civilization, by creating a balanced environment. A healthy ecosystem and environment are necessary for the survival of organisms…
Guadalajara, Mexico’s second most populous city. This city has its unique neoclassical architectural style which is mainly observed in Europe. Plazas, churches, cathedrals, museums are placed in such a way…
This video talks about FLW’s adaptation of different architectural styles from his travels across the world. With help of different architectural critics, his architectural style in L.A. is dissected and…
In order to redevelop the Montparnasse District in Paris, the deputy mayor Jean-Louis Missika of the Urban Planning department of Paris initiated a competition. The competition was won by a…