Sustainable architecture and environmental issues are fast spreading terminologies in the fields of architecture and design and more importantly, the need of the hour. The internet contains numerous webinars, courses,…
The Reichstag, located in Berlin is one of the most famous buildings in Germany, mostly because of its engaging history. The word ‘Reichstag’ actually refers to the series of governing…
Contemporary and Vernacular. While one word defines a type of architecture that’s highly progressive, modern, high tech and expressive; the other deals with traditional, simple, and practical techniques, the simplest…
It is often said that ornamentation in architecture is simply embellishment or additional details added to a structure, serving no other purpose than to make it look more interesting. However,…
Founded by architects Mack Scogin and Merrill Ellam, this husband-wife duo strongly believes in creative collaboration and intellectual desire as the foundation of their venture. In an interview, Mack said…
The advent of Islamism in India dates back to 1206 when Islamic political power was established in the country for the very first time. The Delhi Sultanate rulers came from…
To all the architects, designers, and students out there: What’s the first thing you do when you start designing a building? A site analysis, isn’t it? A study of environmental…
Already a polymath with hefty contributions in fields like painting, sculpture, literature, mathematics, anatomy, and many subjects related to science and arts, Da Vinci as an architect would be nothing…
Architecture in India began 5000 years ago and till now, is perhaps the country’s greatest glory. The people, circumstances, and social, cultural, and political situations from various locations and periods…
As we saw in the first part of the History of Indian architecture, the time between 900 to around 1400 saw the evolution and decline of many Hindu dynasties in…
When you think of Indian Architecture, what comes to your mind? While some would associate it with the Taj Mahal, others might think of the Meenakshi Temple. It’s difficult to…
As unusual as it sounds, ‘architecture’ existed way before the ‘architect’ did. There was a time when man was forced to provide himself with shelter, which was climate-responsive as well…
