Baker’s Beliefs Sustainable, Organic, and Vernacular Architecture all synonymous to one of the greatest pioneers of this style, Lawrence Wilfred Baker, a British born architect. Also known as the Gandhi…
The evolution of the architecture of a certain region can vary greatly based on its historical influences. It has been observed through time that architecture can develop uniquely due to…
From Antoni Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia to Frank Lloyd’s Wright’s Guggenheim, criticism is known to follow every structure that was built ahead of its time, with a vision beyond people’s imagination.…
Vitruvius believed that “Good Architecture” was based on 3 principals that were essential for a successful structure. Firmitas defined the durability and longevity of a structure, Utilitas stressed on the…
Architectural Criticism is a topic that can vary based on perspectives and preferences in terms of aesthetics and reasoning. While constructive criticism often helps an architect learn from an onlooker’s…
An Artist is known to create, practice, or demonstrate a skill that is capable of evoking an emotion or a reaction from its audience. Combining elements and styles to derive…
Dallas entered the list of cities with skyscrapers in 1909 with the construction of the 190 ft. high Praetorian Building, at a time when buildings with 10-20 floors were considered…
Post-Modernist, Hans Hollein, rose to international fame with his very first commission of the 14.8 sq.m Retti Candle Shop on a busy street of his hometown in Vienna. Although he…
Christopher Benninger is an American-Indian Designer, Planner, Educator, and the Founder of School of Planning in Ahmedabad (CEPT), Center of Development Studies and Activities (CDSA) in Pune and his company…
The United Kingdom’s tallest landmark, The Shard, also known as the Shard of Glass, London Bridge Tower, and The Shard London Bridge, is located in Southwark, London. These 95 storeyed…
Architects often develop their design philosophies based on their experiential knowledge and priorities when it comes to designing a structure. These philosophies go on to define the skyline of a…
Life and Early works: Portuguese Architect and Educator, Alvaro Siza was born and raised in a small town near Porto and graduated from the School of Fine Arts of the…