From the time glass was discovered, it has been used to enhance the aesthetic value of structures and is a fascinating material. Among its many qualities, it is strong, brittle,…
Brick – a simple, common building material that we see almost everywhere around us has been in use since around 7000 BC. This timeless material has periodically been used in…
Whether an architect, a graphic designer, or just a student, the ability to create your graphics is handy to everyone. Be it for your personal social media or as part…
Modernism refers to a broad movement in Western art, architecture, and design that consciously rejects the past as a model for modern art and emphasizes formal qualities in artwork, craftsmanship,…
“For us, learning the way light and glass work together has been truly rewarding. Glass is performance art from its fluidity to the way it scatters light in space. We…
The designers of the country, the person behind bringing the envisioned to life, and the one who spends endless hours making designs come from 2D to 3D, when asked how…
Brick is an age-old building material that has been used in construction for centuries. Classic mud bricks are the most commonly used material for masonry. These never seem to go…
Mysuru Dasara is the Nadahabba of India’s state of Karnataka. It’s a ten-day festivity that begins with Navaratri and ends with Vijayadashami. The Hindu carnivals of Dasara, Navratri, and Vijayadashami…
Every small business, especially those in the architectural profession, aims to become financially stable. When you believe in the viability of your business, the strain of always fighting for employment…
What is a Pivot Door? Should doors operate only on hinges? No, we have another option, the pivoting doors. A pivoting door opens and closes by rotating on a spindle…
Have you ever questioned how a building with a wide span can withstand an earthquake? The expansion joint that joins two substantial parts aids the structure’s ability to withstand earthquakes.…
Is architect an engineer? ‘How is architecture different from engineering?’, as practicing architects and students we often find this question puzzling to answer. Well, this indeed continues to remain a debate…