In the world’s second-most populous nation, at the outset, it is tempting to assume that too many people contribute to a problem that is already manifold and propel climate change…
Temporary, resilient, and versatile in nature! These are buildings that last for a short period. Buildings that are passengers. In the last few decades, Ephemeral Architecture has brought about new…
Evolution has been unstoppable since the creation of the universe. From monolithic to paleolithic to Neolithic, all the way to the 21st century that we are living in today, evolution…
Despite India boasting rich architectural heritage and miraculous historic constructions, contemporary architecture in India has, by and large, looked westward for inspiration and direction, perhaps in search of “modernism”. In…
The Tibetan empire rose to prominence in 604-650 CE during the rule of Songten Gampo who established the kingdom by uniting parts of the Yarlung River Valley and introduced Buddhism…
The architectural style that popularized during the reign of King Edward VII, the successor of Queen Victoria came to be known as the Edwardian style of architecture. Edwardian architecture is…
Ornamentation is the addition of any element of decoration or embellishment to a structure. It has been a matter of debate between designers across centuries questioning the validity of ornamentation…
Afghanistan is a landlocked country in Asia, rich in architectural heritage and natural beauty. The architecture in Afghanistan is greatly influenced by the diverse events in Afghan history. It shows…
Art Movement come about when a group comes together to advocate their common philosophy and work towards a common goal. Art, as a mode of expression, went through several changes…
Expressions of identity in architecture could be assessed by their continuity in depicting core cultural values, distinctions in tackling local or regional challenges, along with the recognition of elements that…
“If one had but a single glance to give the world, one should gaze on Istanbul”-Alphonse de Lamartine The republic of Turkey, known for its rich heritage, is situated both…
Tudor Revival Architecture is one of the few most identifiable styles of domestic architecture of the latter half of the 19th century. It is also more commonly known as ‘mock…