Japan, a country known to have birthed more than just the sun, is one that celebrates the equipoise of the past and the present, one that bears the superlative balance…
From soft melting, pocket watches against the backdrop of northeastern Catalonia to a yellow eye rock fish bursting out of a pomegranate, in turn spewing out a pouncing tiger holding…
As we continue to foster a symbiotic relationship with our environment, we are also learning from the processes, structures, and characteristics of nature and applying it into our own ways…
Assam is a state whose medieval architecture is greatly influenced by its cultural contact with West Pakistan, i.e., present-day Bangladesh and Burma, yet maintaining its firm cultural relation with mainland…
We come across a few inspiring architectural projects on Archdaily, (and sites likewise) that transcend the limits of our imagination and definition of architecture. 9 out of 10 times the beautiful geometry, the perfect balance…
Undoubtedly, one of the greatest achievements of Indian civilizations is the rich diversity of cultural and traditional dialect, influenced by the socio-economic and geographic conditions of that era. This has,…
Religion has always been an expressive element in any given architectural movement throughout the world. The evolution of the ancient architecture of India in the Indian subcontinent is the most…
Of late two Bio-terminologies have been doing the rounds in architectural circles. Biomimicry and Biophilia… They have gathered momentum and aroused curiosity. Let’s give you a lowdown on them, starting…
Nature and natural processes are the guiding principles or the main metaphors of the design approach. – Frank Lloyd Wright Biomimicry or biomimetics is the adoption of strategies, processes, or…
Cities play a crucial role in the fight against climate change. They already account for over half of the world’s population and it is projected that six out of every…
Vernacular architecture originated when mankind started to provide itself shelter according to its circumstances, made from surrounding materials. It is a mere response to society’s needs that has allowed man…
Architecture of Indonesia, A confluence of religions, gleaming with stories of diverse colonization, Indonesia has always been a bustling epicenter for sustainable, earthquake-prone settlements. These traditional settlements are highly influenced…