American architect Frank Lloyd Wright coined the term “organic”. Organic architecture is the designing philosophy that refers to the architecture that advocates the human psyche with the natural environment. It…
India since time memorial is known all over the world for its rich culture, art and exemplary architecture. Although, the temple architecture of India is highly sort after, little is…
The Dravidian style of temple architecture of South India was pioneered by the Pallavas who reigned in parts of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and northern Tamil Nadu until the ninth century.…
An art movement is always guided by a specific philosophy or goal. They develop as a correspondence to ongoing situations, often questioning the status quo. These movements help us understand…
Articulated through a multiplicity of architectural expressions, our transition into modernity has been unreservedly marked by rapid fluidity and pluralistic built environments. In particular, this has given rise to the…
Architecture has always been tied to nature and regarded it as a source of inspiration for years. It has also been a muse for the creation of several philosophies and…
The field of biomimicry is vastly expanding its domain in architecture as it encompasses the quest for innovative solutions and sustainable living. However, the use of biomimicry has been in…
A heritage structure is not always found in a village or a suburban city. If it’s a part of the city, it’s a part of the cityscape and hence gets…
South India is home to some of the oldest and most beautiful architectural marvels of India, in the form of its temples. Built of various stones and often with tall…
Art Deco would be called a movement that was defined by its bold features and often eclectic in its concept. It was a shortened form of art decorative and was…
Vernacular Architecture is known for its use of local materials and knowledge of material combination without any supervision of a professional architect. The term Vernacular Architecture means, ‘domestic,native,indigenous’. Many tribal…
Modernist architecture replaced ornament with function, industry and honest structure — and it was built by a remarkable cast: Frank Lloyd Wright, Le Corbusier, Mies van der Rohe, Walter Gropius…