Architectural style, Architectural history is a very long narrative, and rightfully so. What began as a simple solution for humankind’s need for shelter quickly evolved into so much more. Caves…
Architecture in India began 5000 years ago and till now, is perhaps the country’s greatest glory. The people, circumstances, and social, cultural, and political situations from various locations and periods…
The evolution of housing in India has gone through immense transformations over the years, owing to its vast history and diverse geographical, social, and cultural settings. They give an insight…
As we saw in the first part of the History of Indian architecture, the time between 900 to around 1400 saw the evolution and decline of many Hindu dynasties in…
When you think of Indian Architecture, what comes to your mind? While some would associate it with the Taj Mahal, others might think of the Meenakshi Temple. It’s difficult to…
When we talk about ancient Egypt, we get to see a special connection of the Egyptian people with the gods and afterlife; the pharaohs as they were known. How people…
Water is the one element on earth which has been always imperative for life and the genesis of settlement. Water being the most essential part of everyone’s life and throughout…
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…
The translation of a building from a mere concept at the back of an architect’s mind to a real-life monument is a difficult journey, laden with several obstacles. Most often,…
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…
The Mashriq al-adhkār, commonly known as the Lotus temple is an iconic symbol of modern Indian architecture. Located in the capital of India, the structure was designed as a Bahá’í…
History and Architecture go hand in hand. When one speaks about the evolution of human beings, the traces of it are reflected in the slow evolution of architecture as well.…