The minimalist design, with all of its sleek lines, neutral tones, and mainly functional aesthetic has become the great symbol or lack thereof within contemporary architecture and urban planning. It…
Role of Ornamental Architecture ‘The absence of ornament had brought other arts to unsuspected heights’. A famous Australian Architect has written essays and a Book about how Ornamentation is a…
When a person hears the word “still life”, first of all, they associate it with a bouquet of non-living flowers, but this genre also has other elements that can be…
Architecture and economy may seem like two different fields. Despite this, they are closely related to one another and shape and impact one another in various ways. Architecture, the art…
Built in the 18th century by Raja Dhruv Dev, expanded by later Dogra rulers, and abandoned by Maharaja Hari Singh in the 20th century, the Mubarak Mandi Palace, Jammu was…
At some point in life, regardless of whether you’re a designer or simply someone with an appreciation for art and beauty, you’ve found yourself appreciating a chandelier. These stunning light…
America is perceived as a highly advanced, high-tech nation with significant technical breakthroughs, whereas European countries focus more on artistic endeavours. The architectural characteristics of both Europe and America somehow…
One of the most iconic representations of French culture is the Notre Dame Cathedral, a mediaeval structure located in Paris, France, on an island in the Seine River. One of…
M City is a model for addressing the challenge of urbanizing the periphery of large cities. The sheer scale of this new territory calls into question the old streets-and-blocks architecture…
The Historic City Centre of Salzburg is a district located in the capital city of Austria, Salzburg. It was identified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1966. It is…
Hidden among the beautiful hills of Brazil’s Serra do Espinhaço range stands the Historic Town of Ouro Preto (Black Gold). An enchanting town— it found its place on the UNESCO…
The Historic Centre of Vienna The redefined metropolitan capital of Austria – The historic centre of Vienna was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001. Situated in the…