Our history has a significant impact on developing our lives. The historic technologies that our forefathers used are exceptionally iconic. There has been an environmental balance maintained between the human…
It was the 1970s. A third industrial revolution was going on and there was widespread innovation in technology. Industries were more efficient and had come a long way from coal-powered…
In his much-acclaimed and equally criticized book, ‘The Four Elements of Architecture’ the author, Gottfried Semper talks about the origins of architecture from an anthropological point of view. He puts…
The STC building in New Delhi houses the State Trading Corporation of India owned by the government. This building was designed by the architect Raj Rewal. It is also called…
Yatin Pandya is one of the many celebrated architects in India who is also an academician, researcher, and author. Having graduated from CEPT University, Ahmedabad, he went on to pursue…
The history of architecture in India can be traced back to the dawn of Indian civilization. Ancient Indian architecture is rooted in its history, culture, and religion. The buildings of…
Abu Dhabi, the mighty capital of the UAE is well-recognized for its striking skyline of mesmerizing skyscrapers. One of its prestigious buildings is the Capital Gate tower which catches one’s…
Analysing the role of architecture in the lives of people, Simon Unwin had concluded: “Perhaps the curse of architecture is that essentially it is about making frames, but some architects…
What is architecture? That is probably one of the most frequently asked questions in the field of architecture. Everyone who sets foot in the field has their own interpretation of…
“All buildings must be executed in such a way as to take account of durability, utility & beauty.”- Vitruvius Vitruvius, the famous ancient Roman architect believed that an architect should…
Over the centuries, the style of vernacular architecture has kept on changing and evolving. Also, with time, Religion and cultural practices eventually shaped the styles in architecture. Many new concepts…
Lighting is one of the key elements of architecture. A space is defined by its lighting. Architectural lighting is concerned with the design of lighting systems within the architectural and interior design field. Lighting is…
