Geographical Setting of Padmanabhapuram Palace The Padmanabhapuram Palace, located in the village of Padmanabhapuram in Tamil Nadu’s Kanyakumari district, is an exquisite example of Southern Kerala’s indigenous architectural style. Nestled…
What a work of Genius?! — This is how the famous British Architect and Conservator Donald Insall acclaimed this architectural splendour during his visit to Chennai (formerly Madras) in the…
Shekhawati, India’s largest open-air art gallery, stands right in the middle of Rajasthan. This vast landscape, therefore, replete with art, makes one feel the aroma of hundreds of intricately painted…
Society is made up of people, customs, traditions, economy, and a constant process of evolution, aimed at its collective progress. It fosters a sense of belonging, helping individuals feel connected…
Shelter, food, and clothing are three necessities that everybody looks for when venturing into the new world. Architecture is a medium that fulfils the need for a safe and secure…
Legendary Curator It starts with the maleficent architect storyteller of all times and a public figure whose story deserves more than a movie, Paul Williams a star architect. He was…
Speaking the courage of the great kings, queens, fortresses, temples, Baoris and the incessant tales of the intricacy of the structures and storytelling is what echoes through the alleys and…
Digital fabrication, particularly through 3D printing technology, has become a transformative tool in the architectural field, offering new ways to construct buildings and spaces. As industries across the globe push…
Marion Mahony Griffin is often relegated to the footnotes of architectural history, remembered primarily as the associate of Frank Lloyd Wright. While her contributions to Wright’s Prairie School are undeniable,…
Everyone carries around their box of the moments that bring them joy, peace, and a sense of belonging. Be it the laughter that follows through every turn and step in…
The Greek philosopher Heraclitus once said, “Change is the only constant.” He believed that the entire world was in a constant state of transition. Societies change, their beliefs change and…
This essay aims to investigate the ramifications of a world devoid of architecture. It will make the case that three major aspects of human existence—survival ability, society structure formation, and…