A facade is the first impression of the building in a context. It is a representation of the narrative the building intends to tell. This outer shell of a structure…
Skyscrapers – Gigantic. Aren’t they? These humongous structures showcase the intellect & potential of human mind. Chicago is the home of Skyscrapers. History of buildings in Chicago goes back a…
With today’s technology, architecture has become a bland art. Being implemented worldwide, the design of various structures can’t always be innovative. While humanity and cities must advance, architecture doesn’t always…
Materials are the literal building blocks of architecture. The architectural element defines the stability, permanence, and even scale of the design. Innovation in materials is crucial for technological and design…
Álvaro Barrera is a Columbian architect born in 1945. Focussing his working ground in the country of Columbia and other Latin American countries, Barrera has completed a host of architectural…
From the time glass was discovered, it has been used to enhance the aesthetic value of structures and is a fascinating material. Among its many qualities, it is strong, brittle,…
The selection of material and its application plays a pivotal role in the construction industry. It depicts the sense of design, looks, and utility of a structure. The construction industry…
LAAB Architects is an intuitive coalition of 40 innovators subsumed of designers, artists, engineers, fabricators, and sociologists; insistent on contriving icebreaking edifices extending from the kiosks to furniture design to…
What is a Pivot Door? Should doors operate only on hinges? No, we have another option, the pivoting doors. A pivoting door opens and closes by rotating on a spindle…
Have you ever questioned how a building with a wide span can withstand an earthquake? The expansion joint that joins two substantial parts aids the structure’s ability to withstand earthquakes.…
Potential: Urban Voids – From ‘Liability’ to ‘Possibility’: Urban Voids make a dent in the urban structure of a city. People often transform such spaces spontaneously through momentary activities. The…
Architecture and architectural artefacts have long been considered essential components of a distinct environment. They were a powerful illustration of the civilization’s achievements and reflected the pinnacle of engineering and…