High-rise buildings emerged during the 1960s as an important building typology to address the developing requirement for expanded density in downtown areas. This structural arrangement planned to give the greatest…
“Home is a notion that only nations of the homelessness fully appreciate and only the uprooted comprehend.” ― Wallace Stegner In India, approximately 4 million people are homeless and 65…
A uniquely standing glass structure, in the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile’s campus in Santiago, was designed by architect Alejandro Aravena (with Charles Murray, Alfonso Montero and Ricardo Torrejón) to…
Marked as UNESCO’s First World Heritage site, Ahmedabad has a long alley of buildings ranging from ancient to very modern. Ever since its existence for over 600 years, it has…
In the mid-20th century, a wave of concrete fortresses spread from Western Europe to the rest of the world. With their emphasis on imposing forms and raw materials, this style…
The architecture of India is rooted in its history, culture, and religion. Along with that, there are many ancient stories that influence our cultures. Here are examples of historical buildings…
Henry Hobson Richardson, whose Richardson Romanesque buildings—inspired by 11th and 12th-century structures in Southern France, Italy, and Spain—is a cornerstone of yankee architecture. A gregarious man whose personality seemed an…
What is a structural marvel? Can a structure which is neither the highest, nor the largest, nor the first, still be a marvel? Iconic ancient Indian buildings like the Taj…
American entertainer and innovator, Dan Rice once said, “There are three forms of visual art: painting is an art to look at, the sculpture is art you can walk around,…
The climate responsive design refers to the architecture that reflects the particular region-specific weather conditions of the peculiar area. It uses data of weather patterns and factors like sun, wind,…
Matthew Ollier, partner and architect at Hawkins\Brown, believes that interaction, collaboration and exchange are things that are encouraged by one of the best buildings that have existed.He also shares that…
It might sound a little boring for some people to read a 1000 word article about HISTORY! But trust me, architectural history is so exhilarating and captivating that you will…