Early Life of Egon Schiele Egon Schiele was a disciple of Gustav Klimt, a European sensation, and his stunning work sometimes gets lost in the shadows of Klimt’s limelight. Egon…
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (1886–1969) is one of the greatest pioneers of modernist architecture. Mies was born in Germany and never received any formal form of architectural education due…
Who was Robert Mallet-Stevens? Robert Mallet-Stevens (24 February 1886 – 8 February 1945) was one of the leading French modernist architects of the interwar years — in his day mentioned…
Born in the Northern city of Artigas, Uruguay, South America, Eladio Dieste belonged to a well-educated and culturally modern family. Eladio Dieste graduated high school in Montevideo and continued to…
Being the world’s fifth-largest country, Brazil is one of the most multicultural and diverse countries. The history of architecture in Brazil is defined by its rich history and heritage, with…
The Miller house is a simple yet stupefying amalgamation of art and architecture. The brilliance of Eero Saarinen’s architectural design innovations, Alexander Girard’s vibrant interiors, and Dan Kiley’s geometric landscape…
Before the concept of ‘modernism’, the face of Indian architecture and its development were difficult to grasp, as numerous styles were implemented within the name of development. If one wants…
Sri Lanka, being an island country, has been influenced by different forms. Since the island was founded in 3 BCE, Buddhism has had a significant influence on its architecture. Later…
In Islamic architecture: the significance of a mosque lies in a constant dialogue between function and form; it is difficult to decide when one listens to the word “mosque” what…
“For me, beauty is valued more than anything- the beauty that is manifest in a curved line or in an act of creativity.” – Oscar Niemeyer A philosopher and a…
Dubbed the leader of the group of neo-Marxist and neo-rationalist intellectuals in the Architectural Institute of the University of Venice, Tafuri’s analysis and texts were often described to be pessimistic.…
Home is symbolic of lifestyle, the personality of its residents, as well the era in which it was built. For the very same reasons, people have started to take interest…