The recent unveiling of a newly built grand mosque in Riyadh by X Architects marks an interesting turn of events in the architectural language of modern Islamic architecture. This comes…
Every kingdom and empire has seen its own share of giant walls and protective structures being built for the security of their kingdom. And the Western Chalukyas were no less…
Kuttichira is a locality that unfolds its history in layers, often unrelated or bewildering, but always one that resonates with diversity and positive syncretism. It meets its analogue in a…
Placing the story Located at the convergence point of two worlds, two continents tied together through sea and years of ideological, religious and land disputes, Hagia Sophia rises proudly, marking…
Stories of Culture Through Architecture “Of all the Provincial styles of Indo-Muslim architecture, that of Gujarat is the largest, the most important and the most elegant.” ( Desai, 1970). The…
Catastrophe of Conflict The scorched land with smoke filling the air, destroyed houses reduced to rubble, burnt vehicles, and dead bodies, the sound of gunshots ringing, amidst this, there is…
In the realm of architecture, elements regularly function as the silent narrators of a designer’s story. The interaction of shape, area, and characteristic can speak to a large number of…
The land is a conspicuous presentation of folks and entities that had constructed their abodes following their ideologies, proficiencies, and wealth. For a country to be known by its citizens…
Ajmer, one of India’s oldest established cities in the state of Rajasthan, was founded by Raja Ajaypal Chauhan of the Chauhan Dynasty. The architecture of this city reflects the endurance…
Sudan’s architecture is as diverse as the fusion of cultures and histories that make up modern-day Sudan. Examples of eras, peoples, and aspirations that left their mark and still do…
Islamic architecture encompasses a wide range of architectural styles and building types that developed in regions where Islam was the dominant religion and culture. The lands conquered by them created…
With more than three thousand years of history and a significant multi-ethnic influx, the ancient Tunisia culture has been substantially influenced by many cultures, civilizations, and successive dynasties over the…