Falsely accused to be a direct by-product of contemporary globalization, Architecture as a physical manifestation of cross-cultural exchange has existed for centuries before. Its genesis began with trade, in which…
With the rapid upliftment of technology, almost every economic and cultural activity is affected, from human life to the built environment. Also, there is a constant need to keep up…
Art Deco and its Origins The Art Deco movement began between World Wars 1 & 2 in the early 20th century. Its origins date back to the 1920s, during the…
Difference between a House and a Home Le Corbusier, a renowned architect of the 20th century defined, “The house is a machine for living”. Understandably, post the Industrial Revolution any…
If we think about 1000 years back, the time when people built with locally available materials mud, wood, stone, extensively. Did they ever imagine that a wonderful material like concrete…
Can we build houses on water? Can a house hover? Can a warehouse become a hotel? Can drones replace cranes? Can a building vanish when desired? Can we dwell on…
“Good people don’t need laws to tell them to act responsibly, and bad people will find a way around the laws,” – Plato. On the first day of the first…
Since times immemorial, an abode has been one of the three major requirements – roti, kapda aur makan (food, clothing, and shelter). Remember the first few architectural history lectures? How…
I can’t separate one aspect of my life from any other: the one informs the other,” the star architect goes on. “So yes, I see analogies between cross-country skiing or…
Coming from an emerging architect, who has not dreamt of becoming an eminent architect with a renowned architecture firm? The young guns amidst the realm of architecture can dream a…
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to another inspiring installment of Future Talks by RTF, where we engage in conversations with the pioneers who bring stories to life. Today, in the realm…
Join us in the upcoming Future Talks by RTF as we delve into the inspiring story and insights of this remarkable individual, a true visionary in the world of content…