When the British Raj ended on the Indian subcontinent, Bangladeshi architect Muzharul Islam said, “Independence brings in the greatest opportunity for a nation to express its thoughts, talent and energy….…
London is England’s and the United Kingdom’s capital and largest city. It is located on the Thames River in southeast England. London, being one of the world’s major cities, has…
Modernism evolved as an outcome of the industrial revolution in Europe and America and gained widespread critical acclaim in the 1900s. In Asia, the 1900s saw countries obtain freedom from…
Alaskan Architectural Overview There’s a common misconception about Alaskan building, sorry to burst someone’s bubble – but igloos are not a common sight in Alaska. The natural beauty of Alaska…
Arguably one of Ballard’s most iconic novels, High-Rise is centered around the occurrences in a newly built London tower block. It explores the gradual transgression of the building’s residents, encouraging…
Present-day radioactive Galapagos Islands to the biologists working in the area, Pripyat was once home to about 50,000 people who had dedicated their lives to the possibility of a working…
Anchorage Alaska, When you think about the northern lights, a snow paradise and unique wildlife, you think about the ‘Great Land ‘, Alaska. Known for its beautiful landscapes and majestic…
The Chambers House is located in Teneriffe Hill, a suburban part of Brisbane. It was originally designed in the 1970s by its former owner and Brisbane architect, Rodney Chambers. It…
The early 1950s marked the beginning of the post-war era. The aftermath of the lethal war was characterized by substantial casualties, dwindling economies, and the mass destruction of cities. The…
The Zvonarka Central Bus Terminal in Brno, Czech Republic has been redesigned by CHYBIK + KRISTOF Architects & Urban Designers. The redesign of the bus station was aimed at bringing…
Books on architecture, Architecture is inspired by thoughts and emotions and also requires research and theory that completes a structure. It is an ever-growing field with immense knowledge. To expand…
Brutalism is harsh, rough, geometric, and the single most discordant architectural movement, calling to mind massive concrete spaceships – and nobody did it better than the Soviets. Some people say…
