The Cathedral of Brasilia is a crown-like structure that appears pinned to the ground, designed by the Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer, born on December 15, 1907, and is well known…
Brutalist Architecture, originally surfaced in the middle of the 20th century, as a quick and cost-effective solution to the urban devastation caused by World War II. At first, centered in…
Post-modern architecture emerged in the 1960s as a response to the prevalent Modernist architecture and the international style promoted by the likes of Philip Johnson and Henry-Russel Hitchcock. Postmodernist style,…
Falling under the category of natural disasters, the mere mention of earthquakes does not paint a very good picture. And rightfully so… the uprooting of families, the havoc within people,…
Leslie Elkins Architecture is a well-acclaimed architectural firm known for its cost-effective, sustainable construction while considering the client’s ideas in a site-responsive manner. Established in Houston, a city known for…
The late Pritzker prize-winner Zaha Hadid has left an everlasting impression on architecture. As a true visionary of the 21st century, Zaha Hadid has constructed dazzling buildings through the extensive…
The construction of a Place of Worship has been a very important part of our society for a very long time. A temple or a Church is a place where…
There are many definitions of open spaces. All these definitions simmer down to one simple meaning; they are spaces reserved for greenery, recreation, and community activities. With exceedingly densifying urban…
The field of designing is ever-evolving, new products, materials, and techniques are discovered and put to use every day. The increasing demand for infrastructure has led to the concretizing of…
“We shape our buildings, thereafter they shape us”. This famous quote by Winston Churchill perfectly describes the greatest construction feats of the last century. The 20th century was pivotal in…
Speculative Design – Utilization of approach in design to understand Dystopian and Utopian future It is quite important to understand the two opposite terms, the Utopian future would preferably mean…
One of the most well-known and celebrated architects of our times is the Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava. Known for his innovative and dynamic architectural style, Calatrava has designed some of…