Ar. Arjun Mukerji and Dr. Sanghamitra Basu’s Article, “Reflections of Post-Modern Culture in a Post-colonial Context: Selected Experiences from Contemporary Architecture in India,” is a shining example of the complex…
Claude Parent (26 February 1923 – 27 February 2016), born in Neuilly-sur-Seine, was a distinguished French architect and member of the Académie des Beaux-Arts. Parent’s concept of ‘Fonction Oblique’ has…
Growing technology, maturing designs, and revolutionizing architecture. Stepping into the digital world, architecture has turned over a new leaf, with extensive use of computer-aided equipment that questions the way architecture…
Modern-day architecture is known for its beauty and aesthetics, while functionality and comfort are a raging debate. Vernacular architecture and, more importantly, contemporary architecture have found their way to the…
Modern architecture moves swiftly, and KAAN Architecten has made a name for itself as a leader in the rapidly changing field of contemporary architecture. An excellent illustration of their commitment…
As we explore the Viking Ship Museum, welcome to a voyage through time and the history of the nautical industry. Nestled on the picturesque Roskilde Fjord in Denmark, this museum…
Contemporary architecture was born after the 20th century and after the First world war. The necessities felt by cities and countries to revive and rebuild was a task and during…
Humans are the occupants of society, which is a creation of culture. Humans therefore constantly express their social and cultural identities. The aesthetic practice of building necessary habitations for people…
Calypso by Amchit, tucked away on the stunning Lebanese coastline, is a monument to imaginative planning, cutting-edge design choices, and a distinct concept of contemporary coastal life. This magnificent residential…
Introduction One of the most notable examples of contemporary architecture by Adolf Loos is the Muller House in Vienna, built-in 1927–1928. Adolf Loos is a well-known architect from the early…
“The Museum of Western India composition. The real reason why it is so is that it was instructed that the design should be Indian…’ – George Wittet” There has invariably…
Africa has 54 countries, each with diverse art, architecture and culture styles. Akin to India’s salad-bowl culture, Africa too has an ethos of ethnic diversities across the length and breadth…