The Story and Philosophy of Daniel Libeskind Renowned for projects like the Jewish Museum Berlin(1999) and World Trade Center masterplan (2003), Daniel Libeskind is a Polish American architect, designer, and…
Employing metaphor in architecture is a very sensitive approach, which artfully combines design and symbolism. It helps elevate the building from a mere structure serving its function to a system…
You know how some movies just have a world you can feel? It’s not just the actors or the story, but the very spaces they inhabit. Everything, from the buildings…
From mapping ancient landscapes to shaping the future of smart cities, photogrammetry has quietly transformed the way we capture and understand the world around us. At its core, it’s the…
Donato Bramante Donato Bramante (1444-1514) was an Italian architect and painter born in Urbino. He moved to Milan in 1474 where he built multiple churches in the New Antique style.…
Vastu Shastra, the ancient discipline of architecture from India, is favored for its ability to create harmonious spaces. Though more strongly associated with temples and residences, Vastu has recently seen…
“Spontaneous order”, is an order which emerges as a result of the voluntary activities of individuals and not one which is created or dictated. It is said that spontaneous order…
Greek architecture is known for its intricate design, columns and grandeur. It first became popular in the Renaissance period, then in the 18th and 19th centuries, and now in the…
We build our world on architects’ ideas. Their buildings are evidence of intelligence, cultures, desires, and a combination of beauty and purpose. To know architects, we have to look inside…
Zaha Hadid is a famous Iraqi-born British architect. Born on October 31, 1950, Zaha Hadid is known for her out-of-the-box design style, which makes her stand out. Hadid’s journey began…
From time immemorial, geometrical and rhythmic systems have played an indispensable role in urban planning, acting as scaffolding to alter city design and make it more functional and aesthetically satisfying.…
Sacred geometry and cosmology are so closely related to India’s city designs that such a practice is an integral part of urban design history dating back thousands of years. Indian…