Throughout history, the makings of Architectural theory and history have changed by stark contrast and so have their influences and interpretations. The oldest theories underwent numerous transformations both in the…
“A bird with one body but two beaks, pecking itself to death.” – Anonymous, c. 1500CE. There is a lot to say about the people and culture of an archipelago…
‘Architecture should speak of its time and place, but yearn for timelessness’ – Frank Gehry One of the very best instances of a civilization whose contribution to the realm of…
Nestled along the banks of the Mediterranian Sea at the western edge of the delta of the Nile River, the port city of Alexandria stands as an indispensable part of…
Water is a universal need. All living beings need water for survival. Irrespective of geographical location or cultural differences water is a necessity to carry out a multitude of day-to-day…
Architecture is an example of one of the most tangible aspects of history. It lets us understand how the needs and tastes of society have evolved over time all the…
Buildings are the vessels of our stories; they are our cultural artifacts and contain the stories of who we are, where we have come from, and where we will be…
Often used together, the terms art and architecture are precisely correlated. Art signifies the ingenious and creative aspect and architecture is an exquisite blend of this aspect with a sense…
Stretching boundaries between Europe and China, Russia is neither East nor West. The vast expanse of the field, forest, and the desert has seen Mughal rule, czarist reigns of terror,…
After the 20th century, a huge boom in technological sectors was observed in many fields across the world, with architecture being one of them. Since then, this industry has been…
Public spaces cannot be categorized as homogeneous spaces as they depend on different functions like social, cultural, economic as well as symbolic and also on the meanings which are given…
Books have always been seen as a powerful tool that can liberate an individual and transform the world. It opens up a whole new world of ideas and possibilities for…
